Configuring The Servers; What You Need; Before You Start - Avaya ESS User Manual

ESS Installation

Configuring the Servers

What you need

Collect the following information before configuring the Main server and each ESS server:
The unique Server ID (SVID) for each server: One SVID for an S8500 Media Server and
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two unique SVIDs for S8700 series media server. The SVID is selected by the
administrator.
IP address(es):
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- CLAN
- Main server or server pair
- Each ESS server
- Default gateways
- Subnet mask
- Control network
- NIC cards (if applicable)
Note:
DHCP is not supported in an ESS environment.
Note:
Priority and preference settings of each ESS server: See
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for more information on setting the priority for each ESS server.

Before you start

Complete the following steps before configuring the Main server and each ESS server:
1. Communication Manager release 3.0 or later must be installed on each server.
An ESS server: An ESS server can run a release of Communication Manager that is
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later than that of the Main server.
- To ensure that translation downloads occur properly, upgrade an ESS server and any
LSPs before upgrading the Main server.
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Important:
Do not connect the ESS server to the LAN until you have configured it.
Important:
2. Install patches for release 3.0 or later
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