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restore factory-defaults
Restore factory defaults.
Syntax
restore factory-defaults stack-unit id {clear-all | nvram}
Parameters
factory-defaults Return the system to its factory default mode.
id Enter the stack member unit identier to restore the mentioned stack-unit. The range is
from 0 to 6. Enter the keyword all to restore all units in the stack.
clear-all Enter the keywords clear-all to reset the NvRAM and the system startup
conguration.
nvram Enter the keyword nvram to reset the NvRAM only.
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Supported Modes All Modes
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the FN IOM.
9.4(0.0) Supported on the FN I/O aggregator.
8.3.17.0 Supported on the M I/O Aggregator.
Usage Information
Restoring factory defaults deletes the existing startup conguration and all persistent settings (stacking, fanout,
and so forth).
When restoring all units in a stack, all the units in the stack are placed into stand-alone mode.
When restoring a single unit in a stack, that unit placed in stand-alone mode. No other units in the stack are
aected.
When restoring units in stand-alone mode, the units remin in stand-alone mode after the restoration. After the
restore is complete, the units power cycle immediately.
CAUTION: There is no undo for this command.
Example
Dell#restore factory-defaults stack-unit 0 clear-all
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*Warning - Restoring factory defaults will delete the existing*
*startup-config and resets all persistent settings (stacking,*
*fanout, etc.) and boot environment variables (boot config, console*
*baud rate, management interface settings, etc.)*
*After restoration the unit(s) will be powercycled immediately.*
*Proceed with caution !*
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Proceed with factory settings? Confirm [yes/no]:yes
-- Restore status --
Unit Nvram Config Bootvar
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0 Success Success Success
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