Not applicable to SBC SWe Edge.
The Application Solution Module (ASM) module is a separate, fully-functional server installed inside the
An operating ASM has two software partitions:
- The Live partition, from which the system actively runs. Unlike the SBC 1000/2000 application partitions, this partition is always active on a running ASM.
- The Recovery partition, which contains a spare software image. You have the ability to re-initialize the ASM from this partition; an operation which replaces the live partition with the recovery image. This partition can also be updated directly as needed; refer to Updating the ASM Recovery Partition.
Software application support on the Application Solution Module (ASM) is limited:
- Microsoft Lync Survivable Branch Appliance (SBA)
- Microsoft Lync Resilient Branch Appliance (RBA) communicating with the Lync Front End
- Quality of Experience (QoE) Agent Server Gateway
Software must be provided by
ASM Modes and Ribbon Support
The ASM operates in either of two modes, Appliance or Server.
- Appliance mode, in which the SBA utilizes Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"'s security solution and the SBA default offering.
- Server mode, in which the SBA relies on the software you installed to provide alternative security/firewall protection or enhanced SBA operation. Operating in Server mode is valid.
By default, all ASMs are shipped in Appliance mode.
Server Mode
There are three actions that you can take to switch an ASM into Server mode:
- Installing third-party software that is not approved by Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables".
- Changing the Windows Role and Feature installed on the ASM in order to support additional Windows functionality. Using Remote Desktop or any other source.
- Running Windows Update without using the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"UI or API (for example, using GPO or automatic Windows Update).
You can choose to operate in Server mode if:
- You want to follow their own internal security and update processes rather than the Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"standard processes regarding the Windows Server OS and/or the SBA application, or
- You want to deploy a firewall or antivirus solution not supplied by Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables", or
- You wish to use a third-party application (Call Recording, Auto Attendant, or IP PBX for example) that is not currently approved for use with the ASM. This includes common open-source IP PBX applications such as those offered by Asterisk.
Note on Server Mode and
If you deploy in Server mode,
Third-Party Applications Supported in Appliance Mode
When the ASM is deployed in Appliance mode,
- Event Zero: Commander Connectors
- Microsoft: Skype for Business SDN (Software-Defined Networking) API
Installing Unsupported Third-Party Applications
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- If you install third-party applications that Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"has not explicitly approved, and if you request ASM OS and application support (vs. hardware support only),Unable to show "metadata-from": No such page "_space_variables"reserves the right to request that the ASM be re-initialized and returned to Appliance mode.
Windows Status Panel
The Support Mode value of Server in the Windows Status panel indicates that unsupported software has been installed on the ASM.
The only way to switch back to Appliance mode is to re-initialize the ASM.
Support Mode Definitions
Appliance Certified Mode: The ASM image contains v3.2 SbcComms or later and no third-party software has been installed.
Appliance Controlled Mode: The original ASM image was a version previous to 3.2 and has been upgraded.
Server: A third-party software installation has been detected by the ASM. Operating in Server mode is valid.