diff --git a/internal/inband/actions_handlers.go b/internal/inband/actions_handlers.go
index 0c4b708c..79ad63d4 100644
--- a/internal/inband/actions_handlers.go
+++ b/internal/inband/actions_handlers.go
@@ -211,6 +211,7 @@ func (h *handler) installFirmware(ctx context.Context) error {
 					return h.powerCycleServer(ctx)
 				}
 
+				h.task.Data.HostPowercycleRequired = true
 				return nil
 			}