Factory reset Nexus 7010

[RubenVasquez26695]

I have a Nexus 7010 that I would like to reset to factory defaults so that I can clear any and all configurations from it. I have 6 module inserted and am running 6.2(22). Any help is appreciated.

Thank you

Ruben

[Andrea Testino]

Ruben,

Is your question how to factory reset the Nexus 7000 itself? If so, the process is simple:

switch# write erase
Warning: This command will erase the startup-configuration.
Do you wish to proceed anyway? (y/n)  [n] y

switch# reload
This command will reboot the system. (y/n)?  [n] y
...
Enter the password for "admin": <password>
Confirm the password for "admin": <password>
...
Would you like to enter the basic configuration 
dialog (yes/no): n

switch#

This is documented in the Nexus 7000 NX-OS Fundamentals Configuration Guide. Please note that the `write erase` command will essentially delete the startup configuration, and once the device reloads, it will come back as a new switch. Be sure to back up any configurations you want to keep for review later.

I hope that helps!