Backing up files to the compact flash media

Backing up files to the compact flash media

Note:

The industrial grade compact flash media provides improved data integrity and reliability, enhanced durability, and extreme endurance. For these reasons Avaya requires the use of an industrial grade compact flash. To read more about the industrial grade compact flash, see the Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication Manager (555-245-207).

1.Insert a 128-Mb compact flash media into the compact flash slot on the media server faceplate.

2.On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.

3.Select all applicable data sets.

4.Select Local Compact Flash Card back up the data onto the compact flash card. Optionally, select Format Compact Flash to format a new card.

Note:

The compact flash card needs to be formatted only before the first use.

5.Click Start Backup. You are notified when the format is completed (approximately 10 seconds).

Note:

Clicking on Start Backup without media in the compact flash drive results in an error. In this case, repeat the previous steps.

6. Click Backup Status to view the status of the backup.

Enabling alarms to INADS via modem

Note:

Enable alarms on both media servers on a duplicated system.

1.Start a telnet session on the media server.

2.Type almenable -d b and press Enter.

3.Type almenable and press Enter to verify that the alarms are enabled.

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