Upgrading to ROMmon version 17.3(1r) is often a prerequisite for running modern Cisco IOS XE releases, such as the 17.x "Amsterdam" and "Bengaluru" series. This specific package is designed to be used with the following hardware components: RP2 and RP3. Chassis Models: Including Cisco ASR 1001-X Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
One such file you will encounter when managing the ASR 1000 Series (including ASR1001-X, ASR1002-X, ASR1004, ASR1006, and ASR1009) is: asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg
Download asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg from Cisco Software Download center under: Products > Routers > Cloud & Service Provider Routers > ASR 1000 Series > ASR 1000 Series Route Processors > ROMMON Packages Upgrading to ROMmon version 17
While the upgrade process involves risk, the benefits—improved boot times, security patches, and compatibility with new hardware and software features—far outweigh the downsides, provided you follow Cisco’s guidelines and maintain proper out-of-band console access. Go to product viewer dialog for this item
Router# install add file bootflash:asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg Router# install commit Router# install activate rom-monitor
ROMmon only loads from the bootflash segment during power-on. You must issue a hardware reload: