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KCrouch
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Jun 30, 2025

M4500 Firmware Fail

Hi, I'm just in the process of updating firmware on a set of M4500-48X's and I've hit an issue. Something went wrong with one of them. When I connect via console I still get the NETGEAR menu but when I try (1) CLI Console I get a error saying something is missing. Also I have an orange light on the SYS indicator.

 

The OOB port no longer fully works so I can't even try a TFTP firmware update again.

 

Is there another way to reinstall the firmware via USB?

 

Thanks for the help!

Keith

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  • Quick update for anyone who might find this. I was able to get the firmware back up and running by uninstalling the OS from the ONIE menu and then reinstalling via a USB stick.

     

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