Common conversion prerequisites
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License and authentication files
Use Remote Feature Activation (RFA) to obtain the Communication Manager license files and
the Avaya authentication files. RFA is a Web-based application that is available to Avaya
employees and authorized BusinessPartners. WIth RFA, you can create and deploy license
files for all Communication Manager product platforms. For more information about RFA and
how to generate license and Avaya authentication files, see the RFA Information page at http://
rfa.avaya.com.
Note:
Note: To access the RFA application, you must complete the RFA online training and
received access authorization.
Verify that you copied all
necessary files to your
Services laptop.
These files include:
● Converted translations files, if any
● Service pack files
● A new or updated license file
● A new authentication file
● The latest firmware for programmable circuit packs
For Avaya technicians directly
connected with their laptop
computers, obtain the static
craft password that you need to
login to the media server.
Call the ASG Conversant number, 800-248-1234 or
720-444-5557 and follow the prompts to obtain the password.
You need the customer product ID for the FL or IL number.
Run the Automatic Registration
Tool (ART) for the INADS IP
address, if necessary.
Perform this step only if the configuration of the customer INADS
alarming modem has changed.
Verify that you have the correct
cables to connect any new
hardware.
New connections might include:
● TN2312BP (IPSI) connection to the Ethernet switches
● TN2302 or TN2306 connection to the LAN
Verify that all existing circuit
packs work with the new
system.
See the Hardware and Software Compatibility Matrix (ftp//
ftp.avaya.com/incoming/Up1cku9/tsoweb/media/
minhardwarevintages.pdf) and check the Minimum Vintage Table.
Verify that you have any new
circuit packs that you need to
replace older circuit packs.
Replace any TN799B/C CLAN circuit packs with the TN799DP.
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