Avaya S8500 Series Job Aids For Field Replacements page 184

Job Aid: Replacing the Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA)
Checking the firmware version on the new RSA
To check the version of firmware on the new RSA
1. Log into the RSA card through a browser window.
2. Select Server > Monitors > System Health > Vital Product Data.
3. At the bottom of the report the Advanced System Management (ASD) Vital Product Data
(VPD) shows the Build ID.
4. Also check the readme.txt file for the Version and Revision numbers.
Note:
If you have root permission, establish a command line interface (CLI) connection
Note:
and type getvpd to obtain the Vital Product Data report.
Checking for the compatible firmware version
To check what RSA firmware version is compatible with the release of Communication Manager
that is running on the server:
1. Open an browser window on your laptop.
2. Enter http://www.avaya.com/support
3. Highlight Support in the top heading.
4. Highlight and click Software and Firmware Downloads.
5. Click RSA in the left pane.
6. Check See All Releases.
7. Select the Communication Manager release running on the server.
8. Compare the firmware version listed with the version on the new RSA board.
9. If the new RSA firmware is compatible, complete the section.
Upgrading the RSA firmware
Use this procedure to upgrade the RSA firmware:
1. On your laptop, click on the required version of RSA firmware.
A download window opens.
2. Click Save.
A Save As window opens.
3. Choose the location to save and file and a file name. Click Save.
A confirmation window opens when the transfer is complete.
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