1Introduction
Connecting to the customer’s network
•Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
•The following job aids are also available on the Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and Servers CD
•Job Aid: Approved Grounds
•Job Aid: Server and CSS
•Upgrading Software and
•Administrator’s Guide for the Avaya Communication Manager
•Administration for Network Connectivity for the Avaya Communication Manager
•Maintenance Alarms for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers (03-
•Maintenance Commands for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers
•Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers
Connecting to the customer’s network
The media servers connect directly to the customer’s network. The following section provides information on connecting the media server to the customer’s network.
In a typical configuration, you connect to the network through a port on the back of the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server, using a standard CAT5 cable with RJ45 connectors on each end. Typically, for an IP Connect configuration, you connect through port 1 (Eth0). For a
The other end of the cable connects to an Ethernet switch (router), hub, or token ring.
22 | Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server |
| June 2004 |