How to check the switch is in ROMmon or not

[Mr.Kumar]

Hello All,

I have switch C2960 which was broke and not able to turn on after a power recycle, so i was asked to check whether the switch is in ROMMON or not, could someone help me how to check it. Thanks in advance

[msharayri · Accepted solution]

hi ,

just access the device through a console .

[Mr.Kumar]

That's it? and what to check after accessing it, i'm new so don't mind if i'm asking silly questions. Thanks in advance

[Leo Laohoo]

You look at the prompt in the console screen. If the prompt is "rommon>" then it's self-explanatory.
If you have no access to console then look at the display. In ROMmon, the port lights should be off and the "SYST" LED should be blinking green.

[Mr.Kumar]

Hi Leo,

Thanks for your response. I consoled into the switch and it's not in ROMmon, it is keep on booting. what does it mean?

Regards,

Pranay

[Leo Laohoo]

If you've consoled into the appliance, post the entire boot up process. We would like to see what is going on.

[Mr.Kumar]

Hi Leo,

Attached is the boot up process which is on going on switch. Thanks

[Leo Laohoo]

Try a different IOS.