F5 BIG-IP 3900, Manual

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Pausing on a screen
Normally, the screens cycle on the LCD panel at a constant rate, but you can pause on a specific screen.
Push the Check button to toggle the LCD screen between Hold and Rotate modes.
In Hold mode, a single screen is displayed. The Rotate mode changes the screen displayed on the LCD panel every
four seconds.
Powering on the unit
Press the Check button to power on a unit that is shut down.
When you initially power on the unit, use the power switch located on the power supply at the back of the unit.
Halting the unit
We recommend that you halt the unit before you power it down or reboot it using the LCD menu options.
1. Press the X button, then use the arrow keys to navigate to the System menu.
2. Press the Check button.
3. Navigate to the Halt menu.
4. Press the Check button.
5. Press the Check button again at the confirmation screen.
Wait 30 seconds before powering the machine off or rebooting it.
Powering off the unit
Hold the X button for four seconds to power off the unit.
We recommend that you halt the system before you power off the system in this manner.
Rebooting the unit
Hold the Check button for four seconds to reboot the unit.
You should only use this option after you halt the unit.
Clearing alerts
Press the Check button to clear any alerts on the LCD screen.
You must clear any alerts on the screen before you can use the LCD panel.
Indicator LEDs
The behavior of each LED indicates the status of the system.
Indicator LED actions
Description Action
LED is not lit and does not display any color. Off (none)
Platform Guide: 3900 | 9
About the 3900 platform