Job Aid: Replacing the Avaya S8510 server
Verify the software version
To verify the software version that you just installed:
1. At a browser on your laptop log in to the Maintenance Web Pages (192.11.13.6).
2. Select Server > Software Version.
The Software Version page displays.
3. Verify that the server is running Release 5.1 software. The beginning of the CM Reports
as: string should show R015x.01....
4. Verify that the optical drive opened at the end of the software installation.
Set the time, date, and time zone
To set the time, date, and time zone on the server:
1. At the Maintenance Web Pages select Server > Server Date/Time.
The Server Date/Time window displays.
2. Set the server time within five (5) minutes of the Network Timer Server (NTS) time, date and
time zone so that synchronization can occur.
Copy files to the server
While reformatting the hard drive a new directory, /var/home/ftp/pub, was created. You must
copy the following files to the pub directory on the server's hard drive:
Communication Manager software service pack
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License file
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Avaya authentication file
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Updated media gateway, media modules, or IP telephony firmware files
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Security updates
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To copy files to the server:
1. At the Maintenance Web Pages select Miscellaneous > Download Files.
The Download Files page displays.
2. Select File(s) to download from the machine I'm using to connect to the server.
3. Click Browse to open the Choose File window to navigate to the files you want to
download.
22 Job Aids for Field Replacements (FRUs) for the Avaya S8510 Server