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Reset the Cisco Nexus 3232C storage switch to factory defaults

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Reset the Cisco Nexus 3232C storage switch to factory defaults by erasing the current switch configuration and restoring the switch to its original 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. Erase the existing configuration:

    write erase

    (s2)# write erase

Warning: This command will erase the startup-configuration.
Do you wish to proceed anyway? (y/n) [n] y

  2. Reload the switch software:

    reload

    (s2)# reload

This command will reboot the system. (y/n)? [n] y

    The system reboots and enters the configuration wizard. During the boot, if you receive the prompt “Abort Auto Provisioning and continue with normal setup? (yes/no)[n]”, you should respond yes to proceed.

What's next

After resetting the switch, you can reconfigure it according to your requirements.