flash: 100450304 bytes total (99524608 bytes free)RelatedCommandscd – changes the working directory.format flashErase all existing files and reformat the file system in the internal flash memory or the USB drive. After the filesystem is formatted, files cannot be restored.C9000 SeriesSyntax format {flash: | usbflash:}From a PE console, use format {flash:filename/path | usbflash:filename/path }Parameters flash: | usbflash: • flash: reformat the file system in the internal flashmemory.• usbflash: reformat the file system in the USB flash drive.Defaults flash memoryCommand Modes EXEC PrivilegeCommand History This guide is platform-specific. For command information about other platforms, seethe relevant Dell Networking OS Command Line Reference Guide.The following is a list of the Dell Networking OS version history for this command.Version Description9.9(0.0) Introduced on the C9010 and C1048P.9.2(1.0) Introduced on the Z9500.8.3.11.1 Introduced on the Z9000.Usage Information Include the colon (:) when entering this command.CAUTION: This command deletes all files, including the startup configurationfile. So, after executing this command, consider saving the running config asthe startup config (use the write memory command or copy run startcommand).File Management 211
