Chapter 1: Introduction - Avaya G650 Installing

Chapter 1: Introduction

Use the procedures in this document to install a new Avaya G650 Media Gateway. Migrations
and upgrades are covered in other documents.
To configure the various pieces of hardware, you can use either of the following administration
interfaces:
The Maintenance Web Interface
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A command line interface that uses either telnet or Native Configuration Manager
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You may need the information in the following documents to perform a complete installation of
media servers, gateways, and associated hardware and software. These documents are
included on the CD-ROM Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways
and Servers, (03-300151). You can download the contents of this CD-ROM from the Avaya
Support Web site,
Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8400 Media Server in a G650 Media
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Gateway (03-300705). A quick reference guide providing physical installation and
connection information.
Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8500 Media Server (555-245-701). A quick
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reference guide providing physical installation and connection information.
Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 Series Media Servers (555-245-703).
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A quick reference guide providing physical installation and connection information.
Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW). An Excel spreadsheet that provides the
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customer network information that you need to configure the control network components
with the Avaya Installation Wizard. Get the EPW from the Avaya project manager, Avaya
software technician, or customer network administrator. A blank EPW is available at the
AIW Web site, (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw).
Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 Series Media Servers (03-300145). Provides
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information on how to install the media server and configure the control network
components.
Installing and Connecting the MDF and Telephones, (03-300686). Provides information on
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installing the main distribution frame (MDF), connecting the media gateway to the MDF,
connecting the MDF to stations and the public switched telephone network, installing and
wiring telephones and trunks, installing and wiring telephone power supplies, and testing
the complete configuration.
Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Media Servers and Gateways, (03-300412).
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Provides information on how to upgrade Avaya Communication Manager, the firmware on
various components, and circuit packs. Also provides information on how to migrate and
convert media servers and gateways.
Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, (03-300509). Provides user
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information on how to administer trunks and telephones.
(http://support.avaya.com).
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