Command Line Reference Guide

CAUTION: This command deletes all files, including the startup

configuration file. So, after executing this command, consider saving the

running config as the startup config (use the write memory command or

copy run start command).

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 Description

9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.

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 ! *

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