Basic Migration Steps - Avaya S8700 Series Manual

Migrating legacy platforms to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
The following job aids are also available on Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers (03-300151) or on the Avaya Support web site:
Approved Grounds (555-245-772)—job aid providing description of all approved
grounds.
Connector and Cable Diagrams (Pinout Charts) (555-245-773)—job aid providing
diagrams for various components.
Option Switch Settings (555-245-774)—job aid providing settings for various
components.
Server and CSS Separation—Avaya S8700 Series Media Servers (555-245-766)—job
aid providing information on and connectivity diagrams when the S8700 or S8710 Media
Servers are in separate locations.
Upgrading Software and Firmware—Avaya S8700 Media Server (555-245-115)—part of
the library providing information on upgrading Avaya Communication Manager and the
firmware on various components and circuit packs.
Administrator's Guide for Avaya Communication Manager (555-233-506)—end-user
documentation that includes information on administering trunks and telephones.
Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager
(555-233-504)—documentation providing information on network connectivity.
Maintenance Commands for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and
Servers (03-300191)—documentation providing information on how to use command
interfaces, command syntax, and output from maintenance-related commands.
Maintenance Alarms for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and
Servers (03-300190)—documentation providing information on how to use alarms, error
codes, and tests to diagnose and repair problems.
Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and
Servers (03-300192)—documentation providing information on how to troubleshoot and
replace various components.

Basic migration steps

When migrating from DEFINITY platforms:
Install the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Servers and, if Avaya supplied, the Ethernet
switch(es), and uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) in the 4-post, 19-inch rack as
described in the Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 Series Media Servers
(555-245-703).
Replace Tone-Clock circuit packs with IPSI circuit packs in existing expansion port
networks (when reusing SCCs or MCCs).
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