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SmartNode 4970A User Manual
Period
A
(less than 1 second)
B
(1 to 4 seconds)
C
(5 to 14 seconds)
D
(15 to 20 seconds)
Resetting the SmartNode device when it is initially powered off
CAUTION
If the SmartNode device is not booting properly, the Reset button may remedy the problem as follows:
•
Switching to the backup image
•
Erasing the entire contents of flash memory (no exceptions)
The following procedure must be performed starting with the SmartNode device in a powered off state:
1. Hold the Reset button and
2. Apply power to the SmartNode device while holding the Reset button.
3. The Power LED flashes quickly for 2 seconds, during which time the Reset button must remain pressed.
4. The Power LED will begin a blink pattern (see
Table 10. Using the Reset button to switch to a backup image or erase flash memory
LED Blink Pattern
1-blink, pause
2-blinks, pause
3-blinks, pause
5. Pressing and releasing the Reset button will cycle through the blink patterns.
6. 10 seconds after the last Reset button press, an action will be performed based on the selected pattern.
Resetting the SmartNode device when it is initially powered off
Table 9. Results from pressing the Reset button
Reboot device
No action
•
Erase startup-config
•
Reboot (indicated by the slow blinking of all LEDs
•
Factory reset which erases entire flash memory except for shipping-
config, shipping wizards, default root CAs and software licenses
•
Reboot (indicated by fast blinking of all LEDs)
This procedure should only be performed if the SmartNode
device is not booting properly. It should used by trained Smart-
Node technicians and Patton Support personnel only.
Boot normally
Boot normally (device only has a single image).
Erase entire contents of flash memory (no exceptions), then boot.
Note
Erasing flash memory also deletes previously pur-
chased and loaded software license keys.
Action
table
10). Release the Reset button.
Action
F • Reset Button Functions
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