config-register can't be changed to 0x2102 and as a result my 4500-Sup6-E goes to rommon mode every ... - Page 2

Geze2498 · ‎11-26-2017

i used to have IOS issue with my 4506-Sup6-E Switch,i was able to recover it using a TFTP server but it still goes to ROMMON mode every time it reboots. i tried changing the cofig-register to 0x2102 but it can't take any effect either.
Can you help me how to permanently fix it? here is how it looks...

Dist#sho ver
Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-ENTSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.2(53)SG2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 16-Mar-10 04:50 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x10000000, data-base: 0x12794974

ROM: 12.2(44r)SG10
Darkside Revision 4, Jawa Revision 20, Tatooine Revision 140, Forerunner Revision 1.78

Dist uptime is 36 minutes
System returned to ROM by reload
System image file is "bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin"
Last reload reason: Unknown reason

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cisco WS-C4506-E (MPC8548) processor (revision 6) with 1048576K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID SPE153800C6
MPC8548 CPU at 1.33GHz, Supervisor 6-E
Last reset from Reload
500 Virtual Ethernet interfaces
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101 (will be 0x2102 at next reload)

Geze2498 · ‎12-04-2017

I don't know exactly. every time it reboots it goes to ROMMON mode and the only option is to boot it from tftp as it can't be booted from bootflash using "boot" or "boot bootflash:..." command. the "show version" indicates the output shown below,but the dir bootflash: indicates no IOS.

Dist-1#sho ver
Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-ENTSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.2(53)SG2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 16-Mar-10 04:50 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x10000000, data-base: 0x12794974

ROM: 12.2(44r)SG10
Dist-1 uptime is 5 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin"

Leo Laohoo · ‎12-04-2017

The reason why it goes to ROMmon because there is no valid IOS file(s) in the flash directory.
You need to copy the IOS from the TFTP server to the bootflash.

Geze2498 · ‎12-06-2017

Sorry for being late.

it says there is no Enough Space on the disc when i try to copy it using
TFTP, what files do i need to delete to free some space?

Leo Laohoo · ‎12-06-2017

@Geze2498 wrote:
it says there is no Enough Space on the disc when i try to copy it using
TFTP, what files do i need to delete to free some space?

That's not possible.

The output to the command "dir bootflash:" shows no files.

@Geze2498 wrote:

Dist-1#dir bootflash:
Directory of bootflash:/

No files in directory

131436544 bytes total (11423744 bytes free)

Is this output complete? The total bytes and the bytes free doesn't match. There is, approximately, 120 Mb missing.

Geze2498 · ‎12-06-2017

Now i can see this there is an IOS from the flash, but still it get's
ROMMON mode in every reboot,and i have to initialize it from TFTP.
what can i do now? below are the outputs of *dir bootflash*: and *show
version*

*Dist-1#dir bootflash:*
Directory of bootflash:/

6 -rw- 25646261 Jan 24 2012 03:09:08 +03:00
cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin

131436544 bytes total (11423744 bytes free)

*Dist-1#sho ver*
Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software
(cat4500e-ENTSERVICESK9-M),
Version 12.2(53)SG2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 16-Mar-10 04:50 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x10000000, data-base: 0x12794974

ROM: 12.2(44r)SG10
Darkside Revision 4, Jawa Revision 20, Tatooine Revision 140, Forerunner
Revisio
n 1.78

Dist-1 uptime is 25 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin"

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.

cisco WS-C4506-E (MPC8548) processor (revision 6) with 1048576K bytes of
memory.
Processor board ID SPE153800C6
MPC8548 CPU at 1.33GHz, Supervisor 6-E
Last reset from PowerUp
500 Virtual Ethernet interfaces
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101

Leo Laohoo · ‎12-06-2017

@Geze2498 wrote:
below are the outputs of *dir bootflash*: and *show version*

*Dist-1#dir bootflash:*
Directory of bootflash:/

6 -rw- 25646261 Jan 24 2012 03:09:08 +03:00
cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin

131436544 bytes total (11423744 bytes free)

Try again. This is NOT the complete output.

LAST WARNING: Post the complete output or else I'm going to DELETE all my posts in this thread.

Geze2498 · ‎12-06-2017

i feel really sorry for taking too much of your time. here are the complete BOOT proccess,show version and dir bootflash: outputs

rommon 1 >boot
boot: can not load "bootflash:"
rommon 2 >dev
Devices in device table:

Device id   Name                      Size
---------   -----                     ------
       mem: Main Memory ( SDRAM )     1073741824
     nvram: Non Volatile RAM          524288
bootflash: Internal Flash Memory     130547712 (filesystem capable)
     slot0: Compact Flash Memory      130547712 (filesystem capable)
      usb0: USB Flash Memory          130547712 (filesystem capable)
rommon 3 >
Established physical link 1Gb Full Duplex
Network layer connectivity may take a few seconds
dir bootflash:

File Size (Bytes)             File Name
---------------------------------------
               (*)             cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin

   Total space = 131436544 bytes, Available = -4345856 bytes

rommon 4 >boot bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin
boot: can not load "bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin"
rommon 5 >set int
Established physical link 1Gb Full Duplex
Network layer connectivity may take a few seconds
rommon 6 >set interface fa1 10.139.2.1 255.255.255.0
rommon 7 >set ip route default 10.139.2.1
rommon 11 >boot tftp://10.139.2.228/bootflashcat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin

Tftp Session details are ....

Filename     : /bootflashcat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin
IP Address   : 10.139.2.1
Loading from TftpServer: 10.139.2.228

Received data packet # 50091

Loaded 25646261 bytes successfully.

Rommon reg: 0x00004780
Reset2Reg: 0x00000FFF
#
Darkside controller 0x0B43568B..0x0B443A3D original size:0x00012092#
Tatooine controller 0x0B443A3E..0x0B4ACA2A original size:0x00094F89##
Forerunner controller 0x0B4ACA2B..0x0B56E5FB original size:0x001CE7CF
#################
diagsk5 version 4.1.0

prod: WS-X45-SUP6-E part: 73-10597-16 serial: JAE154301M5

Power-on-self-test for Module 1: WS-X45-SUP6-E
Test Status: (. = Pass, F = Fail, U = Untested)

CPU Subsystem Tests ...
seeprom: Pass

Traffic: L3 Looopback ...
Test Results: Pass

Traffic: L2 Loopback ...
Test Results: Pass

Switching Subsystem Memory ...
Packet Memory Test Results: Pass

Module 1 Passed

Rommon reg: 0x00000780
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Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-ENTSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.2(53)SG2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 16-Mar-10 04:50 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x10000000, data-base: 0x12794974

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.

cisco WS-C4506-E (MPC8548) processor (revision 6) with 1048576K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID SPE153800C6
MPC8548 CPU at 1.33GHz, Supervisor 6-E
Last reset from PowerUp
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

interface GigabitEthernet3/1
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

description To-Access-SW
   ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport mode trunk
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport nonegotiate
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

interface GigabitEthernet3/2
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

description To-Access-SW
   ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport mode trunk
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport nonegotiate
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

interface GigabitEthernet3/3
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

description To-Access-SW
   ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport mode trunk
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport nonegotiate
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

interface GigabitEthernet3/4
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

description To-Access-SW
   ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport mode trunk
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport nonegotiate
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

interface GigabitEthernet3/5
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

description To-Access-SW
   ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport mode trunk
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

switchport nonegotiate
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

interface GigabitEthernet3/6
          ^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Press RETURN to get started!

*
*Nov 27 10:58:45.152: %PCMCIAFS-5-DFS_CLOSE_ERR: Error during close of the file NVRAM.154. Failed to update the FAT sectors.
*Nov 27 10:58:45.152: %PCMCIAFS-5-DFS_CLOSE_ERR: Error during close of the file NVRAM.154. Failed to update the directory entries.
*Nov 27 10:58:45.156: %PCMCIAFS-5-DFS_CLOSE_ERR: Error during close of the file NVRAM.155. Failed to update the FAT sectors.
*Nov 27 10:58:45.156: %PCMCIAFS-5-DFS_CLOSE_ERR: Error during close of the file NVRAM.155. Failed to update the directory entries.
Dist-1 con0 is now available

User Access Verification

Username:

Dist-1#sho ver
Cisco IOS Software, Catalyst 4500 L3 Switch Software (cat4500e-ENTSERVICESK9-M), Version 12.2(53)SG2, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
Technical Support: http://www.cisco.com/techsupport
Copyright (c) 1986-2010 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Tue 16-Mar-10 04:50 by prod_rel_team
Image text-base: 0x10000000, data-base: 0x12794974

ROM: 12.2(44r)SG10
Darkside Revision 4, Jawa Revision 20, Tatooine Revision 140, Forerunner Revisio n 1.78

Dist-1 uptime is 25 minutes
System returned to ROM by power-on
System image file is "bootflash:cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin"

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.

cisco WS-C4506-E (MPC8548) processor (revision 6) with 1048576K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID SPE153800C6
MPC8548 CPU at 1.33GHz, Supervisor 6-E
Last reset from PowerUp
500 Virtual Ethernet interfaces
52 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
2 Ten Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
511K bytes of non-volatile configuration memory.

Configuration register is 0x2101

Dist-1#dir bootflash:
Directory of bootflash:/

6 -rw- 25646261 Jan 24 2012 03:09:08 +03:00 cat4500e-entservicesk9-mz.122-53.SG2.bin

131436544 bytes total (11423744 bytes free)

Leo Laohoo · ‎12-06-2017

RMA the line card.

Something doesn't add up.

Geze2498 · ‎12-07-2017

Thank you very much indeed!

problem fixed.

merci · ‎12-13-2019

at 4506-E ，show ver can look config-register 0x2141

Leo Laohoo · ‎12-13-2019

0x2141 means ignore the startup-config and boot into ROMMON.

config-register can't be changed to 0x2102 and as a result my 4500-Sup6-E goes to rommon mode every time it reboots