Troubleshooting Boot Loader Prompt for Nexus 9K

If your Cisco Nexus 9000 switch boots into the “loader>” prompt. Do the following steps.

Step 1: Issue the command dir to check the directory and enter the command:

boot nxos.9.2.1.bin 

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Step 2: Once the switch is boot up, set password for Nexus 9K,

Step 3: Login to the switch.

How to prevent Nexus 9K from dropping into "loader >" prompt

As soon as you set up your Cisco Nexus 9000 (following set up of POAP interface), you need to configure the boot image in your system to avoid dropping to the "loader >" prompt after reload/shut down.

Additional Information

• Setting up Nexus 9000v configurations - Learn proper initial setup procedures
• How to boot Nexus for the first time - Understand the proper boot sequence