Avaya S8700 manual Enabling alarms to Inads by way of the Snmp module

Enabling alarms to INADS by way of the SNMP module

3. To verify that the alarms are enabled, type almenable and press Enter.

Enabling alarms to INADS by way of the SNMP module

Note:

Perform this procedure only if the installation includes a Secure Service Gateway (SSG).

To enable alarms on the servers:

1.Start an SSH session on the server.

2.Type almsnmpconf -dipaddress -ccommunityname and press Enter, where ipaddress is the trap receiver address for the SSG device and communityname is the community string name that the SSG device requires.

3.Type almsnmpconf and press Enter and verify that the correct information is entered.

4.Type almenable -s y and press Enter.

5.Type almenable and press Enter and verify that alarm origination is enabled on the SNMP module. If used, also verify that alarm origination by way of a modem is still enabled.

6.Log off.

Backing up files to the compact flash media

Note:

Avaya requires the use of industrial grade compact flash media.

1.Connect the compact flash drive to one of the USB ports on the back of the server.

2.Insert the compact flash media into the top right slot of the drive.

3.On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.

4.Select all applicable data sets.

5.To back up the data onto the compact flash media, select Local PC Card. To format a new media card, also select Format PC Flash.

Note:

You must format the compact flash media before the first use only.

6.Click Start Backup. The system displays a message when the format is completed, which takes approximately 10 seconds.

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