Migrating from an S8700 or S8710 Media Server to an S8720 Media Server
968 Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Media Servers and Gateways
Checking the CNC status
Note:
Note: You can perform this step only if you have Communication Manager Release 3.0
or later.
If the system is using Control Network C (CNC), you need to check the CNC status.
To check the CNC status:
1. Access the server command line interface.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.
3. Type cnc status. Press Enter.
The system displays one of the following messages:
Control Network C has not been configured.
Control Network C has been configured.
4. Record the CNC setting.
The settings for this media server must be the same as for the active media server.
Recording the server connection type
To note the server connection type:
1. In a bash session, type grep -i offertype /etc/opt/ecs/ecs.conf. Press Enter.
2. Make a note of the server connection type.
The connection type for this media server must be the same as for the active media server.
sray = fiber-port network connectivity (PNC) (formerly multi-connect)
seagull = IP-PNC (formerly IP-connect)
Backing up the standby S8700 or S8710 Media Server
You must do a backup for the standby S8700 or S8710 Media Servers. For more information,
see Backup destinations for migrations
on page 958. You can back up to:
Note:
Note: Do not use the PCMCIA flash card (for S8700). The PCMCIA flash card is not a
valid option for the migration
1. An ftp server on the network (release dependent)