This section details the reinstallation of the ConnexIP OS for SBC 5000 series (51x0/52x0) platforms.
The ConnexIP Operating System jump start installation is required in cases such as reverting to older releases or SSD drive replacement. To re-install the ConnexIP OS, follow the procedure below.
Info |
---|
|
The ConnexIP ISO installation procedure automatically copies the application package to the platforms, and takes about 30 minutes to complete. |
Include Page |
---|
| SBXDOC100:_java_version_8_restrictionSBXDOC100: |
---|
| _java_version_8_restriction |
---|
|
Download the following ConnexIP OS file bundles from the Ribbon Support Portal. Here is an example, make sure to refer to the appropriate Release Notes to determine the specific file for your software release version:
Log on to the SBC BMC GUI.
Caption |
---|
|
|
Navigate to Remote Control > Console Redirection.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | SBC 5000 Console Redirection |
---|
|
|
The Console Redirection window is displayed.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | SBC 5000 Console Redirection2 |
---|
|
|
Click Java Console. The JViewer window is displayed.
Select Media > Virtual Media Wizard in the JViewer. The Virtual Media screen appears.
Caption |
---|
|
|
Click Browse in the CD/DVD Media 1 section.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | Virtual Media Screen |
---|
|
|
From the Open dialog, browse to and select the sbc- <sbc_version>-connexip-os_<version>_amd64.iso file and click Open. This mounts the ISO image from your local desktop or laptop.
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 | SBC 5000 Device Redirection Dialog |
---|
|
|
- Click Close to exit the window.
- Minimize the JViewer window.
On the SBC BMC GUI, navigate to Remote Control > Server Power Control. The Power Control and Status window is displayed.
Observe that the "Host is currently on" message is in the window.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | Server Power Control Window |
---|
|
|
Select Power Off Server-Orderly Shutdown option and click Perform Action. This action brings the SBC host down.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | Server Power Control - Off Option |
---|
|
|
Once the SBC host is down, from the same location, select Power On Server and click Perform Action. This action powers on and reboots the SBC host.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | Server Power Control - On |
---|
|
|
Once the BMC is up and running, access the JViewer window.
Press <DEL> or <F2> immediately, when the splash screen appears.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | BIOS Configuration Screen |
---|
|
|
- The BIOS configuration screen displays. Use left arrow key to navigate to the Save & Exit menu.
Select AMI Virtual CDROM0 1.00 from the Save & Exit menu to boot from the virtual CD drive.
Press <Enter>. This instructs the server to boot from the redirected ConnexIP OS ISO image.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | Booting from Virtual CD Drive |
---|
|
|
Select Install in the ConnexIP Installer Boot menu and press <Enter> to start the installation.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | ConnexIP Installer Boot 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 |
---|
|
|
After the disk-partition process, the SBC reboots.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | SBC 5000 Application Reboot |
---|
|
|
Once the system reboots, the ConnexIP login screen appears on the screen.
Caption |
---|
0 | Figure |
---|
1 | SBC 5000 ConnexIP Login Screen |
---|
|
|
This concludes the ConnexIP OS installation/re-installation process.
- Close the JViewer window.