How to Reset the NodeGrid to Factory Default

How to Reset the NodeGrid to Factory Default

If you want to reset your NodeGrid to the factory default configuration, log in as admin to the NodeGrid WebUi, and go to System, ToolKit, and then click on Restore to Factory Default Settings:

And click on Restore to Factory Default Settings button.

In the System Profile menu, select one:

Out of Band radio button

Gateway radio button

(optional) Select the Clear all Log files checkbox.

(optional) Select the Clear all Cloud Configuration checkbox.

Click Restore.



If using CLI, then follow the steps below:
  1. Access the NodeGrid via telnet, ssh, or console and log in as admin
  2. In need alter the system_profile / clear the log files and Cloud configuration
  3. Type the following commands:

[admin@nodegrid /]# cd /system/toolkit/
[admin@nodegrid toolkit]# 
factory_settings

[admin@nodegrid toolkit]# show

system_profile = out_of_band

clear_all_log_files = no

clear_all_cloud_configuration = no

[admin@nodegrid {toolkit}]# restore
You are about to restore the configuration to factory default settings. The system will reboot after that.
Do you want to proceed? (yes, no)  : yes 

 

If you need to reset your NodeGrid to Factory Default due to some reason the NodeGrid got unresponsive or does not work properly, then follow the steps below:

  1. Have a terminal (Putty, SecureCRT) with 115200bps baud rate connected to the NodeGrid console port, or a monitor to the HDMI and a keyboard to USB port, if you have the NodeGrid Serial Console; or launch the Remote Console on the VM, if you have the NodeGrid Manager.
  2. Reboot the NodeGrid.
  3. Select Factory Default Settings at the bootloader menu:


  1. It should load the factory default configuration and present the login prompt.
  2. Log in as admin to the WebUI or CLI, and reconfigure the NodeGrid.