Implementation Summary - Avaya 1000 Installation And Commissioning Manual

Converting a Small System to a Branch Office

Implementation summary

Caution:
Service Interruption
Converting an existing Small System is equivalent to installing a new Branch Office, and service
is interrupted during the conversion process.
The duration of the service outage depends on the extent of reconfiguration required at the
existing Small System and main office sites.
While it may theoretically be possible to convert a fully pre-equipped Small System without
shutting down service, Avaya recommends a cold start for the Branch Office installation.
Important:
Avaya recommends that you back up your database before beginning the conversion. Use the
EDD command in LD 43 or use Element Manager to perform the datadump.
Use the following steps to convert a Small System to a Branch Office and incorporate it into a
Branch Office network:
1. Configure the main office:
a. Follow the procedures in
set up and configure the main office.
b. Use the new keycode to change the Licenses to allow for the additional requirements of
the associated branch offices. In particular, ensure that the IP USERS and BASIC IP
USERS licenses are increased to include the total number of IP Phones in the main
offices and the new branch offices.
2. For each Small System that is to be converted to a Branch Office:
a. Power down the system, including reserve power if so equipped.
b. Remove the SSC card.
c. Add a Gateway Controller with DSP resources
d. For a VxWorks Call Server, add a CP PM Call Server card with security dongle. For a
Co-resident Call Server and Signaling Server, add a supported Server. For CP PM
cards, ensure the CP PM has at least 2 GB of RAM and a 40 GB drive.
e. Install a Voice Gateway Media Card if required. Refer to Avaya Signaling Server IP Line
Applications Fundamentals, NN43001-125.
If the Small System already has a Voice Gateway Media Card, upgrade it to IP Line 5.0.
Refer to Avaya Signaling Server IP Line Applications Fundamentals, NN43001-125.
f. Install a Signaling Server if required. Follow the procedures in
Server
A Signaling Server must be installed on an single-cabinet Meridian 1 Opt 11C Cabinet
or a single-chassis Meridian 1 Opt 11C Chassis with or without a chassis expander. A
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