Configuring EMS using CLI

Last Updated : Dec 19, 2025 |

About this task

Use the CLI to establish essential network settings, secure initial access, and prepare the EMS system for operation.

Before you begin

Procedure

  1. In the console section, click Expand to enlarge the VNC console.
  2. Under CHOOSE OPERATION, enter 1 to select Configure - Command Line Mode.
  3. When prompted, enter the following values:

  • At the IP Mode prompt, press Enter to accept the default value DUAL_STACK.

  • At the Appliance Type prompt, press Enter to accept the default value EMS.

  • At the Network Passphrase prompt, press Enter to accept the default value avaya.

  • At the Appliance Name prompt, enter the name of the SBC EMS VM.

  • At the Installation Type prompt, select the required installation type and press Enter.

  • At the Management IP address prompt, enter 192.168.10.20.

  • At the Management Gateway IP Address (ipv4) prompt, enter 192.168.10.254.

  • At the List of DNS Servers prompt, enter 8.8.8.8.

  • At the confirmation prompt, enter Y to confirm the information.



Confirmation prompt


  1. Enter the required information at the following prompts:

  • First and Last Name

  • Organizational Unit

  • Organization

  • City or Locality

  • State or Province

  • Country Code (2 letter code)

  1. At the confirmation prompt, enter Y to confirm the information.


Confirmation prompt


  1. Configure passwords for root and ipsec users.
    Note:

    Use a unique, secure password that complies with the your organization's security policies. The displayed password is for illustration only.



    Password


Next Steps

After the initial EMS deployment for R10.2.1 is complete, you can deploy the first SBC instance using the same qcow2 thin image file. You can deploy up to 24 single or 12 paired instances of SBC VMs.