Requirements Overview
The following topics identify the primary requirements for installing and using Prime Network Services Controller.
Installation Requirements
This section contains the following topics:
System Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
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Prime Network Services Controller Virtual Appliance |
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Four virtual CPUs |
1.8 GHz |
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Memory |
4 GB RAM |
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Disk space |
220 GB on shared NFS or SAN, configured on two disks as follows:
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Management interface |
One management network interface |
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Processor |
x86 Intel or AMD server with 64-bit processor listed in the VMware compatibility matrix |
Hypervisor Requirements
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 |
6.5.0, 6.7 U1, 6.7 U2, 6.7 U3 |
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VMware vCenter |
6.5 U2, 6.7 U1, 6.7 U2, 6.7 U3 |
Web-Based GUI Client Requirements
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
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Operating system |
Either of the following:
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Browser |
Any of the following:
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Flash player |
Adobe Flash Player plugin 11.9 or later |
Firewall Ports Requiring Access
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 |
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80 |
HTTP |
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443 |
HTTPS |
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843 |
Adobe Flash |
Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch Requirements
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
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General |
The Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switch is operational and that virtual machines (VMs) are installed. |
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VLANs |
Neither VLAN needs to be the system VLAN. |
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Port profiles |
One port profile is configured on the Cisco Nexus 1000V for the service VLAN. |
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