Cisco 2960 flash format.

[sameerj1212]

Hello,

I have many hidden files in Cisco 2960 switch need to format flash memory completely, to its original size.

I do have config backup and everything.

Kindly suggest the command line for the same.

[johnlloyd_13]

hi,

you can execute the format command in privilege mode:

#format flash:

[sameerj1212]

Will it go in ROMMON mode or it it will boot with factory IOS?

[Leo Laohoo]

You want the "Cisco method" or the "nice, quick and easy"?

Cisco method is delete all the unwanted files using the command "delete /f /r flash:filename.extension". 

Nice quick and easy method is format the flash using the command "format flash:" and then copy the IOS back into the switch.

[sameerj1212]

Thank You.

Is a same way we need to upload the IOS in Cisco Switch as we do in Cisco router in ROMMON mode?

[Leo Laohoo]

Is a same way we need to upload the IOS in Cisco Switch as we do in Cisco router in ROMMON mode?

I don't understand the context of the question.  Can you please elaborate?

[johnlloyd_13]

hi,

it will go to rommon if you reboot the switch after the flash format.