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BMM_NAME RSTATE PROV_STATE STATUS STATUS_MSG POWER_STATE BMM_ROLE CREATE_DATE
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```
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Where the output fields are the following:
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Where the output is defined as follows:
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| Output | Definition |
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| --- | --- |
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| BMM_NAME | BareMetal Machine Name |
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| Preboot eXecution Environment (PXE) MAC Address mismatch | BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| BMC MAC Address mismatch | BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| Boot Network Data not Retrieved from Redfish | Bounce Port, Remote Flea drain, Physical Flea Drain, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| Disk Data not retrieved from Redfish | Re-seat Disk, Re-seat PERC, Remote Flea drain, Physical Flea Drain, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| Disk Data not retrieved from Redfish | Re-seat Disk, Re-seat RAID Controller (PERC), Remote Flea drain, Physical Flea Drain, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| BMC Unreachable | Bounce Port, Reseat Cable, Remote Flea drain, Physical Flea Drain, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| BMC fails log in | Update Credentials on BMC, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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| DIMM, CPU, OEM Critical Errors | Resolve Hardware Issue, BareMetal Machine Replace |
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Look for failures related to invalid credentials or BMC unavailable.
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### Determine BMC IPv4 address
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The IPv4 address of the BMC (BMC_IP) is the `Connect` value returned from the `BareMetal Machine Details` section (see above).
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The IPv4 address of the BMC (BMC_IP) is the `Connect` value returned from the `BareMetal Machine Details` section.
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### Validate MAC address of BMM against BMC data
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If the BMC_IP is not responsive, a reset of the fabric port retriggers autonegotiation on the port and may bring it back online.
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To find the `Network Fabric` port from Azure:
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1. Obtain the RackID and RackSlot from the previous `BareMetal Machine Details` section (see above).
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1. Obtain the RackID and RackSlot from the previous `BareMetal Machine Details` section.
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2. In `Azure Portal`, drill down to the `Network Rack` RackID for the BareMetal Machine Rack.
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3. Select `Network Devices` tab and the Management (Mgmt) switch for the rack.
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4. Under `Resources`, select `Network Interfaces` and then the interface for the BMC (iDRAC) or Boot (PXE) for the port that requires reset.
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For a physical flea drain, the local site hands physically disconnect the power cables from both power adapters for 5 minutes and then restore power. This process ensures the server, capacitors, and all components have complete power removal and all cached data are cleared.
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### Reset NVRAM
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If provisioning failed due to an OEM or hardware error, the boot sequence may be locked in NVRAM to `PXE boot` instead of transitioning to `hdd` or `hard drive` boot. .
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If provisioning failed due to an OEM or hardware error, the boot sequence may be locked in NVRAM to `PXE boot` instead of `hdd` or `hard drive` listed first in the boot order.
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This condition typically shows the BareMetal Machine at the GRUB Bootloader on the console and is blocked without intervention.
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To reset the NVRAM, use the following BMC Sequence:
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`Maintenance` -> `Diagnostics` -> `Reset iDrac to Factory Defaults` -> `Discard All Settings, but preserve user and network settings` -> `Apply and reboot`
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### Reset BMC password
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If the Activity Log indicates invalid credentials on the BMC, the following can be run from a Jumpbox that has access to the BMC network:
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If the Activity Log indicates invalid credentials on the BMC, run the following command from a Jumpbox that has access to the BMC network:
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```bash
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racadm -r $BMC_IP -u $BMC_USER -p $CURRENT_PASSWORD set iDRAC.Users.2.Password $BMC_PWD
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