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Chris_Reid_1643
Nimbostratus
NimbostratusHigh-availability configuration produces a status of "ONLINE (STANDBY), In Sync"
Problem: High-availability configuration produces a status of "ONLINE (STANDBY), In Sync" on the F5 primary and standby units.
Models: F5 1600
Big-IP Version: BIG-IP 11.5.0 Build 7.0.265 Ho...
Hannes_RappNimbostratus
NimbostratusOne common issue to check for...
4. Ensure that both F5 1600 units can ping each other from the high-availability VLANWhat is your Port Lockdown setting (SelfIP)? Make sure it's not 'Allow None'. Preferred configurations for HA VLAN/SelfIPs are 'Allow Default' (the safe bet regardless of BigIP version), or 'Allow Custom' which includes all the ports that HA daemons use (varies across BigIP versions)
Chris_Reid_1643Nimbostratus
NimbostratusHi Hannes,
The "Port Lockdown" settings for the selfIP addresses are set to "Allow Default", and the units can ping each other from the selfIP addresses created for high-availability.