Factory reset Huawei device

A factory reset of a Huawei device (e.g. switch, router, etc.) can be done in different ways. Here we will see two of the most used ways to make a factory reset.

If you need to make a factory reset of the Huawei device you have several options whether you still have access to the CLI or not. Here we will see two of the most used ways to make a factory reset.

1.

By pressing the PNP button for more than 6 seconds you can restore the device to the factory configuration.

2.

If you still have access to the CLI you can use the following command:

<HUAWEI> reset factory-configuration

Warning: The command will delete all the configurations and files (except the startup, patch, module, and license files) from the device. Continue? [Y/N]:Y

Warning: The system will reboot after configurations and files are deleted. Continue? [Y/N]:Y

 

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