Factory reset ProLiant DL380 G6 without CD-Rom-Drive

[Bitbuster]

Dear Community,

Accroding to the user guide to perform a complete reset you need the Erase Utility that can be found on the CD with SmartStart sorfware.

I couldn't find any other way. I know how to reset the arrays, but this is obviously not a system reset.

Can anyone tell me how to get there without a CD drive?

Thanks and regards,

Marek

[Sebasbin · Accepted solution]

Hi,

You need to clear nvram to reset the system configurations..

Steps:-

->Remove the server cover.
->Locate the System Maintenance Switch, position 6, and move the switch to the "On=Clear NVRAM" position.
->Power the server back on until Power-On Self-Test begins.
->After POST has started, power-cycle the server off.
->Move the System Maintenance Switch back to the "Off" position.

Refer below server user guide(page 15)

https://www.hpe.com/psnow/doc/c01705681

[Bitbuster]

Thank you very much

[Sunitha_Mod]

Hello @Bitbuster,

That's awesome! 

We are extremely glad to know your concern has been addressed.