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Industrial Edge Virtual Device
Introduction 1
Documentation 2
Release notes 3
FAQ 4
Operating Manual
12/2023
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Table of contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Documentation ...................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Before we start .................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Import IEVD ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.2.1 How to import IEVD to VMware ESXi .................................................................................... 7
2.2.2 Verification & Adjustment of Resources ................................................................................ 7
2.3 Booting your IEVD ................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Onboard your IEVD to your Industrial Edge Management (IEM)............................................. 9
2.4.1 Web Onboarding ................................................................................................................. 9
2.4.2 Local Onboarding .............................................................................................................. 10
3 Release notes ....................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Release Notes .................................................................................................................... 11
4 FAQ ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 General ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Virtualization Platforms ...................................................................................................... 13
4.3 Connectivity ...................................................................................................................... 14

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Introduction 1
Introduction
Welcome to the documentation of the Industrial Edge Virtual Device (IEVD).
This is a virtual machine image based on the Linux Debian 11 (bullseye) distribution and the
Industrial Edge Device Kit Version 1.16.1-1, that we minimized and shaped for serving a
virtual Industrial Edge Runtime.
Note
The license allowes a maximum of 8 CPU cores and 64 GB main memory to be configured and
used within one virtual machine.
Security information
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, systems, machines and networks.
In order to protect plants, systems, machines and networks against cyber threats, it is
necessary to implement – and continuously maintain – a holistic, state-of-the-art industrial
security concept. Siemens’ products and solutions only form one element of such a concept.
Customer is responsible to prevent unauthorized access to its plants, systems, machines and
networks. Systems, machines and components should only be connected to the enterprise
network or the internet if and to the extent necessary and with appropriate security measures
(e.g. use of firewalls and network segmentation) in place.
Additionally, Siemens’ guidance on appropriate security measures should be taken into
account. For more information about industrial security, please visit
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)
Siemens’ products and solutions undergo continuous development to make them more
secure. Siemens strongly recommends to apply product updates as soon as available and to
always use the latest product versions. Use of product versions that are no longer supported,
and failure to apply latest updates may increase customer’s exposure to cyber threats.
To stay informed about product updates, subscribe to the Siemens Industrial Security RSS
Feed under
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity (https://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity)

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Introduction
Security Measures
To fulfill "Security Guidelines for Device Builders" the following security measures were taken
during development of the Industrial Edge Virtual Device:
Network Segmentation
IEVD prohibits general routing or bridging between connected networks by default to prevent
it to operate as a bridge between two networks and therefore overrules existing subnet
segmentations that might ensure network security policies of the users' network operators.
Hard Reset
Whenever the hard reset is triggered, it is ensured that all security-relevant information is
deleted from the device to ensure that devices can be wiped for other use cases without
retrieving pre-existing information by the subsequent user.
Handling of Onboarding Credentials
Onboarding credentials are only transferred via secured connections and are not persistently
stored within the device to prevent intruders from catching files and gain access to devices or
IEM.
Time Synchronization
Time is synchronized with IEM after onboarding to ensure up-to-date information within the
device. Initial boot sequences get passed time via (virtual) RTC of the hardware.
Storage of Credentials
Credentials and certificates are stored in a secure manner as far as in scope of the device.
Secure Logging
Device emits logs via an API to be exported by IEM in case of auditing and operational
purposes.
Trusted Deployment of Updates
Updates are deployed and applied with the validation of integrity of the update package to
prevent the execution of malicious update images.
Authentication
There are no authentication mechanisms implemented by the device itself. User only
authenticates via Industrial Edge mechanisms.
Root privileges / Runtime protection
There is no authentication to the device given to the user and therefore no gain of root
privileges possible by accessing the device itself.
Miscellaneous
Due to the virtual execution of the IEVD a secured environment is assumed. Therefore, no
strong security measures in regards of physical intrusion are taken or may be achieved by the
user with hypervisor features (e.g., encryption).
In regard to intrusion from remote the device is secured and does not provide any remote
interfaces or open ports besides Industrial Edge platform dependencies.

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Documentation 2
2.1 Before we start
Please make sure you fulfill the following requirements:
• VMware vSphere® / VMware ESXi™ version ESXi 6.7 U2+ or higher
• Access to Industrial Edge Management:
For using IEVD, it needs to be onboarded to an Industrial Edge Management (IEM) by user
with rights to onboard new Edge Devices.
For more information, please refer to the Support Industry Siemens
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109782481).
• Network requirements:
– Network connectivity needs to be available for virtual machines
– DHCP-based IPv4 address assignment to IEVD instances is preferrable
– IEM must be reachable from assigned network (see Support Industry Siemens
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/109782481))
• Minimum System Requirements of Virtual Machine:
– 1 virtual CPU core
– 2 GB RAM
– 15 GB virtual disk
– 1 virtual network adapters
Note
The requirements are defined to get the IEVD up and running. Depending on your planned
Edge Apps this requirements might not be sufficient. Adjusting the values is possible
(please refer to "Adjust VM Resources" in the chapter Verification & Adjustment of
Resources (Page 7)).

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2.2 Import IEVD
2.2 Import IEVD
2.2.1 How to import IEVD to VMware ESXi
How to import IEVD to VMware ESXi

1. Navigate to your ESXi hypervisor management UI and log in.
2. Choose the cluster you want to create the IEVD in and click on Actions.
3. Click Deploy OVF Template and select Local File to browse to the extracted folder.
4. Select the ievd-*.ova file.
5. Choose a name, location and compute resource for IEVD.
6. Select storage and destination network for the instance.
7. Finish the process and wait for your import to be completed.
2.2.2 Verification & Adjustment of Resources
Verify Import
Please verify that the virtual machine matches the Before we start (Page 6).
Make sure that your virtual network adapters are connected to the right networks.
Note
Usage of two network interfaces:
The first interface is commonly used as northbound interface and connects to IEM.
The second interface is commonly used a southbound interface for connection to the shop
floor devices.

Documentation
2.2 Import IEVD
Adjust VM Resources
If defaults are not sufficient, the resources may be adjusted to your needs in accordance with
the IEVD license conditions.
CPU & Memory

CPU & memory (RAM) may be configured and will be applied after reboot.
Enhanced usage of device memory

The number of installed apps is not limited statically but memory is allocated dynamically
based on usage by apps. Please observe the start-up behavior of IEVD after installation of
additional apps.
Disk size
Disk size may be increased and will be applied after reboot.
Note
Disk size may not be reduced.
Shrinking of the disk size might result in data loss/corruption.

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2.3 Booting your IEVD
2.3 Booting your IEVD

Now it's time to fire up your IEVD.
1. Select and Power On the VM you've just imported
2. First boot sequence takes longer to expand disk to maximum capacity and make instance
unique.
3. Wait for login title screen.
Login Title Screen

The login title screen shows the IP address of connected interfaces (important for web
onboarding).
Additional you'll have a default linux login shell which can be used for local onboarding.
Note
Don't power off the VM after putting it into suspend state. Please shutdown the VM properly!
2.4 Onboard your IEVD to your Industrial Edge Management (IEM)
2.4.1 Web Onboarding

No need for hypervisor access but DHCP support within the connected network.
Prerequisites
Your IEVD instance is connected to a network with DHCP server to obtain it's IP address from.
You have access to a generated IEM Trust json-file for your IEVD instance.
You have access to a browser that can reach the IEVD instance via port tcp/443.
Process
1. Open your browser and enter the address of your IEVD instance (e.g. https://192.168.1.10) -
see login title screen if unknown.
2. Onboard your IEVD by uploading the IEM Trust json-file.
3. Wait for the onboarding process to be completed.
Result
You've successfully onboarded an Industrial Edge Virtual Device.

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2.4 Onboard your IEVD to your Industrial Edge Management (IEM)
2.4.2 Local Onboarding

No need for DHCP support but access to the console of the virtual machine.
Prerequisites
You have valid credentials of a reachable IEM that you want to onboard to.
You have access to the console of the virtual machine instance.
Process
1. Use the provided credentials to log into your IEVD instance:
– User: onboarding
– Password: onboarding
– Password interaction is not visible on the screen.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen and choose the onboarding path you prefer:
– Basic: Just ask mandatory information to get you onboarded.
– Advanced: Configure every possible parameter that you may configure in the web-
based onboarding process.
Result
You've successfully onboarded an Industrial Edge Virtual Device.

Release notes 3
3.1 Release Notes
Introduction
These Release Notes contain important information.
The information in these Release Notes has priority over that information in the manuals and
online help with regard to legal validity.
Please read these Release Notes carefully since it contains information which might prove
helpful.
What is new?
The main changes in IEVD are as follows:
• Default memory (RAM) size of VM was increased to 4 GB.
• Resource management - Allowing app developers to request the isolation (exclusive
assignment) of CPU, NIC resources to specific application.
• Fixed a bug where WebUI gives 503 Service Unavailable after upgrading to 1.14.1-1.
• Fixed a bug where Logging and Monitoring settings may be sporadically lost.
The IEVD is based on the current version of Industrial Edge Device Kit (IEDK) that may contain
new features which can be relevant for your use case.
Please refer these websites for further details:
• Industrial Edge 10/23
(https://docs.eu1.edge.siemens.cloud/release_notes/release_notes/23_10/whats_new_in_i
e_23_10.html)
• Industrial Edge 12/23
(https://docs.eu1.edge.siemens.cloud/release_notes/release_notes/23_12/whats_new_in_i
e_23_12.html)

Release notes
3.1 Release Notes
Update IEVD
In case you already have an onboarded IEVD running under previous firmware version, you
can execute the firmware update via IEM as described in the IEM documentation.
Note
The firmware update to V1.16.1 can be applied to both V1.12.0 and V1.14.1.
Note
It is strongly recommended to make backup copy of device in case the power shortage or
other circumstances might unexpectedly interrupt the updating process. When the update
has been completed, please validate if your virtual machine still meets the requirements
mentioned in section 2.1 "Before we start".
Note
Make sure that you have at least 4 GB of disk space available within your Edge Device to run
this update. Disk measured quantity can be easily increased by extending the virtual disk.

FAQ 4
4.1 General
What is the IEVD for?

Whenever you want to use the Industrial Edge (IE) functionality without having a physical
Industrial Edge Device (IED), you can take into account the Industrial Edge Virtual Device
(IEVD).
What is different in IEVD from a "real" HW device?

The goal is to have the functional behavior as identical as possible. However some exceptions
could occur due to virtual nature of the IEVD.
4.2 Virtualization Platforms
Which virtualization platforms are supported?

VMware ESXi is the only supported virtualization platform currently (see Before we start
(Page 6) for more details).
Can I virtualize the IEVD on my laptop?

Yes. You can import and start it within VMware Workstation or Oracle VM VirtualBox (may
need some adjustments in VM configuration) in your local PC environment for non-
productive purposes as well.
My IEVD does not boot with "No bootable medium found!" in Oracle VM VirtualBox. How can I
boot?
By default the imported VM will not have EFI activated in Oracle VM VirtualBox. To make it
bootable you need to enable the "Activate EFI" option within the VM settings under "System".
Can I get IEVD running with Kubernetes?

As IEVD is a virtual machine, running it under Kubernetes could be possible after installing
KubeVirt. Nonetheless, currently this virtualization environment is not officially supported by
IEVD.

FAQ
4.3 Connectivity
4.3 Connectivity
How can I realize Layer 2 access through hypervisor?

If there is a vSwitch in place to handle connectivity between physical NIC and virtual NIC of
VM instance, the switch needs to be configured for "promiscuous mode" to allow L2 access if
required by Edge App.
Please note: Enabling promiscuous mode will expose your VM to every traffic within that
network.


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