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xmodem keeps failing

mrSS
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‎03-31-2011 07:07 AM - edited ‎03-06-2019 04:22 PM

Hello there...

I got a 3560 8 port and trying to transfer the IOS via xmodem. It failed twice.  I formatted the fsck the flash but still no luck.  Anybody know any other work arounds to this?

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
mifs[3]: Invalid fd sctr=2
mifs[3]: Error writing sector 1 error 3    <===
mifs[3]: Root directory corrupted!
mifs[3]: Failed to do fsck
...done Initializing Flash.

Thanks in advance..

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Reza Sharifi
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‎03-31-2011 04:45 PM

Hi,

Most likely you have a bad flash card.  If it is under warranty or you have a service contract with Cisco, RMA it.

Reza

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mrSS
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In response to Reza Sharifi

‎03-31-2011 05:13 PM

i was suspecting that as well...its def not under warranty..its my personal 3560...do you or anybody knows how to replace the flash?

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Reza Sharifi
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In response to mrSS

‎03-31-2011 05:20 PM

If I remember correctly, the flash in not removable.  It is soldered on the mother board. Can you open it up and take a look inside?

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