Boot failure

css · 11-16-2007, 10:57 AM

Hello:

I'm completely unfamiliar with Linux but do need some help.
A Nortel BCM switch is running Linux ver 2.4.22-ngcl-10.12.1.0. After programming the BCM, which included a number of reboots and shutdowns, the system will now not boot.

Power was disconnected from the unit for about 15 hours. While watching the boot process, we see the following on the last two lines of output:

kmod: failed to exec /sbin/modprobe -s -k nls_iso8859-1, errno = 2
Kernel panic: VFS: Unable to mount root fs on 03:05

i have no idea what this means, but am hoping someone can provide input.
Thank you in advance...

ken

XavierP · 11-17-2007, 04:46 AM

Moved: This thread is more suitable in Linux-General and has been moved accordingly to help your thread/question get the exposure it deserves.

XavierP · 11-17-2007, 04:47 AM

Please post your thread in only one forum. Posting a single thread in the most relevant forum will make it easier for members to help you and will keep the discussion in one place. This thread is being closed because it is a duplicate.