Avaya S8500 - Documentation Needed

1Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
Documentation needed
Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 27
June 2004
Documentation needed
We recommend that you have the following documents on hand for the migration. These are included on
the Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and Servers (03-300151).
• Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (555-245-703)—a
quick reference guide providing physical installation and connection information.
• Filled out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW)—an Excel spreadsheet providing the
customer’s network information needed to use the Avaya Installation Wizard to configure the
control network components. Get from the Avaya project manager, Avaya software technician, or
customer network administrator. A blank one is available at the Avaya Installation Wizard Web
site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw/
).
• Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (03-300145)—part of the
library providing information to install the S8700 or S8710 Media Server and configure the
control network components.
• Installing the Avaya G650 Media Gateway (03-300144)—provides procedures for installing a
G650 Media Gateway, backplane, and endpoints.
• The following job aids are also available on Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager,
Media Gateways and Servers (03-300151):
• Approved Grounds (555-245-772)—job aid providing description of all approved
grounds.
• Connector and Cable Diagrams (Pinout Charts) (555-245-773)—job aid providing
diagrams for various components.
• Option Switch Settings (555-245-774)—job aid providing settings for various
components.
• Server and CSS Separation—Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (555-245-766)—job
aid providing information on and connectivity diagrams when the S8700 or S8710 Media
Servers are in separate locations.
• Upgrading Software and Firmware—Avaya S8700 Media Server (555-245-115)—part of the
library providing information on upgrading Avaya
Communication Manager and the firmware on
various components and circuit packs.
• Administrator’s Guide for Avaya Communication Manager (555-233-506)—end-user
documentation that includes information on administering trunks and telephones.
• Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager (555-233-
504)—documentation providing information on network connectivity.
• Maintenance Commands for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers
(03-300191)—documentation providing information on how to use command interfaces,
command syntax, and output from maintenance-related commands.
• Maintenance Alarms for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers (03-
300190)—documentation providing information on how to use alarms, error codes, and tests to
diagnose and repair problems.
• Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communication Manager 2.1, Media Gateways and Servers
(03-300192)—documentation providing information on how to troubleshoot and replace various
components.