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rajeev_81179
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Nov 18, 2009

Sync Cable

We have two f5's active and standby in two different racks and now they are making some changes and the racks are being moved further. They are planning to move the rack 6 meters apart, so I wanted to know instead of the SYNC cable, can I use a ethernet cable to SYNC or can I use a 6 meter console cable or can anyone suggest any solution ( keeping them in the same rack or closer is not one of options :D, so please dont suggest that)

 

 

any suggestion is appreciated....thanks in advance
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    rajeev_81179
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    Nov 18, 2009
    sorry to have posted without checking the support f5 website..... I found the solution.....

     

     

    Network failover is an option if the distance between two BIG-IP systems exceeds the acceptable length for a failover cable. The maximum serial cable length is 50 feet. For available sizes, refer to SOL1901: Obtaining a longer serial failover cable for BIG-IP or 3-DNS.