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Alain_Morin_147's avatar
Alain_Morin_147
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Sep 17, 2014

Changing SFPs on a BIG-IP LTM C112

I need to swap a 10000-SR for a 1000-SX SFP on a C112 unit in order to put a Tap to take a sniffer trace. Of course, the BIG-IP will be put off-line during the troubleshooting session. Can the SFPs be hot-swapped? Will the BIG-IP need a reboot to recognize the SFPs? Do I have to manually change the configuration (modify net interface media )?

 

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5 Replies

  • afedden_1985's avatar
    afedden_1985
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    Sep 17, 2014

    looks like you can hot swap http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/products/big-iq-cloud/manuals/product/platform-big-iq-7000/5.html

     

  • Alain_Morin_147's avatar
    Alain_Morin_147
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    Sep 17, 2014

    Your article mentions about a BIG-IQ 7000. I have a BIG-IP LTM 2000 (C112). Is it the same?

     

  • afedden_1985's avatar
    afedden_1985
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    Sep 17, 2014

    I would be surprised if they are not hot swap capable on the 2000s, I know I have inserted new SFPs while the box is running and had no issues using them after install.

     

  • Alain_Morin_147's avatar
    Alain_Morin_147
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    Sep 17, 2014

    But if I change an SFP 10000-SR for a 1000-SX, will it ajust the speed accordingly or will I have to manually change it or reboot the machine?

     

  • boneyard's avatar
    boneyard
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    Sep 18, 2014

    my experience with SFPs is that they are hotswapable and things like speed adjust automatically. still there is always the chance it doesn't go right.