> # Clearing the Core Directory

> ## Prerequisites

> - Ensure that SSH2 is enabled on this switch.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To clear the cores on a switch, follow these steps:

> 1. Click Clear to clear the cores.

> The software keeps the last few cores, per service and per slot, and clears all the core files and other cores present on the active supervisor module.

> 2. Click Close to close the dialog box.

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