Users Guide

RACADM Subcommand Overview 319
racreset
NOTE: To use this command, you must have Configure iDRAC permission.
Table A-24 describes the racreset subcommand.
NOTE: When you issue a racreset subcommand, the iDRAC6 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 iDRAC6. The reset event is
written into the iDRAC6 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.
NOTE: You must reboot your system after performing a hard reset of the iDRAC6 as
described in Table A-25.
Table A-25 describes the racreset subcommand options.
Table A-24. racreset
Subcommand Definition
racreset Resets the iDRAC6.
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 iDRAC6 controller for recovery purposes.
soft A soft reset performs a graceful reboot operation on the RAC.