Clearing Nvram - Cabletron Systems 2H28-08R User Manual

Chapter 5: Local Management

5.7.11 Clearing NVRAM

Clearing NVRAM results in the loss of all user-entered
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parameters. Do not proceed unless the following procedure is
CAUTION
completely understood.
Clearing NVRAM allows the user to clear all user-entered parameters,
such as the IP address and community names from NVRAM.
Clear NVRAM as follows:
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field.
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to YES.
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press ENTER. The warning shown in
Event Message Line
YOU HAVE ELECTED TO CLEAR NVRAM. THIS WILL CLEAR
ALL SYSTEM DEFAULTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
IP ADDRESS, INTERFACE CONFIGURATION, AND COM PORT
CONFIGURATION, THEN RESET THE BOARD.
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CLEAR NVRAM?
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES and press ENTER. The message
"CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS..." displays.
6. The 2H28-08R clears NVRAM and reboots. All user-entered
parameters return to the factory default settings.
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YES
Figure 5-13 Clear NVRAM Warning Screen
2H28-08R SmartSwitch 2208 User's Guide
Figure 5-13
WARNING
displays.
NO
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