F5 Networks Exam 301b Topic 2 Question 113 Discussion

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Question #: 113
Topic #: 2

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An LTM Specialist troubleshooting an issue looks at the following /var/log/ltm entries:

Oct 2 04:52:42 slot1/tmm7 crit tmm7[21734]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Oct 2 05:37:16 slot1/tmm7 crit tmm7[21734]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Oct 2 05:57:32 slot1/tmm2 crit tmm2[21729]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Oct 2 06:30:03 slot1/tmm7 crit tmm7[21734]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Oct 2 06:37:44 slot1/tmm2 crit tmm2[21729]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Oct 2 06:47:05 slot1/tmm5 crit tmm5[21732]: 01010201:2: Inet port exhaustion on 10.143.109.5 to 10.143.147.150:53 (proto 17)

Which configuration item should the LTM Specialist review to fix the issue?

ASNAT Pool

BPool Member

CPort Lockdown

DVirtual Server Port Translation

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by Katina at Jul 08, 2025, 03:53 PM

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Mireya

11 days ago

Definitely a port exhaustion problem. I'd go with the SNAT Pool option to see if that resolves the issue.

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Gayla

16 days ago

I believe Port Lockdown might also be worth reviewing, it could be related to the port exhaustion.

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Kate

19 days ago

I agree with Irene, Virtual Server Port Translation could be the key to fixing the issue.

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Matthew

22 days ago

The Virtual Server Port Translation might be the culprit. That's where I'd start looking to resolve this problem.

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Irene

25 days ago

I think the LTM Specialist should review the Virtual Server Port Translation.

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Fabiola

28 days ago

Ha! Guess the LTM Specialist needs to do some serious port management here. Can't wait to see how they fix this one.

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Deane

1 months ago

Hmm, these logs suggest the LTM is running out of available ports. Time to review the Port Lockdown settings.

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Margot

2 hours ago

I think looking into the Port Lockdown configuration is the next step.

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Irving

2 days ago

Maybe adjusting the Port Lockdown settings will resolve the issue.

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Ludivina

6 days ago

I agree, let's check the Port Lockdown configuration.

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Cherelle

1 months ago

Looks like a port exhaustion issue. I'd start by checking the SNAT Pool configuration.

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Belen

2 days ago

I think Port Lockdown could also be causing the issue.

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Shawnee

8 days ago

Let's also look at the Virtual Server Port Translation settings.

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Harris

10 days ago

I agree, checking the SNAT Pool configuration is a good first step.

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Lenny

18 days ago

D) Virtual Server Port Translation

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Kaitlyn

24 days ago

C) Port Lockdown

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Velda

1 months ago

B) Pool Member

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Nan

1 months ago

A) SNAT Pool

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