Transferring The Altiserv To Another Server Chassis - Altigen AltiWare OE Version 4.6 Administration Manual

Transferring the AltiServ to Another Server Chassis

1. Using the AltiAdmin application System Data Management function,
backup the AltiServ data, messages, and custom files using the
procedures in the chapter on 'System Data Management."
2. In AltiAdmin, shutdown the AltiGen Switching Service and exit
AltiAdmin, as described in "Shutting Down Switching as a Windows
2000 / NT Service" on page 3-18.
3. Shut down and power down the Windows 2000 / NT system using the
standard Windows shutdown procedure.
4. After adding or removed hardware, it is recommended to run MVIP
test from Start>AltiWare>AltiWare Tools>MVIP test.
Transferring the AltiServ to Another Server
Chassis
If you transfer the AltiServ system to another platform—for example, to
upgrade or expand your system or for other reasons—you need to backup
the database, move the telephony boards, install the AltiWare software, and
restore the database to the new platform.
The new platform should have access via a LAN to the system to which you
backed up the files from the old platform.
To transfer the system to another platform:
1. Back up the system files, then shut down and unplug the AltiServ
system computer, following the steps listed in "Shutting Down
AltiServ when Changing or Adding Hardware" on page 3-45.
2. Remove the computer cover, following the computer manual
instructions.
3. Disconnect the MVIP internal data cable.
4. Label and disconnect the DB-25 to 50 pin Telco cable(s) from the
board I/O connectors.
5. Remove the telephony board(s) from the original system.
6. Install the board(s) into the new system.
7. Install the system key to the parallel or USB port.
8. Install the AltiWare OE software as described, beginning with
"Preparing to Install AltiWare OE" on page 3-2.
9. Restore the AltiServ system database as follows:
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