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ybloi
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Nov 10, 2017

Unable to contact BIG-IP device using F5 networks VE (LTM) trial versions in VMware Workstation

Hi all,

 

I recently create a BIG-IP homelab for education purpose using F5 networks VE(LTM) in VMware Workstation. The first F5 networks VE(LTM) that I create in VMware Workstation is function well and I can test all the LTM features normally. Now, I had try to set up another F5 networks VE(LTM) in the same VMware Workstation. A notification message pop out after I set up the 2nd F5 network VE. The 2nd F5 network VE is remain offline. Am I doing wrong in setting up 2nd F5 networks device in VMware Workstation? Thank you.

 

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  • log into the CLI via the console an check the the IP address. The default IP address will be 192.168.1.245,

    tmsh list sys management-ip

    you can easy change this any any required default gateways, using the

    config
    command

  • Hello,

    Connect to the F5 via SSH and try:

    tmsh load sys config
    

    This will reload configuration files and you would be able to check configuration files error, warnings...

  • Can you try check using command

    tmsh list sys management-ip
    command of both devices

    if there are the same management ip-address change some of device to another number using

    config
    in ssh mode

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      ybloi
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      I use two different management ip address for both devices. The issue is resolved already. Thank you.