Password Recovery Procedure for the Catalyst For 2900XL, 3500XL, 2940, 2950, 2960, 2970, 3550, 3560, and 3750 series switches (deleting configuration)

Step 1: Hold the MODE button on the switch while powering on the switch

Step 2: Hold until the light on Port 1 Goes off

Step 3: From the ROM menu type: flash_init

Step 4: From the ROM menu type: load_helper

Step 5: From the ROM menu type: delete flash:/config.text

Step 6: From the ROM menu type: boot

Step 7: After successfully booting up should be able to delete the configuration with the following 2 commands:

1. en
2. write erase