IOS-XE Programmability and Automation Power
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Specifications:
- Product Name: Factory Reset Tool
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model: FR-2000
- Compatibility: Cisco devices running IOS-XE 17.10 onwards
Product Usage Instructions:
Prerequisites for Performing Factory Reset:
Make sure you have administrative access to the device and are
familiar with IOS CLI commands.
Performing Factory Reset:
Follow the steps below to perform a factory reset:
SUMMARY STEPS:
- Type
enableto enter privileged EXEC mode. - Type
factory-reset all secure 3-passto initiate
the factory reset process.
Detailed Steps:
- Step 1: Command or Action
enable - Step 2:
factory-reset all secure
3-pass
Example:
Device> enable
Example:
Device# factory-reset all secure 3-pass
Performing Secure Erase:
If you need to perform a secure erase, follow the steps
below:
SUMMARY STEPS:
- Type
enableto enter privileged EXEC mode. - Type
factory-reset all secureto perform the
secure erase.
Detailed Steps:
- Step 1: Command or Action
enable - Step 2:
factory-reset all
secure
Example:
Device> enable
Example:
Device# factory-reset all secure
FAQ:
Q: What data is removed during a factory reset?
A: A factory reset removes all customer-specific data added to
the device since its shipping, including configurations, log files,
boot variables, core files, and credentials such as FIPS-related
keys.
Q: How long does the secure erase process take?
A: The secure erase process typically takes around 5 to 10
minutes. After the erase, you will need to boot a new image from
TFTP as the previous image gets deleted.
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Factory Reset
· Information About Factory Reset, on page 1 · Prerequisites for Performing Factory Reset, on page 1 · Performing Factory Reset, on page 1 · Performing Secure Erase, on page 2
Information About Factory Reset
Factory reset removes all the customer-specific data that has been added to a device since the time of its shipping. The erased data includes configurations, log files, boot variables, core files, and credentials such as Federal Information Processing Standard-related (FIPS-related) keys. The device returns to its default license configuration after a factory reset.
Note The factory reset is performed through an IOS CLI. A copy of the running image is backed up and restored after the reset.
Prerequisites for Performing Factory Reset
· Ensure that all the software images, configurations, and personal data are backed up. · Ensure that there is uninterrupted power supply when the factory reset is in progress. · Ensure that you take a backup of the current image.
Performing Factory Reset
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable 2. factory-reset all secure 3-pass
Factory Reset 1
Performing Secure Erase
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Command or Action enable Example:
Device> enable
Step 2
factory-reset all secure 3-pass Example:
Device# factory-reset all secure 3-pass
Performing Secure Erase
SUMMARY STEPS
1. enable 2. factory-reset all secure
DETAILED STEPS
Step 1
Command or Action enable Example:
Device> enable
Step 2
factory-reset all secure Example:
Device# factory-reset all secure
Factory Reset
Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password, if prompted.
Removes sensitive data from all the partitions that are currently being cleaned up by the factory-reset all command. From Cisco IOS-XE 17.10 onwards, the following are the three passes to erase data in disk partitions:
· Write 0s · Write 1s · Write a random byte Note The factory reset takes 3 to 6 hours to be completed.
Purpose Enables privileged EXEC mode. Enter your password, if prompted.
Erases all user data and metadata from bootflash. The erase is compliant with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards. Note The erase takes around 5 to10 minutes. You need
to boot a new image from TFTP post the secure erase as the image gets deleted.
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Documents / Resources
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CISCO IOS-XE Programmability and Automation Power [pdf] User Guide IOS-XE Programmability and Automation Power, IOS-XE, Programmability and Automation Power, Automation Power, Power |