Information About Factory Reset
The factory reset is a process of clearing the current running and start up configuration information on a router, and resetting the router to an earlier, fully functional state. The factory reset process uses the factory-reset all command.
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The time taken for factory reset on a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance is dependent on factors such as the type of storage and the devices present on the router. |
Information deleted:
When you perform a factory reset, the following information is deleted:
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Licenses – user installed, and manufacturer provided
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Non-volatile random-access memory data
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User credentials
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Start-up configuration
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All writable file systems and personal data
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ROMMON variable
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Persistent storage devices
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Any containers running on bootflash
Information retained:
However, the following information will be retained even after the factory reset:
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Critical information including files that provide access to the router after the reset is complete
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The software packages that are installed before you perform factory reset
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UDI and Smart Licensing files
Supported Scenarios:
You can use the factory reset feature in the following scenarios:
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When you want to delete a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance in a secure manner.
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If the router data is compromised due to a malicious attack, you must reset the router to factory configuration and then reconfigure once again for further use.
Supported Platforms:
Factory reset is supported on a Cisco Catalyst 8000V instance running on all the platforms including Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, GCP cloud, VMware ESXi, and Hyper-V.