Administrator Guide

Version Description
E-Series Original command
restore factory-defaults
Restore factory defaults.
Syntax
restore factory-defaults stack-unit {stack—unit—number | all} {clear-all |
bootvar | nvram}
Parameters
factory-defaults Return the system to its factory default mode.
stack-unit-number Enter the stack member unit identifier to restore only the mentioned stack-unit. The
range is from 1 to 6.
all Enter the keyword all to restore all units in the stack.
bootvar Enter the keyword bootvar to reset boot line.
clear-all Enter the keywords clear-all to reset the NvRAM, boot environment variables, and
the system startup configuration.
nvram Enter the keyword nvram to reset the NvRAM only.
Command Modes EXEC Privilege
Command History
This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, see the relevant Dell EMC
Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.
Version Description
9.8(2.0) Introduced on the S3100 series.
9.8(0.0P5) Introduced on the S4048-ON.
9.8(0.0P2) Introduced on the S3048-ON.
9.5(0.1) Added bootvar as a new parameter.
9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.
9.0.2.0 Introduced on the S6000.
9.0.0.0 Introduced on the Z9000.
8.3.19.0 Introduced on the S4820T.
8.3.12.0 Introduced on the S4810.
8.3.16.0 Introduced on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module.
Usage Information
Restoring factory defaults deletes the existing startup configuration and all persistent settings (stacking, fan-out,
and so forth).
When restoring all units in a stack, all the units in the stack are placed into stand-alone mode.
When restoring a single unit in a stack, that unit placed in stand-alone mode. No other units in the stack are
affected.
When restoring units in stand-alone mode, the units remain in stand-alone mode after the restoration. After the
restore is complete, the units power cycle immediately.
CAUTION: There is no undo for this command.
Following are the factory-default environment variables:
• baudrate
• primary_boot
• secondary_boot
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