Does not apply to SBC SWe Lite.
This document details how to deploy a non-Sonus supplied/third party application onto an SBC Edge device with an ASM (Applications Solutions Module), featuring a D-1508 or D-1537 Intel® CPU and Microsoft® Windows Server® 2012 R2. For more details regarding the ASMs, see Application Solution Module.
The Application Solution Module (ASM) module is a separate, fully-functional server installed inside the SBC 1000/2000 chassis. Third-party software may be installed on the ASM host operating system or onto a Hyper-V VM (Virtual machine).
Third-party software for the Sonus SBC Edge can be installed on the ASM Host Operating system, categorized as:
For details on the ASM in Appliance or Server Mode, and installing supported third party applications onto the ASM, see Managing the ASM.
This document does not apply to third party applications installed on an ASM's host operating system; this section is provided for context. See Best Practice - Common Use Cases for Repurposing the ASM for Third-Party Applications and Server Mode.
As opposed to deploying a third party application on the ASM host operating system, customers can choose to deploy a third party application on a Hyper-V VM (Virtual Machine). When installing a third-party application on a VM, take note of the following ASM types:
ASM Type | Operation Details |
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ASM shipped with SBA Application (D-1508 CPU) |
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ASM shipped with CCE (D-1537 CPU, as part of a Cloud Link device) |
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This document details how to add third party applications to a VM. Sonus is not responsible for the performance or support of third party applications installed on the VMs. Sonus will only support the system in Appliance mode and may request the VMs to be temporarily turned off in order to support the OS and the SBA applications.
For detailed information on how to repurpose a Cloud Link ASM to operate the Skype for Business server, see Best Practice - Repurposing the Sonus Cloud Link ASM for Skype for Business Server 2015 Standard Edition.
Connect to the SBC Edge WebUI for configuration. For access details, see Logging in to the SBC Edge.
Access System > ASM System Details to confirm the availability of an Intel® "Broadwell" based ASM ("Broadwell" Pentium® or "Broadwell" Xeon®). See Verify ASM Hardware/Licensing Requirements.
Ensure the physical and licensed resources are available for the VM-resident third party applications you wish to deploy.
For detailed information on CPU, memory specifications, and disk storage for the supported ASM hardware platforms, see Application Solution Module.
From the WebUI, click Tasks > Application Solution Module> Operational Status to further determine the resources you can use for the VM. See Verify ASM Hardware/Licensing Requirements.
From the SBC Edge UI, navigate to Settings > Application Solution Module > Virtual Machines.
From the Hyper-V Action drop down list, select Start.
Access Settings > Application Solution Module > Change Admin Password.
From the Password Option drop down list, select User Configured.
Enter the password and click OK.
For further steps on creating a VM and assigning your third party application(s) to the VM, refer to Microsoft TechNet Documentation (https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc772480(v=ws.11).aspx.
To return the ASM to its original state, delete the VM(s) you created: Access Hyper-V Manager, click Turn Off and then click Delete.