Avaya S8710 manual High level overview of installation process

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High level overview of installation process

High level overview of installation process

The installation process is completed in stages. Some stages can be completed in parallel, and others require that certain tasks be accomplished before the stages can be completed. The order that the particular stages are completed depends on local practice and the personnel available. The high level stages are listed below.

Installing and cabling the media server complex

You can complete this stage before, in parallel with, or after installing the media gateways. See the Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (555-245-703)

Installing Avaya Communication Manager

The media server is shipped with a blank hard drive. The operating system, directories, and files needed for the media server are installed from a bootable CD containing the operating system and Avaya Communication Manager. This stage is usually done immediately after installing the media server hardware.

Configuring the media server

Use the Avaya Installation Wizard to configure the media server. You must have the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) that provides the customer’s network information needed for configuring the network components. As part of the Wizard, you install the license and Avaya authentication files. This stage is done after installing the software.

Translating the IPSIs

This stage is done after the media servers are configured. Once the license file is installed (as part of the Avaya Installation Wizard), you have 30 minutes to complete this step before the license file looks for the reference IPSI.

Installing and cabling the media gateways

You can do this stage before, in parallel with, or after installing and configuring the media server complex. The media gateways must be installed and powered up to effectively complete many of the other stages. The IPSI circuit packs can only be programmed in a powered up media gateway.

Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server

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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 Conventions Physical dimensionsGeneral TerminologyCommands Downloading this documentation Downloading this book and updates from the WebRelated resources Safety labels and security alert labelsTrademarks Technical assistanceSending us comments Within the USIntroduction Before you go on site Pre-installation informationDownloading license and Avaya authentication files Before you start the installation Equipment specificationsEquipment 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 Testing the complete installation Completing the installation administrationConfiguring 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 Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop Configuring the media serverAccessing 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 Disconnecting from the media server Testing the media server LEDsRemastering the hard drive Configuring second media serverJune Starting terminal emulation Translating the IPSIsInputing translations Resetting the media serverAdding media gateways Adding Ipsi information Administering the IPSIsTranslating the IPSIs Administering the IPSIs S8700/S8710 MC Enabling Ipsi duplication duplicated control network onlyInstalling the translation file Setting alarm activation levelConnecting to the IPSIs Programming the Ipsi circuit packs Using Dhcp addressingSetting the switch ID Using static addressingConnecting directly to the Ipsi Type show control interface and press Enter LED display showing that the Ipsi has a static IP address Verifying that IPSIs are translatedUpgrading Ipsi firmware version if necessary Verifying connectivity to media serverEnabling control of IPSIs Verifying license status Reusing a TN2312AP/BP circuit packVerifying translations Completing the installation administrationType change daylight-savings-rules and press Enter Setting daylight savings time rulesVerifying date and time Setting locations if necessaryEnabling and disabling Ethernet switch ports Resolving alarmsBacking up files to the compact flash media S8710 only June Placing the flashcard in the media server Backing up files to the Pcmcia flashcard S8700 onlyJune Telneting to media server Enabling alarmsTo Inads via modem To Inads via SnmpRegistering the system Installing the media gateways June Testing the TN2312BP Ipsi circuit pack Testing the media server installationSample Ipsi 01A test results screen-page Testing the license fileS8700 Media Server LEDs LED indicatorsTesting the media server LEDs Interpreting the test results Disc S8710 Media Server LEDsLEDs on back panel of S8710 Media Server LEDs on Avaya P333T Ethernet switch Avaya Ethernet switch LEDsIpsi LEDs Uninterruptible power supply LEDsTN2312BP circuit pack faceplate LED display on the Ipsi circuit pack-static address LED display indicating connectivity status-DHCP address Connecting to the media server directly Accessing the media serverCadlsrvr 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 Logins Using the command line interfaceNetwork configuration Connecting directly to the media server Browser settingsConnecting remotely through the network Installing the media server hardware Troubleshooting an installationDhcp Configuring the media server hardwareInstalling the license and Avaya authentication files Troubleshooting an installation Index IndexJune Using Dhcp IP address, 50 using this documentation June

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