Erasing A Configuration - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Configuration Manual

Erasing a Configuration

Before You Begin
Remove the I/O module from the chassis.
Procedure
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Erasing a Configuration
You can erase the configuration on your device to return to the factory defaults.
You can erase the following configuration files saved in the persistent memory on the device:
• Startup
• Boot
• Debug
The write erase command erases the entire startup configuration, except for the following:
• Boot variable definitions
• The IPv4 configuration on the mgmt0 interface, including the following:
To remove the boot variable definitions and the IPv4 configuration on the mgmt0 interface, use the write
erase boot command.
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Command or Action
show hardware
Example:
switch# show hardware
purge module slot running-config
Example:
switch# purge module 3 running-config
copy running-config startup-config
Example:
switch# copy running-config
startup-config
◦ Address
◦ Subnet mask
◦ Route address in the management VRF
Working with Configuration Files
Purpose
(Optional)
Displays the installed hardware for the device.
Removes the configuration for a missing
module from the running configuration.
(Optional)
Copies the running configuration to the startup
configuration.