Note

For a fresh installation, install the ".iso" file prior to executing these steps. To know the ".iso" file installation procedure, refer to:

 

The following procedure describes how to install the SBC 5x10/5400/7000 application as a standalone configuration:

  1. Launch the EMA. Refer to Logging on to EMA in Platform Mode for guidance.

  2. Navigate to Administration > System Administration > Software Install/Upgrade tab. The Packages screen is displayed.

  3. Select the Package Name to install.

    Selecting SBC Application Package

  4. Click Install Software.
    The Install Software section expands and displays the Install Version, Management Ports (configured via the BMC) and System Configuration details.

    Install SBC Application

    Note

    The signature file of the SBC package verifies the integrity of the package contents before proceeding with the SBC installation. 

  5. Enter the System Configuration details.

    1. Select Standalone in the HA Configuration field.

    2. Select System Name field and enter the system name.

    3. Select Local Hostname and enter local hostname.

      Note

      For more information, refer to System Name and Hostname Naming Conventions. 

      Installation Configuration Screen

    4. Choose Active option for Server Role to designate the Active server as the one you are configuring.

    5. For SBC hardware type of installation, choose SBC Type as I-SBC.

      SBC TypeDescription
      I-SBCSpecifies an Integrated Signaling and Media network element (I-SBC). This is applicable for SBC on hardware environment (SBC 5000 Series, SBC 7000 Series, and SBC 5400).
      S-SBCSpecifies the SBC type as Signaling. The S-SBC (Signaling SBC) is applicable for SBC on Cloud environment
      M-SBCSpecifies SBC type as Media. The M-SBC (Media SBC) is applicable for SBCona cloud environment.
    6. Select NTP Server IP field and enter the NTP server IP address. To identify your NTP Server IP, refer to Configuring NTP Server Settings Using SBC 7000 BMC.
    7. Select NTP Server Time Zone field and enter the time zone.

  6. Click Start Installation.

  7. The installation process starts and displays the installation status on the Installation Log section.

    1. Perform pre-install checks

      Pre-Install Checks

    2. Extract package contents

      Extracting Package Contents

       

    3. Install SBC service

      Installing SBC Service

       

    4. Initialize SBC service

      Initialize SBC Service

       

    5. Update Host Name

      Updating Host Name

       

    6. Reboot the system

      Rebooting the system.

       

  8. Log on to EMA. The new SBC application version displays on the Monitoring > Dashboard > System and Software Info.

    Displaying New SBC App Version

  9. Verify the system status using Administration > System Administration > Platform Management menu.

  10. From the EMA, install the SBC licenses required in order to use SBC application and its features. See Node-Locked Licensing for guidance.