4-28 C HAPTER 4: M ANAGING T HE S WITCH 1000Initializing the SwitchThis screen allows you to perform a reset asdescribed in the previous section, and in addition,returns non-volatile data stored on the unit to itsfactory defaults (shown on page 1-14). Note thatthe IP address is not cleared. You should only initial-ize the Switch if:n The configuration of the device no longer suitsyour networkn Other efforts to solve problems have not suc-ceededTo initialize the Switch:1 From the Main Menu, select the INITIALIZE option.The Initialize screen appears as shown inFigure 4-19.2 Select OK.CAUTION: Use the Initialize option with great care.The Switch configuration is cleared from memoryand cannot be recovered. After initialization, alluser information is lost and only default users areavailable. All ports are set to their default values,and are therefore enabled and available to all users.When initializing the Switch, take particular note ofthe following:n Network loops occur if you have set up resilientlinks. Before initializing the Switch, ensure youhave disconnected the cabling for all yourstandby links.Figure 4-19 Initialize screenn VLT ports fail and you are not able to managethe Switch if your management station communi-cates via the VLT. To avoid this:a Remove the VLT configuration from both ends ofthe VLT link before you initialize the Switch.Note that the port furthest from your manage-ment station should have its VLT configurationremoved first.b Reconfigure the VLT once the initialization is com-plete.
