Procedure: Powering on a node canister

To power on a node canister in a control enclosure , you can use the fix procedure running in the management GUI to do this for you or you can reseat the node canisters.

About this task

If a node canister in a control enclosure has been powered off with the GUI or CLI, you can use the fix procedure running in the management GUI to power it back on, or you can reseating the node canisters.
Note: If enclosure input power was removed from the four power supply units, the input power LED of the four PSUs is off. To power on the enclosure in this case, refer to Procedure: Powering on the system.

Procedure

  1. Refer to Procedure: Understanding the system status from the LEDs.
  2. Locate the ac power (input) and dc power (output) LEDs on each of the power supply units in the enclosure.
    If these LEDs are not lit green, refer to Procedure: Powering on the system.
  3. Locate the Power LED on the rear of the node canister.
    If it is lit green and slowly flashing, you can use the fix procedure running in the management GUI to power it back on, or reseat the node canister.
    The power LED of the canister flashes fast for a few seconds while it starts.
  4. Wait a few minutes until the green status LED of the node canister is lit.