04-14-2019 11:53 AM
So i've recently bought a CS-2960-S and tried upgrading it.
Since uploading the lastest firmware using TFTP kept failing near the end i've decided to delete the running firmware folder (c2960-lanlitek9-mz.122-50.SE4) from the flash.
After that uploading the new firmware (c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.E9.bin) was a success.
when i change the boot path (boot system flash:c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.E9.bin), save (write mem) and reload the switch i get the message 'error loading 'flash:/c2960s-universalk9-mz.152-2.E9.bin". I did check md5 hash before rebooting, but now seem stuck at the boot.
Smart as i am i haven't made a backup from the previous firmware, and for some reason this version is no longer offered on the cisco site.
I have also tried restoring using the mode button, but the SYST led keeps flashing.
any idea's?
04-14-2019 01:59 PM
@Denson hello,
you can restore it using xmodem to transfer your IOS from console.
extraputty to use xmodem: http://www.extraputty.com/
here is a exemple to how do it: https://community.cisco.com/t5/networking-blogs/loading-an-ios-on-a-switch-via-xmodem/ba-p/3103557
Best regards,
04-15-2019 10:55 AM
04-15-2019 11:33 AM
Hello,
when you finish transfer ios from xmodem, your IOS start well? Because you can use this image: https://software.cisco.com/download/home/279963375/type/280805680/release/12.2.55-SE12
Check ios before install: https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/resources/ios_image_verification.html
atteched file to help you.
04-16-2019 09:28 AM
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04-16-2019 12:03 PM
04-16-2019 01:08 PM
@Denson hello,
i attached IOS from my 2960-s, test this image.
04-17-2019 02:36 AM
@ bderson Pessoa wrote:
Error: *** Unsupported platforms ***
Error: hardware not supported by firmware.
This error message is very important.
@Jaderson Pessoa wrote:
For what it's worth, the back of the switch has the following model listed: WS-C2960-24-S-V05
So you have a "plain" 2960 but you're trying to force the appliance to boot a firmware meant for a 2960S.
04-17-2019 04:36 AM
04-17-2019 12:15 PM
just tried booting from: c2960-lanbasek9-mz.122-55.SE.bin
same message:
Checking for Bootloader upgrade.. not needed
Error: *** Unsupported platforms ***
Error: hardware not supported by firmware.
Try loading newer software instead.
System Resetting..
i'm out of idea's. Anyone?
04-17-2019 03:04 PM
@Denson hello,
This is the IOS that you need. use it.
04-18-2019 12:43 AM
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