topic Re: pix 515 upgrade problem in Network Security

pix 515 upgrade problem

r_lehr — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 08:00:34 GMT

Sorry about this guys but I'm pretty new at this.

I'm trying to upgrade the os from 5.2 to 6.3 but everytime I attempt to reload my telnet session drops and I can't get back into the pix until it's totally rebooted. Then I'm right back where I started. Can anyone tell me why this is happening and how I can get around this.

I appreciate any help.

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

bphan — Sun, 13 Mar 2005 07:17:39 GMT

Hi,

Not sure what you meant when you stated "...right back where I started".

It is normal that you loose your telnet session while the box is rebooting.

As long as your configuration is saved (by issuing "write mem" command), you should not loose your config after the reboot.

If you have more questions, let us know.

Sincerely,

Binh

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

r_lehr — Sun, 13 Mar 2005 22:51:27 GMT

Sorry about that.

I meant that I can't get back into the firewall until it's totally rebooted. I can't get into monitor mode at all so of course I can't upgrade the os.

Is there some trick to this?

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

mhussein — Mon, 14 Mar 2005 00:11:05 GMT

Hi,

It is not possible to get into "monitor mode" from a telnet session. You have to connect via console directly, so that you can issue ctrl+break during bootup.

If you want to upgrade from a telnet session, use copy tftp flash.

Details here:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/vpndevc/ps2030/products_tech_note09186a0080094a5d.shtml#upgrade511

I hope I understand your question correctly, plz let me know if that helped at all.

Regards,

Mustafa

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

r_lehr — Tue, 15 Mar 2005 20:05:13 GMT

I will need to enter a new validation code so I guess I have to go through the console. I've been trying it but I'm not getting a connection. Actually it says it's connected but I'm not getting anything on the screen.

I'm using hyperterminal. Any special emulation etc I need to use?

Thanks

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

mhussein — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 01:34:52 GMT

In HyperTerminal, doublecheck the correct serial port (COM1 or COM2). Doublecheck 9600/8/1 flow control=none.

The easiest way is upgrading to 6.3 from a telnet session first (copy tftp flash), reboot, then take advantage of activation-key commands (this command is not supported in 6.1 and earlier):

*** write down the existing key for your own records:

pix(config)#show activation-key

*** enter the new activation key:

pix(config)#activation-key

Reference:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_sw/v_63/config/upgrade.htm#wp1020586

Regards,

Mustafa

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

r_lehr — Wed, 16 Mar 2005 21:48:04 GMT

Thanks Mustafa. The laptop I was using had com 1 reserved for another program. Grabbed a new laptop and got right in.

I'm going to attempt the upgrade again this weekend so I'll let you know how it goes.

Re: pix 515 upgrade problem

r_lehr — Fri, 01 Apr 2005 22:47:50 GMT

Got a little bit behind schedule on the upgrade. Have it finished now. No problems at all. Thanks for all the help Mustafa. I appreciate it.