Forcibly add a server currently monitored by another management system

If a rack server is already monitored by another management system, you can forcibly add the server for monitoring into HPE OneView.

To forcibly add a server blade, you must forcibly add the enclosure.

IMPORTANT:

  • Forcibly adding a rack server for monitoring makes it inaccessible to the other management system.

  • Forcibly adding a server removes all current configuration settings.

  • If the other management system is an HPE OneView appliance, you can not regain control of the server without first removing it from management.

    To remove a rack server, see Remove a rack server from management.
Prerequisites

Privileges: Infrastructure administrator or Server administrator

Procedure
  1. From the main menu, select SERVERS > Server Hardware, and do one of the following:
    1. Click + Add Server in the master pane.
    2. Select Actions > Add.
  2. Select Monitored for Add server as.
  3. Enter the data requested on the screen.
  4. Click Add to complete the action.
  5. If a message notifies you that you cannot add the server because it is being monitored or that it is claimed by another management system, select Force add server hardware.
  6. Click Add to complete the action or click Add + to add another server.
  7. Verify that the server has been added by confirming the server is listed in the master pane.

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