# clsh tmsh show sys hardware | grep ‘Host Board Serial’ The above command is run from bash shell on the F5 in order to identify the serial number of all the blades in an F5 Viprion device. # tmsh show sys hardware | grep … “Serial Number – Viprion Blades and Chassis”
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You can follow SOL13151 in order to increase the packets/sec value. However, I would caution against doing it or at least recommend keeping the value smaller. The default setting is in place to prevent the F5 from overwhelming its resources by sending out RST. This could potentially … “F5 – RST or ICMP Packet Rate”
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F5 utilizes iControl REST API as part of their automation toolkit. REST API is a powerful way to automate F5 management. iControl REST API was introduced by F5 in 11.5 code version. 11.6 code version is the first major code version with a relatively stable … “F5 iControl REST”
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These are a few quick checks as part of the GTM code upgrade maintenance that will be useful. As part of the maintenance preparatory work, check the license “service check date” as per K7727 Before starting the code upgrade and after the code upgrade, the … “GTM Code Upgrade”
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When a DNS query arrives at a F5 GTM/DNS, this is the processing order for the DNS query. 1 – DNS Query is processed by the Listener. 2- If Recursion Desired (RD) flag is set in the incoming query and if the DNS Profile associated … “F5 GTM – DNS Query Processing Order”
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This is a simplified check list for GTM & LTM deployment based on my experience. Don’t deploy GTM in HA pair in a single DC: GTM devices work in a synchronization group across geographic regions. If you deploy GTM-1 in DC-1 and GTM-2 in DC-2, … “Thoughts on F5 Deployment”
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We were using a DNS VS listening on port 53 but configured to handle TCP protocol as shown here: ltm virtual /Common/VS_DNS { destination /Common/10.10.10.10:53 ip-protocol tcp mask 255.255.255.255 pool /Common/pool_dns profiles { /Common/tcp { } } source 0.0.0.0/0 source-address-translation { pool /Common/SNAT-10.10.10.10 type snat … “F5 TMM Crash”
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F5 certification bridges the gap between Networking and Advanced Application Layer Stack. It takes about 8-12 months to develop a test. I was fortunate to be part of the Item Development Workshop (IDW) for F5 201v2 exam and wanted to share some of the information … “F5 Certification – Concepts”
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In this article, I am taking a shot at trying to explain the interaction between Delayed ACK and Nagle’s algorithm and how this could add latency during TCP session that requires transmission of small packets. MSS: Maximum Segment Size or MSS denotes the data that … “Delayed ACK and Nagle’s Algorithm”
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