Boot ROM for HP E-Series

[James-1200]

Hey All.

Is there any documentation on HP regarding boot rom commands for E-Series switches?

Is there any way I can hop on a switch and force it into boot rom, so I can play with it? I have an old 2524 in the lab, but I also work with 3500's, 5400's, 8200's, 2900's every day.

I was in a situation last night after a firmware upgrade, where it was possible that I might have to remotely direct someone on site through the boot rom in order to flash a new version of the firmware on to the switch. (wouldn't it be great if procurve's had iLO interfaces)

jim

[Davy Priem]

You just can't get into bootrom from a switch remotely. Why would you flash a switch in bootrom instead off normal operation mode (exept the fact you didn't read firmware requirements concerning bootrom versions and your switch won't boot anymore)?

[ISoliman]

What you want to do with the Boot ROM exactly ? any specific thing except uploading a new firmware ?