Version 6 SuperStack 3 Switch 4400 Management Interface Reference Guide

Web Management Interface - System Control Initialize
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Web Interface
System Control Initialize
Initializing All the Units in the Stack
You can initialize all the Switch units in the stack using the Initialize window.
To access the window:
1. Click Device View on the Toolbar.
2. Select System -> Control -> Initialize in the Navigation Tree.
3. The following window is displayed.
4. To initialize the stack, select OK.
What Happens During Initialization?
Initializing the Switch units in the stack returns them to their default (factory) settings.
The only information that does not return to its default setting is the IP information,
which is retained to ensure that you can continue managing the stack. You may want to
initialize the stack if it has previously been used in a different part of your network, and
its settings are incorrect for the new environment.
CAUTION: Use great care when initializing the stack. It removes all configuration
information, including password and security information.
CAUTION: When initializing the stack, network loops may occur if you have set up
port trunks, resilient links, VLANs, or the Spanning Tree Protocol. Before initializing the
stack, ensure you have disconnected the cabling for all standby or duplicate links.
The stack takes about 10 s to initialize. While the stack is initializing, you cannot
communicate with it.
Related Operations
Reboot Rebooting All the Units in the Stack
Software Upgrade Upgrading Management Software