How To Install Firmware From “Extended Boot Menu” on HPE Comware Switches/Routers
Requirement: How to install firmware from “Extended Boot Menu” for HPE Comware switches/Routers.
HPE Router or Switch stuck on Extended Boot Menu. The reason switch or router stuck on extended boot menu due to Invalid Firmware/Corrupted Firmware/No Firmware in Flash etc.
Solution:
Note : For Comware5 file extension will be .BIN and Comware7 .IPE
Configuration:
Note : For comware7 switches/routers 2 files are required: “ Boot and System” both files will be in .BIN format. Comware5 will have only one file.
Comware5
A5500EI-CMW520-RXXXX.BIN
Comware7
5510HI-CMW710-SYSTEM-RXXXX.BIN 5510HI-CMW710-BOOT-RXXXX.BIN
Note : There will be some pre-define value for filename name or IP Address but we have to enter manually.
Verification
Refer the to attachment of session output.
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