Verifying MPC IP information

Verifying MPC IP information

The Maintenance Processor Complex (MPC) page is under Optional Services in the Wizard configuration process. Verify that the IP information was retrieved from the EPW. If the information is not there, manually complete all fields.

To allow services access to the remote maintenance board through a crossover cable, verify the information in these fields:

For services laptop access:

IP Address field - 192.11.13.6

Subnet Mask field - 255.255.255.252

If the information is not there, fill in the fields manually.

Installing MPC firmware

See Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communications Manager 3.1, Media Gateways and Servers for additional details on updating MPC firmware.

The MPC firmware may need to be updated, depending on the currently installed version. The versions that require updates should be included in your project planning information.

To update the firmware version:

1.Check the firmware version.

-Use SSH to access the media server and login.

-Enter sampcmd samp-update status.

-Check the firmware version displayed.

2.If the firmware needs to be updated, use Download Files from the Maintenance Web Interface to copy the firmware file to the media server.

3.Use SSH to access the media server and login.

4.Enter sampupdate to initiate the update process. The update process takes approximately 5 minutes.

5.Enter y in response to the question, Commit this software?

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