This installation guide for ExtremeCloud IQ Controller VE6120/VE6125 virtual appliances (version 9036837-00 Rev AB) covers comprehensive deployment and configuration instructions for VMware ESXi platforms. Deployment requirements span vSphere 5.1 and later (VE6120) and 5.5 and later (VE6125), with hardware configurations ranging from Small (4 CPU, 8GB RAM) to XLarge (32 CPU, 32GB RAM), supporting managed capacities from 50 to 2000 access points per appliance. Key technical guidance includes vSwitch configuration requiring promiscuous mode, VLAN tag forwarding, and jumbo frames support (MTU 1800) for data plane ports, alongside separate administrative connectivity. OVA-based deployment procedures include initial configuration via the Basic Configuration Wizard, network interface setup, software upgrades using .dle and .rse files, and USB flash drive integration for backup and restore operations. Additional coverage addresses vSphere networking performance optimization through ethernetX.ctxPerDev parameters, licensing activation procedures, and system maintenance operations including shutdown and restart procedures for virtual machines running on ESXi infrastructure.
