Avaya S8500 Job Aid page 11

Checklist 6. Final tasks for replacing an S8500 Media Server reusing the original hard drive
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Task
7 Set the Product ID on the media
server
8 Release alarm suppression on the
media server
9 Log off all administration
applications
Replacing the S8500 Media Server
When replacing a failed S8500 Media server, there may be several components that can be reused. These
include the hard drive, Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA), and Network interface card (NIC), if being
used. If these components are serviceable, we recommend that you remove them from the failed media
server and install them in the replacement media server. For specific removing and replacing information
see
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Reusing the hard drive
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Reusing the Remote Supervisor Adapter
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Reusing the optional network interface card, if being used
Removing the S8500 Media Server from the
rack
1
Pull the media server forward so the server rails expand and the retaining clips on the rails click
into place.
2
Using the cross-point (Phillips) screwdriver, remove the media server from the slide rails in the
rack.
Removing the cover of the media server
For these steps see
1
Set the media server down on a flat surface with an electrostatic mat.
2
Loosen the two captive screws on the back of the media server that hold the top in place.
3
Slide the media server cover back from the front panel until the cover's tabs are released from the
top slot of the front panel.
4
Lift the cover straight up and remove it from the media server.
Replacing the Media Server with Release 2.0—S8500
December 2003
Job Aid Replacing the Avaya S8500 Media Server—Release 2.0 and Later
Description
Type productid -p product_id
product_id
the ART tool. It should be the same product ID as the old hard
drive.
Using telnet on the Linux command prompt screen, type
almsuppress -n
Note: Only do this if you want to release it before the time you set
earlier runs out (maximum of 2 hours)
When you have completed all the administration, log off the media
server.
on page 12
Figure 1, Removing and replacing the cover on the S8500 Media Server,
Replacing the S8500 Media Server
and press Enter, where
is the product ID you received from the customer or
and press Enter to release alarm suppression.
on page 14
on page 16
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