Avaya S8700 Methods of Configuring a server, Configuring the server manually

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Methods of Configuring a server

4.In the Login name field: Type a login name for the account.

5.In the Primary group field: susers appears.

6.In the Additional groups (profile) field: prof18 appears (prof18 is the code for the customer superuser).

7.In the Linux shell field: /bin/bash appears

8.In the Home directory field: /var/home/login name appears (login name is the name you choose in step 4.

9.Skip the Lock this account and Date on which account is disabled-blank to ignore fields.

10.In the Select type of authentication section: Choose Password.

Note:

Do not lock the account or set the password to be disabled.

11.In the Enter key or password field and the Re-enter key or password field: Enter the password.

12.In the Force password/key change on next login section: Leave the default to no.

13.Click Submit.

Methods of Configuring a server

The server can be configured using one of the following methods:

1.Configuring the server manually on page 37 using Integrated Management Maintenance Web Pages

2.The Avaya Installation Wizard with the Electronic Pre-installation Worksheet (EPW)

3.The Avaya Installation Wizard interactively

Configuring the server manually

Setting the date, time, and time zone

! Important:

Be sure to set the date, time, and time zone before manually configuring the server. Failure to do so may cause network problems.

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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 RAID About S8730 Server configurationsAbout server port connections S8700-series port connections Figure notes H3df87h2 LAO Hw8730s2 LAO H3df87s2 LAO Connecting to separated servers Connecting to collocated serversAbout modem connections About Processor Ethernet About media gatewaysModem 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 installationAccessing the server Applying power to the serverConfiguring Telnet for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing Avaya Communication Manager Page Server configuration Creating a super-user login Opening the Maintenance Web InterfaceCopying files to the server Configuring the server manually Methods of Configuring a serverSelect 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 Select either Standard or Extra Large Ensuring ESS and LSP compatibilityClick Close Window Enabling network time servers Enabling firewall settingsConfiguring the NIC Accessing the standby server Configuring a second serverRelease the server Interchanging serversPerforming an integrity check on the active server Interchanging serversClick 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 Connecting to the IPSIs IP interface configurationIpsi 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 Testing the Ipsi circuit pack Installation verificationTesting 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 InterfaceClick Launch Maintenance Web Interface Using the SAT command line promptType of connection Procedure Configuring the network for Windows 2000 and XP Logins for Avaya technicians and BusinessPartnersSelect Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click on LAN settings, then Advanced Setting the browser options for Internet ExplorerTroubleshooting the installation of the server hardware Appendix B Installation troubleshootingProblem 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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