If you have physical access to the data center, the easiest way to find the serial number is to look at the hardware itself. This is particularly useful if the device is powered down or if you cannot log in to the software interface.
For automation engineers, the REST API returns the serial number in JSON format.
To check the serial number of an (such as BIG-IP or rSeries systems), you can use several methods depending on whether you have physical access or remote access via the command line or web interface. 1. Physical Label how to check f5 serial number
tmsh show sys hardware
The most reliable method using the Traffic Management Shell ( tmsh ) is as follows: If you have physical access to the data
Sys::Hardware Information ------------------------------- Platform: Z100 Chassis Serial: F5-Z100-XXXXX ...
Not every number on the device is the serial number. Avoid confusion: To check the serial number of an (such
This is the modern TMOS shell command.
Look for the line: Chassis Serial Number: or Platform Serial Number:
If you have physical access to the data center, the easiest way to find the serial number is to look at the hardware itself. This is particularly useful if the device is powered down or if you cannot log in to the software interface.
For automation engineers, the REST API returns the serial number in JSON format.
To check the serial number of an (such as BIG-IP or rSeries systems), you can use several methods depending on whether you have physical access or remote access via the command line or web interface. 1. Physical Label
tmsh show sys hardware
The most reliable method using the Traffic Management Shell ( tmsh ) is as follows:
Sys::Hardware Information ------------------------------- Platform: Z100 Chassis Serial: F5-Z100-XXXXX ...
Not every number on the device is the serial number. Avoid confusion:
This is the modern TMOS shell command.
Look for the line: Chassis Serial Number: or Platform Serial Number:
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