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  • 1.  Boot ROM for HP E-Series

    Posted Nov 10, 2011 03:04 PM

    Hey All.

     

    Is there any documentation on HP regarding boot rom commands for E-Series switches?

     

    Is there any way I can hop on a switch and force it into boot rom, so I can play with it? I have an old 2524 in the lab, but I also work with 3500's, 5400's, 8200's, 2900's every day.

     

    I was in a situation last night after a firmware upgrade, where it was possible that I might have to remotely direct someone on site through the boot rom in order to flash a new version of the firmware on to the switch. (wouldn't it be great if procurve's had iLO interfaces)

     

    jim



  • 2.  RE: Boot ROM for HP E-Series

    Posted Nov 11, 2011 07:07 AM

    You just can't get into bootrom from a switch remotely. Why would you flash a switch in bootrom instead off normal operation mode (exept the fact you didn't read firmware requirements concerning bootrom versions and your switch won't boot anymore)?



  • 3.  RE: Boot ROM for HP E-Series

    Posted Nov 13, 2011 11:59 PM
    What you want to do with the Boot ROM exactly ? any specific thing except uploading a new firmware ?