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7 Dell EMC OEM Identity Module | Installation Guide using CLI
3.3 Resetting iDRAC
After the job is complete, reset the iDRAC using the following commands:
Local RACADM: racadm racreset
Remote RACADM: racadm -r <ip address or hostname> -u <username> -p <password> racreset
The iDRAC reset process takes approximately 2-3 minutes. To confirm that the iDRAC is reset and is
functioning, use a test command.
Example:
Local RADADM: racadm getsysinfo
Remote RACADM: racadm -r <ip address or hostname> -u <username> -p <password>
getsysinfo
If the command returns the requested information, iDRAC the reset process is complete and iDRAC is
functioning normally.
If the command times-out, the reset process is not yet complete. Wait for a minute and try the command
again.
3.4 Setting BIOS to load defaults at reboot
The server must be rebooted in a subsequent step. Upon that reboot the BIOS must be set to load the new
defaults provided by the Identity Module. The following command instructs the BIOS to load the defaults at
next reboot:
Local RACADM: racadm Set LifecycleController.LCAttributes.BIOSRTDRequested True
Remote RACADM: racadm -r <ip address or hostname> -u <username> -p <password> Set
LifecycleController.LCAttributes.BIOSRTDRequested True
3.5 Rebooting the Server
Reboot the server using the following command:
Local RACADM: racadm serveraction hardreset -f
Remote RACADM: racadm -r <ip address or hostname> -u <username> -p <password>
serveraction hardreset -f
During the reboot, the Identity Module performs the rebranding and the host automatically reboots again.