Overview; Main Components - Avaya G700 Overview Manual

Overview

The Avaya™ S8300 Media Server, the G700 Media Gateway, and Avaya™ Media Modules provide the
ability to converge voice and data into one infrastructure, creating flexibility for growing companies. The
S8300 Media Server is a Pentium based processor in a Media Module form factor that resides in the G700
Media Gateway. The S8300 Media Server is also available in a Local Survivable Processor (LSP)
configuration when the S8700 Media Server or another S8300 Media Server is used as the primary
controller. The G700 Media Gateway is based on an Avaya P330 switch, that contains VoIP resources, and
modular interface connectivity. The Media Modules provide analog, digital, T1/E1, BRI, and additional
VoIP capabilities.
See the figure "S8300 Media Server in a G700 Media Gateway" on page 9
Media Server and Media Modules installed in the G700 Media Gateway.

Main Components

The following components can be used with the S8300 Media Server and the G700 Media Gateway:
• Avaya™ Media Modules:
- Avaya MM710 T1/E1 Media Module
- Avaya MM711 Analog Media Module
- Avaya MM712 DCP Media Module
- Avaya MM720 BRI Media Module
- Avaya MM760 VoIP Media Module
• "Maintenance Software"
media modules.
• "Avaya Communication Manager"
Manager software, refer to the Overview for Avaya Communication Manager Software, 555-233-
767.
• Avaya P330 Expansion Module
• Avaya WAN Access Router Module for the Avaya P330 Stackable Switching System
The S8300 Media Server, the G700 Media Gateways and all other components will be described in more
detail in the following sections.
Overview of G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server
555-234-200 — Issue 3 — May 2003
(page 12), which monitors both the overall G700 Media Gateway and the
(page 13). For information about Avaya Communication
Overview
for an example of the S8300
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