# Restoring Switch to Factory Defaults

Restoring the factory configuration will disrupt communication with the fabric because the IP addresses will have changed. To restore communication with the fabric, add a new fabric with the factory address of 10.0.0.1. Restoring the switch to the factory default configuration does not restore the login name and password settings.

To restore the factory switch and port configuration, do the following:

1. In the faceplate display, open the Switch menu and select Restore Factory Defaults.

2. Observe the warning about disrupting communications

3. Click the OK button to restore the factory configuration to the switch.