Administrator Guide

Usage Information
To rename a file in the local file system from a PE console, use the rename {flash: directory name/
path | usbflash directory name/path} command .
restore factory-defaults
Restore factory defaults on a switch.
C9000 Series
Syntax
restore factory-defaults {chassis {bootvar | clear-all | nvram}| domain
{bootvar | clear-all | nvram} | linecard {slot-id | all} {bootvar| clear-all |
nvram} | pe {pe-id | all} {bootvar | clear-all | nvram}| rpm {slot-id | all}
{bootvar | clear-all | nvram}}
Parameters
chassis Enter the keyword chassis to reset all the RPMs and line modules (LM).
domain Enter the keyword domain to reset all the RPMs, LM, and port extenders (PE).
linecard slot-id Enter the keyword linecard and the slot-id number. The slot-id range is from 0 to 11.
Enter linecard all to reset all the linecards.
pe pe-id Enter the keyword pe and the port extender (PE) ID. The pe-id range is from 0 to 255.
Enter pe all to reset all the PEs.
rpm Enter the keyword rpm to rest the RPM card.
bootvar Enter the keyword bootvar to reset the boot environment variables only.
clear-all Enter the keyword clear-all to reset the Bootvar, NvRam, and configurations.
nvram Enter the keyword nvram to reset the NvRAM only.
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
Version Description
9.9(0.0) Introduced on the C9010.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
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 factory default settings, a switch remains in standalone 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 chassis clear-all
***********************************************************************
* Warning - Restoring factory defaults will delete the existing *
* startup-config and resets all persistent settings (stacking, *
* fanout, etc.) and boot environment variables (boot config, console *
* baud rate, management interface settings, etc.) *
* After restoration the unit(s) will be powercycled immediately. *
* Proceed with caution ! *
***********************************************************************
Proceed with factory settings? Confirm [yes/no]:
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