Choose the number of days and hours the switch waits to reboot. Once that fixed time passes, the switch reboots. Step 3 (Optional) Check the Restore to Factory Defaults check box to reboot the switch to the factory default configuration. Step 4 (Optional) Check the Clear Startup Configuration File check box to clear the configuration on the.. Manually Reset the Switch. When the switch fails to work and cannot be reset by using the web-based utility, the switch can be manually reset to restore the factory default configuration. Step 1. Disconnect all Ethernet cables from the switch. Step 2. Using a pin, press and hold the Reset button on the switch for 15 to 20 seconds.
Does anybody happen to know if a Cat-2950 or Cat-2980 switches can be rebooted remotely? If they can, what is the command to do it? Thanks... Check the switch's firmware version: Use the command show system to check the switch's firmware version.; Restarting the Cisco Switch. Now that the switch is powered off, you can restart it. Here are the steps: Power on the switch: Switch on the power button or the switch's power management system.; Wait for the switch to boot: Wait for the switch to boot up completely.