Task List For R1.2/1.3.X To R2.1 - Avaya S8500 Manual

You may be able to use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the software on the S8300 Media Server, depending
on the media server version. For more information see Installation and Upgrades for the Avaya G700
Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server (555-234-100).
CAUTION:
You must stop call processing on the LSPs during the migration process. You can do this
procedure on either the active or standby media server.

Task list for R1.2/1.3.x to R2.1

On the S8700 Media Servers:
1
Clear the ARP cache on the laptop
2
Connect to the active media server
3
Access the media server
4
Clear alarms
5
Start a SAT session
6
Check link status
7
Record all busyouts
8
Check clock synchronization
9
Disable scheduled maintenance
10
Busyout MMI circuit packs (duplicated control only)
11
Check for translation corruption
12
Access active S8700 Media Server
13
Check software release (pre-R2.0 only)
14
Back up the system files
15
Back up the security files
16
Record the Product ID
17
Access the standby S8700 Media Server
18
Shut down the standby S8700 Media Server
On first S8710 Media Server:
NOTE:
This media server becomes media server 1.
CAUTION:
The duplication cables must not be connected. If connected, disconnect.
1
Power up the media server
2
Access the media server
3
Set up Telnet (if necessary)
4
Install Communication Manager
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