Replacing The Remote Supervisor Adapter (Rsa) - Avaya MCC1 Maintenance Procedures

Replacing the Remote Supervisor Adapter
(RSA)
This section contains information and procedures for replacing the Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA)
board in the Avaya S8500 Media Server. Detailed discussions of these topics follow:
• Backing up the RSA
• Backing up the Media Server
• Powering down the Media Server and RSA
• Removing the cover of the Media Server
• Replacing the ribbon cable
• Removing the adapter support bracket and riser connector
• Installing the new RSA card
• Replacing the cover of the Media Server
• Connecting the cables to the RSA
• Powering up the Media Server
• Restoring the RSA configuration
• Upgrading the RSA firmware
• Checking the RSA installation
• Restoring the RSA defaults
The RSA is factory installed in PCI-X slot 1 of the S8500 Media Server.
connectors, on page 304 shows the RSA faceplate and connectors.
Figure 85: RSA faceplate and connectors
Figure notes
1 Power retaining clip
2 External power supply
connector
3 Power and error LEDs
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CAUTION:
Wear an antistatic wrist ground strap whenever handling the media server or media server
components. Connect the strap to an approved ground, such as an unpainted metal surface.
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4 ASM RS-485 connector
5 RS-232 serial connector
6 Ethernet connector
Figure 85, RSA faceplate and
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Maintenance Procedures
December 2003