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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 minutes to complete.

Downloading ConnexIP ISO Image

Download the following ConnexIP OS files bundled in SBC 5.0 software bundle from the Sonus SalesForce Salesforce customer portal:

  • sbc-V05.0001.00R000-connexip-os_03.0001.00-R000_amd64.iso
  • sbc-V05.0001.00R000-connexip-os_03.0001.00-R000_amd64.iso.md5

Refer to Downloading the Software from Salesforce to know more.

To determine the exact OS versions, see the appropriate release notes at SBC Release Information.

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  1. Launch the host remote console through the BMC. Refer to Launching the Remote Console from the BMC.

  2. Select Media in the JViewer and click Virtual Media Wizard.

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    1Virtual Media Wizard

  3. The Virtual Media screen appears. Select ISO Image from CD/DVD Media1 section of the screen.

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  4. Click Browse. From the Open dialog, browse to and select the connexip-os_<version>_amd64.iso file and click Open.

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  5. 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.

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    1Mounting Virtual CD/DVD

  6. Click Close.

  7. Reboot the system from JViewer by executing the following command:
    # reboot

  8.  After few minutes, the splash screen appears. Press <Del> or <Esc> key immediately to enter into BIOS configuration screen.

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  9. The BIOS setup utility screen displays. Use right arrow key to navigate to the Save & Exit menu.

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    1BIOS Setup Utility

  10. 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.

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  11. Select Install and press <Enter> to start the installation.

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    1Sonus ConnexIP Installer Boot Menu

  12. Select American English and press <Enter>.

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    1Keymap Menu

  13. The automated installation process starts. This process will take takes approximately 30 -to 40 minutes.

     

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    1Partitions Formatting Screen

     

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    1Installing the Base System

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    1Selecting and Installing Software

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    1Copying SBC Package

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    1Running Post Install


    Once the installation completes, the disk partition upgrade is in progress. At this stage, you must not DO NOT power off the system.

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    After system reboot, the ConnexIP login screen appears on the screen.

     

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    1ConnexIP Login Screen