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Testing end-to-end network communications
Both the switch and the cabling can be tested by running an end-to-end communications test. This is a test that
sends known data from one network device to another through the switch. For example, if you have two PCs on
the network that have LAN adapters between which you can run a link-level test or Ping test through the switch,
you can use this test to verify that the entire communication path between the two PCs is functioning correctly.
See your LAN adapter documentation for more information on running a link test or Ping test.
Restoring the factory default configuration
As part of your troubleshooting process on the switch, it may become necessary to return the switch configuration
to the factory default settings. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords,
clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self test, and reboots the
switch into its factory default configuration, including deleting the IP address, if one is configured.
NOTE: This process removes all switch configuration changes made from the factory default
settings. This includes, for example, configuration of VLANs, spanning tree, trunks, and stacking.
Returning the configuration of these features to their factory default settings (usually disabling them)
may result in network connectivity issues.
If the switch has a valid configuration, and you are restoring the factory default settings for a reason
other than configuration problems, you should save the switch configuration prior to performing the
factory default reset. After the reset and resolution of the original problem, you can restore the saved
configuration to the switch. For information on saving and restoring the configuration, see the
Management and Configuration Guide for your switch at http://www.hpe.com/networking/support.
You can restore the factory default configuration either on the switch console or on the switch itself.
To restore the factory default configuration using the console, execute the erase startup-config command
from the console command prompt. For stacked switches, reset stacking configurations to factory defaults by
executing the stacking factory-reset command.
To execute the factory default reset on the switch, perform these steps:
Procedure
1. Using pointed objects, simultaneously press both the Reset and Clear buttons on the front of the switch.
2. Continue to press the Clear button while releasing the Reset button.
3. When the Global Status LED begins to fast flash orange (after approximately 5 seconds), release the Clear
button.
4. The switch will then complete its boot process and begin operating with its configuration restored to the factory
default settings.
Downloading new switch software
Software updates can be downloaded to the switch through several methods. For more information, see
Accessing updates on page 98.
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