Getting Started
Performing Common Configuration Tasks
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Resetting the Device
The Restart / Reset Page enables the device to be reset from a remote location. 
Save all changes to the Running Configuration file before resetting the device by 
clicking on Maintenance > File Management > Save Configuration. Define the 
relevant fields and then click Apply. This prevents losing the current device 
configuration. 
To reset the device:
STEP 1 Click Monitor & Device Properties > System Management > Restart / Reset. The 
Restart / Reset Page opens.
Restart / Reset Page
STEP 2 Click one of the available Reset commands:
• Reset / Reboot — Resets the device. Ensure the device configuration has 
been saved.
• Restore Default — Restores the device to the factory default configuration.
STEP 3 After the switch has completed rebooting and is up and running, relaunch the 
Switch Configuration Utility and log back into the switch.