Verifying Rmb Ip Information; Installing Samp Firmware - Avaya S8500 Installing And Configuring

Chapter 4: Media server configuration
3. Log in as craft and use the initial craft password.
4. Click Launch Avaya Installation Wizard.
5. Follow the prompts. For more information use Help on each page.

Verifying RMB IP information

The Remote Maintenance Board (RMB) page is under Optional Services in the Installation
Wizard configuration process. Verify that the Installation Wizard retrieved IP information from
the EPW. If the information is not there, complete all fields manually.
To allow Services access to the remote maintenance board through a cross-over cable, verify
the information in the following fields:
IP Address 192.11.13.6
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Subnet Mask 255.255.255.252
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If the information is not there, complete the fields manually.

Installing SAMP firmware

You might need to update the SAMP firmware if the most current version is not installed.
Information about the versions that require updates should be included in your project planning
information.
For how to update SAMP software, see Using the Avaya Server Availability Management
Processor (SAMP).
To update the firmware:
1. Check the firmware version:
a. Use SSH to access the media server and log in.
b. Type sampcmd samp-update status and press Enter.
c. Check the firmware version displayed.
2. If you need to update the firmware, open the Maintenance Web Interface and click
Download Files under Miscellaneous.
3. Enter the information to copy the firmware file to the media server.
4. Use SSH to access the media server and log in.
5. To start the update process, type sampupdate and press Enter.
The update process takes approximately 5 minutes.
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Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8500 Media Server June 2006