What are the Reset Functions for a SmartStruxure Server Device (AS-P/AS-B).

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There are four different types of reset for the SmartStruxure server devices: warm start, cold start, reset, and reset to DFU mode. Depending on the type of reset, the SmartStruxure server device can be reset using the reset button or a command from WorkStation.

SmartStruxure Server Device Reset Functions

Type	Triggered by	Description	Variable values	Configuration, Historic database	IP settings
Warm start	Command from WorkStation	Stops the SmartStruxure server device application and then restarts the application.	Affected according to the configured retain levels for the variables	Retained	Retained
Cold start	Command from WorkStation	Stops the SmartStruxure server device application and then restarts the application.	Affected according to the configured retain levels for the variables	Retained	Retained
Reset	Short push on Reset button Power return	Stops the SmartStruxure server device application and the operating system and then restarts the operating system and the application.	Affected according to the configured retain levels for the variables	Retained	Retained
Reset to DFU mode	3 pushes on Reset button within 2 seconds	Puts the SmartStruxure server device into DFU mode, which enables Device Administrator to communicate with the server.	Not applicable	Not retained	Not retained

Parameters and variables that are used to define the system or contain important data in the SmartStruxure server device can be retained in a permanent memory. These parameters and variables are automatically saved in the event of power failure, or request for restart and are reloaded after startup.

You can define what kind of events that retention for the parameters and variables should apply.