Introduction, Audience | Avaya S8700 specification

Chapter 1: Introduction

Use these procedures to install Avaya Communication Manager and configure a new Avaya S8700-series Server and the associated components in a fiber-connected (fiber-PNC) or an IP-connected (IP-PNC) port network configuration.

To configure the server, use the Avaya Installation Wizard. To configure gateways and other hardware components, use the following two administration interfaces:

●The Maintenance Web Interface

●The command line interface, either directly or through Secure Shell (SSH), Telnet, or a terminal emulation program such as Avaya Native Configuration Manager.

This installation document includes the following information:

●Pre-installation requirements on page 9

●Configuring the SNMP modules in the UPS on page 23

●Server configuration on page 35

●IP interface translations on page 51

●IP interface configuration on page 57

●Postinstallation administration on page 67

●Installation verification on page 75

●Server access on page 87

●Installation troubleshooting on page 97

Audience

This documentation is for the following people who install and configure the server components:

●Trained field installation and maintenance personnel

●Technical support personnel

●Authorized business partners

Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series Server

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Contents

Release Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series Server Avaya Inc All Rights Reserved Introduction Server configuration Postinstallation administration Index 101 Audience Introduction How to use Avaya installation documents Verifying that all the required equipment is on site Pre-installation requirementsPreinstallation tasks to complete at the customer site PNC license settings for S8700-series Servers Equipment specifications Ensuring that the preinstallation tasks are complete Shows specifications for the S8710, S8720 and S8730 Servers Introduction About RAID About S8730 Server configurationsAbout server port connections S8700-series port connections Figure notes H3df87h2 LAO Hw8730s2 LAO H3df87s2 LAO Connecting to separated servers Connecting to collocated serversAbout modem connections About Processor Ethernet About media gatewaysModem options About SSH About software duplication Introduction Configuring the Snmp modules in the UPS Snmp configuration Single control Duplicated control Network CNA Network CNB Default UPS IP addresses for S8700-series Servers Security Alert Prerequisites for configuring the Snmp module Setting selected traps alarming Administering the Snmp modules Default IP addresses for the Ethernet switch Preparing to configure the Ethernet switch Configuring the Ethernet switch Snmp configuration Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop Communication Manager installation Accessing the server Applying power to the serverConfiguring Telnet for Windows 2000 and Windows XP Installing Avaya Communication Manager Page Server configuration Creating a super-user login Opening the Maintenance Web InterfaceCopying files to the server Configuring the server manually Methods of Configuring a serverSelect type of authentication section Choose Password Maintenance Web Pages configuration screens Methods of Configuring a server Eth4 Eth0 Eth2 Duplication Link Performing the manual configurationS8700-series Server Ethernet assignments Control network a Eth0 Eth2 Control network B Eth3 if used About the Avaya Installation Wizard Avaya Installation Wizard Click Execute Ping Click Launch Avaya Installation Wizard Select Change Modem Setting and click Continue Configuring the modem Configuring memory for an S8720 Server Select either Standard or Extra Large Ensuring ESS and LSP compatibilityClick Close Window Enabling network time servers Enabling firewall settings Configuring the NIC Interchanging servers Configuring a second serverAccessing the standby server Release the server Performing an integrity check on the active server Interchanging serversClick Interchange Page Inputting initial system translations IP interface translations Cabinet Cabinet Description Adding media gateways Enabling the Ipsi Set the Ipsi Control of Port Networks field to enabled Type add ipserver-interface PNnumber and press Enter Adding the Ipsi to the system Saving translations Setting the alarm activation levelEnter y in the Enable Operation of Ipsi Duplication field Enabling Ipsi duplication duplicated control network onlyPage Connecting to the IPSIs IP interface configurationIpsi address configuration Programming the Ipsi for static addressing Connecting the laptop directly to the Ipsi Type show control interface and press Enter Setting the Vlan and diffserv parameters Ipsi LED display for static address Programming the Ipsi for Dhcp addressing CLK CLK Enabling control of the IPSIs Verifying connectivity to the serverVerifying that the IPSIs are translated Upgrading the Ipsi firmware version if necessary Verifying the license status Verifying translations Postinstallation administration Type change daylight-savings-rules and press Enter Setting rules for daylight savings time Type change locations and press Enter Setting locations if necessary Verifying the date and the time main server only Enabling and disabling the Ethernet switch ports Clearing and resolving alarms Click Submit Changes Enabling alarms to Inads by way of a modem Backing up files to the compact flash media Enabling alarms to Inads by way of the Snmp module Before leaving the site Testing the Ipsi circuit pack Installation verificationTesting the license file LEDs on the front panel of the S8730 Server S8730 LEDs LEDs on the back panel of the S8730 Server S8710 and S8720 LEDs LEDs on the front panel of the S8710 and the S8720 Servers LEDs on the back panel of the S8710 and the S8720 Servers Additional server LED information LAG Avaya C360 Ethernet switch LEDs UPS LEDs LEDs on the Powerware 9125 UPS TN2312BP Ipsi LEDs TN2312BP Ipsi circuit pack faceplate Ipsi LED display for a static IP address Connectivity status Ipsi services portPage Accessing the command line interface of the server with Appendix a Server access Backspace key area, select Control-H Connecting to the server directly Ca873srv LAO Cadlsrv2 KLC Connecting to the server remotely over a modem Connecting to the server remotely over the network Finding the IP address of the active server Accessing the Maintenance Web Interface Click Launch Maintenance Web Interface Using the SAT command line promptType of connection Procedure Configuring the network for Windows 2000 and XP Logins for Avaya technicians and BusinessPartnersSelect Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click on LAN settings, then Advanced Setting the browser options for Internet Explorer Troubleshooting the installation of the server hardware Appendix B Installation troubleshootingProblem Possible solution Ping 192.11.13.6 and press Enter Troubleshooting the configuration of the server hardware Press Enter Problem Possible solution Numerical Index Ipsi Preparing to configure