Bug ID 1779465: SwitchD core file observed after live upgrade

Last Modified: Oct 19, 2025

Affected Product(s):
F5OS F5OS-C(all modules)

Fixed In:
F5OS-C 1.8.1

Opened: Dec 23, 2024

Severity: 2-Critical

Symptoms

Users may observe core files being generated on both controllers after a system live upgrade.

Impact

When this issue occurs, the SwitchD process generates a core file on the controller.

Conditions

The occurrence of the core is non-deterministic, but it can happen after the live upgrade.

Workaround

Reboot the controllers after observing SwitchD core file on the controller.

Fix Information

This issue has been resolved to ensure proper process initialization during SwitchD initialization.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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