Deploying EMS and SBC on a single server in vSphere or vCenter using ISO

Last Updated : Dec 06, 2024 |
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Before you begin
  • Download the VMware ISO software image file as described in Software to download.
  • Install the vSphere Client from the ESXi host web page:
    https://<ESXi_Host_IP_Address>/ui
    Locate the download link from the Getting Started section.
  • Ensure that the computer on which the vSphere Client is installed can access the VMware ESXi servers of all devices on the network.
  • Ensure that the NTP server is functional.
  • Ensure that the VM network for EMS and SBC management interface (M1) is functional.
  1. Log on using vCenter client. Use the IP address and the password for the ESXi host.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Ignore any security warning that the system displays.
  2. On the client, right-click the host and click New Virtual Machine.
  3. On the Customize hardware page, enter the following details:
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    • CPU
    • Memory
    • New Hard disk
    • New CD/DVD Drive: Set this field to Datastore ISO File.
    • Status: Set this field to Connect at power on.
    • Set all network interfaces of these VM instances to be connected to VM network for management interface (M1). For more information, see Network interfaces.
  4. Click Finish to create the virtual machine instance.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    Following is an example of SBC VM instance configuration:
  5. Map the network interfaces of A1, B1, A2, B2 and M2. (Not all interfaces are created. A2 and B2 are available only when number of network interfaces are 6) to corresponding VM networks.
    1. Log on to the EMS command line interface using the ipcs login and password.
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      To access root privileges, log in as root user.
    2. Run the following command:
      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
      ip addr
      Note the MAC addresses for each of the network interfaces.
  6. After the ISO is deployed, you must confirm that the interface mapping is valid.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
    For more information, see Verifying the interface mapping.