diff --git a/files/scripts/syncd.sh b/files/scripts/syncd.sh
index 10535a8ff4..812cf30e40 100755
--- a/files/scripts/syncd.sh
+++ b/files/scripts/syncd.sh
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ function startplatform() {
         debug "Starting Firmware update procedure"
         /usr/bin/mst start --with_i2cdev
         /usr/bin/mlnx-fw-upgrade.sh
-        /etc/init.d/sxdkernel start
+        /etc/init.d/sxdkernel restart
         debug "Firmware update procedure ended"
     fi