Specifications

format flash
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format flash
Initializes the internal flash memory file system.
Syntax
format flash [-f]
Input mode
Administrator mode
Parameters
-f
Executes the command without displaying a confirmation message.
Operation when this parameter is omitted:
A confirmation message is displayed.
Example
1. Enter the following command:
# format flash Press the Enter key.
2. Display the message asking for confirmation at the start of format command
execution.
Do you wish to initialize flash memory? (y/n): _
If y is entered, the internal flash memory file system will be initialized.
If an error occurs, an error message is displayed.
If
n is entered, the internal flash memory file system will not be initialized, and you will
be returned to administrator mode.
Display items
None
Impact on communication
None
Response messages
Table 9-2 List of response messages for the format flash command
Message Description
Flash format complete. Initialization of the internal flash memory file system was
completed successfully.
Flash format task not ended. detail=xxxx
Initialization of the internal flash memory file system was not
completed.
detail=xxxx: Detailed reason