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Router# show platform
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.
Here’s a concise, engaging blog post outline and draft based on the filename – aimed at network engineers and Cisco ASR1000 administrators. asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
Look for the output under the Route Processor (R0). It should list the ROMMON version.
This post breaks down what this file is, why it is critical for your router's health, and how to verify it is running correctly.
This indicates version 17.3(1r), a specific, stable release of the ROMMON code tailored for the ASR1000 platform. : Router# show platform This specific file is
This procedure uses the option to upgrade all components (RP, ESP, SIPs), which is recommended. Step 1: Upgrade the ROMMON Execute the following command in privileged EXEC mode:
| Component | Meaning | |-----------|---------| | | Platform family (ASR 1000 series – including ASR 1001-X, 1002-HX, 1004, 1006, etc.) | | rommon | ROMMON – the bootstrap firmware stored on the RP (Route Processor) or ESP (Embedded Services Processor) | | 173-1r | Version number: Major version 173, minor version 1, revision r (often indicates a rebuild or service pack) | | spa | Shared Port Adapter – though here, it indicates the package type for the SPA/driver environment | | pkg | Package file – the installable software bundle for the IOS XE ecosystem |
For dual RP systems:
Router# upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg all Use code with caution.
Obtain asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg from the Cisco Software Center 1.2.4 .
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Router# show platform
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.
Here’s a concise, engaging blog post outline and draft based on the filename – aimed at network engineers and Cisco ASR1000 administrators.
Look for the output under the Route Processor (R0). It should list the ROMMON version.
This post breaks down what this file is, why it is critical for your router's health, and how to verify it is running correctly.
This indicates version 17.3(1r), a specific, stable release of the ROMMON code tailored for the ASR1000 platform.
This procedure uses the option to upgrade all components (RP, ESP, SIPs), which is recommended. Step 1: Upgrade the ROMMON Execute the following command in privileged EXEC mode:
| Component | Meaning | |-----------|---------| | | Platform family (ASR 1000 series – including ASR 1001-X, 1002-HX, 1004, 1006, etc.) | | rommon | ROMMON – the bootstrap firmware stored on the RP (Route Processor) or ESP (Embedded Services Processor) | | 173-1r | Version number: Major version 173, minor version 1, revision r (often indicates a rebuild or service pack) | | spa | Shared Port Adapter – though here, it indicates the package type for the SPA/driver environment | | pkg | Package file – the installable software bundle for the IOS XE ecosystem |
For dual RP systems:
Router# upgrade rom-monitor filename bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg all Use code with caution.
Obtain asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg from the Cisco Software Center 1.2.4 .