Configuring The Media Server; Copying Files To The Laptop - Avaya S8500 Manual

Configuring the media server

Configuring the media server
A new media server comes with a blank hard drive and a bootable CD-ROM with Linux operating system
and Release 2.0 of Communication Manager on it.
Use the instructions in
Gateway to install the media server in the data rack. After installing the media server, you must install the
software from the CD onto the hard drive.
This section covers the following tasks:
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Copying files to the laptop

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Powering up the media server
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Accessing the media server
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Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop
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Setting up Telnet
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Installing the software
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Using the Installation Wizard
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Completing the Remote Supervisor Adapter configuration
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Checking LED activity on the network interface card
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Verifying media server connection to the customer's LAN (if provided)
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Disconnecting from the media server
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Configuring the modem
Copying files to the laptop
You must copy the required files to the laptop. This includes, but is not limited to, a software update
(patch), license file, Avaya authentication file, ART script, and filled-out Electronic Preinstallation
Worksheet (EPW).
You must copy all required RSA files listed on the EPW onto your laptop.
If you need to install a software update (patch), go to the Avaya Support Web site
(http://avaya.com/support) and select Software & Firmware Downloads to identify and copy the
required software update.
To copy the license and Avaya authentication files, go to the RFA Web site (http://rfa.avaya.com). You
must have the serial number from the reference IPSI to get the new license file.
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NOTE:
Make sure you have the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) before
beginning this process.
NOTE:
Make sure your networking and Web browser settings are correct. See the job aid titled
Pre-Installation Information-Avaya S8500 Media
Installing the Avaya S8500 Media Server with an Avaya G650 Media Gateway
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