SG-5100 Fails to boot after update
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I recently attempted to update an SG-5100 to the most recent version of pfSense. After restarting, it no longer boots properly. When connected to console, I see that it just loads to a prompt:
FreeBSD/x86 boot
Default: 0:ad(0,a)restart
boot:Not sure where to go from here. Is there a way to reinstall the pfSense software?
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Hi,
Contact Netgate support, they send you a mail with a link so you can download a firmware.
Burn it a USB drive with Etcher. (see manual for all r=the details).
Use the key to boot from.
Install a clean 2.5.0.
Done.
(My own private tips : keep the key on a save place - update it ones in a while - test the key ones in a while )Btw : make regular a backup copy of your config file.
It is most probable that the install process finds the existing config file on the partition that won't boot anymore (just : never count on it ;) ) -
@gertjan Will do, thanks for the advice.
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@kevin_fndtn Get your key ready, they will reply fast.
