Complete the following steps to reboot a switch: On the navigation bar, select Wired > Switches > Switch List. The Reboot Switch dialog box is displayed. Manual reset is recommended when the whole device needs to be reconfigured, or in case you forget the password and not able to recover by any. This article outlines how to restart switch models in EX Series (reboot) and also details the recommended procedures for safely powering them off or halting them. Use the CLI command. Cisco switches are the backbone of countless modern networks, responsible for efficient data forwarding and management. Periodically rebooting these critical devices is essential for maintaining optimal performance, applying configuration changes, and resolving certain software-related issues. In the upper-right corner, click More Actions.