Avaya S8710 manual Pre-installation information, Before you go on site

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1Introduction Pre-installation information

Pre-installation information

Before you go on site

Before going on site, make sure the customer has a local area network set up and running and a network administrator available the day of the installation. Before beginning the software installation and media server configuration, make sure you have the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) on the services laptop. See the Avaya Installation Wizard Web site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw) for the blank form.

In addition, the pre-installation team should have done the following tasks. If they were not all done, do not continue with the installation.

Verify that the services laptop has the right hardware and software. See Connecting to the media server directly on page 81 for the list of computer hardware and software specifications.

Verify that you have current translations available for download via ProVision.

Verify that you have a filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW). The EPW provides

IP addresses

Product ID

Avaya services telephone number for remote access over modem

Avaya services IP address for alarms through the network

Verify that you have the current software update (patch), if required, and license and Avaya authentication files on your services laptop.

Verify that you have the current firmware available. Firmware for the IPSIs, C-LAN, MedPro, and VAL circuit packs are on the software CD, but check the Avaya Support Web site (http://support.avaya.com), Download Software and Firmware, for the latest software and firmware.

Verify that you have all the login IDs and passwords to access the S8700 or S8710 Media Servers and server complex components. This includes the unique service password for that customer’s equipment.

To obtain the password for a specific media server, call ASG Conversant (1.800.248.1234 or 1.720.444.5557). You must have the IL, FL, or product ID to get the password.

To log in through the services port as craft after you install the Avaya authentication file, use this password, which does not require an ASG challenge or response.

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Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server

 

June 2004

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Contents 6HUYHU Copyright 2004, Avaya Inc All Rights Reserved SOC/REN Installation and Repairs Contents Configuring the hardware in the rack Connecting to the IPSIs Accessing the media server About This Documentation Using this documentationAudience Physical dimensions ConventionsGeneral TerminologyCommands Downloading this book and updates from the Web Downloading this documentationSafety labels and security alert labels Related resourcesTechnical assistance TrademarksSending us comments Within the USIntroduction Pre-installation information Before you go on siteDownloading license and Avaya authentication files Equipment specifications Before you start the installationEquipment specifications Required hardware Documentation Connecting to the customer’s network Figure notes Connecting to collocated servers Connecting the USB modemsConnecting to separated servers High level overview of installation process Completing the installation administration Testing the complete installationConfiguring the hardware in the rack Configuring the Snmp modules in the UPS Security Alert Single control network Setting selected traps alarmingDuplicated control network Page Use the command set spanning disable Configuring the media server Clearing the ARP cache on the laptopAccessing the media server Powering up the media serverSetting up Telnet Installing Avaya Communication Manager Using the Installation Wizard Click Launch Avaya Installation Wizard Click Execute Ping Configuring the modem Testing the media server LEDs Disconnecting from the media serverConfiguring second media server Remastering the hard driveJune Translating the IPSIs Starting terminal emulationInputing translations Resetting the media serverAdding media gateways Administering the IPSIs Adding Ipsi informationTranslating the IPSIs Administering the IPSIs Enabling Ipsi duplication duplicated control network only S8700/S8710 MCSetting alarm activation level Installing the translation fileConnecting to the IPSIs Using Dhcp addressing Programming the Ipsi circuit packsUsing static addressing Setting the switch IDConnecting directly to the Ipsi Type show control interface and press Enter Verifying that IPSIs are translated LED display showing that the Ipsi has a static IP addressUpgrading Ipsi firmware version if necessary Verifying connectivity to media serverEnabling control of IPSIs Reusing a TN2312AP/BP circuit pack Verifying license statusCompleting the installation administration Verifying translationsSetting daylight savings time rules Type change daylight-savings-rules and press EnterSetting locations if necessary Verifying date and timeResolving alarms Enabling and disabling Ethernet switch portsBacking up files to the compact flash media S8710 only June Backing up files to the Pcmcia flashcard S8700 only Placing the flashcard in the media serverJune Enabling alarms Telneting to media serverTo Inads via modem To Inads via SnmpRegistering the system Installing the media gateways June Testing the media server installation Testing the TN2312BP Ipsi circuit packTesting the license file Sample Ipsi 01A test results screen-pageLED indicators S8700 Media Server LEDsTesting the media server LEDs Interpreting the test results S8710 Media Server LEDs DiscLEDs on back panel of S8710 Media Server Avaya Ethernet switch LEDs LEDs on Avaya P333T Ethernet switchUninterruptible power supply LEDs Ipsi LEDsTN2312BP circuit pack faceplate LED display on the Ipsi circuit pack-static address LED display indicating connectivity status-DHCP address Accessing the media server Connecting to the media server directlyCadlsrvr KLC Cadlsrv2 KLC Connecting to the media server remotely over a modem Connecting to the media server remotely over the networkSetting up a dial-up connection Dialing up to the media server Accessing the Maintenance Web InterfaceFinding the active media server IP address Using the command line interface LoginsNetwork configuration Connecting directly to the media server Browser settingsConnecting remotely through the network Troubleshooting an installation Installing the media server hardwareConfiguring the media server hardware DhcpInstalling the license and Avaya authentication files Troubleshooting an installation Index IndexJune Using Dhcp IP address, 50 using this documentation June

S8710 specifications

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