How to: View the System ID for a BIG-IP Next Instance in BIG-IP Next Central Manager

Overview

The System ID for each BIG-IP Next instance is accessible through the Properties, displaying both active and standby devices, if applicable. For BIG-IP Next instances in an HA Pair configuration, the System ID and associated hostnames are shown on the HA Pair page, enabling identification of each device.

Procedure

  1. Log in to BIG-IP Next Central Manager:

    • Sign in as an admin.

    • Click the workspace icon next to the F5 icon.

    • Select Infrastructure.

  2. View the System ID:

    • In the Name column, click on the Name of the BIG-IP Next Instance.

    • In the BIG-IP Next Instance Settings, click Properties. The System ID of the standalone or active will be displayed under Properties.

  3. To view both System ID’s for a HA Instance:

    • In the Mode column, click the BIG-IP Next HA instance.

    • The HA Parameters panel for this instance will be displayed. The System ID of both the active and standby devices will be visible in the properties of each node.