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Troubleshooting guide when CatTools is unable to backup F5 Big IP load balancer

This article shows how to troubleshoot an issue where CatTools is unable to backup F5 Big IP load balancer

First published date

8/19/2020 9:51 PM

Last published date

8/19/2020 9:51 PM

Overview

There are different factors why a backup activity will fail on a F5 BigIP device. This article will list some common issues with the resolutions.

Product section

Kiwi CatTools

Resolution

F5 BigIP TMSH failing to backup with an error "Did not receive echo of tmsh command"

Edit the F5 device properties
Go to Variations > Use Variations > Additional Commands
Select Enter Enable mode but remove the 'tmsh' command
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