Setup Utility Loop

Question

Was given some retired F5 hardware (from a recent data center move) to use for home lab.  It's configuration was wiped, so I'm starting from scratch to reconfigure.&nbsp;
Got the IP set via the front panel, in via WebGUI to configure.  When I get to the Platform screen, upon hitting next, it logs me out (password changed) and asks me to log back in.  When I do, I'm returned to the same Platform screen, everything blank.  Next does not work (passwords are required) and if I fill out the same info, the same thing happens.&nbsp;
Stuck at this point, hoping for suggestions.&nbsp;

youssef1 · Answer

Hi Nick,
Strange Behaviour.
Can you try to switch to another volume?
So instead connect to GUI try to connect usin CLI.
use root (pwd: default)
Then try to process first setup using CLI, all procedure is discribe in the following link
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13369
Additional, another alternative is to try switch to another volume:
in CLI enter the following command:
switchboot -l

Then select another volume/boot then reboot.
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K5658
Keep me update.
Regards

tyler_shaw_9498 · Answer

You can recover a lost root password by following the documentation here:  https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K13121&nbsp;

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