How to reset the iDRAC on PowerEdge? ( internal Dell Remote Access Controller)
How to reset the iDRAC on PowerEdge? ( internal Dell Remote Access Controller) The integrated Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) with Lifecycle Controller is responsible for system profile settings and for out-of-band management. If issues occur regarding these topics, one of the first troubleshooting steps is to reset the IDRAC module. Note: For the following 3 options a system restart is not required. Reset via the i-button Reset via RACADM Reset via iDRAC GUI 1. Option: Reset via the i-button Since 12th generation of PowerEdge servers, a small button marked with an " i" (Figure 1) is located on the front panel of many tower and rack systems. In order to reboot the iDRAC press the button for at least 30 seconds. Stop pressing the button when the cooling fans start spinning at full speed and the front LCD (if given) is turning off. Now the iDRAC restarts without changing any saved settings. It takes a few minutes until the remote controller works as before,...