chvpd

Use the chvpd command to set vital product data (VPD) such as serial number and machine type.

Syntax

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagram satask chvpd -serialserial_number-type machine_type_model-resetclusterid-machinepartnumber mpnpanel_name

Parameters

-serial serial_number
(Optional) Specifies the serial number for system board or enclosure.
-type machine_type_model
(Optional) Specifies the machine model type.
-machinepartnumber mpn
(Optional) Specifies the machine part number.
-resetclusterid
(Optional) Resets the system ID to 0.
Note:
  • resetclusterid will only work on the current node it is on or the one specified by panel_name.
  • The resetclusterid flag will no longer warm start the partner node.
  • The partner cluster ID is ignored when clustering.
panel_name
(Optional) Identifies the node that is used.

Description

The command sets vital product data (VPD), including the serial number, WWPN, machine type, and system ID.
Remember: When you specify chvpd, one or more nodes might experience a reset or a restart. For example, these parameters might cause a restart:
  • -fcportmap resets a node or one node canister
  • -idfile resets a node
  • -serial restarts both nodes or node canisters
  • -type restarts both nodes or node canisters
  • -wwnn resets a node or one node canister

An invocation example that changes the serial number

satask chvpd -serial 8675309

The following output is displayed: 

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