Resetting HP switch to default? 1

[hinesjrh]

How can I reset an HP 2650 switch back to the default settings, as if it were new out of the box?

 

[jkupski]

The following is from the HP Procurve 4000M management manual. The procedure is probably the same on the 2650. If not, go to HP's website and download the appropriate manual.

[b]Restoring the Factory Default Configuration[/b]

As part of your troubleshooting process, it may become necessary to return the switch configuration to the factory default settings. This process momentarily interrupts the switch operation, clears any passwords, clears the console event log, resets the network counters to zero, performs a complete self test, and reboots the switch into its factory default configuration including deleting an IP address.

To execute the factory default reset, perform these steps:

1. Using pointed objects, simultaneously press both the Reset and Clear buttons on the front of the switch.

2. Continue to press the Clear button while releasing the Reset button.

3. When the Self Test LED begins to flash, release the Clear button.

The switch will then complete its self test and begin operating with the configuration restored to the factory default settings.