usbflsh0 command not showing

HCL Support · ‎10-05-2016

Hi,

We are trying to upgrade IOS though usb in 2921 router, The usb is showing while executing command : show usb device. also we can see dir flash but we cant see dir usbflashX on router. The router having IOS : c2900-universalk9-mz.SPA.154-3.M1.bin and USB formatted FAT32. Error massags are given below. Please analyse and suggest further:

Oct 4 13:35:51.763 IST: %USBFLASH-5-CHANGE: usbflash0 has been inserted!

Oct 4 13:35:54.503 IST: %USB_HOST_STACK-6-USB_FLASH_READY_TEST_TIME: USB flash 'Ready' test time over 2 seconds.

Oct 4 13:35:54.503 IST: %USB_HOST_STACK-3-USB_FLASH_READY_TEST_FAILED: USB flash failed to pass 'Ready' test.

Oct 4 13:35:54.503 IST: %USBFLASH-3-DEVSTARTSTOP: usbflash0 MSCD_StartStop failure in usbflash_mscd_scsi_listener!

Leo Laohoo · ‎10-05-2016

Oct 4 13:35:54.503 IST: %USB_HOST_STACK-3-USB_FLASH_READY_TEST_FAILED: USB flash failed to pass 'Ready' test.

This error message will always appear when the USB thumb drive inserted does NOT follow the Type 2 standard that Cisco follows.

Try different variety of USB thumb drives because not all USB thumb drives are supported.

HCL Support · ‎10-05-2016

Hi,

Thanks a lot .

We will try with different variety of USB and update..

HCL Support · ‎10-06-2016

We are finding below given logs while inserting different USB :

S0016010201CRR#sh usb po
S0016010201CRR#sh usb port
Port Number: 0
Status: Disabled
Connection State: Disconnected
Speed: Unknown
Power State: ON

Port Number: 1
Status: Enabled
Connection State: Connected
Speed: High
Power State: ON

S0016010201CRR#
S0016010201CRR#sh usb dev
S0016010201CRR#sh usb device
Host Controller: 1
Address: 0x2
Device Configured: YES
Device Supported: YES
Description: DataTraveler G3
Manufacturer: Kingston
Version: 1.0
Serial Number: 001CC0EC321AFB3187161C59
Device Handle: 0x2000000
USB Version Compliance: 2.0
Class Code: 0x0
Subclass Code: 0x0
Protocol: 0x0
Vendor ID: 0x951
Product ID: 0x1643
Max. Packet Size of Endpoint Zero: 64
Number of Configurations: 1
Speed: High
Selected Configuration: 1
Selected Interface: 0

Configuration:
Number: 1
Number of Interfaces: 1
Description:
Attributes: None
Max Power: 100 mA

Interface:
Number: 0
Description:
Class Code: 8
Subclass: 6
Protocol: 80
Number of Endpoints: 2

Endpoint:
Number: 1
Transfer Type: BULK
Transfer Direction: Device to Host
Max Packet: 512
Interval: 255

Endpoint:
Number: 2
Transfer Type: BULK
Transfer Direction: Host to Device
Max Packet: 512
Interval: 255

S0016010201CRR#
Oct 6 08:24:44.369: %USBFLASH-5-CHANGE: usbflash0 has been inserted!
Oct 6 08:24:47.109: %USB_HOST_STACK-6-USB_FLASH_READY_TEST_TIME: USB flash 'Ready' test time over 2 seconds.
Oct 6 08:24:47.109: %USB_HOST_STACK-3-USB_FLASH_READY_TEST_FAILED: USB flash failed to pass 'Ready' test.
Oct 6 08:24:47.109: %USBFLASH-3-DEVSTARTSTOP: usbflash0 MSCD_StartStop failure in usbflash_mscd_scsi_listener!

Leo Laohoo · ‎10-06-2016

I am currently using a Sandisk Cruzer Facet 8 Gb (and DO NOT USE any other size but 8 Gb).

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emut.yusuf · ‎01-08-2017

hello, may i know your problem solved or not when you use SanDisk 8 GB ?

chintan29 · ‎03-04-2019

what comes in type 2 standard ? As far as i know, any FAT or FAT32 usb should detect.

what does below log mean as :

pamd30065#sh usb port
Port Number: 0
Status: Disabled
Connection State: Disconnected
Speed: Unknown
Power State: ON

carlosgfranco · ‎07-09-2020

For anyone else out there having this issue: The drive needs to be formatted as FAT (a.k.a FAT16).

FAT can only be used on partitions of up to 4GB so if you have a flashdrive larger than that, you'll need to use diskpart (or your preferred partition software) to create a partition of max 4GB. Then you will be able to format that partition as FAT and the router will recognise it.

These are the diskpart commands on Windows. THIS WILL WIPE THE CONTENTS OF YOUR USB PENDRIVE:

diskpart
list disk
select disk <INDEX OF USB DISK>
clean
create part primary size=4000
active

Done! Now you can use Windows Explorer to format the drive as FAT.

Cheers!

paul driver · ‎07-12-2020

Hello

Have you also tried formatting it from the router or from a computer but use fat16, I have found sometimes this allows the USB to be used

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bennieyh · ‎06-06-2022

I had the issue too.

1. change the format for FAT32 to other options. this will delete all the files you have in there make sure you backup ur files.

2. Plug to the USB port on the switch/router > type dir usbflash0: (it should show you no files in directory )

3. Unplug from the switch/router then format it again to the default settings which will be FAT32. > Add ur files again.

4. plug back to the switch/router and it should work now by typing < dir usbflash0: > let me know if it helps.