Help unbricking ro clearing an Ascii dump or whatever on my Cisco C3560-PoE-24 Switch

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Apparently I bricked or sent one of my c3560 PoE-24 switches into an ASCII dump or whatever by forcing it into ROMMON mode. Then issuing the command set baud 57600 in to delete the current IOS to free up space for an updated IOS. Then got the following output:

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Then I found this guide:

Recovering Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches from a Corrupted or Missing Image

,which is supposed to fix it. However it's not and gets stuck at this part:

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 14 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 57600...
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, but it's supposed to display this:

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 21 files, 2 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 7741440
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 4499456
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 3241984
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 7 seconds.
...done initializing flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs installed, fsid: 3
Parameter Block Filesystem (pb installed, fsid: 4
How do I get it to stop displaying this:

Setting console baud rate to 57600...
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after this:

Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3

I would ask Cisco for help, but they are closed right now and probably won't help me anyway because I'm not a Cisco partner considering I don't own a business. I bought the 3560 PoE-24's Refurbished without a service net contract, which wouldn't be available for these things anyway because their end of Life considering the 36xx's series replaced them. I tried to update IOS because I thought I needed 12.2(46) and only had 12.2(35), but the other three allowed me to do Lab 2.1 in version 6 of the Lab Manual. However, if I need 15.0(3) to do labs from version 7 of the Lab manual for IP Switch I'm outta luck because I can't afford even Multi-Layer 3650's at this time or anytime soon enough as far I can tell and those are the cheapest Layer 3 switches with that IOS as far as I know.

I'm a student at a pretty major University right now, so it doesn't seem practical for me to become a business right now. However, the school is limiting me to only using their equipment during open lab, but what if I need to get something done earlier in the week and how am I supposed to know in advanced if the Open Lab gets cancelled becuase its not posted on the student portal or emailed to all IT students who need to know. I've addressed my concerns to the faculty and staff, but they seem to just expect me to deel with this like everyone else. However, I know other students who pretty much did the same or I think already have a business, so why talk me out of it and make me do things the hardware with all those restrictions. After all these things are not connected to the internet and it's hard to say if they ever will because I don't know if I'll every get to use them for my business in time or even want to for that matter.

Packet tracer can only do CCNA level stuff and Virl is out of the question to for the above reasons as well as because my School is not officially part of the Cisco Academy if I'm not mistaken. Also, Virl is also out of the question because I can't successfully log in without the page locking up, so that I can buy the academic version.

 

[scharfshutze009]

Apparently I bricked or sent one of my c3560 PoE-24 switches into an ASCII dump or whatever by forcing it into ROMMON mode. Then issuing the command set baud 57600 in to delete the current IOS to free up space for an updated IOS. Then got the following output:

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Then I found this guide:

Recovering Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches from a Corrupted or Missing Image

,which is supposed to fix it. However it's not and gets stuck at this part:

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 14 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 57600...
��

, but it's supposed to display this:

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 21 files, 2 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 7741440
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 4499456
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 3241984
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 7 seconds.
...done initializing flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs installed, fsid: 3
Parameter Block Filesystem (pb installed, fsid: 4
How do I get it to stop displaying this:

Setting console baud rate to 57600...
��

after this:

Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3

I would ask Cisco for help, but they are closed right now and probably won't help me anyway because I'm not a Cisco partner considering I don't own a business. I bought the 3560 PoE-24's Refurbished without a service net contract, which wouldn't be available for these things anyway because their end of Life considering the 36xx's series replaced them. I tried to update IOS because I thought I needed 12.2(46) and only had 12.2(35), but the other three allowed me to do Lab 2.1 in version 6 of the Lab Manual. However, if I need 15.0(3) to do labs from version 7 of the Lab manual for IP Switch I'm outta luck because I can't afford even Multi-Layer 3650's at this time or anytime soon enough as far I can tell and those are the cheapest Layer 3 switches with that IOS as far as I know.

I'm a student at a pretty major University right now, so it doesn't seem practical for me to become a business right now. However, the school is limiting me to only using their equipment during open lab, but what if I need to get something done earlier in the week and how am I supposed to know in advanced if the Open Lab gets cancelled becuase its not posted on the student portal or emailed to all IT students who need to know. I've addressed my concerns to the faculty and staff, but they seem to just expect me to deel with this like everyone else. However, I know other students who pretty much did the same or I think already have a business, so why talk me out of it and make me do things the hardware with all those restrictions. After all these things are not connected to the internet and it's hard to say if they ever will because I don't know if I'll every get to use them for my business in time or even want to for that matter.

Packet tracer can only do CCNA level stuff and Virl is out of the question to for the above reasons as well as because my School is not officially part of the Cisco Academy if I'm not mistaken. Also, Virl is also out of the question because I can't successfully log in without the page locking up, so that I can buy the academic version.

I found that I may need to use the unset command, so I tried it and get this:


switch: unset BAUD 57600
Variable BAUD" not set, or is readonly.
Variable 57600" not set, or is readonly.

switch:

Now what because I can't find an answer on how to unset a readonly variable?

 

[scharfshutze009]

I found that I may need to use the unset command, so I tried it and get this:


switch: unset BAUD 57600
Variable BAUD" not set, or is readonly.
Variable 57600" not set, or is readonly.

switch:

Now what because I can't find an answer on how to unset a readonly variable?

I did the following and it seems to have worked or fixed the problem:


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

8568832 bytes available (7430144 bytes used)

switch: boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot
Loading "flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry0
executing...

 

[scharfshutze009]

I did the following and it seems to have worked or fixed the problem:


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

8568832 bytes available (7430144 bytes used)

switch: boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot
Loading "flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry0
executing...

I had to redo it because apparently I missed something, since when I unplugged it the switch did this when I plugged it back in:

Welcome to minicom 2.7

OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Jan 1 2014, 17:13:19.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 15:30:47

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys

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I had to redo it because apparently I missed something, since when I unplugged it the switch did this when I plugged it back in:

Welcome to minicom 2.7

OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Jan 1 2014, 17:13:19.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 15:30:47

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys

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Then I did the following, but I still might need to do more:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

8568832 bytes available (7430144 bytes used)

switch: boot system flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot ?
Unknown cmd: boot

switch: boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot flash:usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notn]
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry 0
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K byt.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M




Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state n
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:56: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh

 

[scharfshutze009]

Then I did the following, but I still might need to do more:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

8568832 bytes available (7430144 bytes used)

switch: boot system flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot ?
Unknown cmd: boot

switch: boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot flash:usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notn]
usage: boot [-n|-j] [-p] [-c] [-f] [-i] [-m] [-notnd] [-notni] [-post] [-skip_p]

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry 0
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K byt.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M




Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state n
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:56: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh

Now I did the suggested following:


Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]:


--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n
Switch>
00:05:17: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively dn
Switch>en
Switch#ena
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list :
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:10:05: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#wr
Building configuration...
[OK]
Switch#reload

from this:

Set baud command on Catalyst 2950 is not working. Well, maybe it is. | WAN, Routing and Switching | Cisco Support Community

 

[scharfshutze009]

Now I did the suggested following:


Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]:


--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n
Switch>
00:05:17: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively dn
Switch>en
Switch#ena
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list :
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#config t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:10:05: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#wr
Building configuration...
[OK]
Switch#reload

from this:

Set baud command on Catalyst 2950 is not working. Well, maybe it is. | WAN, Routing and Switching | Cisco Support Community

However it did this:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:14:20: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Co
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Proceed with reload? [confirm]

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Now I did the following and I hope it's right because I think I made a typo with boot file name by allowing it to be .n instead of .bin:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set baud 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
3 -rwx 1230 <date> config.text
4 -rwx 24 <date> private-config.text

8566784 bytes available (7432192 bytes used)

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry 0
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K byt.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M

Failed to generate persistent self-signed certificate.
Secure server will use temporary self-signed certificate.



Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state n
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:37: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
00:00:38: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELE)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
00:00:39: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively dn
Switch>en
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#sho
00:04:06: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
% Type "show ?" for a list of subcommands
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.n
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:06:37: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#wr
Building configuration...
[OK]
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#reload

 

[scharfshutze009]

It pretty much did the same thing as before as follows:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:09:53: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Co
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So now I'll try erasing the old config before writing the new one.

 

[scharfshutze009]

It pretty much did the same thing as before as follows:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:09:53: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Co
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So now I'll try erasing the old config before writing the new one.

Did everything the same up to the following though:


Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:06:15: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#WRITE ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#write ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#write
Building configuration...
[OK]
Switch#reload

 

[scharfshutze009]

Did everything the same up to the following though:


Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:06:15: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#WRITE ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#write ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#write
Building configuration...
[OK]
Switch#reload

It still pretty much did the same thing as follows:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:09:37: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U�����AU
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Now I'm at a total loss for words unless I need to do a core dump, which I might be able to figure out. However, there is little indication linking this to be the possible problem, so I'm not sure about this at all and don't think I should try it.

 

[scharfshutze009]

It still pretty much did the same thing as follows:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:09:37: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U�����AU
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Now I'm at a total loss for words unless I need to do a core dump, which I might be able to figure out. However, there is little indication linking this to be the possible problem, so I'm not sure about this at all and don't think I should try it.

I did this again:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 14 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
3 -rwx 1257 <date> config.text
4 -rwx 24 <date> private-config.text

8566784 bytes available (7432192 bytes used)

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x3000
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M

Failed to generate persistent self-signed certificate.
Secure server will use temporary self-signed certificate.



Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to down
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:37: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
00:00:38: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
00:00:39: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively down

 

[scharfshutze009]

Did up the following pretty much the same again, but not sure if or how I should write the file?

Switch>en
Switch#wr e
Erasing the nvram filesystem will remove all configuration files! Continue? [confirm]
[OK]
Erase of nvram: complete
Switch#
00:02:57: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:04:07: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#

 

[scharfshutze009]

Did up the following pretty much the same again, but not sure if or how I should write the file?

Switch>en
Switch#wr e
Erasing the nvram filesystem will remove all configuration files! Continue? [confirm]
[OK]
Erase of nvram: complete
Switch#
00:02:57: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:04:07: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#

Then attempted the following after that:


Switch#erase ?
/all Erase all files(in NVRAM)
flash: Filesystem to be erased
nvram: Filesystem to be erased
startup-config Erase contents of configuration memory

Switch#erase flash:/config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase flash:config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#wr erase flash:/config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#wr erase flash:config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase flash:config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase flash:/config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase /all
% Incomplete command.

Switch#wr erase /all
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase /all ?
non-default Files and configuration in non-volatile storage
nvram: Filesystem to be erased

Switch#wr erase flash: ?
% Unrecognized command
Switch#erase flash: ?
<cr>

Switch#erase flash: config.text
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#erase flash:<cr> ?
% Unrecognized command
Switch#wr erase /all ?
% Unrecognized command
Switch#erase /all ?
non-default Files and configuration in non-volatile storage
nvram: Filesystem to be erased

Switch#erase /all non-default
Erase and format operation will destroy all data in non-volatile storage. Continue? [confirm]
Formatting bootflash: ...
%Error parsing bootflash: (Unknown system call)
Erasing nvram:
%WARNING! Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect
Switch#
00:13:00: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#re
00:13:58: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by conso
Switch#reboot
Translating "reboot"...domain server (255.255.255.255)
% Unknown command or computer name, or unable to find computer address
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#dir flash:
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch(config)#do dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#r
00:15:04: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by consol
Switch#reload

 

[scharfshutze009]

However, I pretty much got the following again:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:15:54: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U�A
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So, I have try again.

 

[scharfshutze009]

However, I pretty much got the following again:


Proceed with reload? [confirm]

00:15:54: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U�A
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So, I have try again.

Did the following again:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80 D�
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 15 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
3 -rwx 1257 <date> config.text
4 -rwx 24 <date> private-config.text

8566784 bytes available (7432192 bytes used)

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x3000
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 3 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7432192
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8566784
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M

Failed to generate persistent self-signed certificate.
Secure server will use temporary self-signed certificate.



Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to down
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:37: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from memory by console
00:00:38: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
00:00:39: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively down

 

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Then attempted the following:


Switch>en
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
3 -rwx 1257 Mar 1 1993 00:15:52 +00:00 config.text
4 -rwx 24 Mar 1 1993 00:15:52 +00:00 private-config.text

15998976 bytes total (8566784 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#wr erase /all ?
% Unrecognized command
Switch#erase /all ?
non-default Files and configuration in non-volatile storage
nvram: Filesystem to be erased

Switch#erase /all non-default
Erase and format operation will destroy all data in non-volatile storage. Continue? [confirm]
Formatting bootflash: ...
%Error parsing bootflash: (Unknown error 0)
Erasing nvram:
%WARNING! Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect
Switch#
00:03:33: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#reload

 

[scharfshutze009]

Then attempted the following:


Switch>en
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
3 -rwx 1257 Mar 1 1993 00:15:52 +00:00 config.text
4 -rwx 24 Mar 1 1993 00:15:52 +00:00 private-config.text

15998976 bytes total (8566784 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#wr erase /all ?
% Unrecognized command
Switch#erase /all ?
non-default Files and configuration in non-volatile storage
nvram: Filesystem to be erased

Switch#erase /all non-default
Erase and format operation will destroy all data in non-volatile storage. Continue? [confirm]
Formatting bootflash: ...
%Error parsing bootflash: (Unknown error 0)
Erasing nvram:
%WARNING! Please reboot the system for the changes to take effect
Switch#
00:03:33: %SYS-7-NV_BLOCK_INIT: Initialized the geometry of nvram
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#reload

It still pretty much did the samething, so I really need to stop taking a shot in the dark to prevent getting the following:


00:06:30: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U�A
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[scharfshutze009]

Did the following again:


Base ethernet MAC Address: 00:19:aa:86:12:80
Xmodem file system is available.
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

The system has been interrupted prior to initializing the
flash filesystem. The following commands will initialize
the flash filesystem, and finish loading the operating
system software:

flash_init
load_helper
boot


switch: set BAUD 9600
vb:: no such device

switch: flash_init
Initializing Flash...
flashfs[0]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[0]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[0]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[0]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[0]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[0]: flashfs fsck took 14 seconds.
...done Initializing Flash.
Boot Sector Filesystem (bs) installed, fsid: 3
Setting console baud rate to 9600...

switch: load_helper

switch: dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 <date> c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

8568832 bytes available (7430144 bytes used)

switch: boot flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Loading "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin"...@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
File "flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin" uncompressed and installed, entry point: 0x3000
executing...

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph
(c) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted
Rights clause at FAR sec. 52.227-19 and subparagraph
(c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer
Software clause at DFARS sec. 252.227-7013.

cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, California 95134-1706



Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh
Image text-base: 0x00003000, data-base: 0x01117644

Initializing flashfs...

flashfs[1]: 1 files, 1 directories
flashfs[1]: 0 orphaned files, 0 orphaned directories
flashfs[1]: Total bytes: 15998976
flashfs[1]: Bytes used: 7430144
flashfs[1]: Bytes available: 8568832
flashfs[1]: flashfs fsck took 5 seconds.
flashfs[1]: Initialization complete....done Initializing flashfs.

POST: CPU MIC register Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC register Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Memory Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: CPU MIC interface Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC RingLoopback Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : Begin
POST: Inline Power Controller Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC CAM Subsystem Tests : End, Status Passed

POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : Begin
POST: PortASIC Port Loopback Tests : End, Status Passed

Waiting for Port download...Complete


This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United
States and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and
use. Delivery of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply
third-party authority to import, export, distribute or use encryption.
Importers, exporters, distributors and users are responsible for
compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using this product you
agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you are unable
to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:
Export Compliance Product Report Application

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
[email protected].

cisco WS-C3560-24PS (PowerPC405) processor (revision P0) with 122880K/8184K bytes of memory.
Processor board ID CAT1040RJ2K
Last reset from power-on
1 Virtual Ethernet interface
24 FastEthernet interfaces
2 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
The password-recovery mechanism is enabled.

512K bytes of flash-simulated non-volatile configuration memory.
Base ethernet MAC Address : 00:19:AA:86:12:80
Motherboard assembly number : 73-9673-09
Power supply part number : 341-0029-05
Motherboard serial number : CAT104058FD
Power supply serial number : DTH1039CUBB
Model revision number : P0
Motherboard revision number : A0
Model number : WS-C3560-24PS-S
System serial number : CAT1040RJ2K
Top Assembly Part Number : 800-25861-04
Top Assembly Revision Number : B0
Version ID : V06
CLEI Code Number : COM1X00ARC
Hardware Board Revision Number : 0x01


Switch Ports Model SW Version SW Image
------ ----- ----- ---------- ----------
* 1 26 WS-C3560-24PS 12.2(35)SE C3560-IPBASEK9-M




Press RETURN to get started!


00:00:34: %LINEPROTO-5-UPDOWN: Line protocol on Interface Vlan1, changed state to down
00:00:35: %SPANTREE-5-EXTENDED_SYSID: Extended SysId enabled for type vlan
00:00:56: %SYS-5-RESTART: System restarted --
Cisco IOS Software, C3560 Software (C3560-IPBASEK9-M), Version 12.2(35)SE, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc2)
Copyright (c) 1986-2006 by Cisco Systems, Inc.
Compiled Sun 03-Dec-06 14:38 by yenanh

 

[scharfshutze009]

I'm up to here again, but don't know for sure if I should write to core at this point because Cisco says to do a debug sanity, which is a hidden command in most IOS releases when doing a core dump if this applies to writing to core considering I haven't done it yet in the following:


Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]:


--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n
Switch>
00:02:44: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively down
Switch>en
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:04:27: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#wr ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#

 

[scharfshutze009]

I'm up to here again, but don't know for sure if I should write to core at this point because Cisco says to do a debug sanity, which is a hidden command in most IOS releases when doing a core dump if this applies to writing to core considering I haven't done it yet in the following:


Would you like to terminate autoinstall? [yes]:


--- System Configuration Dialog ---

Would you like to enter the initial configuration dialog? [yes/no]: n
Switch>
00:02:44: %LINK-5-CHANGED: Interface Vlan1, changed state to administratively down
Switch>en
Switch#dir flash:
Directory of flash:/

2 -rwx 7428800 Mar 1 1993 00:04:57 +00:00 c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin

15998976 bytes total (8568832 bytes free)
Switch#show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#boot system flash:/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Switch(config)#exit
Switch#
00:04:27: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
Switch#wr ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#

From what I'm reading here:

Diference between copy run star and write mem on Views (RBAC) - 61074 - The Cisco Learning Network

copy running-config startup-config is the same thing as write memory or wr except the syntax, so that make it look even more like a write core is needed. However, I may be rushing this considering I've done everything else seceral time the past few hours and don't seem to be sure if the steps I've strayed away from the guides were correct, even if I should know by now because they didn't work.

 

[scharfshutze009]

From what I'm reading here:

Diference between copy run star and write mem on Views (RBAC) - 61074 - The Cisco Learning Network

copy running-config startup-config is the same thing as write memory or wr except the syntax, so that make it look even more like a write core is needed. However, I may be rushing this considering I've done everything else seceral time the past few hours and don't seem to be sure if the steps I've strayed away from the guides were correct, even if I should know by now because they didn't work.

This didn't work either:


Switch#copy flash: tftp:
Source filename []? c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin]?
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin (Timed out)
Switch#write network ?
ftp: URL of destination file
http: URL of destination file
https: URL of destination file
rcp: URL of destination file
scp: URL of destination file
tftp: URL of destination file
<cr>

Switch#write network tftp:192.168.1.2
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]?
?Bad filename
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2/switch-confg? [confirm]^C
Switch#write network tftp:
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]? /var/lib/tftpboot/
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2//var/lib/tftpboot/? [confirm]
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2//var/lib/tftpboot/ (Timed out) [Failed]
Switch#
Switch#
Switch#write network tftp:
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]? c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin? [confirm]
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin (Timed out) [Failed]
Switch#

Is it because I don't have my fttp server setup with DNS too though?

 

[scharfshutze009]

This didn't work either:


Switch#copy flash: tftp:
Source filename []? c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin]?
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin (Timed out)
Switch#write network ?
ftp: URL of destination file
http: URL of destination file
https: URL of destination file
rcp: URL of destination file
scp: URL of destination file
tftp: URL of destination file
<cr>

Switch#write network tftp:192.168.1.2
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]?
?Bad filename
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2/switch-confg? [confirm]^C
Switch#write network tftp:
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]? /var/lib/tftpboot/
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2//var/lib/tftpboot/? [confirm]
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2//var/lib/tftpboot/ (Timed out) [Failed]
Switch#
Switch#
Switch#write network tftp:
This command has been replaced by the command:
'copy system:/running-config <url>'
Address or name of remote host []? 192.168.1.2
Destination filename [switch-confg]? c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin
Write file tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin? [confirm]
.....
%Error opening tftp://192.168.1.2/c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin (Timed out) [Failed]
Switch#

Is it because I don't have my fttp server setup with DNS too though?

Can't do write core because it's not a remote host, so the following happens:


Switch#write ?
core Write Core File
erase Erase NV memory
memory Write to NV memory
network Write to network TFTP server
terminal Write to terminal
<cr>

Switch#write core ?
Hostname or A.B.C.D Destination Address
<cr>

Switch#write core
Remote host [0.0.0.0]?
?Bad IP address or host name
Switch#hostname DLS1
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#do hostname DLS1
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

Switch#conf t
Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.
Switch(config)#hostname DLS1
DLS1(config)#exit
DLS1#
02:06:14: %SYS-5-CONFIG_I: Configured from console by console
DLS1#write core
Remote host [0.0.0.0]? DLS1
Translating "DLS1"...domain server (255.255.255.255)

?Bad IP address or host name
DLS1#

 

[scharfshutze009]

Did the following:

DLS1(config)#show boot
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

DLS1(config)#do show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
DLS1(config)#$60-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
DLS1(config)#boot system flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.1$
DLS1(config)#show boot
^
% Invalid input detected at '^' marker.

DLS1(config)#do show boot
BOOT path-list : flash:c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE/c3560-ipbasek9-mz.122-35.SE.bin
Config file : flash:/config.text
Private Config file : flash:/private-config.text
Enable Break : no
Manual Boot : no
HELPER path-list :
Auto upgrade : yes
Auto upgrade path :
DLS1(config)#do wr memory
Building configuration...
[OK]
DLS1(config)#

After noticing it in this:

Recovering Catalyst Fixed Configuration Switches from a Corrupted or Missing Image

So now I think I may have recovered the switch.

 

[scharfshutze009]

Nope I got this again:

Proceed with reload? [confirm]

02:44:29: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U
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and I think that was the last thing I could try that seemed like a working solution.

 

[scharfshutze009]

Nope I got this again:

Proceed with reload? [confirm]

02:44:29: %SYS-5-RELOAD: Reload requested by console. Reload Reason: Reload Command.DU�����U
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and I think that was the last thing I could try that seemed like a working solution.

I corrected the minicom setup as far as I could tell to use xmodem. However, I get the following when trying to transfer the image:


Welcome to minicom 2.7

OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Jan 1 2014, 17:13:19.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 00:34:53

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys


Unknown cmd:


switch: copy xmodem: flash:c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin
Begin the Xmodem or Xmodem-1K transfer now...
CCCCCCCCCCxmodem:: I/O error

and when I to set baud I get the following and it locks up the switch:


switch: set BAUD 115200
S

 

[scharfshutze009]

I corrected the minicom setup as far as I could tell to use xmodem. However, I get the following when trying to transfer the image:


Welcome to minicom 2.7

OPTIONS: I18n
Compiled on Jan 1 2014, 17:13:19.
Port /dev/ttyUSB0, 00:34:53

Press CTRL-A Z for help on special keys


Unknown cmd:


switch: copy xmodem: flash:c3560-ipservicesk9-mz.122-46.SE.bin
Begin the Xmodem or Xmodem-1K transfer now...
CCCCCCCCCCxmodem:: I/O error

and when I to set baud I get the following and it locks up the switch:


switch: set BAUD 115200
S

Ok nevermind because your supposed to exist minicom by pressing ctrl-A then Q if started by using minicom -s or ctrl-A+Z then Q if started by using minicom -c on and then reenter minicom with the command minicom -b <baud rate>, which in my case the desired baud rate was 57600 because 9600 is to slow apparently and 115200 is to fast and using those speeds instead causes an I/O error. However, so does the speed at 57600 at the moment. Therefore it doesn't matter, which speed I choose and the only reason to use 57600 is that most have claim better success rates with it.

I have to resort to going back to xmodem anyway because tftp won't work, since the computer cannot ping the switch and the switch cannot ping the computer successfully. When I try to ping the computer from the switch in ROMMON it says Unknown command: ping and when I tried to ping the switch from the computer it says: Destination Host Unreachable. Therefore I'm not sure what to think other than if the switch has no ping command than it must not be able to accept or understand in coming ping or the icmp protocol and it definitely can't ping outside devices without it.

Basically I think my switch is a lost cause because I deleted the existing IOS, since I thought it was corrupt. When the only problem probably was that it wouldn't boot to it normally after a reload from recovering it in ROMMON considering it probably worked otherwise. I tried several times to boot normally though as you can see and if refused to do so and I should have waited until I got a response from someone who knew what I wasn't doing or wasn't seeing to do if it wasn't in the information I found. I'm aware that the undelete command can or could have saved the previous IOS image, but guess what when I try to use it the switch says: Unknown command: undelete and it's not in the help menu or shown after using ?.

I like Cisco too, but this is why it's so hard to get experience with their software and hardware. I know they don't want rouge equipement on their network or on the public network because it could cause disruption or interference in it, but I assure you I have no desire to do so and that's why my equipment is not connected to the internet. I just want a home lab, like I've seen so many other IT professionals do even if they don't follow the same eithics as I do, so I can

 

[scharfshutze009]

Ok nevermind because your supposed to exist minicom by pressing ctrl-A then Q if started by using minicom -s or ctrl-A+Z then Q if started by using minicom -c on and then reenter minicom with the command minicom -b <baud rate>, which in my case the desired baud rate was 57600 because 9600 is to slow apparently and 115200 is to fast and using those speeds instead causes an I/O error. However, so does the speed at 57600 at the moment. Therefore it doesn't matter, which speed I choose and the only reason to use 57600 is that most have claim better success rates with it.

I have to resort to going back to xmodem anyway because tftp won't work, since the computer cannot ping the switch and the switch cannot ping the computer successfully. When I try to ping the computer from the switch in ROMMON it says Unknown command: ping and when I tried to ping the switch from the computer it says: Destination Host Unreachable. Therefore I'm not sure what to think other than if the switch has no ping command than it must not be able to accept or understand in coming ping or the icmp protocol and it definitely can't ping outside devices without it.

Basically I think my switch is a lost cause because I deleted the existing IOS, since I thought it was corrupt. When the only problem probably was that it wouldn't boot to it normally after a reload from recovering it in ROMMON considering it probably worked otherwise. I tried several times to boot normally though as you can see and if refused to do so and I should have waited until I got a response from someone who knew what I wasn't doing or wasn't seeing to do if it wasn't in the information I found. I'm aware that the undelete command can or could have saved the previous IOS image, but guess what when I try to use it the switch says: Unknown command: undelete and it's not in the help menu or shown after using ?.

I like Cisco too, but this is why it's so hard to get experience with their software and hardware. I know they don't want rouge equipement on their network or on the public network because it could cause disruption or interference in it, but I assure you I have no desire to do so and that's why my equipment is not connected to the internet. I just want a home lab, like I've seen so many other IT professionals do even if they don't follow the same eithics as I do, so I can

Anyway the following is what I needed to do and was missing in my process of recoverying from a corrupt or missing image before I delete the image from flashed and forced myself to have to resort using xmodem to restore a work alternate IOS image to the device:


Check the boot variable again to make sure it is set properly so that the switch boots up the correct system file on the next reboot. Issue the show bootvar command in order to do this.

Switch#show bootvar
BOOT variable = bootflash:cat4000-is-mz.121-11b.EW,1
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist
BOOTLDR variable does not exist
Configuration register is 0x2102

 

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Anyway the following is what I needed to do and was missing in my process of recoverying from a corrupt or missing image before I delete the image from flashed and forced myself to have to resort using xmodem to restore a work alternate IOS image to the device:


Check the boot variable again to make sure it is set properly so that the switch boots up the correct system file on the next reboot. Issue the show bootvar command in order to do this.

Switch#show bootvar
BOOT variable = bootflash:cat4000-is-mz.121-11b.EW,1
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist
BOOTLDR variable does not exist
Configuration register is 0x2102

Now as much as I don't like to admit this it appears as though I'm restoring the device with an alternate IOS image using Windows 10 and XtraPutty because I just couldn't get Ubuntu Linux to communicate with the switch using minicom.

 

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Now as much as I don't like to admit this it appears as though I'm restoring the device with an alternate IOS image using Windows 10 and XtraPutty because I just couldn't get Ubuntu Linux to communicate with the switch using minicom.

Also, tftp wouldn't work because the switch couldn't ping the Computer and the Computer couldn't ping the switch, which probably was because the switch didn't have the ping command and kept saying: Unknown command: ping. The same goes the the undelete command too, which left me no way to undelete the original image as well as without tftp support because I needed to make an image of flash off the switch and perform forensics on it if I hoped to still possibly recover it.

 

[scharfshutze009]

Anyway the following is what I needed to do and was missing in my process of recoverying from a corrupt or missing image before I delete the image from flashed and forced myself to have to resort using xmodem to restore a work alternate IOS image to the device:


Check the boot variable again to make sure it is set properly so that the switch boots up the correct system file on the next reboot. Issue the show bootvar command in order to do this.

Switch#show bootvar
BOOT variable = bootflash:cat4000-is-mz.121-11b.EW,1
CONFIG_FILE variable does not exist
BOOTLDR variable does not exist
Configuration register is 0x2102

Nevermind about this because this command or anything like it doesn't work on a 3560 unless you consider the show boot command, which does and I believe that's probably what they would have meant if that guide was made for that series of fixed configuration switches or anything like them related to this problem.

 

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Nevermind about this because this command or anything like it doesn't work on a 3560 unless you consider the show boot command, which does and I believe that's probably what they would have meant if that guide was made for that series of fixed configuration switches or anything like them related to this problem.

I finally got it recovered with an alternate image, but I had to delete corrupt configuration files and rename the IOS image files because for some reason it didn't say .bin at the end. Also I didn't do it for a CMS image because I must not have had one.