User's Manual

Deleting Configuration and Resetting Defaults

You can delete the current iDRAC settings and reset iDRAC to factory-default settings. This feature also deletes

Lifecycle logs.

NOTE: The Delete Configuration and Reset Defaults feature resets the state of the inventory collection to Enabled,

and then permanently deletes the iDRAC and BIOS configuration information, factory-shipped inventory,

configurations, Lifecycle log information (historical data and work notes), backup image file, operating system

driver packs, and diagnostics. The hardware and software inventory data related to the system are deleted during

this operation, however they are recreated during the next restart of the server.

Use this feature to delete any sensitive data and configuration-related information when you need to:

• Retire a managed system.

• Reuse a managed system for a different application.

• Move a managed system to a non-secure location.

CAUTION: This feature resets the iDRAC to factory defaults, and deletes all iDRAC user credentials, IP address

configuration settings, and encryption certificates. It also deletes all the Lifecycle Controller contents such as

lifecycle logs that contain the history of all the change events, firmware upgrades and rollback, user comments,

and current and factory-shipped hardware and firmware inventory. It is recommended that you export the

Lifecycle Log to a safe location before using this feature. After the operation, the system automatically turns off

and you must manually turn on the system.

To delete configuration and reset to factory default settings:

1. In the left pane, click Hardware Configuration.

2. In the right pane, click Delete Configuration and Reset Defaults.

3. Select Reset Lifecycle Controller.

4. Click Finish.

A message is displayed.

5. Click Yes to continue or No to cancel the operation.

The system automatically turns off. The system must be manually turned on either by using the Virtual Console or by

pressing the power button on the system.

Hardware Diagnostics

It is recommended that you run diagnostics using the Hardware Diagnostics utility, as part of a regular maintenance

plan to validate whether or not the system and the attached hardware are functioning properly. As the diagnostics utility

has a physical (as opposed to logical) view of the attached hardware, it can identify hardware problems that the

operating system and other online tools cannot identify. You can use the hardware diagnostics utility to validate the

memory, I/O devices, CPU, physical disk drives, and other peripherals.

Performing Hardware Diagnostics

To perform hardware diagnostics:

1. In the left pane of Lifecycle Controller, click Hardware Diagnostics.

2. In the right pane, click Run Hardware Diagnostics. The diagnostics utility is launched, and follow the on-screen

instructions.