Netflow config for F5 device

10/19/2018 1:31 AM

12/21/2022 3:30 PM

This article provides steps on how to configure Netflow for F5 device.  

 

Please Note: F5 devices running TMOS 11.4.0 or higher support the required sFlow fields.  Older versions do not support the required fields.

Netflow Traffic Analyzer

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can use IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
Note: You can add an sFlow receiver to the BIG-IP system only if you are assigned either the Resource 
Administrator or Administrator user role. 
Add an sFlow receiver to the BIG-IP system when you want to use the receiver to monitor system performance. Do this by following the steps below:

1. On the Main tab, click System > Performance > sFlow. The sFlow screen opens.
2. Click Add. 
3. In the Name field, type a name for the sFlow receiver.
4. In the Address field, type the IPv4 or IPv6 address on which the sFlow receiver listens for UDP datagrams.
Note: The IP address of the sFlow receiver must be reachable from a self IP address on the BIG-IP system.
5. Click Finish.