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Use the Meta Variable Dynamic window to view and edit the contents of the metaVariableDynamic table. In SBC SWe N:1 or cloud-based deployments, metadata configures values related to the SBC interfaces such as IP addresses and gateways. This information initially comes during instantiation from the metadata found in Heat templates or from configuration drives.

This table enables you to define additional metavariables to add to the metadata in an existing SBC deployment. The metavariable values in the table become available to the SBC instance without having to rebuild it. For example, you can add the metavariable values needed to configure an additional SIP signaling port in a deployed SBC instance. Refer to Using Dynamic Metavariables to Add a SIP Signaling Port.

Note

The table is not intended to make changes to existing configuration.  You cannot add metavariables to the table to override values that were already defined during instantiation.

View the MetaVariableDynamic Table

From the SBC main window, go to All > System > Meta Variable Dynamic. The Meta Variable Dynamic window opens.

Meta Variable Dynamic Window

To Create MetaVariableDynamic Entries

 

To add a name/value pair to the metaVariableDynamic table:

  1. Click New Meta Variable Dynamic. The Create New Meta Variable Dynamic window opens.

    Create New Meta Variable Dynamic Window

  2. Enter the parameter values using the following table and then click Save.

Meta Variable Dynamic Parameters

ParameterDescription
CE NameSpecify the name of the instance along with the HA IP address.
NameSpecify the name of an interface definition parameters. Refer to Metadata and Userdata Format on OpenStack for the interface variable format.
ValueSpecify the value you want to assign to the parameter.

To Edit a MetaVariableDynamic Entry

To edit a name/value pair in the metaVariableDynamic table:

  1. Click the radio button next to the name of the entry you want to edit. The Edit Selected Meta Variable Dynamic window opens.

  2. Change the variable value and click Save.

Note

If you change the parameter values in the system metaVariableDynamic table, that change is reflected only when the application is restarted.

To Copy a MetaVariableDynamic Entry 

To copy a name/value pair and make changes to the copy: 

  1. Click the radio button next to the name of the entry you want to copy.

  2. Click Copy Meta Variable Dynamic. The Copy Selected Meta Variable Dynamic window opens.
  3. Make the required changes and click Save.

To Delete a MetaVariableDynamic Entry

To delete a name/value pair:

  1. Click the radio button next to the name of the entry you want to delete.
  2. Click the delete icon (X) at the end of the row.
  3. Confirm the deletion when prompted.