3.1.2.7 Deleting a Device
Devices with a locked status cannot be deleted without unlocking the network to which they belong. See Locking and Unlocking a Network for more information. Additionally, devices that have a configuration status of discovered cannot be unlocked until you take ownership of the device. See Taking Ownership of a Device for more information. Some discovered devices not belonging to a network are unlocked immediately after taking ownership. Other discovered devices require the extra step of unlocking the network after taking ownership.
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Before deleting a device, generate a device report. The device report serves as a record of the device's original settings. Print or save the device report for your records. For more information about generating a device report, see Generating a Device Report.