F5 VIPRION 2400, Platform Manual

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Note: The USB LCD module works only with the VIPRION 2000 Series platform.
Using the USB LCD module
1. Insert the plug into one of the two USB ports located on the front of the primary blade.
The USB LCD module powers on and displays BIG-IP
®
software information.
2. 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 module.
3. Press the X button to put the LCD in Menu mode.
The Left Arrow, Right Arrow, Up Arrow, and Down Arrow buttons are functional only when the LCD
is in Menu mode.
Pausing on a screen
Normally, the screens cycle on the LCD module 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
every four seconds.
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 module.
About LCD menus
There are three menus on the LCD module. You can configure the display options to meet your needs.
Options menu
You can use the Options menu to adjust the display properties of the LCD module.
Description Option
Turns on (checked) or off (unchecked) the heartbeat panel on the
LCD. This heartbeat does not affect the failover mechanism of the
system. Heartbeat
Specifies an LCD screen backlighting option. Select from the
following options: Backlight
• ON enables the backlight.
• GRAY enables the software to specify when the backlight is
illuminated.
• OFF disables the backlight.
Sets the contrast of the LCD. Contrast
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The VIPRION 2400 platform