Overview

Readers will learn how to reset an EdgeSwitch (ES) or EdgeSwitch X (ES-X) to the factory default settings.

Table of Contents

1. Resetting an EdgeSwitch (ES) to Factory Defaults
2. Resetting an EdgeSwitch X (ES-X) to Factory Defaults
3. Related Articles

Resetting an EdgeSwitch (ES) to Factory Defaults

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The EdgeSwitch can be reset to factory defaults using the following two methods:

• Runtime Reset Factory reset while the device is running.
• Power On Reset Factory reset while powering on the device by plugging in the power cable.

In both cases, the EdgeSwitch is reset by holding the reset button:

To perform a Runtime Reset, follow the steps below:

1. Verify that the EdgeSwitch is fully booted, indicated by either of the following LED statuses:

• Steady blue Operational and connected to UNMS.
• Steady white Operational, but not configured to connect to UNMS.
• Occasional flashing blue Operational, but unable to connect to UNMS. 

2. Press and hold the reset button.

3. The EdgeSwitch will reboot and the LED status will become solid blue for 3 seconds.

4. Continue holding the reset button for approximately 15 seconds until the System LED flashes blue for two seconds.

5. Release the reset button.

To perform a Power On Reset, follow the steps below:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the EdgeSwitch.

2. While reconnecting the power cord to the EdgeSwitch, press and hold the reset button.

3. The EdgeSwitch will boot and the LED status will become solid blue for 3 seconds.

4. Continue holding the reset button for approximately 15 seconds until the System LED flashes blue for two seconds.

5. Release the reset button.

Resetting an EdgeSwitch X (ES-X) to Factory Defaults

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The ES-10X and ES-10XP can be reset to factory defaults using the Power On Reset method by following the steps below:

1. Disconnect the power cord from the EdgeSwitch X.

2. Press and hold the reset button while the device is disconnected.

3. Reconnect the power cord while the reset button is pressed.

4. The device will boot and the port LEDs will light up in sequential order starting from port 1 and ending at the last port.

5. Continue holding the reset button until port 1 lights up again and the second sequence is started. 

6. Release the reset button during the second sequence to reset the device to factory defaults.

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