McDATA 3000 manual Resetting the System to Factory Defaults, Overview of the Sysclean Command

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Resetting the System to

Factory Defaults

This appendix provides instructions for resetting the system to the factory default settings using the sysclean command.

Overview of the Sysclean Command

The sysclean command is used to restore the system to factory defaults, this allows for complete re-configuration. It will remove the prom information which includes the prom IP addressing information. Use this command with caution. Once the sysclean command is complete, the Edge will issue bootp requests for initial IP configuration.

Using the Sysclean Command

Use the following procedure to restore the system to the factory default settings:

1.Connect to the serial port of the UltraNet Edge 3000 to issue the abort command.

It is possible to issue the abort command from a telnet session, however, the serial port method is recommended because the telnet session will most likely be lost.

NOTE: To connect via the serial port, use the Ethernet straight through

Category 5 cable and the EE adapter.

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