Install Guide
Table Of Contents
- Virtual Edge Platform 1405 Series Operating System Installation Guide
- Contents
- Introduction
- Create a serial console connection
- Create bootable USB drive
- Configure BIOS and install Ubuntu 18.04 operating system to SSD
- Configure BIOS and install Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system to SSD
- Configure BIOS and install ADVA 18.4 operating system installation to SSD
- Download and install VMware ESXi 7.0
- LTE modem detection

Figure 2. VEP1405 series rear view (with port cover)
1. Port cover
2. Reset button
NOTE: See the Reset button behavior table below for more information.
3. LED status indicators for SFP+ ports
4. SFP+ ports
5. Ethernet ports and LED status indicators
6. Power connection port
NOTE:
To prevent the VEP1405 series system console port from being accessed in a nonsecure location, the system
ships from the factory with a plate covering the micro USB port. To uncover the port, use a #0 (2.5 mm) Phillips head
screwdriver to loosen or remove the screw that holds the plate in place.
Figure 3. VEP1405 series back view (without port cover)
1. Micro USB serial console port
2. Reset button
NOTE: See the Reset button behavior table below for more information.
3. LED status indicators for SFP+ ports
4. SFP+ ports
5. Ethernet ports and LED status indicators
6. Power connection port
Introduction
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