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All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration.
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Components Used The information in this document is based on these software and hardware versions, but not restricted to specific software and hardware versions: Cisco Catalyst Express 500G 12TC that runs Cisco IOS Software Release 12.2(25)SEG A PC or laptop with Windows 2000 or Windows XP installed A web browser (Internet Explorer 5.5, 6.0 and later, or Netscape 7.1 and later) with JavaScript enabled The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. Prerequisites Requirements There are no specific requirements for this document. This document provides the step by step procedure to reset the Cisco Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches to factory default settings. If you have configured a switch and the configuration has become very complex, or if you want to move a switch from one network to other, or if you forget the password for the switch, you can reset the switch to factory defaults and configure it as a new switch. This is useful when you want to remove an undesirable configuration that is in the switch. 1 Reset the Catalyst Express 500 Series Switches to Default Factory Settings Document ID: Contents Introduction Prerequisites Requirements Components Used Conventions Background Information Reset to Factory Defaults Reset the Switch Using the Device Manager Reset the Switch When the Device Manager Is Not Available Initial Switch Configuration Related Information Introduction In certain situations, it is desirable to restore the Catalyst switch configuration to the original default factory settings.