This will not destroy the image. You use to be able to purchase Flash upgrades with new images on them. I have a bunch of 8MB flash simms for the 2500 that are marked with a little sticker and the version of 11.2 Enterprise that they came with. I've used a 3620 before to load an image on the 4MB Bootflash of a 4500, then moved the flash simm to the 4500 and got it into boot mode. Much quicker then Xmodem. David C Prall [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://dcp.dcptech.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Neiberger" To: Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 5:50 PM Subject: Slightly OT: Flash removal destructive to contents? [7:20213] > Oddly, I've never run across this before and I'll have the chance to > check it out for certain tomorrow. However, I wanted to see what your > experience was with this. > > I'm going to be removing the flash from one 2600 and putting it into > another. Will this be destructive to the contents? Will I be able to > boot up the new 2600 with no problem or should I expect to load a new > image before booting? > > Since this is a production box I'll be prepared to do whichever, but it > would save me some time and stress if I could limit the downtime. > > Have any of you had any luck with this? > > Thanks, > John Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=20625&t=20625 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]