Chapter 17: Limited Access During Failover - Avaya 9608 Using Manual

Chapter 17: Limited access during failover

One or more telephone system servers provide your phone with its connectivity, features, and
functionality. If a disconnect or switch from one server to another occurs, your phone goes into
"failover" mode to keep it operating while alternate server resources are established. Depending on
the server your phone is on, an icon may appear on the top display line to notify you that failover is
in effect.
Failover has different stages. For example, while your phone transitions to a new server it is in
"limbo" and functionality may be limited. Then when the alternate server is active, your phone
assumes the functionality available on that server, which may not be the same as your original
server. When the original server is restored, your phone transitions back (failback) and functionality
may again be limited during the transition. When your phone is back on the original server, normal
functionality is restored. Failover and failback are automatic; you have no control over failure mode.
Keep in mind that during failover certain features may not be available and telephone functionality
may be limited. Check the softkeys at the bottom of the display to determine the actions you can
take during failover; also try the Phone button to display the Avaya Menu for possible actions.
Important:
Do not log your telephone off during failover or until normal service is restored on your original
telephone server. Logging off during failover, during transition to or from an alternate server, or
while your phone is active on an alternate server may cause your phone to become inoperable.
The following conditions apply when your telephone is in failover mode:
• If you are on a call when failover occurs, that call will remain active. You cannot initiate new
calls while your phone transitions to the alternate server.
• Certain softkeys may not display and their related functions may be unavailable until transition
to the alternate server is complete.
• Call connection may take longer than usual.
• During the transition to a new server, any active conference calls, call transfers, and held calls
may be dropped. Incoming calls may not reach you; such calls may go to voice mail.
• Emergency calls may or may not work, depending on the stage of failover and the functionality
available on the alternate server.
• The Message Waiting Indicator is cleared, but voice mail may still be available if the voice mail
server to which calls are being sent is not in failover.
• Transitions back to the normal server will restore all original functionality.
October 2015 Using Avaya 9608/9608G/9611G IP Deskphones SIP
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