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Avaya S8700 Overview Manual

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Overview
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Avaya S8700 Media Server

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Avaya G650 Media Gateways
555-245-204
Issue 1
November 2003

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  • Page 1: Avaya S8700 Media Server

    Overview for the Avaya S8700 Media Server with Avaya G650 Media Gateways 555-245-204 Issue 1 November 2003...
  • Page 2 The final responsibility for securing both this system and its networked equipment rests with you - Avaya’s customer system Avaya Inc. provides a limited warranty on this product. Refer to your administrator, your telecommunications peers, and your managers. sales agreement to establish the terms of the limited warranty. In Base the fulfillment of your responsibility on acquired knowledge and addition, Avaya’s standard warranty language as well as information...
  • Page 3 The LASER devices operate within the following parameters: Avaya attests that this registered equipment is capable of providing users access to interstate providers of operator services through the use • Maximum power output: -5 dBm to -8 dBm of access codes. Modification of this equipment by call aggregators to •...
  • Page 4 FIC Code SOC/REN/ Network (SDoC) Identifier A.S. Code Jacks Avaya Inc. in the United States of America hereby certifies that the Ground Start CO trunk 02GS2 1.0A RJ11C equipment described in this document and bearing a TIA TSB-168 DID trunk 02RV2-T AS.0...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    8300 Media Server in an LSP mode Power outages • High-level capabilities BHCC capacity for S8700 Media Server S8700 Media Server, light call mix—100% analog station-to-station S8700 Media Server, general call mix—analog, DCP stations, and PRI trunks S8700 Media Server—IP endpoints and PRI trunks...
  • Page 6 Contents S8700 Media Server and contact center—analog, DCP stations, and PRI trunks S8700 Media Server and contact center—IP endpoints and PRI trunks 27 S8700 Media Server with G650/MCC1/SCC1/G600 Media Gateway and G700 Media Gateway (IP endpoints)—(DCP stations) general call mix S8700 Media Server with G650/MCC1/SCC1/G600 Media Gateway and G700 Media Gateway —IP endpoints...

  • Page 7: Overview

    Detailed description Overview The Avaya S8700 Media Server with the Avaya G650 Media Gateway combines a media server for control and media gateways for managing the bearer traffic. The control network can be either dedicated (over a private network) or nondedicated (over the customer’s public network).

  • Page 8: S8700 Media Server Control Complex

    Each S8700 Media Server is equipped with one modem for remote alarming. The modem connects to the USB port on the back of the S8700 Media Server and is used for Communication Manager alarms. Both modems connect to one telephone port for remote dialing, so that dial-in for maintenance always connects to the active media server.

  • Page 9: Media Gateways

    Overview Media Gateways Media Gateways The G650 Media Gateway is used for new S8700 Media Server configurations. The following media gateways are supported in a migration from an existing Avaya solution to the S8700 Media Server: • SCC1 • MCC1 •...

  • Page 10: Avaya G350 Media Gateway

    The Avaya G350 Media Gateway forms part of Avaya Enterprise Connect, Avaya’s solution for extending communication capabilities from the headquarters of an organization to all collaborative branch locations. Avaya Enterprise Connect helps you provide the same high quality services to all organization members regardless of their location.

  • Page 11: Avaya G700 Media Gateway

    Overview Media Gateways The G350 can optionally house an internal Avaya S8300 media server as a local survivable processor or as the main media server for standalone deployment. In addition to advanced and comprehensive telephony services, the G350 provides full data networking services, precluding the need for a WAN router or LAN switch.
  • Page 12 • Eight-port layer-2 switch. The G700 Media Gateway has a physical design that is similar to the Avaya stackable switching products. The following figure shows the G700 Media Gateway with two Avaya P330 switches. The G700 is shown at the top of the stack.

  • Page 13: Cmc1, Mcc1, Scc1, G600 Media Gateways

    Gateway is part of a new installation when it is used to house the switch node carriers needed for a center stage switch (CSS). The other carriers can be used as a port network. Refer to the Hardware Guide for Avaya Communication Manager (555-245-207) for information on these media gateways.

  • Page 14: Reliability

    • One Ethernet switch • One UPS unit for each S8700 Media Server. The use of two UPS units ensures that a single UPS failure or repair operation will not disable the system. • One IPSI in each IPSI-connected port network.
  • Page 15 Description of Connection 1 & 2 S8700 Media Server pair. One in a active mode and the other on standby. Duplication Links: The Ethernet connection default Ethernet 2 and the fiber link A dedicated Ethernet connection to a laptop. This connection is active only during on-site administration or maintenance and the services interface can link to the standby server through a telnet session.

  • Page 16: High Reliability When Sending Voice Bearer Over Ip

    Two IPSI circuit packs in each IPSI-connected port network Figure 6, High-reliability when sending voice bearer over IP, on page 17 for an example of a high- reliability configuration when sending voice bearer over IP. Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...
  • Page 17 Description of Connection 1 & 2 S8700 Media Server pair. One in a active mode and the other on standby. Duplication Links: The Ethernet connection default Ethernet 2 and the fiber link A dedicated Ethernet connection to a laptop. This connection is active only during on-site administration or maintenance and the services interface can link to the standby server through a telnet session.

  • Page 18: Reliability When Sending Voice Bearer Over Atm Or Css

    • One Ethernet switch • One UPS unit for each S8700 Media Server. The use of two UPS units ensures that a single UPS failure or repair operation will not disable the system. • One IPSI in each IPSI-connected port network.
  • Page 19 IP addresses for the various components of the S8700 Media Server must be administered with care to prevent conflicts with other equipment that shares the LAN. The S8700 Media Servers pair, one server in an active mode and the other server on standby.

  • Page 20: High Reliability When Sending Voice Bearer Over Css Or Atm

    Voice and data bearer traffic between port networks is carried on a simplex network that is made up of one Expansion Interface (EI) in each port network. Avaya offers different types of EI circuit packs, one for CSS, one for ATM. The EIs are cabled with lightguide fiber to either the Center Stage Switch (CSS) or an Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) switch.
  • Page 21 Corporate LAN. Corporate LAN interface: default Ethernet 4 —The Ethernet link from the S8700 Media Server to the LAN. Used for administration and can be used for alarming by way of the Simple Network Message Protocol (SNMP) traps. S8700 Media Server — Two are always present. One in active mode and the other on standby.

  • Page 22: Critical Reliability When Sending Voice Bearer Over Css Or Atm

    Duplication Links: The Ethernet link, default Ethernet 2, and the fiber link. Services interface: default Ethernet 1-The server’s dedicated Ethernet connection from the S8700 Media Server to a Services laptop. This link is active only during onsite administration or onsite maintenance.

  • Page 23: Migrating To An S8700 Media Server

    Migrations from the DEFINITY R, DEFINITY SI, DEFINITY CSI and S8100 Media Server are supported to an S8700 Media Server configuration. The following describes a high-level migration from the DEFINITY R, DEFINITY SI, DEFINITY CSI and S8100 Media Server platforms: •...

  • Page 24: Connectivity

    Overview Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity for the S8700 Media Server depends on the method by which the voice bearer is being transmitted. Connectivity when sending voice bearer over ATM or CSS Port Networks A new installation consists of the G650 Media Gateways for all port networks. The MCC1 Media Gateway or the SCC1 Media Gateway are used for housing the switch node carrier(s) needed for center stage switch, for migrating configurations, and for configurations experiencing growth.

  • Page 25: S8700 Recoverability

    The LSP is located in the G700 Media Gateway and provides survivability when the S8700 Media Server is inaccessible. Each S8700 Media Server can have up to 50 LSPs. The LSP has a copy of the S8700 Media Server customer translations. The translations are updated regularly from the S8700 Media Server using a virtual link through a IP network.

  • Page 26: Bhcc Capacity For S8700 Media Server

    Supported BHCC capacity for S8700 Media Server The following is information about busy-hour call completion (BHCC) capacities for the S8700 Media Server. The values are based on current available data and may change as more data becomes available. S8700 Media Server, light call mix—100% analog station-to-station •...

  • Page 27: S8700 Media Server-Ip Endpoints And Pri Trunks

    Overview High-level capabilities S8700 Media Server—IP endpoints and PRI trunks • 100,000 BHCC • 250 media gateways • 12,000 IP endpoints • 450 IP endpoints per CLAN board. S8700 Media Server and contact center—analog, DCP stations, and PRI trunks •...

  • Page 28: S8700 Media Server With G650/Mcc1/Scc1/G600 Media Gateway And G700 Media Gateway -Ip Endpoints And Pri Trunks

    Avaya Technology and Consulting (ATAC) team be involved to review any potential impact on traffic. The information in this table represents the maximum number of calls the S8700 Media Server could execute, assuming it was unconstrained by other factors such as: •...

  • Page 29: System Management

    Avaya Web site (http://www.avaya.com) >Products and Services > Products A-Z Maintenance Web Interface The S8700 Media Server uses a Maintenance Web Interface to perform a wide variety of functions. This browser-based tool uses a Graphical User Interface (GUI) for performing server administration tasks such •...

  • Page 30: Adjuncts

    Call Detail Recording (CDR) is supported with the use of a terminal server. Circuit Packs For a description of the circuit packs available with the S8700 Media Server configuration, refer to the Hardware Guide for Avaya Communication Manager (555-245-207). Table 2, Circuit packs available for S8700 Multi-Connect configuration, on page 31 lists the circuit packs that can be used with the S8700 Multi-Connect configuration.
  • Page 31 Overview Circuit Packs IP-Connect configuration, on page 33 lists the circuit packs that can be used with the S8700 IP-Connect configuration. Table 2: Circuit packs available for S8700 Multi-Connect configuration 1 of 3 Code Circuit Pack Name TN429D DIOD or Central Office Trunk (8 ports) need V2 for Japan...
  • Page 32 Overview Circuit Packs Table 2: Circuit packs available for S8700 Multi-Connect configuration 2 of 3 Code Circuit Pack Name TN793B Analog Line with Caller ID (24 ports) TN797 U.S. analog Trunk or Line Circuit Pack (8 ports) TN799DP Control LAN C-LAN Interface...
  • Page 33 Overview Circuit Packs Table 2: Circuit packs available for S8700 Multi-Connect configuration 3 of 3 Code Circuit Pack Name TN2793B Analog Line with Caller ID for International (24 Ports) TN-CCSC-1 PRI to DASS Converter TN-CCSC-2 PRI to DASS Converter TN-C7...
  • Page 34 Overview Circuit Packs Table 3: Circuit packs available for S8700 IP-Connect configuration 2 of 3 Code Circuit Pack Name TN797 U.S. analog Trunk or Line circuit pack (8 ports) TN799DP Control LAN C-LAN Interface TN801B MAPD (LAN Gateway Interface for CTI, CallVisor, PC/LAN)
  • Page 35 Overview Circuit Packs Table 3: Circuit packs available for S8700 IP-Connect configuration 3 of 3 Code Circuit Pack Name TN-CCSC-2 PRI-to-DASS Converter TN-C7 PRI-to-SS7 Converter TN-CIN Voice/Fax/Data Multiplexer Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...
  • Page 36 Overview Circuit Packs Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...

  • Page 37: Index

    Avaya 330 devices Number supported on S8300 Number supported on S8500 Number supported on S8700 P333R P333T Data bearer traffic P334 DEFINITY CSI S8700 IP-Connect Migrating to S8700 DEFINITY R Migrating to S8700 Multi-Connect Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...
  • Page 38 High-level capabilities DEFINITY R MCC1 DEFINITY SI Modem Number of G700s supported Overview Recoverability Reliability SCC1 Network Software System Capacity System Management Port Tone Clock Voice Bearer SCC1 Migrating to S8700 Software S8700 Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...

  • Page 39: Overview For S8700 Media Server November

    Index Tone Clock S8700 Voice Bearer Over ATM Over CSS Over IP Voice bearer network Voice bearer traffic Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...
  • Page 40 Index Overview for S8700 Media Server November 2003...

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