Boot the system into single-user mode

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  1. Connect a terminal to the BIG-IP serial console port.
  2. Reboot BIG-IP.
    After booting, BIG-IP will display the GRUB menu and will countdown before continuing the boot process.
  3. Before the countdown expires, press the ^ and v keys (SHIFT, 6, v) to select the boot image.
    Note: Unless you have installed multiple boot images, there will only be one.
  4. Press the e key to edit the boot options.
    A new menu screen displays.
  5. Press the ^ and v keys (SHIFT, 6, v) to select the line that begins with kernel /boot/vmlinuz.
  6. Press the e key.
  7. Add the word single to the end of the line.
  8. Press the Enter key.
  9. Press the b key to boot the system using the modified options.


You have now booted the system in single-user mode.

When you are finished using single-user mode, type exit or reboot to return to the normal operating mode.

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