2Migrating from an S8500 Media Server to S8710 Media Server
Upgrade G350 or G700 Media Gateways and LSPs (if being used)
Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 121
June 2004
1 Power up the media server on page 125
2 Access the media server on page 125
3 Set up Telnet (if necessary) on page 125
4 Install Communication Manager on page 126
5 Access the media server on page 127
6 Check software version on page 127
7 Copy files to the media server (if any) on page 128
8 Configure the media server using AIW on page 128
9 Restore the translations on page 129
On second S8710 Media Server:
NOTE:
This media server becomes media server 2.
CAUTION:
The duplication cables must not be connected. If connected, disconnect.
1 Install Communication Manager on page 126
2 Connect duplication cables on page 129
Move the cables from the S8500 Media Server to the S8710 Media Servers:
1 Connect new cables to standby media server on page 130
CAUTION:
The following task causes an interruption of service; 2-5 minutes if moving only the
cables, up to 30 minutes if moving the Ethernet switch(es) and UPSs.
2 Move the cables on page 130
NOTE:
At this time, the active S8710 Media Server is controlling call processing.
On the standby S8710 Media Server:
1 Access the standby media server on page 130
2 Ping all the connections to the media server on page 130
3 Release the standby media server on page 130
4 Back up files on the media server on page 131
5 Release alarm suppression (optional) on page 132
6 Set the Product ID on page 132
7 Log off all administration applications on page 132
8 Disconnect from the media server on page 132