Replacing The S8500 Dual Network Interface - Avaya MCC1 Maintenance Procedures

Replacing the S8500 dual network interface

This section describes the steps required to replace an existing dual network interface card (NIC) on the
S8500 Media Server. The control network traffic from the server out to the dedicated customer LAN
travels through the NIC. The components of this procedure include:
• Backing up the Media Server
• Powering down the Media Server
• Removing the fan unit
• Removing the old NIC
• Inserting the new NIC
• Replacing the fan unit
• Replacing the cover and cabling
• Powering up the server
• Checking LED activity on the dual NIC
• Confirming original Ethernet configuration
Backing up the Media Server
Backup the media server before you power it down. To backup the media server complete the following
steps:
1 Connect the services laptop to the port labeled 2 (Eth 1) on the back of the media server using the
crossover cable.
2 Open a browser window on the laptop.
3 In the address field of the browser, type in the URL for the media server and press Enter.
A welcome window opens
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CAUTION:
Wear an antistatic wrist ground strap whenever handling the media server or its
components. Connect the strap to an approved ground, such as an unpainted metal surface.
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