Chapter 8: Upgrading The Avaya Aura Communication Manager Software; Upgrading The Software Using A Cd-Rom Drive; Local Configuration With S8300 Server - Avaya G350 Installing And Upgrading

Chapter 8: Upgrading the Avaya Aura
If your Avaya G350 Media Gateway includes an Avaya S8300 Server, it might be necessary to
upgrade the Avaya Aura Communication Manager software. Upgrading the software can be
performed in one of the following ways:
Remote configuration via Telnet — upgrade the software remotely via Telnet. In this
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scenario, a modem is required at the local site. See
modem for remote access
Local configuration with S8300 Server — upgrade the software at the site, using a laptop
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computer and a CD-ROM drive connected to the S8300 Server
Remote configuration via network — upgrade the software remotely via a network
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connection
Note:
Ensure you use the correct Communication Manager release with the correct
Note:
server.

Upgrading the software using a CD-ROM drive

The upgrade software is usually installed from a CD-ROM drive connected to the S8300. If the
upgrade is performed locally, you might need to provide a laptop and a USB CD-ROM drive. If
the upgrade is performed from a remote location, you must connect a USB CD-ROM drive to
the S8300 and insert the upgrade CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. You also might need to
connect a modem. This depends on the method used to perform the upgrade.
For a software upgrade on an Avaya G350 Media Gateway with an S8300 Server, use a USB
modem. See
supported by the S8300.

Local configuration with S8300 Server

Upgrade the software at the site, using a laptop computer and a CD-ROM drive connected to
the S8300 Server.
Communication Manager
software
on page 61.
USB modems supported by the S8300
Chapter 4: Connecting and enabling a
on page 136 for a list of USB modems
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