Setting Up a VM (Automated) Non-CMP Cluster

Before defining a VM (Automated) non-CMP cluster, ensure the system is configured for virtualization and VIM Connections are defined.

To setup a non-CMP cluster:

  1. From the Platform Setting section of the navigation pane, select Topology Settings.

    The Cluster Configuration page opens; the initial group is All Clusters.

  2. If you do not see the Cluster Configuration page, click All Clusters.
  3. From the work area, select Add MPE/MRA/Mediation Cluster.

    Note: The list of available cluster types to add to the topology depends on the CMP modes configured. See the CMP Wireless User's Guide for more information.

    The Topology Configuration page opens.

  4. In the Cluster Settings section of the page:
    1. (Required) Enter the Name for the cluster.

      Enter up to 250 characters, excluding quotation marks (") and commas (,).

    2. Select the Appl Type from the list.

      Available options are:
      • MPE (default)
      • MRA (Wireless Mode)
      • Mediation
      Note: The list of available application types depends on the CMP modes configured. See the CMP Wireless User's Guide for more information.

    3. Select VM(Automated) from the HW Type list.
    4. (Required) To enter up to two OAM VIP (one IPv4 and one IPv6) addresses, click Add New VIP.

      The New OAM VIP dialog box appears.
      1. Enter the OAM VIP addresses and the Mask.
        This is the IP address the CMP server uses to communicate with a Policy Management cluster.
        Note: Enter the IPv4 address in standard dot format and its subnet mask in CIDR notation from 0 to 32, or the IPv6 address in standard 8-part colon-separated hexadecimal string format and its subnet mask in CIDR notation from 0 to 128.
      2. Click Save.

        The OAM VIP address and Mask are saved.

    5. If needed, repeat the process for the second OAM VIP.
    6. (Optional) Click Add New VIP.You can enter up to six Signaling VIPs addresses (up to two for each SIG-A, SIG-B, and SIG-C).

      The signaling VIP is the IP address a PCEF device uses to communicate with the cluster. A non-CMP cluster supports redundant communication channels, named SIG-A, SIG-B, or SIG-C for carriers who use redundant signaling channels.

      The New Signaling VIP dialog box appears.
      1. Enter the Signaling VIP address and the Mask.
        This is the IP address the CMP server uses to communicate with an external signaling network.
        Note: Enter the IPv4 address in standard dot format and its subnet mask in CIDR notation from 0 to 32, or the IPv6 address in standard 8-part colon-separated hexadecimal string format and its subnet mask in CIDR notation from 0 to 128.
      2. Select the Interface from the list.
        Available options are:
        • SIG-A
        • SIG-B
        • SIG-C
      3. Click Save.

        The Signaling VIP address and Mask are saved.

    7. Repeat the process for any remaining Signaling VIPs.
  5. Configure Server-A using VM (Automated). In the Server-A section of the page:
    1. Select the VIM Connection from the list.

      If the list is empty or your connection is not listed, it may need to be created. See Creating a VIM Connection for details about creating connections.

    2. Verify that the VIM Connection Type is correct.

      You cannot change this field. If the connection is not correct, select another VIM connection, or create a new one. See Creating a VIM Connection for details about creating a new connection.

    3. If the server type is VMWare vCloud, configure the following fields:

      1. Select the Virtual Data Center from the list of network ports or networks.
      2. Select the Catalog from the list.
      3. Select a VM (Virtual Machine) from the list.
      4. Enter a vApp Name site name is default, or it can be manually entered.

        The vApp Name indicates what vApp to associate with the current Virtual Machine.

      5. Enter the NTP Server.

    4. If the server type is OpenStack API or OpenStack Heat, configure the following fields:

      1. Select the Image from the list.
      2. Select theFlavor from the list.
      3. Select an Availability Zone from the list.
      4. Verify the Config Drive.

        You cannot change this field.

      5. Enter the NTP Server.
      6. Click Add New to add a DNS server.
      7. Click Add New to add a DNS search.
      8. Click Manage to add Security Groups.

    5. Click Add New IP to add an IP address.
    6. Select the IP Preference as either IPv4 or IPv6.
    7. Click Add New IP to add an IP address.

      This is a fixed IP address for the VM device.

    8. Enter the HostName.
    9. Select to have the server in Forced Standby, see Changing Server Status to Forced Standby.
    10. Click Add New to add a new Static IP address.
  6. (Optional) Click Add Server-B and enter the information for the standby server of the cluster.

    Server-B is defined for the cluster.

  7. Click Save.

    A confirmation message appears.

  8. Click OK.
The VM (Automated) cluster is defined. To set up another cluster, repeat the steps.
Parent topic: About Setting Up a Non-CMP Cluster