Install EFA in a Single-Node Deployment

You can install EFA in a single-node, non-TPVM deployment.

Before you begin

Verify the following prerequisites:
  • CPU: 4 cores
  • Storage: 50 GB
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04

Ensure you have configured NTP according to EFA Requirements.

About this task

To install EFA, you must be a root user or have sudoers privileges.

The installation process prompts you to select secure mode or standard mode. For more information about these modes, see EFA Installation Modes.

Procedure

  1. Download the *.tar.gz image.
  2. Untar the image. 
    device# tar –xzf efa-v2.x.x.tar.gz
  3. Verify the PGP signature as described in article 48172 on the Extreme Portal.
  4. Change to the EFA directory. 
    device# cd efa
  5. Run the deployment script. 
    device# source deployment.sh

    The EFA Installer begins in a series of dialogs.

  6. When prompted, select Single-node deployment and OK.
    Tip

    Tip

    Use arrow keys to move between options and the space bar to select an option.
  7. When prompted, select Enable secure mode or Standard mode and OK.
    The installation proceeds. Messages describe the progress and indicate when EFA is deployed.
  8. To verify the installation, run the efactl status command to see the status of nodes, pods, and services.
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