4006 clear config question

[alonzo-garza]

I want to erase the current config on my 4006 and when I type in the commnads I get this from the console......

CCW-4006-1> (enable) clear config all

This command will clear all configuration in NVRAM. This command

will cause ifIndex to be reassigned on the next system startup.

Do you want to continue (y/n) [n]?

What does this mean? Can anyone shed some light on this subject?

Thanks, Alonzo

[Prashanth Krishnappa]

It is the interface index (ifIndex). ifIndex is of the identifiers most commonly used in SNMP-based network management applications. fIndex is a unique identifying number associated with a physical or logical interface; as far as most software is concerned, the ifIndex is the "name" of the interface.

[alonzo-garza]

Thanks for the info. but is it O.K. for me to erase the current config and reset the switch?

[donewald]

Sure, it's OK if erasing the configuration is your intent. Just know that you'll need console access to it after a reset for all configuration will be gone.

Hope this helps,

Don