F5 i10000 Series, Platform Manual

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Option Description
Display Adjusts LCD backlight brightness.
Locator LED Controls the use of the chassis locator feature, which causes the F5 ® logo ball on the
chassis front panel to flash on and off. Select from these options:
• OFF (default)
• ON
Setup menu
You can use the Setup menu to configure the management interface, AOM management interface, and
serial port baud rate.
Option Description
Management Changes the management interface information. Select from these options:
• Type indicates whether to use an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
• DHCP indicates whether DHCP is enabled or disabled (default).
• IP Address sets the management interface IP address and routing prefix. You
can use an IPv4 or IPv6 address.
• Gateway sets the default route for the management interface. This route is
necessary if you plan to manage the unit from a different subnetwork.
AOM Management Changes the AOM management interface information. Select from these options:
• Type indicates that the AOM management interface uses an IPv4 address.
• DHCP indicates whether DHCP is enabled or disabled (default).
• IP Address sets the management interface IP address and routing prefix. You
can use only an IPv4 address.
• Gateway sets the default route for the management interface. This route is
necessary if you plan to manage the unit from a different subnetwork.
Baud Rate Changes the baud rate of the management serial port. Select from these options:
• 9600
• 19200 (default)
• 38400
• 57600
• 115200
About using the LCD
To manage the platform using the LCD menu options, tap the touchscreen LCD to put it into menu mode.
The LCD is operational even when the Host is powered off, provided that Always-On Management and
the LCD are fully booted.
Important: It might take a few minutes for the LCD to become operational when the system is started
from a powered off state.
Note: When using the LCD to configure the unit, be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings.
Platform Guide: i5000/i7000/i10000/i11000 Series
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