Performing Factory Reset; Prerequisites For Performing A Factory Reset; Restrictions For Performing A Factory Reset; Information About Performing A Factory Reset - Cisco Catalyst 9400 System Management Configuration Manual

Performing Factory Reset

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Prerequisites for Performing a Factory Reset

• Ensure that all the software images, including the current image, configurations, and personal data are
• Ensure that there is uninterrupted power supply when the factory reset process is in progress.
• Ensure that In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) or In-Service Software Downgrade (ISSD) are not in

Restrictions for Performing a Factory Reset

• Software patches, if installed on the device, will not be restored after the factory reset process.
• If the factory-reset command is issued through a VTY session, the session is not restored after completion
• The config keyword of the factory-reset command is not supported when the switch is in stacking or

Information About Performing a Factory Reset

Factory reset erases all the customer-specific data stored in a device and restores the device to its original
configuration at the time of shipping. Data that is erased includes configurations, log files, boot variables,
Prerequisites for Performing a Factory Reset, on page 339
Restrictions for Performing a Factory Reset, on page 339
Information About Performing a Factory Reset, on page 339
How to Perform a Factory Reset, on page 340
Configuration Examples for Performing a Factory Reset, on page 342
Additional References for Performing a Factory Reset, on page 345
Feature History for Performing a Factory Reset, on page 345
backed up before you begin the factory reset process.
progress before you begin the factory reset process.
of the factory reset process.
Stackwise Virtual Link (SVL) mode.
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