Brocade v5400
VirtualBox 4.2.8
Start VirtualBox and create a new virtual machine

Give the virtual machine a Name and type Linux , Version

The minimum RAM size needed to run a vRouter is 1 GB.

Create a new hard disk for this installation

Select VMDK disk type

Select the dynamic disk type @ thin install

Allocate the disk space

After creation, right click and select Settings

Add the vRouter ISO file in the CD/DVD Drive

Locate the ISO file

Power the virtual machine up and you will see the Vyatta logo

After finish booting you will be at the live CD login prompt

Login using the following credentials
Username : vyatta
Password : vyatta

Install the Brocade vRouter onto the virtual harddisk
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Note down the password you enter during installation !


Shut the virtual machine down and remove the ISO from the virtual CDROM. The boot the virtual machine up.

Upon boot up, login using the password you set during installation process

Done. Brocade vRouter installed