This can be done with the following command: To continue you need to initialize the flash file system. The flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
The system has been interrupted prior to initializing theįlash filesystem. The password-recovery mechanism is enabled. Hold down the Mode button until you see the following output:īase ethernet MAC Address: 00:00:00:00:00:00 While holding down the Mode button power on the switch. Power off the switch and hold down the Mode button. Number 5 shows the location of the Mode button on all 2960X models:Ĭatalyst 2960X - Source: Step 2 - Press Mode ButtonĬonnect to the switch via console cable and make sure the connection is established. Number 9 shows the location of the Mode button on all 2960 models:Ĭatalyst 2960 - Source: Catalyst 2960X Resetting the Switch Step 1 - Mode Button Locationīefore you continue refer to the following pictures on where to find the Mode button on your switch model: Catalyst 2960 The only requirement is a console cable and be able to push the Mode button on the switch. There aren’t many requirements, but I still want to mention them beforehand. Keep in mind that the same commands may still work on older or newer models. Here you can find an overview of all models supported. The following provides a simple step-by-step guide to follow along.
However their End-of-Sale Date is October 2021, but you may still be able to buy used units. This guide is also valid for the 2960X models, their End-of-Support Date is October 2026. For example if you want to reuse your old switch, create a new lab environment or if you run into uncommon problems. Therefore a complete reset is sometimes required. They are still used in smaller businesses or lab environments. Even though the Catalyst 2960 series got introduced back in 2005, is in End-of-Sale since October 2014 and End-of-Support since October 2019.
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