Quick Reference Guide

RACADM Subcommand Details 101
racreset
NOTE: To use this subcommand for CMC you must have Chassis Administrator
privilege and for iDRAC you must have Configure iDRAC permission.
NOTE: When you issue a racreset subcommand, iDRAC6 may require up to two
minutes to return to a usable state.
Description
The racreset subcommand issues a reset to iDRAC6. The reset event is
written into iDRAC6 log.
NOTE: You must reboot your system after performing a hard reset of iDRAC6 as
described in Table 2-25.
Table 2-25 describes the racreset subcommand options.
Synopsis
racadm racreset [hard | soft]
Examples
• racadm racreset
Start the iDRAC6 soft reset sequence.
• racadm racreset hard
Start the iDRAC6 hard reset sequence.
Table 2-25. racreset Subcommand Options
Option Description
hard A hard reset performs a deep reset operation on the remote access
controller. A hard reset should only be used as a last case resort of
resetting iDRAC6 controller for recovery purposes.
soft A soft reset performs a graceful reboot operation on the RAC.