Resetting iDRAC
You can find the reset iDRAC link on the Help and Support tab. Resetting iDRAC performs a normal iDRAC reboot. The iDRAC reboot does not reboot the host. After you perform a reset, it takes up to 2 minutes to return to a usable state. Use reset in cases where the iDRAC is not responsive in the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter.
About this task
While iDRAC is rebooting, you might view the following:
- A slight delay of communication error while the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter obtains its health status.
- All open sessions with iDRAC close.
- The DHCP address for iDRAC might change.
If iDRAC uses DHCP for its IP address, there is a chance that the IP address changes. If the IP address changes, rerun the host inventory job to capture the new iDRAC IP address in the inventory data.
Steps
In the OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter, click the Help and Support tab.
Under iDRAC Reset, click Reset iDRAC.
In the iDRAC Reset dialog box, under iDRAC Reset, type the host IP address/name.
To confirm that you understand the iDRAC reset process, select I understand iDRAC reset. Continue iDRAC reset.
Click Reset iDRAC.