Avaya S8 Series Manual page 37

Task
Obtain the appropriate
logins and passwords for all
equipment and software.
Obtain the server ID (SID)
for the servers.
Verify that you have the
Communication Manager
software distribution
CD-ROM with the current
software and firmware.
Verify that you have the
current preupgrade and
postupgrade (if required)
service packs on your
laptop computer.
Verify that you have the
most current firmware.
Verify that you have the
updated license and
authentication files.
Common prerequisites for all upgrades
Description
For example, obtain logins and passwords for the
following components:
Server
●
Media gateway
●
Auxiliary equipment
●
Communication Manager
●
These logins and passwords include those initially
needed by the customer.
You must have a serial number to obtain an update for
an existing license file.
If you have a media gateway, you need the
●
serial number from the media gateway.
If you have a server, you need the serial number
●
from the reference IPSI.
Use this CD-ROM to install the software on the server
and upgrade the firmware. The most recent versions
of the service packs are also on this CD-ROM.
Check which service packs you need and download
the files from the Avaya Support Web site,
avaya.com/support.
The following firmware is on the software CD:
IPSIs
●
C-LAN
●
MedPro
●
VAL circuit packs
●
Firmware is upgraded often. To ensure that you have
the most current versions, go to the Avaya Support
web site, http://avaya.com/support. Click Downloads
and select the product.
Updated license and authentication files are
necessary for this major upgrade. Obtain information
and download files from the Remote Feature
Activation (RFA) web site, http://rfa.avaya.com.
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