Reference Guide

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 identifier 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 configuration.
nvram Enter the keyword nvram to reset the NvRAM only.
Command
Modes
EXEC Privilege
Supported
Modes
All Modes
Command
History
Version Description
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 configuration 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 affected.
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
**************************************************************
* 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]:yes
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