F5 i2800 - System menu

Type of hardware Description
Network hubs, switches, or
connectors to connect to the
platform network interfaces
You must provide networking devices that are compatible with the
network interface ports on the platform.
You can use 1000/10000-
Megabit Ethernet switches.
External USB CD/DVD drive
or USB flash drive
You can use any USB-certified CD/DVD mass storage device or a
USB flash drive for installing upgrades and for system recovery.
Note: External CD/DVD drives must be externally powered.
Serial console You can remotely manage the platform by connecting to a serial
console terminal server through the console port.
Important: In the event that network access is impair
ed or not yet
configured, the serial console might be the only way to access the
unit. You should perform all installations and upgrades using the
serial console, as these procedures require reboots, in which network
connectivity is lost temporarily.
Management workstation on
the same IP network as the
platform
You can use the default platform configuration if you have a
management workstation set up.
About LCD menus
The touchscreen LCD provides the ability to manage the unit without attaching a console or network
cable. Y
ou can configure the display options to meet your needs. There are four menu options available
on the LCD.
Note: When using the LCD to configure the unit, be sure to use the Commit option to save all settings.
System menu
Y
ou can use the System menu to reboot, reset, halt, power off, or power on the system.
Option Description
Soft Reboot Performs a properly sequenced reboot of the unit.
Hard Reset Performs a hard reset on the unit.
Halt Halts or shuts down the unit.
Power Off Powers off the unit.
Power On Powers on the unit.
Alerts menu
Y
ou can use the Alerts menu to view system alerts by priority, or to clear all alerts from the LCD.
Option Description
Emergency Displays alerts that match the Emergency priority.
Critical Displays alerts that match the Critical priority.
Platform Guide: i2000/i4000 Series
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