Deploying The Brocade Vrouter; Run From Livecd; Install On Hardware - Brocade Communications Systems 5600 Quick Start Manual

Deploying the Brocade vRouter

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Run from LiveCD.............................................................................................................13

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Install on hardware..........................................................................................................13

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Run from LiveCD
LiveCD runs the Brocade vRouter software on a RAM disk that resides on the host system. The system
uses the RAM disk for writeable sections of the file system and uses an external system, such as a
TFTP server or USB memory stick, for the storage of configuration files.
LiveCD runs on a system with an existing operating system without disturbing or changing the
previously installed operating system. Configuration is not stored on the system, but you can save
configuration to a persistent device, such as a USB memory stick. In addition, you cannot upgrade an
installation from LiveCD; each upgrade requires fresh LiveCD. While you are running the system from
LiveCD, you are not able to access other applications or programs on your system.
LiveCD is also required to install the Brocade vRouter to a persistent device, such as a hard disk.
As a method of deployment, running from LiveCD is best suited for evaluation and test scenarios.
You can read about using LiveCD in Installing the System: Using a LiveCD.
Install on hardware
The Brocade vRouter installs and runs on most standard x86 servers and PCs. The system installs from
Brocade vRouter LiveCD onto a variety of persistent devices, including a hard drive, USB memory stick,
and compact Flash.
You install the system from LiveCD, which you create before installation. The installation process uses
LiveCD as the source image, formats the device on which the system is being installed, installs the
system, and, if possible, preserves configuration from previous installations. When the installation is
completed, you reboot your system and the newly installed system begins running.
NOTE
Not all hardware supports the ability to boot from a USB device or compact Flash; check the BIOS of
your hardware to see if it does.
You can read about installing onto a hard disk or other persistent device in Installing and Upgrading
Brocade 5600 vRouter on Hard Disks and Persistent Devices .
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