Bug ID 2152957: Disabled ports or port mode mismatches can cause bad register reads.

Last Modified: Dec 20, 2025

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

Known Affected Versions:
F5OS-C 1.8.2

Opened: Nov 18, 2025

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

When a Front panel port is disabled or the port mode is mismatched, it can cause incorrect register reads. This may manifest as port interface flapping on other unrelated ports.

Impact

The status on other interfaces may incorrectly show ‘down’ when the interface is ‘up’ or other unexpected behavior.

Conditions

Front Panel Port is disabled or a port mode mismatch, such as a 100GE optic installed when the port is configured for 40GE operating mode.

Workaround

Enable all Front Panel ports, even those not in use, and ensure there are no port mode mismatches.

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

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