3.9 BMC Reset
The BMC can be reset using the button on the front control panel or on the chassis rear.
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Reset – Press and hold the button. After six seconds, the LED blinks at 2Hz. The BMC
resets and the reset duration is approximately 250 ms. Then the BMC starts to boot.
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Restore factory default configuration – Hold the button for twelve seconds. The LED blinks
at 4Hz while defaults are configured. Note: All BMC settings including username and pass-
word will be removed except the FRU and network settings.
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Firmware update – When the BMC firmware is being updated, the UID LED blinks at 10Hz.
Event
Reset
Restore
Defaults
Update
Chapter 3: Maintenance and Component Installation
BMC Reset Options
UID LED
Blue, Blinks at 2Hz
Blue, Blinks at 4Hz
Blue, Blinks at 10Hz
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BMC Heartbeat LED
Green, solid
Green, solid