VeraPlus bricked 
Backed up, used firmware link from Sorin’s initial post and went through the usual process. 15 minutes later… countdown is at zero, but box is still inaccessible via web or ssh. Vera WiFi networks are both (2.5GHz & 5GHz) discoverable, but not connectable. Unplugged/replugged. Status light comes on; no other lights; then status blinks rapidly. It has been like that for a few hours now. Tried the factory-reset process (6 presses of reset in 6 seconds); no change. Called the support line and left a message. Hopefully I’ll get a call back soon 
EDIT: several hours later…
Well, no call back yet. Surprise, surprise.
But, the good news is, I no longer need it. VeraPlus is back online, running the beta firmware! Its all thanks to the information found here: Can the veraplus be UNBRICKED? - #25 by alangraph
A lucky escape, for sure!