1 Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
Pre-migration setup
26 Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
June 2004
Day of migration
• S8710: Verify that the open, customer-supplied, EIA 310D (or equivalent) standard 4-post, 19-
inch (48-centimeter) equipment rack is properly installed and solidly secured. Make sure it is
installed close to the existing S8700 Media Server to reuse the UPSs and Avaya Ethernet
switch(es).
• If moving the UPSs and Avaya Ethernet switch(es) from the 2-post rack, make sure you have
— a crosspoint (Phillips) screwdriver
— rail kits for a 4-post rack for the UPSs
— cage nuts to attach the screws to the rack, if necessary
— and at least 2 people to lift the equipment
• Verify that the 19-inch EIA 310D (48-centimeter) open equipment rack was grounded. See the job
aid titled Approved Grounds (555-245-772).
• Verify that cabling for the TN2312BP Internet Protocol Server Interface (IPSI) circuit packs is
labeled and run from the control hardware rack to the port networks or that appropriate
connectivity is provided.
• Verify that you have all the equipment on site. See Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or
S8710 Media Server (03-300145) for the list of required hardware.
• Verify that the services laptop has the right hardware and software. See Installing and
Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (03-300145) for the list of computer and
software specifications.
• S8700 MC: Verify that you have the required tools on site. For the Magneto Optical Server Tool,
see Transfering translations (Multi-Connect only)
on page 35. For the Cable Pass-Through Kit,
see High or critical reliability configuration (SCC1)
on page 64.
• Verify that media servers and uninterruptible power supplies are on the same subnet if the media
servers are collocated.
• Verify that you have the license file from RFA and that it includes the feature right to use (RTU)
and applicable hardware parts in the existing system and any hardware being added as part of the
migration.
• Verify that you have the Avaya authentication file from RFA.
• Verify that TN750, TN750B, and TN750C Announcement circuit packs have been removed and
replaced by TN2501 Voice Announcement over LAN (VAL) circuit packs.
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