Install GigaVUE‑FM on Nutanix

To launch the GigaVUE‑FM instance from the Prism Central:

  1. Log in to Prism Central.
  2. In Prism Central, select Dashboard > Compute & Storage > VMs. The VMs page appears.

    Note:  You can view the uploaded images under Compute & Storage > Images. For more detailed information on how to upload fabric images refer Upload Fabric Images.

  3. On the VMs page, click Create VM. The Create VM window appears.
  4. In the Configuration tab, enter the following details:

    Field

    Description

    Name

    Enter a name for the VM.

    Description

    Enter description for the VM. (optional)

    Cluster

    Select the cluster in which you wish to deploy GigaVUE-FM.

    Number of VMsEnter the number of GigaVUE-FM you wish to deploy.
    VM Properties
    • CPU(s)—number of vCPUs required. Minimum value is 1 vCPUs. However, the recommended value is 4vCPUs.
    • Cores Per vCPU—number of cores per vCPU. Minimum value is 2 vCPUs.
    • Memory—memory size of the vCPU(s). Minimum value is 16GB.
  5. In the Resources tab, enter or select the following details:

    Field

    Description

    Disks

    Click Attach Disk. The Attach Disk dialog box opens. Enter or select the following details:

    • Type - Select Disk from drop-down menu.
    • Operation - Select Clone from Image from the drop-down. This allows you to clone the GigaVUE‑FM qcow2 image which you have already uploaded.
    • Image - Select the Image uploaded in the Upload Fabric Imagessection.
    • Capacity - Enter the Capacity in GB. Minimum value is 40GB.
    • Bus Type - Select the Bus Type as SCSI.

    Click Save.

    Add additional disk:

    Click Attach Disk. Enter or select the following details:

    • Type - Select Disk from drop-down menu.
      • Operation - Select Allocate on Storage Container from the drop-down.
      • Storage Container - Select the Image uploaded in the Upload Fabric Images section.
      • Capacity - Enter the Capacity in GB. Minimum value is 40GB.
      • Bus Type - Select the Bus Type as SCSI.
    Networks

    Click Attach to Subnet. The Attach to Subnet dialog box opens. Enter or select the following details:

    • Subnet - Select the Subnet from the drop-down menu.
    • Network Connection State - Ensure the status is Connected.
    • Assignment Type - Select the IP assignment type from the drop-down menu.
    • IP Address - Enter the static IP address for VLAN. This field is enabled only if Assign Static IP is selected in the Assignment Type field.
    Boot Configuration

    Select the boot configuration:

    UEFI Mode - To enable UEFI boot mode, select the UEFI Mode option.

    Shield VM Security SettingsEnable the Secure Boot check box to use the secure boot mode.
  6. In the Management tab, enter or select the following details:

  7. Field

    Description

    Categories

    Search for the category to be assigned to the VM. The policies associated with the category value are assigned to the VM.

    Timezone

    Select the time zone from the drop-down list.
  8. Review the details in the review tab.
  9. Click Save.
  10. The new VM appears on the VMs list with the Power State as Off.
  11. Select the new VM and then select Actions > Power On. The new VM is now Active.
  12. Copy the IP address of the newly launched GigaVUE-FM and paste it on the browser to login to the GigaVUE-FM. You can login to GigaVUE-FM using the default user name admin and the default password admin123A!!.

You can also launch the GigaVUE-FM console using the following steps:

  1. Select the new VM launched in the Prism Central and then select Actions > Launch console. The GigaVUE‑FM console appears.
  2. Log in to the GigaVUE‑FM console as admin with the user name as admin and default password admin123A!! and you are requested to change the password.