Cisco 5508 WLC does not boot

[newfabcom]

Hi, My cisco 5508 does not boot. At startup I am getting the following:

CF Bus 0 (IDE): OK
IDE device 0:
 - Model: SM223En-AA Firm: SM223EAA Ser#: (03)5526888-2008****
 - Type: Hard Disk
 - Capacity: 31.9 MB = 0.0 GB (65520 x 512)

Press <ESC> now to access the Boot Menu...

Loading backup image (Image not found)
** Bad partition 2 **
** Launch failure  **

Loading primary image (Image not found)
** Bad partition 2 **
** Launch failure  **

After that it shows menu options.

Does anyone know what the problem is and how I could fix it? Any help would be appreciated.

[Scott Fella]

You need to open a TAC case and TAC can walk you through fixing the issue. They have an image they will have you download and then will guide you through the process. 

-Scott

[newfabcom]

Hi, the WLC is currently not under a service contract, will I need the FUS file?

[Scott Fella]

The image you need for the flash is provided by TAC and it is not downloadable. Your better off looking for a cheap SmartNet so you can recover your 5508.  The image you need is not downloadable. 

-Scott

[newfabcom]

what do you consider a cheap smartnet? all those i see are very expensive. what would be the cheapest option where i could still get help from cisco?

[Scott Fella]

Well why not just try opening up a case and see if they will help you. I don't know what else you can do as when I say cheap, it's cheaper than buying a new 5508.  Yes it still cost a lot, but that is Cisco's process. 

-Scott

[newfabcom]

Hi, they wont help me :(

[Scott Fella]

Well it was worth a shot. 

-Scott

[vpyrikh02]

Hi, where you able to figure it out? I have the same issue and cannot find any fix to it which is unbelievable. 

[newfabcom]

Can anyone help me with the procedure that has had cisco do it for them in the past?