Avaya S8500 Job Aid page 5

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Activation and deactivation of media servers is enacted by a one-step command on both the
primary media server(s) and the MBS. The one-step command is
stop -afc
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Translations are restored to the MBS after the script executes a backup from the primary media
server(s). These translations are current as of the last time the customer saved translations on the
primary media server(s).
CAUTION:
Do not copy the system files from the primary media server(s) to the MBS. Doing this
would overwrite MBS-specific information, causing IP and naming contentions. Follow
the directions in this document and do no more.
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Ensure that the MBS is not physically connected to the control network or customer's network
until later in the process. If S8700 or S8710, the only connection allowed is between the
duplicated media servers.
2
Configure the MBS with different host names and IP addresses than the primary media server(s).
This requires a separate, filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) when using the
Avaya Installation Wizard (AIW). The primary media server(s) and MBS must be configured
identically as IP Connect (S8500 or S8700/S8710) or Multi-Connect (S8700/S8710). The
Ethernet port address for the Eth2 duplication link (S8700/S8710) may remain the same.
3
Install the same license and authentication files on the MBS as on the primary media server(s). If
a new license is ever issued, reinstall it on both the MBS and the primary media server(s).
4
Install the same software load and update on both the MBS and the primary media server(s).
NOTE:
WAN/MAN outages force either the primary or backup media server(s) into License Error
mode, as the connectivity to the reference IPSI is lost. When in License Error mode, you
can use maintenance commands but no administration commands. The license is restored
when Avaya Communication Manager reacquires the reference IPSI.
Because translations transfer from the primary media server(s) to the MBS, you do not need to
perform any administration on the MBS.
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Have Avaya Services set up the scripts and schedules on the primary media server(s) and MBS.
CAUTION:
Perform the following steps after Avaya services has completed the configuration on both
the primary media server(s) and MBS.
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Once Avaya Services finishes configuring the primary media server(s) and the MBS, they will
stop call processing on the MBS to ensure processes are stopped on the media server(s).
a
Connect to the services port (Eth1) on the back of the MBS (standby if S8700 or S8710).
b
Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
c
Type
d
Type
S8710). If S8700 or S8710, you must do the command on both the active and standby
media servers, the standby one first.
Manual Backup Servers for S8500 or S8700 Media Servers
Issue 2 June 2004
Job Aid: Manual Backup Servers for S8500 or S8700 Media Servers—R2.0 or later
for deactivation.
and press Enter.
telnet 192.11.13.6
stop -acf and press Enter to stop call processing on the MBS (standby if S8700 or
Installing and configuring an MBS
start -a for activation and
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