Users Guide

Understanding the Sonus VSBC VNF Package | Configuring Virtualization
OMNM 6.5.3 User Guide 859
Understanding the Sonus VSBC VNF Package
This section explains the scope, functions, and processes associated with the Sonus VSBC
Virtualized Network Functionality (VNF) onboarding and instantiation:
•
Sonus SBC VNF Package
• Sonus SBC VNF Package Contents
• OMNM VNF Package - Install Component Files
• License Requirements
• Known Issues
• References
Sonus SBC VNF Package
The Sonus Network Session Border Controller (SBC) Software Edition (SWe) product is
virtualized and fits into a service provider’s or enterprise’s Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
strategy – optimizing resource utilization based on their specific needs.
The SBC SWe product, also referred to as VSBC, utilizes the same code base and firmware as the
Sonus SBC 5000 and 7000 series and provides the same carrier-class redundancy to ensure service
continuity.
A popular use of the SBC SWe as a Virtualized Network Function (VNF) is in support of voice
communications, including the use of SIP, H.323, and over 80 signaling variants providing Call
Admission Control (CAC).
The OpenManage Network Manager (OMNM) VNF package provides sample VNF descriptors and
associated artifacts to deploy the SBC SWe (VSBC) as a VNF in the OpenStack environment. This
VNF package also includes:
• A sample standalone Sonus VSBC Cluster VNF – to demonstrate an SIP communication
deployment scenario with scaling operations (elasticity) based upon call volume
• A simpler Sonus VSBC Virtual Appliance VNF descriptor for SBC SWe standalone usage – or
for insertion into the Network Service record, alongside other VNFs, that can be defined and
customized based on your specific network topology and intended use
Sonus Networks provides qcow2 images and licenses that are ready for the OpenStack
environment. You need these files to deploy and enable the VSBC VNF features.
The following list provides the VNF package vendor and validation information:
Vendor and Model Information
Vendor Sonus Networks
Product Family SBC
Models VSBC (Virtual SBC)
Operating Systems SBC SWe (Software Edition)
Version 5.01
Validated Environment
VIM OpenStack
Version Liberty
Installer Mirantis
Version 8
Network Configurations VXLAN, VLAN Segmentation