Dell PowerConnect 3348 User's Guide - Page 79
Erasing FLASH Sectors
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To erase the device configuration: 1 Verify that the ASCII terminal is connected to the device. 2 Connect the power cable. The device boots and the Startup menu appears. The device begins to boot. 3 Press to exit or within two seconds. The Startup menu is displayed. 4 Type the number indicating your choice or press to exit. Type 2 within two seconds. The following message is displayed: Warning! About to erase the file from flash Are you sure (Y/N)? 5 Type Y. The following message is displayed. ? Flash file name (8 characters, Enter for none.) 6 Enter config as the FLASH file name. The configuration is erased and the switch reboots. The IP parameter configuration for a first-time configuration is described in Device Configuration Introduction. Erasing FLASH Sectors The FLASH memory stores the executable image, CDB (MIB file), log file, and additional files. NOTICE: If the FLASH is erased, all software files must be downloaded and installed again. 1 Verify that the ASCII terminal is connected to the device. 2 Connect the power cable. The device boots, and the Startup menu appears. 3 Enter your choice or press to exit. Type 3 within two seconds. The following message is displayed: Warning! About to erase Flash Memory! FLASH size = 16252928. blocks = 64 Are you sure (Y/N)? 4 Confirm by typing Y. The following message is displayed: Enter First flash block (1 - 64): 5 Enter the first FLASH block to be erased and press . The value range is 1-64. The following message is displayed: Enter Last flash block (1 - 64): 6 Enter the last FLASH block to be erased and press . The following message is displayed: Are you sure (Y/N)? Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 79