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?
have you tried SSH to mgmt interface address e.g. 192.168.1.245? did it work?
just doubt if it is console problem.
where did you get the OVF file?
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.
are you using appliance mode license?
sol12815: Overview of Appliance mode
http://support.f5.com/kb/en-us/solutions/public/12000/800/sol12815.html
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.
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.