Chapter 3: Basic Switch Commands
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RESTART SWITCH
Syntax
restart switch
Parameters
None.
Description
This command resets the switch. The system reset takes approximately
20 to 30 seconds to complete. The unit does not forward traffic during
the time required to run its internal diagnostics and reload the operating
software.
Your local or remote management session with the switch ends when
you reset the unit You must reestablish the session to continue
managing the switch.
Caution
Be sure to use the SAVE CONFIGURATION command to save your
changes before resetting the switch. Any unsaved changes are
discarded.
Example
The following command resets the switch:
restart switch