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Craig_17764
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Apr 17, 2012

LTM VE v11.1 console login

I tried logging into the console with root / default but it doesn't work. Tried reinstalling the OVF and no change. Tried to boot into single user mode and issue passed root but when I supply the password I want to change it to twice (default), it insists that they don't match.

 

 

What gives?

 

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  • nitass's avatar
    nitass
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    Apr 18, 2012
    have you tried SSH to mgmt interface address e.g. 192.168.1.245? did it work?

     

     

    just doubt if it is console problem.
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    Craig_17764
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    Apr 18, 2012
    I pulled it down from the F5 trial page. I ended up getting into the GUI with admin/admin and default IP, but it still bothers me that I can't get into the console.
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    nitass
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    Apr 18, 2012
    are you using appliance mode license?

     

     

    sol12815: Overview of Appliance mode

     

    http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/12000/800/sol12815.html
  • Craig_17764's avatar
    Craig_17764
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    Apr 18, 2012
    No, I'm not using any license yet since I couldn't get into the box. Immediately after deploying the OVF, I opened the vSphere console and had the login problem. Nothing has been done to the system other than deploying the OVF and booting it.
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    nitass
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    Apr 18, 2012
    sorry i forgot you have mentioned it in the first post.

     

     

    anyway, have you reset root password at system > platform in gui? i think you may have done but just a quick confirm.