Chapter 9: File System
158 Section II: Advanced Operations
Deleting a System File
This procedure is used to delete files from a system’s flash memory or a
compact flash card. Before deleting a file, note the following:
Deleting the active boot configuration file and then resetting the switch
returns the unit to its default parameter settings, unless you save the
current configuration or select another active boot configuration file.
For instructions on how to change the active boot configuration file,
see “Setting the Active Boot Configuration File” on page 149.
To delete a file on a compact flash card, you must first change to the
directory where the file is stored. This procedure does not allow you to
specify a directory path. For instructions, refer to “Changing the
Current Flash Card Directory” on page 166.
Files with the extension UKF are encryption key pairs. These files
cannot be copied, renamed, or deleted from the file system. To delete
a key pair from the switch, refer to “Deleting an Encryption Key” on
page 600.
To delete a system file, perform the following procedure:
1. From the Main Menu, type 5 to select System Administration.
2. From the System Administration menu, type 9 to select System
Utilities.
3. From the System Utilities menu, type 1 to select File Operations.
The File Operations menu is shown in Figure 47 on page 147.
4. From the File Operations menu, type 6 to select Delete File.
The following prompt is displayed:
Enter file name to be deleted:
5. Enter the name of the file you want to delete. If the file is located on a
compact flash card, precede the filename with “cflash:”.
The following prompt is displayed:
Please wait...
Press any key ...
6. Press any key to return to the File Operations menu.