What are you planning to run alongside this ROMMON?
This specific file is not a full IOS XE image. It is a that lives on the motherboard’s boot flash, separate from the main disk.
The output should now show that the ROMmon version matches the 17.3(1r) release. Troubleshooting
Router# copy tftp://192.168.1.10/asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg bootflash: Use code with caution. 2. Verify File Integrity asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
ROMMON 17.3(1r) serves as a foundational requirement for newer IOS-XE releases. For example:
Use the following command to initiate the upgrade.
: Fixes rare boot-loop issues, power-supply communication errors, and false-positive component failures during Power-On Self-Test (POST). What are you planning to run alongside this ROMMON
ROMMON: Version 16.4(1r)
ROMMON packages are relatively compact, but clogged bootflash directories containing old core dumps or system logs can block transfers. Free up space using the delete bootflash:filename command followed by squeeze bootflash: if required by your filesystem structure.
Use the following command to check your current ROMMON version: show rom-monitor The output should now show that the ROMmon
Always verify the MD5 or SHA512 checksum against Cisco’s website to prevent file corruption during transit: Router# verify /md5 bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg Use code with caution.
Look for the containing your RP (Route Processor) and note the current version under the Firmware Version column. Step-by-Step ROMMON Upgrade Procedure
Download asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg from the official Cisco Software Central portal using valid entitlements. Once downloaded, transfer the file to the router's local storage ( bootflash: or usb0: ) via TFTP, FTP, or SCP.