How to reset Dell poweredge switch config ? (Dell 5548)

 

Power up the switch

press esc before flash boot. it will ask for 3-5 seconds before boot. 

enter the password recovery mode [press 3]

then go back and restart your switch

The switch wont ask you password on next login.

then you can configure your new password with:

(config)#username user1 password your_password privilege 15

if you want to erase all config of the switch:

#delete startup-config

press Y for delete startup config

#reload

(switch will reboot)

then it will prompt whether you want initial config with wizard or not.

you should config via wizard or manually.