Verifying The Mpc Ip Information; Installing Mpc Firmware - Avaya S8400 Installing And Configuring

Chapter 4: Media server configuration

Verifying the MPC IP information

The Maintenance Processor Complex (MPC) page is under Optional Services in the
Installation Wizard configuration process. Verify that the Installation Wizard retrieved the IP
information from the EPW. If the information is not there, complete all fields manually.
To allow Services access to the remote maintenance board through a cross-over cable, verify
the information in the following fields:
IP Address 192.11.13.6
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Subnet Mask 255.255.255.252
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If the information is not there, complete the fields manually.

Installing MPC firmware

You might need to update the MPC firmware if the most current version is not installed.
Information about the versions that require updates should be included in your project planning
information.
For how to update MPC software, see Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communications
Manager 4.0, Media Gateways and Servers.
1. Check the firmware version:
a. Use SSH to access the media server and log in.
b. Type sampcmd samp-update status and press Enter.
c. Check the firmware version displayed.
2. If you need to update the firmware, from the Maintenance Web Interface under
Miscellaneous, click Download Files under .
3. Enter the information to copy the firmware file to the media server.
4. Use SSH to access the media server and log in.
5. To start the update process, type sampupdate and press Enter.
The update process takes approximately 5 minutes.
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