Reference Guide

restore factory-defaults
Restore factory defaults on a switch.
Syntax
restore factory-defaults {clear-all | nvram}
Parameters
factory-
defaults
Return the switch to its factory-default settings.
clear-all Enter the keywords clear-all to reset the NvRAM and the
system startup configuration.
nvram Enter the keyword nvram to reset the NvRAM only.
Command
Modes
EXEC Privilege
Command
History
Version 9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
Version 8.3.17.1 Supported on the M I/O Aggregator.
Usage
Information
Restoring factory defaults deletes the existing startup configuration and all
persistent settings (stacking, fanout, and so forth).
When restoring factory default settings, a switch remains in standalone 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 clear-all
***************************************************************
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* Warning - Restoring factory defaults will delete the
existing *
* startup-config and all persistent settings (stacking,
fanout, etc.)*
* After restoration the unit(s) will be powercycled
immediately. *
* Proceed with
caution ! *
***************************************************************
********
Proceed with factory settings? Confirm [yes/no]:n
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