I have two F5 VE VM running BIG-IP 11.3.0 Build 39.0 VE Trial 11.3.0-HF1 (based on BIGIP 11.3.0HF6. I decided to buy license now and I bought two license key from cdw in $95. Now how do i put new registration key in F5? In GUI i can't see anywhere i can put new key? In License tab i can se re-activate but it is not allowing to put new Key. I check this document https://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/2000/500/sol2595.html But it is very confusing, what i need to do in order to activate key?

When you click re-activate, click the edit button to the right of the existing reg key.

After logging into the GUI of the BIG-IP browse to System > License > and select Re-Activate at the bottom of the screen. After clicking Re-Activate click on Edit next to the field that says Base Registration Key. This should allow you to update the license key.

When you click re-activate, click the edit button to the right of the existing reg key.

I am not getting any "EDIT" button in License tab :(

I removed license key from command line and tried to active from GUI and got following error Licensing Error: Error 51133, F5 registration key is not compatible with the detected platform - This platform, "Z99V", cannot be activated with this registration key "XXXXXX-XXXXXX" This is the key I bought https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/BIG-IP-Virtual-Edition-Lab-License-v.-13.X-license/3591055.aspx?pfm=srhPO

Looks like you originally installed the "trial" version. It can not be upgraded as it is neutered. You will need to down the the actual ova from downloads.f5.com. If you don't have an account you can create one with your newly purchased key.

How to activate F5 VE License Key?

24 Replies

Robert_Teller_7
Historic F5 Account
Oct 06, 2015
After logging into the GUI of the BIG-IP browse to System > License > and select Re-Activate at the bottom of the screen. After clicking Re-Activate click on Edit next to the field that says Base Registration Key. This should allow you to update the license key.
- satish_txt_2254
  Cirrus
  Oct 06, 2015
  I am not getting any "EDIT" button in License tab :(
Brad_Parker_139
Nacreous
Oct 06, 2015
When you click re-activate, click the edit button to the right of the existing reg key.
- Brad_Parker_139
  Nacreous
  Oct 06, 2015
  Looks like you originally installed the "trial" version. It can not be upgraded as it is neutered. You will need to down the the actual ova from downloads.f5.com. If you don't have an account you can create one with your newly purchased key.
- satish_txt_2254
  Cirrus
  Oct 06, 2015
  Do you know where i can download new VE? all i am seeing is Trial version :( F5 has crappy website which is not user friendly :( Please provide me link so i can click and download what i need... also i bought BIG-IP Virtual Edition Lab License ( v. 13.X ) - license key But in Download section i can see latest on is BIG-IP V12.X / VIRTUAL EDITION Does v13.x key will work
- Brad_Parker_139
  Nacreous
  Oct 06, 2015
  v12 VE, https://downloads.f5.com/esd/ecc.sv?sw=BIG-IP&pro=big-ip_v12.x&ver=12.0.0&container=Virtual-Edition. You will have to choose which HyperVisor version you want.
Brad_Parker
Cirrus
Oct 06, 2015
When you click re-activate, click the edit button to the right of the existing reg key.
- Brad_Parker
  Cirrus
  Oct 06, 2015
  Looks like you originally installed the "trial" version. It can not be upgraded as it is neutered. You will need to down the the actual ova from downloads.f5.com. If you don't have an account you can create one with your newly purchased key.
- satish_txt_2254
  Cirrus
  Oct 06, 2015
  Do you know where i can download new VE? all i am seeing is Trial version :( F5 has crappy website which is not user friendly :( Please provide me link so i can click and download what i need... also i bought BIG-IP Virtual Edition Lab License ( v. 13.X ) - license key But in Download section i can see latest on is BIG-IP V12.X / VIRTUAL EDITION Does v13.x key will work
- Brad_Parker
  Cirrus
  Oct 06, 2015
  v12 VE, https://downloads.f5.com/esd/ecc.sv?sw=BIG-IP&pro=big-ip_v12.x&ver=12.0.0&container=Virtual-Edition. You will have to choose which HyperVisor version you want.
satish_txt_2254
Cirrus
Oct 06, 2015
I removed license key from command line and tried to active from GUI and got following error

Licensing Error: Error 51133, F5 registration key is not compatible with the detected platform - This platform, "Z99V", cannot be activated with this registration key "XXXXXX-XXXXXX"

This is the key I bought https://www.cdw.com/shop/products/BIG-IP-Virtual-Edition-Lab-License-v.-13.X-license/3591055.aspx?pfm=srhPO
anurag2982_2968
Nimbostratus
Dec 28, 2016
Can you please share if this worked for you ?