Asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
| Platform | Applicable | Notes | |----------|------------|-------| | ASR 1001 | Yes | Integrated RP/ESP | | ASR 1001-X | Yes | Common bootflash issues resolved | | ASR 1002-X | Yes | Widely deployed – highly recommended upgrade | | ASR 1004 | Yes | Most benefits for dual-ESP setups | | ASR 1006 | Yes | Chassis with redundant RPs | | ASR 1013 | Yes | High-end chassis – critical for large bootflash | | ASR 1002-HX / 1006-HX | Partial | Newer generation uses different ROMMON branch, but this file works as fallback | : Do not attempt to load this package on an ASR 9000 or ISR 4000 series. It is strictly for ASR 1000. Part 4: How to Verify Your Current ROMMON Version Before upgrading, always verify what you are running. Connect via console or SSH and use these commands:
This article provides an exhaustive breakdown of this file—what it is, why version 173-1r matters, how to upgrade it safely, and how to troubleshoot when things go wrong. Before diving into procedures, let’s decode the filename. Cisco’s naming convention is deliberate and informative. asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
show platform show rom-monitor RP0 show rom-monitor ESP0 Look for output like: Connect via console or SSH and use these
