Import VNF Package

Import a new VNF package.

Package: The name of the VNF package.

Version: The VNF package version.

Operation:

  • Create Instance: Create an instance of this VNF.
  • Delete: Delete this VNF template.

Create a VNF Instance

VNF Name: Specify the name of the VNF.

Initial IP address: Enter the initial IP address of the VNF.

Initial Default Gateway: Enter the initial default gateway of the VNF.

Note: If the Enable DHCP for MT VNF(s) option is enabled (System Configuration > Miscellaneous Options > Network Options), the Initial IP address and Initial Default Gateway fields will not be displayed because the initial IP address and default gateway will be automatically obtained via DHCP.

Number of NICS: Select the number of Network Interface Console (NICs).

Number of CPUs: Select the number of CPUs that are required for this VNF.

Note: There is a limit to the VNF size of the maximum number of cores of a single CPU on a multi-core platform. For example, on a dual CPU system with six cores per CPU, the maximum size that can be configured for a single VNF is six cores.

Memory Requirement: Select the amount of memory allowed for this VNF.

Create VNF Now: Creates an instance of this VNF.