Note: For security, use SSH keys instead of passwords in production.
(most helpful for automation)
Hostname: lb01-dc1 Platform: BIG-IP i5820 Serial Number: f5-abc123-def License: DEVICE_REGISTERED Last Reboot: 2025-02-18T10:23:01Z check f5 big ip serial number
Physical serial numbers on F5 hardware always start with a prefix like F5- or F5-XXXX- . Ensure you copy the entire string, including hyphens.
Open a browser and navigate to https://<BIG-IP-Management-IP> . Log in with your administrative credentials. Note: For security, use SSH keys instead of
Before we dive into the methods, let's discuss why checking the F5 BIG-IP serial number is crucial:
Use the following command:
echo "Collection complete. Check $OUTPUT_FILE."