ARRRRGGG !!! Back to the very first post... if this router somehow is booting with a run from FLASH IOS, you cannot upgrade it in normal operating mode.
The 2500 started many many years ago, with run from RAM IOS. Run from RAM meant the FLASH is more of a repository for the compressed IOS code and the router could not function until the IOS image decompressed when loading into RAM. This was the case with 11.3, where routers were delivered with 8 FLASH and 16 RAM. Today- the 2500 is so processor and memory limited, that FLASH now works like a hard drive. What portion of the IOS code is needed is loaded into FLASH. That's why 12.1, which is about when these guys went EOL, started with 16 FLASH and 8 RAM setups. Try breaking the boot (Cntrl Break @ the boot up) and loading IOS from ROM (boot mode) and keep in mind this process will not work without 11.0(10c) boot ROMs. All the best !!! Phil -----Original Message----- From: Juan Blanco [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:30 PM To: 'Phil Lorenz'; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 2501 IOS Flash! [7:50512] www.memorydealers.com They have a very good price and very reliable....take a look... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Phil Lorenz Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 6:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 2501 IOS Flash! [7:50512] I've been ordering from this guy for almost 3 years. PC Wholesale [[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Prices are great and I've always received my orders in just a few days. All the best !!! Phil -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 3:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 2501 IOS Flash! [7:50512] I guess the Flash are bad then :( Thanks for the comments Paul & KW :) Now, where can i get some flash..hmmm. Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=50570&t=50512 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
