reset catalyst 3500 XL series to factory defaults

[Mazzadesign]

Does anyone know the command or procedure needed to reset a catalyst 3500 XL series switch to factory defaults

[colin.mccrory]

I am asuming that you do not know the enable passwords to clear the config. Please follow the URL but when you get to step 9 enter Y(es) to start the configuration script.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/hw/switches/ps628/products_password_recovery09186a0080094184.shtml

If you do have the enable password, enter "write erase" at the enable prompt and reload unit.

[Mazzadesign]

Yes I know the enable password. I will look at link you suppiled in post . I thought maybe there was a simple command line command I could enter like reset all or something to wipe it clean of all prior configurations

[thisisshanky]

If you know the enable password,

all you need is write erase and reload

[glgersc]

It's also a good idea to delete the vlan.dat file. This will delete any configured vlan's and reset VTP to defaults.

Greg