> # Clearing a Locked Session

> If you have performed a DPVM task and have forgotten to release the lock by either committing or discarding the changes, an administrator can release the lock from any switch in the fabric. If the administrator performs this task, your changes to the DPVM pending database are discarded and the fabric lock is released.

> ## Restrictions

> The DPVM pending database is only available in the volatile directory and is subject to being discarded if the switch is restarted.

> ## Detailed Steps

> To use administrative privileges and release a locked DPVM session using DCNM-SAN, follow these steps:

> 1. Expand Fabric xx> All VSANs, and then select DPVM from the Logical Attributes pane.

> You see the DPVM configuration in the Information pane.

> 2. Click the CFS tab and select clear from the Config Action drop-down menu.
> 3. Click Apply Changes to save this change or click Undo Changes to discard the change.

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