The powering-on platform operation is equivalent of pressing the physical power switch. This operation can only be performed if the platform is in a powered-off state. This option is disabled if the platform is already powered on.
Prerequisite: Platform is powered off.
To power on a platform
On the Fabric Manager user interface, point to System Administration, and then click CPF System.
The Details: CPF-System screen appears on the right pane.
Click Platforms and Partitions.
The platforms and partitions are listed under their respective tabs in the Details: Platforms and Partitions screen on the right pane.
In the Platforms tab, double-click the platform that you want to power on.
The summary information about the platform appears.
In the Summary tab, point to Advanced, and click Power On.
The selected platform is powered on. In the Summary tab, the status of the platform changes to On.