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Chapter 3 Installing the Cisco 12404 Internet Router
Using Flash Memory Cards in the RP
Formatting a Flash Memory Card
The Flash memory card that shipped with your router contains the default
Cisco IOS software image you need to boot your router.
Warning
This procedure erases all information on a Flash memory card. To prevent the
loss of important data that might be stored on a Flash memory card, proceed
carefully.
Tip
If you want to save the data on a Flash memory card, copy the data to a server
before you format the card
In some cases, you might need to insert a new Flash memory card and copy
images or backup configuration files to the card. Before you can use a new Flash
memory card, you must format it. Use only Type I or Type II Flash memory cards.
To format a new Flash memory card, follow these steps:
Caution
The following formatting procedure presumes you have already booted your
router.
Step 1
Insert the Flash memory card into slot 0 or slot 1 on the RP. (This example uses
slot 0.)
Step 2
Enter the
format slot0:
command at the privileged EXEC mode prompt on the
system console:
Filo#
format slot0:
All sectors will be erased, proceed? [confirm]
Enter volume id (up to 30 characters):
MyNewCard
Formatting sector
n
Format device slot0 completed
Filo#
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