Bug ID 539360: Firmware update that includes might take over 15 minutes. Do not turn off device.

Last Modified: Sep 13, 2023

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

Known Affected Versions:
12.1.0

Fixed In:
12.1.1

Opened: Aug 12, 2015

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

On certain platforms, firmware updates might take over 15 minutes to complete. It is very important to wait until update completes. Do not turn on the device until the operation is finished.

Impact

Reboot takes a long time. The GUI posts the following message: Reboot in progress Please do not turn off your device. Depending on your configuration, reboot time will vary, taking 5 to 20 minutes. To view reboot progress, connect to the serial port of your device or access the system hypervisor.

Conditions

This occurs on the following iSeries platforms: i2000, i4000, i5000, i7000, and i10000.

Workaround

None.

Fix Information

Although reboot takes a long time on the iSeries platforms, the GUI posts a message containing a time range, similar to the following message: Reboot in progress Please do not turn off your device. Depending on your configuration, reboot time will vary, taking 5 to 20 minutes. To view reboot progress, connect to the serial port of your device or access the system hypervisor.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips