WARNING: Attempting to use bootflash for packages storage!

[aguertin]

Cisco ISR 4331

on boot up I receive this alert:

%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): WARNING: Attempting to use bootflash for packages storage!

This is after moving from ios 16.6.4 to 16.9.3.

we had to make this jump in order to utilize the boost performance license we purchased.

I have two brand new 4331 routers and both routers give this alert after upgrading ios. 
Neither router gave this alert before.

I have been unsuccessful in finding any documentation on the alert.

Any insight would be appreciated.

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#show runn | i boot
boot-start-marker
boot system bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin
boot-end-marker
no ip bootp server
diagnostic bootup level minimal

--------------------------------

#dir bootflash:
Directory of bootflash:/

40161 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 13:50:44 -07:00 .installer
12 -rw- 34 Apr 5 2019 08:47:44 -07:00 pnp-tech-time
13 -rw- 49295 Apr 5 2019 08:47:55 -07:00 pnp-tech-discovery-summary
112449 drwx 4096 Mar 11 2019 10:36:35 -07:00 core
168673 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 13:52:23 -07:00 .prst_sync
144577 drwx 4096 Mar 11 2019 10:34:27 -07:00 .rollback_timer
14 -rw- 0 Mar 11 2019 10:34:41 -07:00 tracelogs.YVC
64257 drwx 61440 Apr 9 2019 14:11:26 -07:00 tracelogs
15 -rw- 30 Apr 9 2019 13:52:24 -07:00 throughput_monitor_params
17 -rw- 583810543 Apr 5 2019 09:56:42 -07:00 isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin
72289 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 13:50:23 -07:00 sysboot
128513 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:17 -07:00 gs_script
136545 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:16:54 -07:00 .dbpersist
152609 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:35 -07:00 virtual-instance
160641 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:35 -07:00 vman_fdb
176705 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:03:45 -07:00 onep

3258179584 bytes total (1943191552 bytes free)

-------------------------------------------

#show bootvar
BOOT variable = bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin,12;
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist
BOOTLDR variable does not exist
Configuration register is 0x2102

Standby not ready to show bootvar

---------------------------------

#show runn | i plat
platform qfp utilization monitor load 80
no platform punt-keepalive disable-kernel-core
platform hardware throughput level boost
subscriber templating

[balaji.bandi]

This is wrong

boot system bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin

Correct Syntax

boot system flash bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin

[aguertin]

@balaji.bandi 
I tried your suggestion:

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(config)#no boot system bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin

(config)#boot system flash bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin

#copy run star

#reload

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unfortunately it doesn't change anything 

warning still displayed:

RSA Signed RELEASE Image Signature Verification Successful.
Image validated
%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): WARNING: Attempting to use bootflash for packages storage!

thanks,
Andrew

[balaji.bandi]

Can you post output to veryfy.

Show version

dir

show running  | in  boot

show run boot

show platform

After posting my post, just read the release notes , you need check ROMMON requirement for the 16.9.X

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/access/4400/release/xe-16-9/isr4k-rel-notes-xe-16-9.html#con_176427

[aguertin]

@balaji.bandi 

Outputs as requested

#show ver
Cisco IOS XE Software, Version 16.09.03
Cisco IOS Software [Fuji], ISR Software (X86_64_LINUX_IOSD-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 16.9.3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2019 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Wed 20-Mar-19 08:02 by mcpre

Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2019 by cisco Systems, Inc.
All rights reserved. Certain components of Cisco IOS-XE software are
licensed under the GNU General Public License ("GPL") Version 2.0. The
software code licensed under GPL Version 2.0 is free software that comes
with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. You can redistribute and/or modify such
GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0. For more details, see the
documentation or "License Notice" file accompanying the IOS-XE software,
or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE
software.

ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON

Router uptime is 21 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 23 minutes
System returned to ROM by Reload Command
System image file is "bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin"
Last reload reason: Reload Command

This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.

Suite License Information for Module:'esg'

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Suite Suite Current Type Suite Next reboot
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
FoundationSuiteK9 None None None
securityk9
appxk9

AdvUCSuiteK9 None None None
uck9
cme-srst
cube

Technology Package License Information:

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Technology Technology-package Technology-package
Current Type Next reboot
------------------------------------------------------------------
appxk9 None None None
uck9 None None None
securityk9 None None None
ipbase ipbasek9 Permanent ipbasek9

The current throughput level is unthrottled

Smart Licensing Status: Smart Licensing is DISABLED

cisco ISR4331/K9 (1RU) processor with 1784679K/6147K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID FLM2311Y016
3 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
32768K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
3207167K bytes of flash memory at bootflash:.
30670832K bytes of USB flash at usb0:.   <- flash drive with ios and boost license files 
0K bytes of WebUI ODM Files at webui:.

Configuration register is 0x2102

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#dir
Directory of bootflash:/

40161 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 14:44:40 -07:00 .installer
12 -rw- 34 Apr 5 2019 08:47:44 -07:00 pnp-tech-time
13 -rw- 49295 Apr 5 2019 08:47:55 -07:00 pnp-tech-discovery-summary
112449 drwx 4096 Mar 11 2019 10:36:35 -07:00 core
168673 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 14:46:20 -07:00 .prst_sync
144577 drwx 4096 Mar 11 2019 10:34:27 -07:00 .rollback_timer
14 -rw- 0 Mar 11 2019 10:34:41 -07:00 tracelogs.YVC
64257 drwx 65536 Apr 9 2019 15:10:06 -07:00 tracelogs
15 -rw- 30 Apr 9 2019 14:46:22 -07:00 throughput_monitor_params
17 -rw- 583810543 Apr 5 2019 09:56:42 -07:00 isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin
72289 drwx 4096 Apr 9 2019 14:44:19 -07:00 sysboot
128513 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:17 -07:00 gs_script
136545 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:16:54 -07:00 .dbpersist
152609 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:35 -07:00 virtual-instance
160641 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:02:35 -07:00 vman_fdb
176705 drwx 4096 Apr 5 2019 10:03:45 -07:00 onep

3258179584 bytes total (1942654976 bytes free)

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#show runn | in boot
boot-start-marker
boot system flash bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin
boot-end-marker
no ip bootp server
diagnostic bootup level minimal

------------------------

#show run boot
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

#show run b?
bridge-domain brief

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thanks,

[aguertin]

#show rom-monitor 0

System Bootstrap, Version 16.7(3r), RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2017 by cisco Systems, Inc.

[aguertin]

#show platform
Chassis type: ISR4331/K9

Slot Type State Insert time (ago)
--------- ------------------- --------------------- -----------------
0 ISR4331/K9 ok 00:34:13
0/0 ISR4331-3x1GE ok 00:32:29
1 ISR4331/K9 ok 00:34:13
R0 ISR4331/K9 ok, active 00:34:13
F0 ISR4331/K9 ok, active 00:34:13
P0 PWR-4330-AC ok 00:33:54
P2 ACS-4330-FANASSY ok 00:33:54

Slot CPLD Version Firmware Version
--------- ------------------- ---------------------------------------
0 17100927 16.7(3r)
1 17100927 16.7(3r)
R0 17100927 16.7(3r)
F0 17100927 16.7(3r)

[balaji.bandi]

30670832K bytes of USB flash at usb0:.   <- flash drive with ios and boost license files 

dir usb0: 

can you explain how did you upgraded ? from old to new ?

[aguertin]

@balaji.bandi 

copied new ios from usb to flash:

        copy usb0:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin flash:

copied old ios to usb from flash (for fall back)

        copy flash:isr4300-universalk9.16.06.04.SPA.bin usb0:

config router to boot from new ios

        boot system bootflash:isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin

saved running config

        copy run star

restarted router

         reload

[balaji.bandi]

Personally as such i do not see any issue on your proces or config. as suggested if this one time ignore it.

or still concern to you suggest to raise an TAC case for an acurate answer.

[Leo Laohoo]

Does this error message appear once?
If it does only appear once, it is OK to ignore it.

[aguertin]

@Leo Laohoo 

This warning is displayed once at every boot up.

I haven't seen any impacts yet from this, but the fact i cant find a shred of documentation for this warning is concerning.

All i can guess it is ios related as neither of these new routers threw this warning before i upgraded the ios.

Running configs were identical except for the addition of the boost license.

#show run
Building configuration...

Current configuration : 6309 bytes
!
! Last configuration change at 14:46:33 PCTime Tue Apr 9 2019
!
version 16.9
no service pad
service tcp-keepalives-in
service tcp-keepalives-out
service timestamps debug datetime msec localtime show-timezone
service timestamps log datetime msec localtime show-timezone
service password-encryption
service sequence-numbers
platform qfp utilization monitor load 80
no platform punt-keepalive disable-kernel-core
platform hardware throughput level boost <----------------

See below:

------------------------------------------

#reload
Proceed with reload? [confirm]yApr 9 15:41:34.402: %PMAN-5-EXITACTION: R0/0: pvp: Pro

Initializing Hardware ...

Checking for PCIe device presence...done
System integrity status: 0x610
Rom image verified correctly

System Bootstrap, Version 16.7(3r), RELEASE SOFTWARE
Copyright (c) 1994-2017 by cisco Systems, Inc.

Current image running: Boot ROM0

Last reset cause: LocalSoft
ISR4331/K9 platform with 4194304 Kbytes of main memory

........

Located isr4300-universalk9.16.09.03.SPA.bin
#############################################
(#### removed)

Package header rev 3 structure detected
IsoSize = 553959424
Calculating SHA-1 hash...Validate package: SHA-1 hash:
calculated (removed)
expected (removed)

RSA Signed RELEASE Image Signature Verification Successful.
Image validated
%IOSXEBOOT-4-BOOT_SRC: (rp/0): WARNING: Attempting to use bootflash for packages storage!

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706

[Leo Laohoo]

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@aguertin wrote:

@Leo Laohoo 
This warning is displayed once at every boot up.

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I'd ignore it.