Solved: Cisco WS-C4500X-16 is going on ROMmon every time after rebooting.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

Hi,

I have a WS-C4500X-16 switch and its going in ROMmon mode every tome when i hard reboot it. Kindly suggest me what i need to do.

cisco#dir
Directory of bootflash:/

No files in directory

1692037120 bytes total (1691938816 bytes free).

cisco#show bootflash: all
-#- --length-- ---------date/time--------- path

1605988352 bytes available (98304 bytes used)
Filesystem: bootflash
Mounted: Unknown

show ver

Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 03.06.04.E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 12-Feb-16 22:40 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: 15.0(1r)SG11
cisco uptime is 26 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "tftp://10.0.4.33/cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin"
Jawa Revision 2, Winter Revision 0x0.0x41

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 Information for 'WS-C4500X-16'
License Level: entservices Type: Permanent
Next reboot license Level: entservices

cisco WS-C4500X-16 (MPC8572) processor (revision 9) with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID JAE193403N1
MPC8572 CPU at 1.5GHz, Cisco Catalyst 4500X
Last reset from Reload
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
16 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

i need the steps how to load the ios by bootflash

Command: copy tftp://10.0.4.33/cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin bootflash:

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Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

Reboot the appliance and post the entire bootup process. I want to see why it goes into ROMmon.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

Hi Leo,

After changing the config register i have again going into the Rommon mode.

config-register = 0x2102
Autobooting using BOOT variable specified file.....

Could not find a valid file in BOOT environment varia ble.
BOOT variable can be set from IOS. To find currently set
Rom Monitor variables, please type 'set' command.

For help on choosing a boot method, type 'confreg' c ommand.
rommon 1 >

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

Could not find a valid file in BOOT environment variable.

The config-registry value is 0x2102. The last octet of "02" stands for "boot the IOS image found in the boot variable string".

Because the appliance is unable to find the file stated in the boot variable string, the appliance goes into ROMmon.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

Leo,

If the second paragraph is right so what would be the steps to resolve this issue.

(Because the appliance is unable to find the file stated in the boot variable string, the appliance goes into ROMmon.)

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

If the second paragraph is right so what would be the steps to resolve this issue.

Change the config-registry value to 0x2101 and then load the IOS into the bootflash. Reboot and the appliance should boot the IOS.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

I have change the config-register 0x2101 to 0x2102. Switch has again into

ROMmon mode.

here is the logs of the switch

************************************************************
* *
* Welcome to Rom Monitor for WS-C4500X-16 System. *
* Copyright (c) 2008-2014 by Cisco Systems, Inc. *
* All rights reserved. *
* *
************************************************************

Rom Monitor (P) Version 15.0(1r)SG11
CPU Rev: 2.2, Board Rev: 9, Board Type: 108
CPLD Mobat Rev: 2.0x549a.0x59a4
Chassis: WS-C4500X-16

MAC Address : ec-bd-1d-c0-4a-7f
IP Address : XXXXXXX

Netmask : XXXXXXXX
Gateway : XXXXXXXX
TftpServer : XXXXXXXX

Non-Redundant system or peer not running IOS
System Uplinks & Linecards have been reset!!

***** The system will autoboot in 5 seconds *****

Type control-C to prevent autobooting.
. . . .
Management Ethernet Link Up: 100Mb Full Duplex
.

******** The system will autoboot now ********

config-register = 0x2101

Autobooting using the first file from bootflash.....

*
No bootable image found !
boot: can not determine first file name on device "flash1:/USER"

Autoboot using first file from bootflash failed.

rommon 1 >

Should i load the ios by tftp server, or by bootflash command moreover bootflash command is not working.

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

Should i load the ios by tftp server, or by bootflash command moreover bootflash command is not working.

Change the config-registry value to 0x2101 and then load the IOS into the bootflash. Reboot the appliance.

No bootable image found !

This is saying there is not valid IOS found in the bootflash.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

cisco#show version
Cisco IOS Software, IOS-XE Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-UNIVERSALK9-M), Version 03.06.04.E RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2016 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Fri 12-Feb-16 22:40 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: 15.0(1r)SG11
cisco uptime is 11 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "tftp://10.0.4.33/cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin"
Jawa Revision 2, Winter Revision 0x0.0x41

Last reload reason: power-on

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 Information for 'WS-C4500X-16'
License Level: entservices Type: Permanent
Next reboot license Level: entservices

cisco WS-C4500X-16 (MPC8572) processor (revision 9) with 4194304K bytes of physical memory.
Processor board ID JAE193403N1
MPC8572 CPU at 1.5GHz, Cisco Catalyst 4500X
Last reset from PowerUp
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
16 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101

I have change the config-reg but i need the steps how to load the ios by bootflash

cisco(config)#boot bootldr bootflash:
Missing file name

file name means ios file name (cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin) or something else.

Thanks

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

If i reboot the device it will again go into the came condition

ROMmon mode

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

i need the steps how to load the ios by bootflash

Command: copy tftp://10.0.4.33/cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin bootflash:

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016

Leo,

Thanks allot for supporting switch has boot from bootflash

config-register = 0x2101

Autobooting using the first file from bootflash.....

Loading image !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Checking digital signature....
[bootflash:/cat4500e-universalk9.SPA.03.06.04.E.152-2.E4.bin]
Digitally Signed Release Software with key version A

Rommon reg: 0x00084F80
Reset2Reg: 0x00004200

Image load status: 0x00000003
####

Leo Laohoo · ‎06-06-2016

Happy to see it's finally working.

karinn001 · ‎06-06-2016