rommon 1 > IP_ADDRESS=192.168.1.2 rommon 2 > IP_SUBNET_MASK=255.255.255.0 rommon 3 > DEFAULT_GATEWAY=192.168.1.1 rommon 4 > TFTP_SERVER=192.168.1.10 rommon 5 > TFTP_FILE=asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg rommon 6 > tftpdnld
Router# upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg all Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
By carefully following the structured steps and precautions outlined in this guide, you can safely and effectively upgrade your equipment. Always prioritize reading the official Cisco documentation and verifying compatibility before undertaking any critical network infrastructure upgrade.
Once the router boots back into Cisco IOS XE, verify that the new ROMMON version is active: Router# show rom-monitor slot R0 Use code with caution.
Execute the upgrade command using the system upgrade syntax. Specify the target slot where the Route Processor resides (usually slot R0, or R1 for redundant control planes). asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
However, if you need to manually verify or upgrade, here is the workflow:
upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg all Cisco Community
Region 1st boot: OK Commit ROMMON upg: YES Current ROMMON image running: Selected Gold Region ROMMON version running: 17.3(1r)SPA Use code with caution. Troubleshooting and Recovery
Additionally, check the overall health of the system modules: Router# show platform Use code with caution. rommon 1 > IP_ADDRESS=192
upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.SPA.pkg all Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
: ROMmon is the bootstrap program that initializes the hardware and boots the Cisco IOS XE operating software.
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The version 17.3(1r) aligns with the Cisco IOS-XE release trains. ROMMON versions are not arbitrary; they are tied to specific IOS-XE releases. Once the router boots back into Cisco IOS
Before deciding to deploy asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg , you need to know what you are currently running.
and verify it with a reload before proceeding to the IOS XE software upgrade to prevent boot-looping. How to Use It
Router# upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg all Use code with caution.
Your specific (e.g., ASR 1001-X, ASR 1002-X, RP2, RP3).
: Always check the MD5 or SHA512 hash to prevent corruption. verify /md5 bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.SPA.pkg Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard 2. ROMMON Upgrade Process
This article unpacks everything you need to know about this file—from its naming conventions to practical upgrade procedures and common troubleshooting scenarios.