In this section, you will get acquainted with some of the possible scenarios of problems that may occur in switches.
Switch troubleshooting
Recovering from a system crash
If Cisco IOS is missing or damaged, you have an option to use a bootloader. It has a command line that provides access to the Flash memory. In addition, the bootloader enables you to format the Flash memory, reinstall the IOS, and recover a lost or forgotten password. You can access the bootloader in the following way:
- Connect your PC to a switchover console cable.
- Open the Tera Term emulator on your PC and establish a serial connection with a switch.
- While still consoled into the switch, remove the power cord from the back of the switch, and after one minute...