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The ConnexIP Operating System jump start installation is required in cases such as, reverting to older releases, SSD drive replacement. To re-install ConnexIP OS, follow the procedure below:
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The ConnexIP ISO installation procedure automatically copies the SBC application package to the SBC platforms. |
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The ConnexIP ISO installation procedure takes around 30 to 40 minutes to complete. |
Downloading ConnexIP ISO Image
Download the following ConnexIP OS files bundled from the Sonus Salesforce customer portal:
- sbc-V06.0001.00R00000R001-connexip-os_03.0403.00-R000R001_amd64.iso
- sbc-V06.0001.00R00000R001-connexip-os_03.0403.00-R000R001_amd64.iso.md5
Refer to Downloading the Software from Salesforce to know more.
To determine the exact OS versions, refer the appropriate release notes at SBC Release Information.
Installing OS
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Reinstalling the OS will format your disk and erase all data. Sonus highly recommends saving the configuration data to a temporary directory on the remote server before reinstalling the OS in the event you need to restore the original configuration data after the re-installation. |
The following procedure describes how to reinstall the ConnexIP OS:
Launch the host remote console through the BMC. Refer to Launching the Remote Console from the BMC.
Select Media in the JViewer and click Virtual Media Wizard.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Virtual Media Wizard The Virtual Media screen appears. Select ISO Image from CD/DVD Media1 section of the screen.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Virtual Media Screen Click Browse. From the Open dialog, browse to and select the connexip-os_<version>_amd64.iso file and click Open.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Open Dialog Screen Click Connect CD/DVD. A message Device redirected in Read Only Mode appears on the screen. Click OK to continue. This mounts the ISO image from your local desktop or laptop.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Mounting Virtual CD/DVD - Click Close.
Reboot the system from JViewer by executing the following command:
# rebootAfter few minutes, the splash screen appears. Press <Del> or <Esc> key immediately to enter into BIOS configuration screen.
Caption 0 Figure 1 BIOS Splash Screen The BIOS setup utility screen displays. Use right arrow key to navigate to the Save & Exit menu.
Caption 0 Figure 1 BIOS Setup Utility Select AMI Virtual CDROM0 1.00 from Save & Exit menu to boot from the virtual CD drive. This instructs the server to boot from the redirected ConnexIP OS ISO image.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Booting from Virtual CD Drive Select Install and press <Enter> to start the installation.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Sonus ConnexIP Installer Boot Menu Select American English and press <Enter>.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Keymap Menu The automated installation process starts. This process takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Caption 0 Figure 1 Partitions Formatting Screen Caption 0 Figure 1 Installing the Base System Caption 0 Figure 1 Selecting and Installing Software Caption 0 Figure 1 Copying SBC Package Caption 0 Figure 1 Running Post Install
Once the installation is complete, the disk partition upgrade starts. At this stage, DO NOT power off the system.Caption 0 Figure 1 Disk Partitioning
Once the system reboots, the ConnexIP login screen appears on the screen.Caption 0 Figure 1 ConnexIP Login Screen This concludes the ConnexIP OS Installation/Re-installation process.
Close the JViewer window.
Continue to install the desired SBC Application build. Refer to Installing SBC Application to know more.
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