Enabling Alarms To Inads By Way Of The Snmp Module; Backing Up Files To The Compact Flash Media - Avaya S8730 Installing And Configuring

3. To verify that the alarms are enable

Enabling alarms to INADS by way of the SNMP module

Note:
Perform this procedure only if the installation includes a Secure Service Gateway
Note:
(SSG).
To enable alarms on the servers:
1. Start an SSH session on the server.
2. Type almsnmpconf -d ipaddress -c communityname and press Enter, where
ipaddress is the trap receiver address for the SSG device and communityname is the
community string name that the SSG device requires.
3. Type almsnmpconf and press Enter and verify that the correct information is entered.
4. Type almenable -s y and press Enter.
5. Type almenable and press Enter and verify that alarm origination is enabled on the
SNMP module. If used, also verify that alarm origination by way of a modem is still
enabled.
6. Log off.

Backing up files to the compact flash media

Note:
Avaya requires the use of industrial grade compact flash media.
Note:
1. Connect the compact flash drive to one of the USB ports on the back of the server.
2. Insert the compact flash media into the top right slot of the drive.
3. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.
4. Select all applicable data sets.
5. To back up the data onto the compact flash media, select Local PC Card.
To format a new media card, also select Format PC Flash.
Note:
You must format the compact flash media before the first use only.
Note:
6. Click Start Backup. The system displays a message when the format is completed, which
takes approximately 10 seconds.
Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700-Series Server
Enabling alarms to INADS by way of the SNMP module
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type almenable and press Enter
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