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==Prerequisites==
==Prerequisites==
* VirtualBox installed. Version 6.1 is used in this guide: https://www.oracle.com/virtualization/technologies/vm/downloads/virtualbox-downloads.html
* VirtualBox already installed. Version 6.1 is used in this guide: https://www.oracle.com/virtualization/technologies/vm/downloads/virtualbox-downloads.html
* [[Downloads#Zenitel Connect|Download]] and unzip Zenitel Connect Pro software for VirtualBox (“Zenitel_Connect_'''VBox'''_xxxx.zip”).
* [[Downloads#Zenitel_Connect_Pro_.28ZCP.29|Download]] and unzip Zenitel Connect Pro software for VirtualBox (“Zenitel_Connect_'''VBox'''_xxxx.zip”).
* License requirement: “ZCC_x64” - Item number 1002700000. License to install Zenitel Connect Pro on a virtual machine.  
* License requirement: “ZCC_x64” - Item number 1002700000. License to install Zenitel Connect Pro on a virtual machine.  
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==Minimum requirements==
==Virtual Machine requirements==
*'''Virtual Machine''': The VM must be defined with minimum:
Recommendation for the VM:
**2 processor cores
*6 processor cores [@2.1GHz]
**4 GB RAM
*4 GB RAM
**10 GB harddisk as a minimum
*20 GB harddisk
**1 network port
*1 network port
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This will allow for:
*Registered devices: 1000.
*Number of simultaneously audio calls: 300
 
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==VirtualBox - Import the Zenitel Connect disk image==
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===Software upgrade===
It is highly recommended to upgrade the software to the latest version. Upgrade is done from the web interface. This will ensure that the system has the latest features, bug fixes and security updates.


# Download the latest software file (.swu) from [[Downloads]]  
=== System Setup and Configuration ===
# Open Windows File Explorer, and locate the file
For further configuration, see the [[Getting Started (Zenitel Connect Pro)|Getting Started article]]
# Log in to the Zenitel Connect web interface, go to '''System''' > '''Software Update''', and drag and drop the file into the area indicated
# A status bar will show the upgrade process


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=== Station & Device configuration===
To add stations and devices to Zenitel Connect see [[Getting_Started_(Zenitel_Connect_Pro)#Adding_Stations_and_Devices|Station & Device configuration]]


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Latest revision as of 10:16, 10 November 2025

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This article describes how to install Zenitel Connect Pro in a VirtualBox environment.

Prerequisites


Virtual Machine requirements

Recommendation for the VM:

  • 6 processor cores [@2.1GHz]
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 20 GB harddisk
  • 1 network port

This will allow for:

  • Registered devices: 1000.
  • Number of simultaneously audio calls: 300
Note icon If a second network port is added to an already configured system, the second port inherits all firewall settings which were made for the first port. Reconfigure this port as required.


VirtualBox - Import the Zenitel Connect disk image

  • Start the VirtualBox and select "Import"
  • Browse to the unzipped file (file extension .ova), and select Next, then select Import on the next screen
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Importing the Zenitel Connect Pro virtual disk image


  • Wait for the installation process to finish:
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Installation process finished


Modify network settings:

  1. Make sure the machine is Powered off
  2. Select Settings
  3. Select Network
  4. Choose Bridged Adapter, and select which interface to use for the Zenitel Connect
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Configuring the network adapter


Now Start the machine:

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Starting the Zenitel Connect Pro machine


After approx. 30 seconds the terminal window will show the IP address assigned to the virtual machine running Zenitel Connect Pro. The IP address is need for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface and will be displayed for 120 seconds:

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Displaying the IP address needed for logging into the Zenitel Connect Pro web interface


Zenitel Connect Pro Web Interface

Accessing the web interface

The configuration of the Zenitel Connect is done from its web interface. Use a standard web browser (e.g. Firefox or Chrome), and enter the IP address of the virtual machine in the address bar.

Default username and password is admin/admin.

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The Zenitel Connect Pro web interface

Here is a link to a detailed description of each tile.


System Setup and Configuration

For further configuration, see the Getting Started article

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