# CMMVC8025E

A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) request has failed.

#### Explanation

DHCP is used to set the service IP address. A request for an IP address from the DHCP server has either timed out or failed.

#### User response

Ensure that the DHCP server that you are using is active on the subnet where the system hardware is installed when you submit this task. See Resolving a problem topics in the Troubleshooting section of the Information Center.