1 connect all i/o drawer cables
2 connect the base system cables
3 connect all pci cables to supported subsystems
4 connect the hardware management console (hmc) (if required)
5 connect power the system
to power on the system, perform the following steps in sequence:
1. open any system or rack doors necessary to allow the operator panel to be observed.
2. connect the power source to the system unit.
before you press the power button on your operator panel, observe the following:
1 the power led is slowly blinking.
2 an ok prompt is visible in the operator panel display.
3. press the power-on button on the operator panel.
after pressing the power button located on the operator panel, observe the following:
a. the power led begins to blink visibly faster.
b. the system cooling fans are activated and accelerate to operating speed.
there is approximately a 30-second transition period between the time the power button is pressed and the power led remains on solid (no longer blinking).
c. the power led stays on solid and progress indicators, also referred to as checkpoints, are visible on the operator panel display.
