F5 BIG-IP 8950, Platform Manual

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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 behavior
The indicator LEDs behave in a specific manner to indicate system or component status.
Description Behavior
LED is not lit and does not display any color. Off (none)
LED is lit and does not blink. Solid
LED turns on and off at a regular frequency. Blinking
LED turns on and off with an irregular frequency and may sometimes
appear solid. Intermittent
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About the 8950 platform