Bug ID 986773: Disabling appliance mode without ConfD running

Last Modified: May 29, 2024

Affected Product(s):
F5OS Velos(all modules)

Fixed In:
F5OS-C 1.1.0, F5OS-A 1.4.0, F5OS-A 1.3.0

Opened: Jan 24, 2021

Severity: 3-Major

Symptoms

When appliance mode is enabled (default behavior with setup wizard) and if CC ConfD does not come up (due to hardware or software bug, for example), there is no mechanism (other than to reimage the chassis) to disable appliance mode and recover the system.

Impact

There is no mechanism (other than to reimage the chassis) to disable appliance mode and recover the system.

Conditions

Appliance mode is enabled (default behavior with setup wizard) and CC ConfD does not come up.

Workaround

None

Fix Information

Appliance mode can be disabled via SSH command and serial console login scripts.

Behavior Change

Guides & references

K10134038: F5 Bug Tracker Filter Names and Tips