Question regarding the syntax in old Cisco defect CSCus15151

[dfeely001]

Question regarding the syntax in old Cisco defect CSCus15151. I am reviewing the workaround, which states the following: if it is on standby or another node on the system, please reload the node with the format boot device option so that standby will re-sync all packages and metadata from active RP. What is the exact command syntax to perform the reload with the format option?

[bill.king1]

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[vishalbhandari]

In Cisco’s IOS-XR, the command to reload with the formatting option is typically structured as follows. However, this syntax may vary based on device model and software version.

To reload a standby or secondary node with the format option to ensure package and metadata synchronization, use:

shell

reload location <node-id> format

Explanation:

• reload location <node-id> format: The command reloads the specific node (<node-id>). The format option triggers a reload with a complete reformat of the device’s boot disk, allowing it to fully sync from the active Route Processor (RP).

Example Command

If your standby node ID is 0/RP1/CPU0, then:

shell

reload location 0/RP1/CPU0 format

Important Note: Reloading with the format option will erase all data on the specified node’s storage, so ensure you’re performing this on the correct standby node and have a backup if needed. This allows the standby node to receive a fresh copy of all packages and metadata from the active node as indicated in the workaround for defect CSCus15151.