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Section 4
Operating the Server
This section discusses issues you should consider in the operation of your FS6200 Server.
Managing Power
This subsection discusses considerations for managing power on your FS6200 Server.
Viewing Platform Hardware Power Status
You can view the power status of the platform hardware using either of the following
methods.
• From the MCP Console, within the Component View tab, you can see the power
status of each cell.
• To check a specific component, view the front panel of the desired cell. The LED is lit
with a green light and the LCD light is lit with a blue light.
• Access the BMC web interface from the MCP Console and click the Power tab. View
the power status that is displayed on the screen.
Powering On the Platform Hardware
You can power-on a specific platform using either of the following methods.
• Press the power button on the front of the desired cell.
• Use the BMC web interface to remotely power on the cell.
Note: It might be desirable to access and monitor the platform as it boots to gauge
progress and know when it nearing initialization complete and is ready for use. Refer to
“Monitoring the Platform Boot Progress” later in this section for more details.
Monitoring the Platform Boot Progress
You can use the following methods to monitor the progress of a specific platform boot
progress:
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