Bug ID 2291757: Cannot login through ssh or console after upgrading to 17.5.1.6

Last Modified: May 21, 2026

Affected Product(s):
BIG-IP TMOS(all modules)

Known Affected Versions:
17.5.1.6

Opened: May 04, 2026

Severity: 1-Blocking

Related Article: K000161170

Symptoms

BIG-IP system is not reachable over SSH or console output of `df` shows /usr to be 100% full

Impact

Remote or console access to BIG-IP is not possible

Conditions

One of the following: -- Upgrade an iSeries system to BIG-IP 17.5.1.6 -- Upgrade a vCMP guest, F5OS tenant, VIPRION, VE, or non-iSeries appliance to Hotfix 17.5.1.6.0.39.25-ENG (see https://cdn.f5.com/product/bugtracker/ID2296269.html)

Workaround

See KB article K000161170: https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000161170 For iSeries appliances with an onboard FIPS HSM, follow option B. For all other systems, use an engineering hotfix with the fix for ID2296269.

Fix Information

None

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips