09-16-2023 08:53 PM
Having issues with my C3850 saving config to startup. I've tried a bare basic initial configuration, saved, and reloaded. No dice. I tried the ROMmon mode to check bootvar but it just says it does not recognize the command.
I Get this upon booting.
Booting...
Interface GE 0 link down***ERROR: PHY link is down
Getting rest of image
Reading full image into memory...Check base package header ...: done = 16384
Getting rest of image
Reading full image into memory....done
Reading full base package into memory...: done = 83297376
Bundle Image
--------------------------------------
Kernel Address : 0x5342e34c
Kernel Size : 0x41884e/4294734
Initramfs Address : 0x53846b9c
Initramfs Size : 0xe778c3/15169731
Compression Format: .mzip
Bootable image at @ ram:0x5342e34c
Bootable image segment 0 address range [0x81100000, 0x82140000] is in range [0x80180000, 0x90000000].
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@boot_system: 377
Loading Linux kernel with entry point 0x8166a600 ...
Bootloader: Done loading app on core_mask: 0xf
### Launching Linux Kernel (flags = 0x5)
All packages are Digitally Signed
Starting System Services
FIPS(NGWC): Flash Key Check : Begin
FIPS(NGWC): Flash Key Check : End, Not Found, FIPS Mode Not Enabled
MCU type = 0 and image name is main_mcu_ucode_bundle_6_2_0.tar
Final tar file: main_mcu_ucode_bundle_6_2_0.tar
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FIPS: Flash Key Check : End, Not Found, FIPS Mode Not Enabled
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cisco WS-C3850-48U (MIPS) processor with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID FCW2022C1Y1
2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash:.
0K bytes of Dummy USB Flash at usbflash0:.
0K bytes of at webui:.
Base Ethernet MAC Address : **:**:**:**:**:**
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15799-07
Motherboard Serial Number : ***********
Model Revision Number : AA0
Motherboard Revision Number : B0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48U
System Serial Number : ***********
--- System Configuration Dialog ---
Enable secret warning
----------------------------------
In order to access the device manager, an enable secret is required
If you enter the initial configuration dialog, you will be prompted for the enable secret
If you choose not to enter the intial configuration dialog, or if you exit setup without setting the enable secret,
please set an enable secret using the following CLI in configuration mode-
enable secret 0 <cleartext password>
----------------------------------
Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]:
Solved! Go to Solution.
10-01-2023 12:39 PM
09-16-2023 09:03 PM
We do not know enough at this point to give good advice. My best guess at this point is that it might be an issue with the setting of the config register. I would suggest these steps to investigate the issue:
- boot the switch and go through the configuration dialog and create a basic config.
- do the copy run start
- do show start and confirm that the basic config is in startup
- do show version and look down at the bottom and find the config register.
- post that part of the show version output.
If that does not resolve the issue then perhaps you can tell us a bit more about the switch:
- is this switch new to you or have you had it a while?
- if you have had it a while has it worked before and this behavior is a new thing?
- what version of code is this switch running?
09-17-2023 12:13 PM
Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 03.06.05E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 02-Jun-16 09:03 by prod_rel_team
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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
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GPL code under the terms of GPL Version 2.0.
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or the applicable URL provided on the flyer accompanying the IOS-XE
software.
ROM: IOS-XE ROMMON
BOOTLDR: CAT3K_CAA Boot Loader (CAT3K_CAA-HBOOT-M) Version 3.58, RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)
Main uptime is 14 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 17 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "flash:packages.conf"
Last reload reason: Reload command
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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
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License Level: Ipbase
License Type: Permanent
Next reload license Level: Ipbase
cisco WS-C3850-48U (MIPS) processor with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID FCW2022C1Y1
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash:.
0K bytes of Dummy USB Flash at usbflash0:.
0K bytes of at webui:.
Base Ethernet MAC Address : **:**:**:**:**:**
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15799-07
Motherboard Serial Number : ***2022****
Model Revision Number : AA0
Motherboard Revision Number : B0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48U
System Serial Number : ***2022****
Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image Mode
------ ----- ----- ---------- ---------- ----
* 1 56 WS-C3850-48U 03.06.05E cat3k_caa-universalk9 INSTALL
Configuration register is 0x142 (will be 0x102 at next reload)
Main#sh romvar
% This command is not supported on this platform.
Main#
09-16-2023 09:25 PM
Post the complete output to the command "sh romvar".
09-17-2023 12:28 PM
It is new to me but it is secondhand.
09-17-2023 12:38 PM
It seems you need these two commands:
config-register 0x102
no system ignore startupconfig
09-17-2023 12:47 PM
no good this is the output:
Main#config-register 0x102
Translating "config-register"...domain server (255.255.255.255)
% Unknown command or computer name, or unable to find computer address
Main#no system ignore startupconfig
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.
09-17-2023 01:09 PM
tried in
configure terminal
and sill no go.
09-17-2023 01:16 PM
Thank you for the output that I requested. The significant part is this
Configuration register is 0x142 (will be 0x102 at next reload)
The 0x142 instructs the switch to ignore startup config at boot, which explains the problem that you have been having. And the 0x102 is the result of your config change and that at the next boot it should use startup config.
Boot the switch again and let us know the result.
09-17-2023 01:28 PM
its the repeat of first post
09-17-2023 01:32 PM
I am surprised that the problem still occurs. Please post the output of these commands
show run all | include startup
show version
09-17-2023 01:34 PM
Main#show version
Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 03.06.05E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 02-Jun-16 09:03 by prod_rel_team
Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2015 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.
(http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) 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
BOOTLDR: CAT3K_CAA Boot Loader (CAT3K_CAA-HBOOT-M) Version 3.58, RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)
Main uptime is 28 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 31 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "flash:packages.conf"
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.
License Level: Ipbase
License Type: Permanent
Next reload license Level: Ipbase
cisco WS-C3850-48U (MIPS) processor with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID FCW2022C1Y1
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash:.
0K bytes of Dummy USB Flash at usbflash0:.
0K bytes of at webui:.
Base Ethernet MAC Address : **:**:**:**:**:**
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15799-07
Motherboard Serial Number : ***2022****
Model Revision Number : AA0
Motherboard Revision Number : B0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48U
System Serial Number : ***2022***
Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image Mode
------ ----- ----- ---------- ---------- ----
* 1 56 WS-C3850-48U 03.06.05E cat3k_caa-universalk9 INSTALL
Configuration register is 0x142 (will be 0x102 at next reload)
09-17-2023 01:36 PM
may code updating fix this? possibly: 03.06.06x
09-17-2023 01:46 PM
I am surprised to see these in the most recent output
Main uptime is 28 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 31 minutes
My request to reboot the switch was not that long ago.
09-17-2023 01:58 PM - edited 09-17-2023 02:06 PM
after reboot reinitialized and :
Main#show version
Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst L3 Switch Software (CAT3K_CAA-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 03.06.05E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Thu 02-Jun-16 09:03 by prod_rel_team
Cisco IOS-XE software, Copyright (c) 2005-2015 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.
(http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) 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
BOOTLDR: CAT3K_CAA Boot Loader (CAT3K_CAA-HBOOT-M) Version 3.58, RELEASE SOFTWARE (P)
Main uptime is 3 minutes
Uptime for this control processor is 6 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "flash:packages.conf"
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.
License Level: Ipbase
License Type: Permanent
Next reload license Level: Ipbase
cisco WS-C3850-48U (MIPS) processor with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID FCW2022C1Y1
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
4 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2048K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.
4194304K bytes of physical memory.
250456K bytes of Crash Files at crashinfo:.
1609272K bytes of Flash at flash:.
0K bytes of Dummy USB Flash at usbflash0:.
0K bytes of at webui:.
Base Ethernet MAC Address : **:**:**:**:**:**
Motherboard Assembly Number : 73-15799-07
Motherboard Serial Number : ***2022****
Model Revision Number : AA0
Motherboard Revision Number : B0
Model Number : WS-C3850-48U
System Serial Number : ***2022****
Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image Mode
------ ----- ----- ---------- ---------- ----
* 1 56 WS-C3850-48U 03.06.05E cat3k_caa-universalk9 INSTALL
Configuration register is 0x142 (will be 0x102 at next reload)
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