NetBotz 250 | How to perform a Reboot or Factory Reset

Issue:
Process for resetting the configuration back to factory defaults on a NetBotz 250.

Product Line:
NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 (NBRK0250)

Environment:
NetBotz Rack Monitor 250 (all versions)

Resolution:

Rebooting via Web interface
Rebooting via Command Line
Resetting to Defaults via Web Interface
Resetting to Defaults via Command Line
Formatting via Pinhole Reset button
Formatting via Command Line

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Rebooting via Web Interface:

1) Log into the web interface of the NetBotz 250 using Administrator credentials.

2) Navigate to Control > Network > Reset/Reboot.

3) Select Reboot Management Interface and click Apply.

4) On the Confirm Action screen, click Apply.
NOTE: The NMC usually reboots within a few minutes.  Once rebooted the web interface should be accessible again.

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Rebooting via Command Line (console):

1) Log into the console via Telnet, SSH, or via a serial connection using Administrator credentials.
Instructions on serially connecting: NetBotz 250 | Serial Connection (Driver + Serial Parameters)

2) Enter reboot and hit [enter].

3) On the confirmation prompt type YES and hit [enter].

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Resetting to Defaults via Web Interface:

1) Log into the web interface of the NetBotz 250 using Administrator credentials.

2) Navigate to Control > Network > Reset/Reboot.

3) Select Reset All.
NOTE: If you wish for the Network Settings to remain, you must check the box for Exclude TCP/IP.  Otherwise, you will need to assign network settings again, unless using DHCP.

4) Click Apply.

4) On the Confirm Action screen, click Apply.
NOTE: The NMC will take a few minutes to reset to defaults.  If Exclude TCP/IP was selected, the web interface should be available again within a few minutes.

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Resetting to Defaults via Command Line (console):

1) Log into the console via Telnet, SSH, or via a serial connection using Administrator credentials.
Instructions on serially connecting: NetBotz 250 | Serial Connection (Driver + Serial Parameters)

2) Enter one of the following commands:
- resetToDef -p all       NOTE: This option will reset all settings, including network configuration settings.
- resetToDef -p keeping    NOTE: This option will reset all settings, excluding network configuration settings.
3) On the confirmation prompt type YES and hit [enter].

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Formatting via Pinhole Reset Button:

NOTE: Formatting wipes flash memory and any remaining configurations entirely, including your current TCP/IP settings.

1) Press and hold the NMC's pinhole reset button for 20+ seconds, ensuring the NMC's status LED is pulsing green during this time.  When it changes to amber or orange, release the reset button to let the format function complete and for the NMC to complete its reboot process.

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Formatting via Command Line (console):

1) Log into the console via Telnet, SSH, or via a serial connection using Administrator credentials.
Instructions on serially connecting: NetBotz 250 | Serial Connection (Driver + Serial Parameters)

2) Type format and hit [enter].

3) On the confirmation prompt type YES and hit [enter].

4) Type reboot and hit [enter].

5) On the confirmation prompt type YES and hit [enter].

Publicado para:Schneider Electric Argentina