Avaya 555-245-600 Phase 3 Server consolidation, IP-enabling the S8700 fiber-PNC configuration

Migration from DEFINITY Server R to S8700 fiber-PNC

At this stage, the media flow between two IP endpoints can be “shuffled.” That is, the media flow proceeds directly between both endpoints without requiring Media Processor resources. Shuffling may be used across multiple sites or multiple Avaya switches. Likewise, calls between an IP endpoint at one site and a circuit-switched endpoint at another site can be shuffled so that the media stream flows between the IP Telephone and the Media Processor circuit pack in the Port Network that is connected to the circuit-switched endpoint. By using the IP network to the greatest extent possible, enterprises can minimize the use of expensive circuit-switched trunks.

Figure 45: IP-enabling the S8700 fiber-PNC configuration

Phase 3: Server consolidation

Traditionally, some enterprises have elected to use multiple DEFINITY systems at remote sites to protect against a circuit failure on the center stage network bringing down an entire remote site. With the decision to run multiple servers came the need for additional administrative resources and a more complex dial plan. Today, through the use of IP Telephony technology and the enhanced processing capabilities of the S8700-series Servers, Avaya has a solution to consolidate smaller remote DEFINITY servers, such as ProLogix or DEFINITY ONE into an S8700 fiber-PNC system, while maintaining remote site survivability in the event of a network or processor failure. By consolidating multiple DEFINITY servers into one S8700 system, an enterprise can realize cost savings in simplified administration and a simplified dial plan. With support for up to 44,000 endpoints, the S8700-series system has the scalability to support a remote site’s server consolidation.

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