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Reset the NVIDIA SN2100 storage switch to factory defaults

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Reset the NVIDIA SN2100 storage switch to factory defaults by erasing the current switch configuration and restoring the switch to its original settings.

  • For Cumulus Linux 5.10 and earlier, you apply the Cumulus image.

  • For Cumulus Linux 5.11 and later, you use the nv action reset system factory-default command.

About this task

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

  • You must have the root password for sudo access to the commands.

Note For more information about installing Cumulus Linux, refer to Software install workflow for NVIDIA SN2100 switches.
Example 1. Steps
Cumulus Linux 5.10 and earlier

  1. From the Cumulus console, download and queue the switch software installation with the command onie-install -a -i followed by the file path to the switch software, for example:

    cumulus@sw1:mgmt:~$ sudo onie-install -a -i http://<web-server>/<path>/cumulus-linux-5.10.0-mlx-amd64.bin

  2. The installer starts the download. Type y when prompted to confirm the installation when the image is downloaded and verified.

  3. Reboot the switch to install the new software.

    sudo reboot

    cumulus@sw1:mgmt:~$ sudo reboot
    Note The switch reboots and enters the switch software installation which takes some time. When the installation is complete, the switch reboots and remains at the log-in prompt.
Cumulus Linux 5.11 and later

  1. To reset the switch to the factory defaults and remove all configuration, system files, and log files, run:

    nv action reset system factory-default

    For example:

    cumulus@switch:~$ nv action reset system factory-default

This operation will reset the system configuration, delete the log files and reboot the switch.
Type [y] continue.
Type [n] to abort.
Do you want to continue? [y/n] y

Refer to the NVIDIA Factory Reset documentation for further details.

What's next

After you've reset your switches, you can reconfigure them as needed.