Upgrading And Administering The Existing Hardware; Connecting Media Server And Ipsi Cables To Ethernet Switch(Es) - Avaya S8700 Series Manual

Upgrading and administering the existing hardware

Note:
This section applies to the S8700 or S8710 Multi-Connect configuration only.
Note:
This section covers upgrading and administering existing port networks (PNs) in preparation for
migrating to the S8700 or S8710 Multi-Connect configuration for both multicarrier cabinets
(MCCs) and single carrier cabinets (SCCs). This consists of:
Placing the CAT5 cables between the Ethernet switches and PNs
Changing out expansion interface circuit packs (if necessary)
Changing out tone clocks and maintenance boards for IP Server Interfaces (IPSI) and new
maintenance boards
Connecting the IPSI boards to the Ethernet Switches.
Assigning IDs or static IP addresses to the IPSI boards
This can all be done while the existing system is in service. However, with standard reliability
configurations, short service interruptions are encountered as the tone clock is changed out in
IPSI-controlled PNs.
Note:
If you are installing IPSIs in the existing PPN, you must move all the new circuit
Note:
packs to the new carrier (cabinet) during the PPN conversion.
This section assumes that the S8700 or S8710 Media Servers have the latest software release,
the media server complex is installed, configured, and operational.
This section covers the following tasks:

Connecting media server and IPSI cables to Ethernet switch(es)

Upgrading hardware in each port network
Installing Expansion Interface circuit packs
Postmigration administration
Connecting media server and IPSI cables to Ethernet switch(es)
See Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 Series Media Servers (555-245-703)
and the job aid titled Cabling Guide — MCC1 and SCC1 Media Gateway (555-245-771) for a
connectivity guide.
Each TN2312BP IP Server Interface (IPSI) circuit pack must have a CAT5 Ethernet cable back
to the Ethernet switch. Cables for IPSIs located in port network carrier A are GREEN. Cables for
IPSIs located in PN carrier B (high or critical reliability) are RED.
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