Users Guide

268 RACADM Subcommand Overview
racreset
NOTE: To use this command, you must have Configure DRAC 5 permission.
Table A-24 describes the racreset subcommand.
NOTICE: When you issue a racreset subcommand, the DRAC may require up to
one minute to return to a usable state.
Synopsis
racadm racreset [hard | soft]
Description
The racreset subcommand issues a reset to the DRAC 5. The reset event is
written into the DRAC 5 log.
A hard reset performs a deep reset operation on the RAC. A hard reset should
only be performed as a last-case resort to recover the RAC.
NOTICE: You must reboot your system after performing a hard reset of the DRAC 5
as described in Table A-25.
Table A-25 describes the racreset subcommand options.
Table A-24. racreset
Subcommand Definition
racreset Resets the DRAC 5.
Table A-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 the RAC controller for recovery purposes.
soft A soft reset performs a graceful reboot operation on the RAC.