DL380 G3 Auto-turn on

[Chris Moller]

(Hi, sorry if this is a naive question.) I manage a couple of these servers at a location where the power may fail, and access is difficult. Is there some way to make them start automatically when the power returns? (It's a long way to drive, just to press a button and I don't have ILO implemented). Thanks. Chris, Cambridge UK.

[Johnson Punniyalingam]

Hi Chris,

Question regards to Auto-turn ON , when power fails,..?

some Questions also for you to consider?

when power returns if the server has Crash due some hardware failure server doesn't come up.?

someone should eye -ball onsite , i mean the Data Center Operators..?

or best thing to approach for "Console access" by assing a "Static IP" for all you server's via Network so that you may gain Console access when power returns. well the ILO implemented would better with web-console access,

Thx,
Johnson

[Chris Moller]

Thanks for your very prompt reply, Johnson. The servers are at an unmanned site. Of course, it's possible they won't come back up cleanly when the power returns - but a problem like that is worth a trip, whereas a power outage just a bit too long for the UPS to hold up isn't.

The servers have static IP addresses, so I can view the logs remotely.

The question is, is there a BIOS parameter or motherboard switch that I can set to turn the server on automatically, when the power returns?

[KarloChacon]

hi

I suppose your server don't have ilo enable
anyway

there is an option on RSBU (BIOS).
- Server Availability
- Automatic Power On
- Enable

"Automatic Power-On
The Automatic Power-On feature enables the server to automatically power on when auxiliary power is applied to the server."


also if you have ilo you can enable it on power management

bye

[Johnson Punniyalingam]

well, I would prefer ILO implementation, by enabling the power management,

Thanks,
Johnson