DO NOT SHARE THESE DOCS WITH CUSTOMERS!
This is an LA release that will only be provided to a select number of PLM-sanctioned customers (PDFs only). Contact PLM for details.
In this section:
Perform the following steps to redirect the ISO file.
Click Virtual Machines, and click the VM that you want to configure.
Figure 1: VM03 Details
The figures shown in this procedure are intended as examples of the user interface and might not match the presented images exactly.
Expand the CD/DVD Drive 1 drop-down menu.
Figure 2 Adjust Drive Settings
In the CD/DVD Media field, click Browse.
Figure 3: Browse ISO Files
Navigate to the ISO file and click Select.
Figure 4 Adjusted Drive Settings
Perform the following steps to install the SBC SWe OS.
Click Power on to power on the VM that has the ISO file.
Figure 5 VM03 Power On
The figures shown in this procedure are intended as examples of the user interface and might not match the presented images exactly.
The ConnexIP Installer window is displayed. Press Enter.
Figure 6 ConnexIP Installer
You are prompted to enter the login credentials once the installation is complete.
Figure 7 Login Prompt
Log on to the CLI as linuxadmin
. The system prompts you for the following IP addresses:
Make sure you enter the exact primary management IPv4, network mask, and gateway IP details. You will have to reinstall the OS if the details are incorrect.
Primary Management IPv4 Address
Primary Management Network Mask
Primary Management Gateway IP Address
IPv6 Address. Press y
and enter the IPv6 address if you want to set IPv6. Press n
if you do not want to set IPv6.
The IPv6 address for management can be configured only in this step.
Figure 8 Enter IP Addresses
Perform the following steps to verify the MAC Addresses.
Click Console and select an option to open the console.
Figure 9: Open Console
The figures shown in this procedure are intended as examples of the user interface and might not match the presented images exactly.
Run the following command to retrieve the mapping MAC address:
ifconfig -a
Run the following command to retrieve the specific interface MAC address for the management interface:
ifconfig mgt0
If you have other network interfaces configured for NIC teaming, repeat this step to retrieve the MAC addresses (refer to Configure the NIC Teaming).
Note the mapping MAC address for each interface and then exit the console.
Figure 10: Console - MAC AddressExpand the Network Adapter drop-down menus and verify that the MAC addresses map to the correct network interfaces.
In the Status field, do not uncheck the Connect at power on the box.
If you are using a wide-area or low-bandwidth connection, the time delay over the network may cause the virtual machine to start autorepeat. This can manifest in unintended repeated keystrokes when typing in a remote console. If you experience this issue, refer to the VMware Knowledge Base for a solution.
Figure 11 Verify MAC Address