dakshgoel_33532
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NimbostratusHow to connect BGP to F5?
I have to connect the BGP to F5 LTM , I am not able to find any specific configuration using which I can connect the two , does anybody know any possible solution to the issue?
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For that you need the Advanced Routing module, which is a separate license you need to purchase. The routing module is based on ZebOS and is configured from it's own CLI shell, but it has some tie-ins with settings in the GUI.
dakshgoel_33532is it possible for you to share some more details about the solution you provided , some link or document?
As regards to buying the Advanced Routing license you'll need to contact your sales representative. The specific shell that you use is called "integrated management interface shell" so just start it by typing imish. Once inside the shell you configure it with a fairly generic syntax, if you're familiar with other routers with Cisco-ish syntax you'll do just fine, 'router bgp ' and so on.
There's actually a whole bunch of manuals for ZebOS on AskF5, but here's the one for BGP specifically:
- dakshgoel_33532
Hi Henrik, My current license shows active modules and optional modules, under the optional modules, i have a module named routing bundle. may you confirm if it is the ADVANCED ROUTING you have mentioned in your previous comment, and how can i make this optional module as active module.
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Henrik_GyllkranYes, that is the routing module. You will need to buy an add-on license for this module.
- dakshgoel_33532
Hello , but because this module is already an optinal part of my current license , so is it not possible to activate this and make it active?
- Henrik_Gyllkran
No, that is not what optional means. Optional means that it is a license that you can add to your BIG-IP. Only the active licensed features are what your current license allows.
- dakshgoel_33532
OK , Thanks a lot Henri , I shall check with the sales team for the license , in case of further assistance I will get back to you.
regards Daksh