Using the Avaya Remote Supervisor
Adapter
Overview
The Avaya Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA) is installed in PCI-X slot 1 of the S8500 Media Server.
Administration of the RSA is accomplished through the Advanced System Management (ASM) Web
interface using a browser.
The following are highlights of the features of the RSA:
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Monitors the health of the Avaya S8500 Media Server
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Timed stamped event logs
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Remote access via LAN or serial modem
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Point-to-point protocol (PPP) support
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Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support
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Notification and alerts sent via SNMP, modem, e-mail, or numeric pager
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Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support
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Ability to remotely power on or off the S8500 Media Server
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Remote firmware upgrades
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Web based access using the Advanced System Management Interface
Web browser requirements
You can use the following Web browsers to remotely access the RSA:
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Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 (or later) with Service Pack 1
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Netscape Navigator version 4.72 or later. Netscape Navigator version 6.x is not supported
NOTE:
When using the ASM Web Interface, monitor resolution should be set to 800 x 600 pixels
and 256 colors, and double-byte character set (DBCS) languages are not supported.
NOTE:
The values in all windows are examples. Your settings will be different.
NOTE:
Disable the Sun Java Virtual machine.
Avaya Remote Supervisor Adapter User Guide
November 2003
Using the Avaya Remote Supervisor Adapter
Overview
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