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This section contains the following topics:
The following topics identify the primary requirements for installing and using Prime Network Services Controller.
Prime Network Services Controller is a multi-hypervisor virtual appliance that can be deployed on VMware vSphere.
See the VMware Compatibility Guide to confirm that VMware supports your hardware platform.
Requirement | Description |
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VMware |
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VMware vSphere |
5.5, 6.0, and 6.5a with VMware ESXi (English only) |
VMware vCenter |
5.5, 6.0, and 6.5a (English only) |
Note | Prime Network Services Controller running as a virtual machine with version 3.4.1b and later can be hosted on VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0 hosts that are managed by VMware vCenter Server 6.0. |
Note | Prime Network Services Controller running as a virtual machine with version 3.4.2b or later can be hosted on VMware vSphere ESXi 6.5a hosts that are managed by VMware vCenter Server version 6.5a. |
Requirement | Description |
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Operating system |
Either of the following: |
Browser |
Any of the following: |
Flash player |
Adobe Flash Player plugin 11.9 or later |
If Prime Network Services Controller is protected by a firewall, the following ports on the firewall must be open so that clients can contact Prime Network Services Controller.
Port | Description |
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22 |
TCP/SSH |
80 |
HTTP |
443 |
HTTPS |
843 |
Adobe Flash |
Category | Requirement |
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General |
The Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch is operational and that virtual machines (VMs) are installed. |
VLANs |
Neither VLAN needs to be the system VLAN. |
Port profiles |
One port profile is configured on the Cisco Nexus 1000V for the service VLAN. |