Reset a rack manager

You can reset a Rack Management Controller (RMC) from HPE OneView. Resetting a Rack Management Controller does not affect any of the running partitions. Resetting a Rack Management Controller will cause a loss of connectivity between the rack manager and HPE OneView. Once the reset operation completes, connectivity is restored automatically.

Prerequisites
  • Privileges: Infrastructure administrator or Server administrator.

  • The rack manager is successfully added and is managed by the HPE OneView appliance.

  • Ensure that there are no ongoing operations on the rack manager.

Procedure
  1. From the main menu, select SERVERS > Rack Managers.
  2. Select the rack manager you want to reset.
  3. Select Actions > Reset.

    If the selected rack manager is in Unmanaged state, the Reset option is disabled.

    All the other rack manager actions will not be allowed when the reset action is in progress and an error message is displayed if you trigger any other action.

  4. Review the confirmation message, and then click Yes, reset.

    An error message is displayed if:

    • Any operations are ongoing on the rack manager.

    • The reset operation is not supported by the firmware running on the HPE Superdome Flex.

  5. To verify the progress of the reset action, check the general state of the rack manager. The state is displayed as follows:
    • Resetting RMC: This state is displayed when the resetting is in progress.

    • Monitored: This state is displayed once the reset action is completed and the rack manager is reachable.