Reference Guide

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 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 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 (all
stack units)
Dell#restore factory-defaults stack-unit all clear-all
**************************************************************
* Warning - Restoring factory defaults will delete the
existing *
* startup-config and all persistent settings (stacking,
fanout, etc.)*
* All the units in the stack will be split into standalone
units. *
* After restoration the unit(s) will be powercycled
immediately. *
* Proceed with caution ! *
**************************************************************
Proceed with factory settings? Confirm [yes/no]:yes
-- Restore status --
Unit Nvram Config
------------------------
0 Success Success
1 Success Success
2 Success Success
3 Not present
4 Not present
5 Not present
Power-cycling the unit(s).
Dell#
Example (single
stack)
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
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