For more information about iLO 3, see Using iLO 3 on page 29.
Powering off the server blade
Before powering down the server blade for any upgrade or maintenance procedures, perform a backup of
critical server data and programs.
Use one of the following methods to power off the server blade:
NOTE:
To power off blades in a conjoined configuration, only power off the Monarch blade.
• Use a virtual power button selection through the iLO 3 GUI (Power Management, Power & Reset) or
the iLO 3 TUI commands.
This method initiates a controlled remote shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade
enter standby mode.
• Press and release the Monarch power button.
This method initiates a controlled shutdown of applications and the OS before the server blade enter
standby mode.
• Press and hold the Monarch power button for more than 4 seconds to force the server blade to enter
standby mode.
This method forces the server blade to enter standby mode without properly exiting applications and
the OS. It provides an emergency shutdown method in the event of a hung application.
Installing the Blade Link for BL860c i4, BL870c i4 or
BL890c i4 configurations
IMPORTANT:
Without an attached Blade Link, the server blades will not power on.
NOTE:
Before installing the Blade Link for BL870c i4 or BL890c i4, make sure the following statements are
true:
• All blades have the same CPU SKUs
• All blades have the same hardware revision (only use BL860c i4, BL870c i4, or BL890c i4 Server
Blades)
• All blades have CPU0 installed
• All blades have the same firmware revision set
• All blades follow the memory loading rules for your configuration, see DIMMs on page 48
• The enclosure OA firmware is compatible with the blade firmware
• The Monarch blade has an ICH mezzanine card installed
• The proper Blade Link is being used for your configuration
To check on the blade hardware revisions and CPU SKUs, go to the Command Menu in the iLO 3
TUI and enter the DF command. This dumps the FRU content of the blades.
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