Performing Factory Reset; Prerequisites For Performing Factory Reset; Limitations For Performing Factory Reset; Information About Factory Reset - Cisco Catalyst 9200 Configuration Manual

Performing Factory Reset

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Prerequisites for Performing Factory Reset

• Ensure that all the software images, configurations, and personal data are backed up before performing
• Ensure that the device is not in the stacking mode as Factory Reset is supported only in the standalone
• Ensure that there is uninterrupted power supply when the process is in progress.
• Ensure that you take a backup of the current image before you begin the Factory Reset process.
• Ensure that neither In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) nor In-Service Software Downgrade (ISSD) is

Limitations for Performing Factory Reset

• Software patches, if any, that are installed on the switch will not be restored after the Factory Reset
• If the Factory Reset command is issued through a vty session, the session is not restored after completion

Information About Factory Reset

Factory Reset removes all the customer specific data that has been added to the device since the time of its
shipping. Data erased includes configurations, log files, boot variables, core files, and credentials like
FIPS-related keys.
Prerequisites for Performing Factory Reset, on page 223
Limitations for Performing Factory Reset, on page 223
Information About Factory Reset, on page 223
How to Perform Factory Reset, on page 224
Feature History and Information for Factory Reset, on page 225
the Factory Reset operation.
mode. For Modular-chassis in high availability mode, Factory Reset is applied per supervisor.
in progress before starting the Factory Reset process.
operation.
of the Factory Reset process.
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