Erase Flash File; Erase Flash Sectors - D-Link xStack DXS-3250E Web/Installation Manual

DXS-3227, DXS-3227P, DXS-3250 and DXS-3250E EWS User Guide

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 <Enter>.
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 as the name of the flash file. The configuration is erased and the device reboots.
config
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>
Enter First flash block (1 -63):
3. Enter the first flash block to be erased and press
Enter Last flash block (1 -63):
4. Enter the last flash block to be erased and press
Are you sure (Y/N)
5. Confirm by pressing
<Y>
Erasing flash blocks 1 -63: Done.
. The following message is displayed:
<Enter>
<Enter>
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