Contents
Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 11
June 2004
• On the active S8710 Media Server 132
Access the active media server 132
Resolve alarms 133
Back up files on the media server 133
Release alarm suppression (optional) 133
Set the Product ID 133
Log off all administration applications 133
Disconnect from the media server 133
Register the system 133
• On the S8500 Media Server 134
Access the media server 134
Shut down the media server 134
Disconnect the cables 134
3 Migrating from an S8700 Media Server to an
S8710 Media Server 135
• Pre-Migration Setup 135
Before the day of migration 135
Day of migration 136
Basic Migration Steps 136
Verify hardware 137
Upgrade G350 or G700 Media Gateways and LSPs (if being used) 138
Upgrade firmware on media gateways and media modules 138
Upgrade software on the LSPs 138
Task list for R1.2/1.3.x to R2.1 139
Task list for R2.0 to R2.1 141
• On the S8700 Media Server 143
Clear the ARP cache on the laptop 143
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Connect to the active media server 144
Access the media server 145
Clear alarms 145
Start a SAT session 145
Check link status 145
Record all busyouts 146
Check clock synchronization 146
Disable scheduled maintenance 146
Busyout MMI circuit packs (duplicated control only) 146