Deploying Avaya SBC using CLI

Last Updated : Feb 23, 2024 |
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Use this procedure to install EMS, SBC, or EMS and SBC.
Before you begin
Ensure that the following resources are configured correctly:
  • CPU
  • Disk
  • Network interfaces
After attaching network interfaces, it is recommended to restart the instance for updating the ifnamer rules.
  1. For Dell VEP1425N, do the following:
    1. Log in using the following credentials: username: root and password: Avaya_123 or @V@Y@_123.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      Wait for five minutes to enable the system processes to stabilize.
    2. Enter the following command to access the configuration menu: sbce-init restart.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      Note:
      The restart option of this command is mandatory. Do not use the start and stop options. The system displays configuration screen and is now ready to be configured.
  2. To access the GUI, use the VGA connection.
  3. Type 1 for CLI mode.
  4. Depending on the IP address used in your network, type the IP Mode from the following choices and press Enter:
    • IPv4
    • DUAL STACK
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Voice interfaces (A1, A2, B1, B2) support both IPv4 and IPv6 address configurations. If you are using dual stack for any of the data interfaces, then configure the system with dual stack. The IP Address on Management interface (M1) supports only IPv4 addresses — it does not depend on the type of IP Mode.
  5. Type the Appliance Type as EMS+SBC and press Enter.
  6. Type a name for the appliance in the Appliance Name and press Enter.
  7. Type the management IP address in the Management IP address field and press Enter.
  8. Type the subnet mask in the Management subnet mask field and press Enter.
  9. Type the IP address of the gateway in the Management Gateway IP Address (IPv4) field and press Enter.
  10. Type the IP address of the gateway in the Management Gateway IP Address (IPv6) field and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    This field is applicable only to the IPv6 addresses. Type the value only if you have selected DUAL STACK in the IP Mode field, otherwise press Enter.
  11. Type the prefix length in the Management subnet network prefix length field and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    This field is applicable only to the IPv6 addresses. Type the value only if you have selected DUAL STACK in the IP Mode field, otherwise press Enter.
  12. Type the IP address of the EMS in EMS IP address (IPv4) and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Note:
    The field is applicable only if you are deploying only the SBC instance type.
  13. Type the IPv6 address of the EMS in EMS IP address (IPv6) and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Note:
    The field is applicable only if you are deploying only the SBC instance type.
    This field is applicable only to the IPv6 addresses. Type the value only if you have selected DUAL STACK in the IP Mode field, otherwise press Enter.
  14. Type the IPv6 address in the Management Gateway IP Address (IPv6) field and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    This field is applicable only to the IPv6 addresses. Type the value only if you have selected DUAL STACK in the IP Mode field, otherwise press Enter.
  15. Type the IP address of the NTP server in the NTP server IP Address (IPv4) field and press Enter.
  16. Type the IPv6 address of the NTP server in the NTP server IP Address (IPv6) field and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    This field is applicable only to the IPv6 addresses. Type the value only if you have selected DUAL STACK in the IP Mode field, otherwise press Enter.
  17. Type the IP address of the DNS server in the List of DNS Servers field and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    You can either enter comma-separated list of DNS servers or single IP address if only one DNS server is present.
  18. Type the domain suffix in the Domain Suffix field and press Enter.
  19. Type appropriate value in the First and Last Name field and press Enter.
  20. Confirm the details and press Enter. Type No, if you want to re-enter the details.
  21. Type a name of your organizational unit in the Organizational Unit field and press Enter.
  22. Type your organization name in the Organization field and press Enter.
  23. Type your city or locality name in the City or Locality field and press Enter.
  24. Type your state or province name in the State or Province field and press Enter.
  25. Type the two characters code of your country in the Country Code field and press Enter.
  26. Type the number of your country in the Please select a country field to select your country from the list.
  27. Confirm the details and press Enter. Type No, if you want to re-enter the details.
  28. Type the continent and ocean details in the Continent and Ocean fields for your timezone.
  29. Type your choice in the Set Timezone. and when following message is displayed, type Yes to confirm.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 
    Is the above information OK?
    Note:
    If you have specified an NTP server that is not reachable, then system will prompt you to set the date and time manually and following two fields will be displayed:
  30. Type date in yyyy/mm//dd format in the Date field and press Enter.
  31. Type time in hh:mm:ss format in the Time field and press Enter.
  32. Type and confirm the password for root user and then press Enter.
  33. Type and confirm the same password for the ipcs user and press Enter.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Use this password for secure shell (ssh) to gain access to Avaya SBC.
  34. Type and confirm the grub password, and press Enter.
    STEP RESULT:
    A series of scripts automatically run, which configure Avaya SBC with the information that you type. As these scripts run, the video display shows a series of outputs reflecting the progress of the configuration. The configuration is complete when the system displays the login prompt.
Related links
Appliance Configuration field descriptionsManagement Interface Setup field descriptions