topic Re: Unable to reload EXOS on X440-G2 prior member of a stack in ExtremeSwitching (EXOS/Switch Engine)

Unable to reload EXOS on X440-G2 prior member of a stack

dcsdne — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:04:11 GMT

When I run a config no in the bootloader it does not clear the config so I am attempting to reload the firmware

I believe I am following the proper steps to reload the firmware on this switch to default it. Unable to though.

BootRom > download image usb summitX-31.5.1.6.xos
(Re)start USB...
Starting the controller
Starting the controller
scanning usb for storage devices... 1 Storage Device(s) found
reading summitX-31.5.1.6.xos
Uncompressing ...

External Memory Card Rescue
Using External Memory Card file: summitX-31.5.1.6.xos

Rescue mode will always download and install a new image.
Rescue options:
1) format disk before install (ERASE ALL DATA)...."true"
2) clear NVRAM after install......................"false"

c) continue
r) reboot
~> 2
rescue_clear_nvram=true

Rescue mode will always download and install a new image.
Rescue options:
1) format disk before install (ERASE ALL DATA)...."true"
2) clear NVRAM after install......................"true"

c) continue
r) reboot
~> c
Ok to continue? (Y/N) y
**** Starting External Memory Card device
udevd: /extr/bin/udev.sh: line 18: udevd: not found
/extr/bin/udev.sh: line 23: udevadm: not found
/extr/bin/udev.sh: line 24: udevadm: not found
**** The specified rescue image - summitX-31.5.1.6.xos - could not be found.
The rescue process will now abort.
***** press ENTER to reboot:

Re: Unable to reload EXOS on X440-G2 prior member of a stack

CThompsonEXOS — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 16:01:10 GMT

It looks to not like something regarding that USB.

Are you trying to deploy this prior member of a stack as a standalone switch? If so, when you boot in to EXOS are you stuck at "PENDING-AAA"?

If so you may be able to use "REBOOT AS MASTER-CAPAPBLE" as mentioned below.

https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000077990

Also, if you have console access GTAC may be able to assist.

Using the mgmt port and a tftp server like below should also confirm it is something local to that USB:
https://extremeportal.force.com/ExtrArticleDetail?an=000083135

Thanks,
Chris Thompson

Re: Unable to reload EXOS on X440-G2 prior member of a stack

dcsdne — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:14:54 GMT

Went the TFTP Method to reload the Firmware and that worked.