Chapter 7 License Files; License Files For Different Configurations; S8300 Media Server; External Media Server (S8700) - Avaya G700 Maintenance Manual

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License Files
This chapter describes license files as they are related to Media Modules for the Avaya
Server with an Avaya
For general information on License Files, refer to "Avaya MultiVantage
233-200".

License Files for Different Configurations

License files are assigned differently depending on the S8300 Media Server and G700 Media Gateway
configuration.

S8300 Media Server

When the system configuration is a G700 with an S8300, the S8300 is a Linux-based processor
running the Avaya MultiVantage call processing software. The serial number of the G700 in which
the S8300 is inserted is used in the license file for identification.

External Media Server (S8700)

When the Avaya MultiVantage software is running on an External Media Server, such as an S8700,
that platform's hardware is used for license file authentication. In this configuration, a G700 does not
require a separate license file and is thought of as an extension of the server's platform. Licensing is
handled by the server.

Survivable Configuration

In a survivable configuration, the S8300 processor — referred to as the S8300 Media Server
configured as an LSP (Local Survivable Processor) — is present on the G700, but the Avaya
MultiVantage call processing software is not active and runs in a special survivable mode. The LSP
provides service to a subset of users in the event that the G700 cannot be served by its primary Media
Server.
Each S8300 configured as an LSP has its own license file that contains the serial number of the G700
into which the LSP is physically inserted. As soon as the LSP becomes active and begins providing
service as the Media Server, it invokes License-Error mode. The LSP can remain in License-Error
Maintenance for S8300/S8700 and G700
555-234-101 — Issue 2 — October 2002
G700 Media Gateway.
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