Migrating from an S8700 or S8710 Media Server to an S8720 Media Server
936 Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Media Servers and Gateways
● Install the Avaya S8720 Media Servers either:
- in a 19-inch, 4-post rack as described in the Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya
S8700 Series Media Server (555-245-703).
- on a pullout shelf attached to the existing 2-post rack.
● Install the current software on the S8720 Media Servers.
Note:
Note: If moving Ethernet switch(es) and UPSs to the 4-post rack, do it here before the
cutover.
● Perform a save translation.
● On the active and standby S8700 or S8710, perform a full backup.
● On the standby S8700 or S8710, shut down and remove from the rack.
● On the first S8720:
- Mount in the rack
- Install Communication Manager software
- Restore the backup data
● Remove the control cables from the active S8700 or S8710.
● Shutdown the active S8700 or S8710.
● Release the first S8720 and install the license file.
● Remove the S8700 or S8710 from the rack.
● On the second S8720:
- Mount in the rack
- Install Communication Manager software
- Restore the backup data
- Perform a full backup
● On the active S8720, save the translations and perform a full backup.
● Complete the post-migration administration.