Reset the SMC Appliance to factory settings

If a self-test fails on the SMC Appliance, reset the SMC Appliance to factory settings.

Steps

  1. Connect to the SMC Appliance command line using one of these options.
    • Connect a keyboard to a USB port and a monitor to the VGA port, then press Enter.
    • Connect to the IP address of the iDRAC port, then start the virtual console on the Server Properties tab.
  2. Turn on the SMC Appliance, then at the boot menu, select VCDROM.
  3. Select Manual Installation and Begin.
  4. Select Fresh Install, then press Enter.
  5. (Optional) Highlight Securely wipe drive, then press the space bar.
  6. Select Next, then press Enter.
    You are prompted to review the configuration.
  7. Select Confirm, then press Enter.
  8. Install the SMC Appliance in FIPS Compatible Mode.