How to change the model string.

[Rajesh SB]

Hi,

I have replaced faulty System Backplace/Board with newone(A3641-69x02) for Server K570.
As per "README FIRST" handout saying, after replacement boot the system to BCH and Use "ssconfig" to reset the current model string to 9000/800/K570.
But, I am not finding "ssconfig" command in the BCH. Now the server model string is showing as 9000/800/K370.

Is there any way to change this string.

Thanks & Regds,
Rajesh

[Bruno Vidal · Accepted solution]

Hi,
The only solution to change this model string is tu use ssconfig, it is a tools used ONLY by HP tech, it is on tape/cd and it ask for a pass code when launching it. So I think the best is to ask to HP to come and changing it.

Cheers.

[Zeev Schultz]

Exactly.In old models ssconfig is used (by HP support!) to replace model string.On newer ones its calculated automatically by system firmware (depending on cpu types).

[Rajesh SB]

Hi,

Thanks for quick suggestions.
We are in touch with HP Support.
I have one quistion,
What is the impact, if we don't change this model string?
What could go wrong?

Thanks & Regds,
Rajesh

[Bill Hassell]

Replacement boards are shipped with a dummy model string, specifically for the ID number. If you never use licensed software then there's not a big impact leaving the string as is. uname -a and the model command will report what is currently set. But if you have licensed software, it will likely never run again because the ID number is wrong.

[Caesar_3]

Hello!

It's always depend if your model string is
in use by some program or license deamon then
it could be problem if not than it have no
efect on the regular work.

But you should call to HP suport that will change this.

Caesar

[Rajesh SB]

Hi,

Thanks experts for your valueable inputs.
I have contacted HP Support, they are providing the tape to change this model string.


Regards,
Rajesh