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Cluster and storage switches

Reset the BES-53248 cluster switch to factory defaults

Contributors netapp-yvonneo

To reset the BES-53248 cluster switch to factory defaults, you must erase the BES-53248 switch settings.

About this task
  • You must be connected to the switch using the serial console.

  • This task resets the configuration of the management network.

Steps
  1. Change to the elevated command prompt.

    (cs2)> enable
    (cs2)#
  2. Erase the startup configuration.

    erase startup-config

    (cs2)# erase startup-config
    
    Are you sure you want to clear the configuration? (y/n) y
  3. Reboot the switch.

    (cs2)# reload
    Are you sure you would like to reset the system? (y/n) y
Note If the system asks whether to save the unsaved or changed configuration before reloading the switch, select No.
  1. Wait for the switch to reload, and then log in to the switch.

    The default user is “admin”, and no password is set. A prompt similar to the following is displayed:

    (Routing)>