Avaya S8700 manual About software duplication, About SSH

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About software duplication

About software duplication

Software duplication eliminates the need for the DAL2 duplication cards in duplicated S8720 and S8730 Servers. Software duplication is supported only on the S8720 and S8730 and is the default configuration. For software duplication, all duplication messages are sent over the server duplication TCP/IP link.

An S8720 or S8730 communications system configured with software duplication has lower call performance than the same system configured with hardware duplication. Encrypting duplication messages further degrades performance. For software duplication, Avaya recommends that you use a dedicated duplication link with a bandwidth of at least 1 Gigabit per second.

The S8720 and S8730 Server is shipped without the optional DAL2 hardware duplication card. If purchased, the DAL2 hardware duplication cards and the dual fiber cable that links the DAL2 cards are installed in the servers at the customer site.

The duplication type, that is, hardware or software, is administered as a Configure Server step on the Server Duplication Web page in the Maintenance Web Interface.

About SSH

Secure Shell (SSH) is both a computer program and an associated network protocol that you use to log in to and run commands on a networked computer. SSH provides secure encrypted communications between two untrusted hosts over an insecure network. Avaya strongly recommends that you use SSH instead of Telnet for most interactive connections to the Avaya servers and other devices on a customer network.

To use SSH, a third-party SSH client must be installed on your computer. PuTTY is one such client. You can download PuTTY from http://www.putty.nl/download.html.

You can use SSH to access the following devices:

The S8300, S8400, S8500, and S8700-series Servers on Release 3.1 or later of Communication Manager

Note:

With Release 4.0 or later of Communication Manager, Telnet is disabled, so you must use SSH to access the servers after Communication Manager software Release 4.0 or later is installed.

A Maintenance Processor Complex (MPC), which is used with the S8400 Server

A TN2312BP IPSI that is running firmware version 20 or higher

A TN8412AP SIPI

Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series Server

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Contents Release Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series ServerAvaya Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Server configuration Postinstallation administration Index 101 Audience IntroductionHow to use Avaya installation documents Preinstallation tasks to complete at the customer site Pre-installation requirementsPNC license settings for S8700-series Servers Verifying that all the required equipment is on siteEquipment specifications Ensuring that the preinstallation tasks are completeShows specifications for the S8710, S8720 and S8730 Servers Introduction About S8730 Server configurations About RAIDAbout server port connections S8700-series port connections Figure notes H3df87h2 LAO Hw8730s2 LAO H3df87s2 LAO Connecting to collocated servers Connecting to separated serversAbout modem connections About media gateways About Processor EthernetModem options About SSH About software duplicationIntroduction Configuring the Snmp modules in the UPS Snmp configurationSingle control Duplicated control Network CNA Network CNB Default UPS IP addresses for S8700-series ServersSecurity Alert Prerequisites for configuring the Snmp moduleSetting selected traps alarming Administering the Snmp modulesDefault IP addresses for the Ethernet switch Preparing to configure the Ethernet switch Configuring the Ethernet switch Snmp configuration Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop Communication Manager installationApplying power to the server Accessing the serverConfiguring Telnet for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing Avaya Communication Manager Page Server configuration Opening the Maintenance Web Interface Creating a super-user loginCopying files to the server Methods of Configuring a server Configuring the server manuallySelect type of authentication section Choose Password Maintenance Web Pages configuration screens Methods of Configuring a server S8700-series Server Ethernet assignments Performing the manual configurationControl network a Eth0 Eth2 Control network B Eth3 if used Eth4 Eth0 Eth2 Duplication LinkAbout the Avaya Installation Wizard Avaya Installation WizardClick Execute Ping Click Launch Avaya Installation WizardSelect Change Modem Setting and click Continue Configuring the modemConfiguring memory for an S8720 Server Ensuring ESS and LSP compatibility Select either Standard or Extra LargeClick Close Window Enabling network time servers Enabling firewall settingsConfiguring the NIC Accessing the standby server Configuring a second serverRelease the server Interchanging serversInterchanging servers Performing an integrity check on the active serverClick Interchange Page Inputting initial system translations IP interface translationsCabinet Cabinet Description Adding media gatewaysEnabling the Ipsi Set the Ipsi Control of Port Networks field to enabledType add ipserver-interface PNnumber and press Enter Adding the Ipsi to the systemEnter y in the Enable Operation of Ipsi Duplication field Setting the alarm activation levelEnabling Ipsi duplication duplicated control network only Saving translationsPage IP interface configuration Connecting to the IPSIsIpsi address configuration Programming the Ipsi for static addressing Connecting the laptop directly to the Ipsi Type show control interface and press Enter Setting the Vlan and diffserv parameters Ipsi LED display for static address Programming the Ipsi for Dhcp addressingCLK CLK Verifying that the IPSIs are translated Verifying connectivity to the serverUpgrading the Ipsi firmware version if necessary Enabling control of the IPSIsVerifying the license status Verifying translations Postinstallation administrationType change daylight-savings-rules and press Enter Setting rules for daylight savings timeType change locations and press Enter Setting locations if necessaryVerifying the date and the time main server only Enabling and disabling the Ethernet switch ports Clearing and resolving alarmsClick Submit Changes Enabling alarms to Inads by way of a modemBacking up files to the compact flash media Enabling alarms to Inads by way of the Snmp moduleBefore leaving the site Installation verification Testing the Ipsi circuit packTesting the license file LEDs on the front panel of the S8730 Server S8730 LEDsLEDs on the back panel of the S8730 Server S8710 and S8720 LEDsLEDs on the front panel of the S8710 and the S8720 Servers LEDs on the back panel of the S8710 and the S8720 Servers Additional server LED informationLAG Avaya C360 Ethernet switch LEDsUPS LEDs LEDs on the Powerware 9125 UPSTN2312BP Ipsi LEDs TN2312BP Ipsi circuit pack faceplate Ipsi LED display for a static IP address Connectivity status Ipsi services portPage Accessing the command line interface of the server with Appendix a Server accessBackspace key area, select Control-H Connecting to the server directly Ca873srv LAO Cadlsrv2 KLC Connecting to the server remotely over a modem Connecting to the server remotely over the networkFinding the IP address of the active server Accessing the Maintenance Web InterfaceUsing the SAT command line prompt Click Launch Maintenance Web InterfaceType of connection Procedure Logins for Avaya technicians and BusinessPartners Configuring the network for Windows 2000 and XPSelect Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click on LAN settings, then Advanced Setting the browser options for Internet ExplorerAppendix B Installation troubleshooting Troubleshooting the installation of the server hardwareProblem Possible solution Ping 192.11.13.6 and press Enter Troubleshooting the configuration of the server hardwarePress Enter Problem Possible solution Numerical IndexIpsi Preparing to configure
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