Day Of Migration; Basic Migration Steps - Avaya S8500 Manual

3 Migrating from an S8700 Media Server to an S8710 Media Server
Pre-Migration Setup

Day of migration

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S8710: Verify that the open, customer-supplied, EIA 310D (or equivalent) standard 4-post 19-
inch (48-centimeter) equipment rack is properly installed and solidly secured. Make sure it is
installed close to the existing S8700 Media Server to reuse the UPSs and Avaya Ethernet
switch(es).
If moving the UPSs and Avaya Ethernet switch(es) from the 2-post rack to the 4-post rack, make
sure you have
— a crosspoint (Philips) screwdriver
— rail kits (700230741) for a 4-post rack for the UPSs
— cage nuts to attach the screws to the rack, if necessary.
— and at least 2 people to lift the equipment.
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S8710: Verify that the 4-post 19-inch EIA 310D (48-centimeter) open equipment rack was
grounded per Approved Grounds (555-245-772).

Basic Migration Steps

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Upgrade G350 or G700 Media Gateways and local survivable processors (LSPs) if being used.
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Install the Avaya S8710 Media Servers either
— in a 19-inch, 4-post rack as described in the Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya
— on a pullout shelf attached to the existing 2-post rack.
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If release 1.2 or 1.3, install the pre-upgrade update (patch).
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Back up the system files from both S8700 Media Servers to the customer's network using the
Linux Migration (Backup/Restore) link on the Maintenance Web Interface.
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If release 2.0, back up the security files from both S8700 Media Servers to the customer's network
using the Backup Now link on the Maintenance Web Interface.
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Install the R2.1 software on the S8710 Media Servers.
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Restore the security files from the customer's network to both S8710 Media Servers using the
View/Restore Data link.
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Restore the system files from the customer's network to both S8710 Media Servers using the
Linux Migration (Backup/Restore) link.
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Connect the duplication cables after restoring files to the second media server.
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Connect the control network Ethernet cables to the new S8710 Media Servers, standby media
server first.
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Complete the post-migration administration.
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S8700 or S8710 Media Server (555-245-703).
NOTE:
If moving Ethernet switch(es) and UPSs to the 4-post rack, do it here before the cutover.
Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
June 2004