Configuring The Media Server; Copying Files To The Laptop - Avaya S8700 Installation Instructions Manual

Configuring the media server

Configuring the media server
A new media server comes with a blank hard drive and a bootable CD-ROM with Linux operating system
and Release 2.0 of Communication Manager on it.
Use the instructions in
to install the media servers in the data rack. After installing the media servers, you must install the
software from the CD onto the hard drive of each media server.
This section covers the following tasks:
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Copying files to the laptop
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Powering up the media server
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Accessing the media server
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Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop
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Setting up Telnet
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Installing the software
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Using the Installation Wizard
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Verifying media server connection to the customer's LAN (if provided)
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Testing the media server LEDs
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Disconnecting from the media server
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Remastering the hard drive
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Configuring the modem

Copying files to the laptop

You must copy the required files to the laptop. This includes, but is not limited to, a software update
(patch), license file, Avaya authentication file, ART script, and filled-out Electronic Preinstallation
Worksheet (EPW).
If you need to install a software update (patch), go to the Avaya Support Web site
(http://avaya.com/support) and select Software & Firmware Downloads to identify and copy the
required software update.
To copy the license and Avaya authentication files, go to the RFA Web site (http://rfa.avaya.com). You
must have the serial number from the reference IPSI to get the new license file.
Copy a blank EPW; go to the Avaya Installation Wizard Web site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw).
Have the customer fill it out. Use the filled-out EPW provided by the project manager or customer.
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NOTE:
Make sure you have the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) before
beginning this process.
NOTE:
Make sure your networking and Web browser settings are correct. See the job aid titled
Pre-Installation Information-Avaya S8700 Media
Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with an Avaya G650 Media Gateway
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December 2003