request system zeroize
Syntax
request system zeroize
Release Information
Command introduced in Junos OS Release 12.1 for EX and QFX Series switches.
Description
Erase and replace with zeros all user-created data from Routing Engines.
Options
none—Zeroize all Routing Engines in Junos OS in FIPS mode. You must verify the request by typing yes to proceed. This command is restricted to Crypto Officers because the maintenance permission bit is one of the permission bits, along with secret and control, that distinguishes Crypto Officers from other FIPS users.
Required Privilege Level
maintenance
List of Sample Output
request system zeroizeOutput Fields
When you enter this command, you are provided feedback on the status of your request.
Sample Output
request system zeroize
crypto-officer@switch:fips> request system zeroize warning:System will be rebooted and may not boot without configuration Erase all data, including configuration and log files? [yes, no] (no) yes re1: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- warning: zeroizing re1 warning: zeroizing re0 ... Rebooting after scrubbing memory... ...