2.Turn on power to the local graphics console or ASCII terminal.

A local graphics console or ASCII terminal is required for viewing system messages. For setup instructions, see “How to Attach an Alphanumeric (ASCII) Terminal” on page 34 or “How to Configure a Local Graphics Console” on page 36.

3.Turn the front panel keyswitch to the Power-On/Off position.

Insert the system key into the keyswitch. See “Keyswitch Settings” on page 9 for information about each keyswitch setting.

4.Press the front panel Power button once.

Note The system may take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes before video is displayed on the system console or the ok prompt appears on an attached terminal. This time depends on the level of power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics being performed.

Power-On/Off position

Power button

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Sun Microsystems 280R Turn the front panel keyswitch to the Power-On/Off position, Press the front panel Power button once