Applicable Platforms

The Oracle Enterprise Communications Broker is available either as an appliance or as a application for operation on virtual machines. When running as an appliance, the Oracle Enterprise Communications Broker software is packaged with the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet and delivered to the end customers. When running as a virtual application, the Oracle Enterprise Communications Broker software can be deployed on any third-party COTS hardware that meets the specified guidelines.

When delivered as an appliance, the application comes pre-installed on Oracle's Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet. Server cabling instructions, which also identifies key hardware elements, such as interfaces, are presented below. Instructions on installation and maintenance of the Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet are generic to SBC, Session Router and other appliance applications.

The generic Netra Server X3-2 for Acme Packet documentation herein identifies all hardware interfaces. With respect to cabling the Oracle Enterprise Communications Broker, the applicable interfaces, as named in the hardware documentation, include:

  • s0p0—Service access
  • wancom0—Management access
  • wancom1—High Availability (HA) access
  • SER MGT(COM1)—Serial management access

You run the application as a virtual machine over a VM system, such as Oracle VM Server. You use VM management software, such as Oracle VM Manager, to create and maintain your virtual machines.

Virtual machine installation instructions are available in the Platforms chapter of the Oracle Enterprise Session Border Controller Configuration Guide. Generic hardware information is provided in the applicable documentation provided by your hardware vendor.