Starting your connection

The final step in setting up your Operations Console is to start your connection.

Highlight the connection name.
Start your connection by selecting one of the following tasks:
- Right-click the connection name and select Connect.
- Click the connection icon in the toolbar.
- Click the connection drop-down and select Connect.
Power on your server.
1. Plug in your server or uninterruptible power supply and attached expansion units.
2. Open the control panel door on the front of the server. The control panel should be lit and display 01 B N V=F. The server is not yet powered on.
  Notes:
  - Expect a delay between the time when power is applied to the server and when an initial program load (IPL) can be performed. When power is initially applied to the server, the service processor performs a self-check and will leave the control panel blank for up to two minutes. Wait until the C1XX XXXX progress codes are completed and 01 is displayed on the control panel before you perform an IPL or change control panel functions.
  - If 01 B N V=F is not displayed, you might need to change the mode.
    To use the control panel to change the mode, perform the following steps:
    1. Select function 02 by pressing the Increment (^) or Decrement (V) button on the control panel.
      Tip: The Increment (^) and Decrement (V) buttons change the field values and the Enter button advances you from field to field.
    2. Press the Enter button to start function 02. The current IPL type is displayed with a pointer. The current logical key mode and IPL speed are also displayed.
    3. Using the Increment (^), Decrement (V), and Enter buttons, scroll through the IPL types, logical key modes, and IPL speeds until 02 B N V is displayed.
    4. Press the Enter button to exit function 02.
    5. Using the Increment (^) or Decrement (V) button, select function 01, and then press Enter.
    If you need further information, go to the Managing the control panel functions topic.
3. Press the white Power On button. There is a short delay before the server powers on, approximately 5 to 20 minutes. When the server powers on, the control panel displays 01 B N V=F. If the control panel displays A900 2000, the console is not connected yet.

View the online help associated with using Operations Console by selecting Help from the Operations Console window Help menu.