You can use the power button on the control panel to start a system that is not managed
by a Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Procedure
Open the front rack door, if necessary.
Before you press the power button on the control panel, ensure that power is connected to the
system unit as follows:
All system power cables are connected to a power source.
The power LED (A), as shown in the following figure, is flashing.
Press the power button (A) on the control panel, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Control panel LEDs
Observe the following aspects after pressing the power button:
A constant green light indicates full system power to the unit.
A flashing green light indicates standby power to the unit.
After the power-on button is pressed, the system takes approximately 30-seconds for the power
LED to change from flashing to solid. During the transition period, the LED might flash faster.
Choose from the following options:
If your partitions does start, this ends the procedure.
If your partitions does not start, continue with step 6.
On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log
In.
In the navigation area, click Power/Restart Control > Power On/Off System.
Click Save settings and continue system server firmware boot.
