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W Commands

write erase

W Commands

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The commands in this chapter apply to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of multilayer directors and fabric switches. All commands are shown here in alphabetical order regardless of command mode. Please see the Command Mode section to determine the appropriate mode for each command. For more information, see the Cisco MDS 9000 Family Configuration Guide.

•write erase

write erase

To completely clear a configuration, use the write erase command. Once this command is issued, the existing startup configuration is cleared and the startup configuration of the switch reverts to factory defaults. The startup configuration takes effect when the switch is restarted next time.

write erase [boot | debug]

Syntax Description

boot	Destroys boot configuration.
debug	Clears the existing debug configuration.

Defaults

all - both destroyed

Command Modes

EXEC

Usage Guidelines

None.

Examples

switch# write erase

switch#