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As with all firmware updates, the 173-1r package fixes potential boot-time security vulnerabilities and improves the reliability of the hardware initialization process, ensuring that the router starts up consistently in high-availability scenarios. Preparation: Pre-Upgrade Checklist

: It provides support for newer hardware revisions (VIDs) that may fail to boot on older ROMMON versions. Installation Guide asr1000-rommon.173-1r.spa.pkg

– Stable and essential for modern IOS XE As with all firmware updates, the 173-1r package

| 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 | Router Boots into ROMMON Prompt ( rommon 1> ) After Reload

Re-download the file and meticulously compare the MD5 hash values. Router Boots into ROMMON Prompt ( rommon 1> ) After Reload