Alcatel OS-LS-6224 User Manual page 54

Initial Configuration
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After software downloads, the device reboots automatically.
Erase FLASH File
In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. If the configuration is
erased, all parameters configured via CLI, Web browser interface, or SNMP must be
reconfigured.
To erase the device configuration:
1. From the Startup menu, press "2" within 6 seconds to erase flash file. The
following message is displayed:
Warning! About to erase a Flash file.
Are you sure (Y/N)?y
2. Press "Y".
Note: Do not press
The following message is displayed.
Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config
File config (if present) will be erased after system initialization
========Press Enter To Continue ========
3. Enter config as the name of the flash file. The configuration is erased and the
device reboots.
4. Perform the switch's initial configuration.
Erase FLASH Sectors
For troubleshooting purposes, the flash sectors may need to be erased. If the flash
is erased, all software files must be downloaded and installed again.
To erase the FLASH:
1. From the Startup menu, press "3" within 6 seconds. The following message is
displayed:
Warning! About to erase Flash Memory! FLASH size =16252928.blocks =64
Are you sure (Y/N)
2. Confirm by pressing <Y>. The following message is displayed:
Enter First flash block (1 -63):
3. Enter the first flash block to be erased and press <Enter>. The following
message is displayed:
Enter Last flash block (1 -63):
30
<Enter> .