Command Reference Guide Enable Mode Command Set
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erase [<filename> | startup-config]

Use the erase command to erase the specified file.
Syntax Description
<filename>
Specifies the name of the file (located in FLASH memory) to erase.
startup-config Erases the startup configuration file stored in NVRAM.
Default Values
No default value necessary for this command.
Applicable Platforms
This command applies to the NetVanta 300, 1000, 1000R, 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 and
Total Access 900 Series units.
Command History
Release 1.1 Command was introduced.
Usage Examples
The following example erases the startup configuration file stored in NVRAM:
>enable
#erase startup-config
If a new startup-configuration file is not specified before power-cycling the unit, the AOS will initialize using
a default config ur at ion .