This command resets the switch without powering it off. Reset means that all network connections are terminated and the boot code executes. The switch uses the stored configuration to initialize the switch. You are prompted to confirm that the reset should proceed. The LEDs on the switch indicate a successful reset.
| Format | reload [configuration [scriptname]] |
| Mode | Privileged EXEC |
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| configuration | Gracefully reloads the configuration. If no configuration file is specified, the startup-config file is loaded. |
| scriptname | The configuration file to load. The scriptname must include the extension. |
