Asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg | [2021]

Before diving into procedures, let’s decode the filename. Cisco’s naming convention is deliberate and informative.

Run show rommon (or show platform on some versions) to see your current ROMmon version.

copy tftp:// /asr1000-rommon.173-1r.SPA.pkg bootflash: Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg

Upgrading to this specific ROMmon version is crucial for several reasons, often driven by the need to run modern IOS-XE versions. 1. Support for Modern IOS-XE

To apply this package, follow these standard steps from the Cisco ROMMON Upgrade Guide : CISCO ASR 1002-X upgrade from 3.16.5S to 17.3.5 Before diving into procedures, let’s decode the filename

Upgrading to 17.3(1r) may cause some modules to enter a "disabled" state after the process. The RP2 Verification Error:

A method to transfer the file to the router's bootflash (e.g., TFTP, FTP, SFTP, or USB). copy tftp:// /asr1000-rommon

After boot, re-run:

The jump to 173-1r was not minor. Previous ROMMON versions (like 16.x or 122-8r) lacked critical support for modern boot scenarios. Here is what 173-1r introduced or fixed:

Additionally, check the overall health of the system modules: Router# show platform Use code with caution.