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Soon_389910
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May 09, 2019

How to check F5 Load Balancer with license maximum throughput, is there any capacity limits?

I would like to know how do I check F5 Load Balancer maximum throughput/bandwidth with a license. Because of the LB is currently using 10GBps physical cables, I would like to know whether the license...
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Vinit_Ajgaonkar
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May 09, 2019

To determine the maximum allowed throughput rate for a BIG-IP VE system, perform the following procedure:

 

Impact of procedure: Performing the following procedure should not have a negative impact on your system.

 

Log in to the TMOS Shell (tmsh) by typing the following command: tmsh

 

To display the maximum allowed throughput rate, type the following command: show /sys license detail | grep perf_VE_throughput_Mbps

 

The error you will see in logs is as below:

 

tmm[3767]: 01010045:5: Bandwidth utilization is 25 Mbps, exceeded 75% of Licensed 25 Mbps

 

Regards, Vinit Ajgaonkar

 

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Vinit_Ajgaonkar
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May 09, 2019

Hi Soon,

 

Yes that is correct. Bandwidth license is for 1mbps

 

Regards, Vinit