Powering the Server On and Off

C H A P T E R 6

This chapter describes how to power your Sun Fire X4140, X4240, or X4440 server on and off.

Preparing the System

Applying Standby Power

Powering On the Server

Powering Off the Server

Preparing the System

Ensure that AC power is connected to the server as described in Chapter 2.

Caution - A maximum of two power cords can be connected to a single branch circuit. The remaining power cord(s) must be connected to a second branch circuit.

Caution - If you are connecting your server for the first time, do not power on the system until you are instructed to do so in Chapter 3.

Caution - Possible equipment damage. Do not operate the server without all fans, component heatsinks, air baffles, and the cover installed. Severe damage to server components can occur if operated without adequate cooling mechanisms.

Applying Standby Power

When you connect AC power to the server, the server automatically enters standby power mode. The service processor starts, but the server remains powered-off.

The Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes.

If you are starting the server for the first time, configure the service processor as described in Chapter 5.

Powering On the Server

Caution - If you have not yet installed your operating system, do not turn on system power yet.

To install an operating system, before powering on the server, perform one of the following processes:

To install the preinstalled Solaris operating system, see Chapter 3.

To install a supported Linux or VMware operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Operating System Installation Guide.

To install a supported Windows operating system, refer to the Sun Fire X4140, X4240, and X4440 Servers Windows Operating System Installation Guide.

To Power On the Server

1. Verify that power cords have been connected and that standby power is on.

In standby power mode, the Power/OK LED on the front panel flashes.

Note - When the CMA is installed, it covers the AC power connectors. To access the power connectors, release the CMA arm connector on the left side of the CMA, and swing the CMA out of the way. See FIGURE 2-12.

2. Use a pointed object to press and release the recessed Power button on the server front panel. See FIGURE 6-1.

When main power is applied to the full server, the Power/OK LED next to the Power button lights and remains lit.

Image shows two USB ports on the right side of the front panel of the 1U server

FIGURE 6-1 Front Panel (Sun Fire X4140 Server Shown)

Figure Legend
1	Power Button
2	Power/OK LED

Graphic showing the server front panel with the power button and Power/OK LED shown on the upper-left.

Powering Off the Server

To power off the server from main power mode, use one of the following two methods:

Graceful shutdown: Use a pointed object to press and release the Power button on the front panel. This causes Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) enabled operating systems to perform an orderly shutdown of the operating system. Servers not running ACPI-enabled operating systems will shut down to standby power mode immediately.

Emergency shutdown: Press and hold the Power button for four seconds to force main power off and enter standby power mode.

When main power is off, the Power/OK LED on the front panel will begin flashing, indicating that the server is in standby power mode.

Note - To completely power off the server, you must disconnect the AC power cords from the back panel of the server. When the CMA is installed, it covers the AC power connectors. To access the power connectors, release the CMA arm connector on the left side of the CMA, and swing the CMA out of the way. See FIGURE 2-12.

Caution - Do not disconnect the AC power cords from the system while it is powered-on.