An administrator is sending servers to other individuals but wants to reset the server to the factory default first. What LifeCycle Controller feature is used to complete this action?

Question

Options

• ARepurpose or Retire
• BSet BIOS to defaults
• CDelete RAID array
• DRACADM RACRESETCFG

• A
  92% (34)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

"Repurpose or Retire" is a dedicated Lifecycle Controller feature designed specifically for decommissioning or reassigning servers - it wipes configuration data, credentials, and optionally storage, returning the system to a clean factory-like state safe to hand off to another party.

Option B (Set BIOS to defaults) only resets BIOS settings, leaving iDRAC credentials, network configs, and other sensitive data intact - far from a full reset. Option C (Delete RAID array) addresses storage only and does nothing to system firmware or configuration. Option D (RACADM RACRESETCFG) resets iDRAC configuration specifically, but it's a CLI command rather than a Lifecycle Controller workflow, and it doesn't cover the full system scope needed for repurposing.

Memory tip: Think of the feature name literally - if you're repurposing a server (giving it a new job) or retiring it (sending it away), you need the "Repurpose or Retire" option. The name matches the exact scenario in the question.

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