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format

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format
To erase all the information on a module, use the format command in EXEC mode.
Syntax Description
bootflash:
logflash:
slot0:
usb1:
usb2:
Defaults
None.
Command Modes EXEC mode.
Command History Release
1.0(2)
3.3(1a)
Usage Guidelines The SAN-OS and NX-OS software supports Cisco-certified CompactFlash devices that are formatted
using Cisco MDS switches. Using uncertified CompactFlash devices may result in unpredictable
consequences; formatting CompactFlash devices using other platforms may result in errors.
Examples The following example erases all information on the bootflash memory.
switch# format bootflash:
This command is going to erase the contents of your bootflash:.
Do you want to continue? (y/n)
The following example erases all information on the logflash memory.
switch# format logflash:
This command is going to erase the contents of your logflash:.
Do you want to continue? (y/n)
The following example erases all information on slot0.
switch# format slot0:
This command is going to erase the contents of your slot0:.
Do you want to continue? (y/n)
The following example erases all information on usb1:.
switch# format usb1:
This command is going to erase the contents of your usb1:.
Do you want to continue? (y/n)
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Reference
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format {bootflash: | logflash: | slot0: | usb1: | usb2:}
Specifies bootflash: memory.
Specifies logflash: memory.
Specifies the flash device in slot 0.
Specifies the USB memory in host1.
Specifies the USB memory in host 2.
Modification
This command was introduced.
Added the USB1 and USB 2 parameters.
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Chapter 8 F Commands
OL-18089-01, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 4.x