Avaya S8700 manual Release the server, Configuring a second server, Interchanging servers

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Chapter 4: Server configuration

7.Verify with the network administrator that the LAN hardware supports 802.1q priority tagging. If supported, select VLAN 802.1q priority tagging.

8.Click Change. The system displays the status of the configuration update. When the update is complete, the system displays the following message: Successfully configured ethernet interfaces.

Release the server

Unplug the cross-over cable from the Services port on the back of the server.

Configuring a second server

Use the same procedures that you used to configure the first server. Repeat Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop on page 31 through Release the server on page 48 for the second server.

Interchanging servers

Perform an interchange between the two servers to verify that an interchange will work correctly.

Accessing the standby server

To access the standby server:

1.Clear the ARP cache on the laptop if necessary. For more information, see Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop on page 31 and return here.

2.Connect the laptop to the Services port (2) on the back of the server with a cross-connect CAT5 cable.

3.Open a browser and connect to the active server.

4.If you are not already logged in to the Maintenance Web Interface, log in. For more information, see Accessing the Maintenance Web Interface on page 93.

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Contents Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series Server ReleaseAvaya Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Server configuration Postinstallation administration Index 101 Introduction AudienceHow to use Avaya installation documents Pre-installation requirements Preinstallation tasks to complete at the customer sitePNC license settings for S8700-series Servers Verifying that all the required equipment is on siteEnsuring that the preinstallation tasks are complete Equipment specificationsShows 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 software duplication About SSHIntroduction Snmp configuration Configuring the Snmp modules in the UPSDefault UPS IP addresses for S8700-series Servers Single control Duplicated control Network CNA Network CNBPrerequisites for configuring the Snmp module Security AlertAdministering the Snmp modules Setting selected traps alarmingDefault IP addresses for the Ethernet switch Preparing to configure the Ethernet switch Configuring the Ethernet switch Snmp configuration Communication Manager installation Clearing the ARP cache on the laptopApplying 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 Performing the manual configuration S8700-series Server Ethernet assignmentsControl network a Eth0 Eth2 Control network B Eth3 if used Eth4 Eth0 Eth2 Duplication LinkAvaya Installation Wizard About the Avaya Installation WizardClick Launch Avaya Installation Wizard Click Execute PingConfiguring the modem Select Change Modem Setting and click ContinueConfiguring memory for an S8720 Server Ensuring ESS and LSP compatibility Select either Standard or Extra LargeClick Close Window Enabling firewall settings Enabling network time serversConfiguring the NIC Configuring a second server Accessing the standby serverRelease the server Interchanging serversInterchanging servers Performing an integrity check on the active serverClick Interchange Page IP interface translations Inputting initial system translationsAdding media gateways Cabinet Cabinet DescriptionSet the Ipsi Control of Port Networks field to enabled Enabling the IpsiAdding the Ipsi to the system Type add ipserver-interface PNnumber and press EnterSetting the alarm activation level Enter y in the Enable Operation of Ipsi Duplication fieldEnabling 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 Programming the Ipsi for Dhcp addressing Ipsi LED display for static addressCLK CLK Verifying connectivity to the server Verifying that the IPSIs are translatedUpgrading the Ipsi firmware version if necessary Enabling control of the IPSIsVerifying the license status Postinstallation administration Verifying translationsSetting rules for daylight savings time Type change daylight-savings-rules and press EnterSetting locations if necessary Type change locations and press EnterVerifying the date and the time main server only Clearing and resolving alarms Enabling and disabling the Ethernet switch portsEnabling alarms to Inads by way of a modem Click Submit ChangesEnabling alarms to Inads by way of the Snmp module Backing up files to the compact flash mediaBefore leaving the site Installation verification Testing the Ipsi circuit packTesting the license file S8730 LEDs LEDs on the front panel of the S8730 ServerS8710 and S8720 LEDs LEDs on the back panel of the S8730 ServerLEDs on the front panel of the S8710 and the S8720 Servers Additional server LED information LEDs on the back panel of the S8710 and the S8720 ServersAvaya C360 Ethernet switch LEDs LAGLEDs on the Powerware 9125 UPS UPS LEDsTN2312BP Ipsi LEDs TN2312BP Ipsi circuit pack faceplate Ipsi LED display for a static IP address Ipsi services port Connectivity statusPage Appendix a Server access Accessing the command line interface of the server withBackspace key area, select Control-H Connecting to the server directly Ca873srv LAO Cadlsrv2 KLC Connecting to the server remotely over the network Connecting to the server remotely over a modemAccessing the Maintenance Web Interface Finding the IP address of the active serverUsing 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 Setting the browser options for Internet Explorer Click on LAN settings, then AdvancedAppendix B Installation troubleshooting Troubleshooting the installation of the server hardwareProblem Possible solution Troubleshooting the configuration of the server hardware Ping 192.11.13.6 and press EnterPress Enter Problem Possible solution Index NumericalIpsi Preparing to configure
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