Upgrading and administering the existing hardware
56 Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
June 2004
Upgrading and administering the existing hardware
NOTE:
This section applies to the S8700 or S8710 Multi-Connect configuration only.
This section covers upgrading and administering existing port networks (PNs) in preparation for
migrating to the S8700 or S8710 Multi-Connect configuration for both multicarrier cabinets (MCCs) and
single carrier cabinets (SCCs). This consists of:
• Placing the CAT5 cables between the Ethernet switches and PNs
• Changing out expansion interface circuit packs (if necessary)
• Changing out tone clocks and maintenance boards for IP Server Interfaces (IPSI) and new
maintenance boards
• Connecting the IPSI boards to the Ethernet Switches.
• Assigning IDs or static IP addresses to the IPSI boards
This can all be done while the existing system is in service. However, with standard reliability
configurations, short service interruptions are encountered as the tone clock is changed out in IPSI-
controlled PNs.
NOTE:
If you are installing IPSIs in the existing PPN, you must move all the new circuit packs to
the new carrier (cabinet) during the PPN conversion.
This section assumes that the S8700 or S8710 Media Servers have the latest software release, the media
server complex is installed, configured, and operational.
This section covers the following tasks:
• Connecting media server and IPSI cables to Ethernet switch(es) on page 56
• Upgrading hardware in each port network on page 57
• Installing Expansion Interface circuit packs on page 76
• Postmigration administration on page 107
Connecting media server and IPSI cables to
Ethernet switch(es)
See Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server (555-245-703) and the
job aid titled Cabling Guide — MCC1 and SCC1 Media Gateway (555-245-771) for a connectivity guide.
Each TN2312BP IP Server Interface (IPSI) circuit pack must have a CAT5 Ethernet cable back to the
Ethernet switch. Cables for IPSIs located in port network carrier A are GREEN. Cables for IPSIs located
in PN carrier B (high or critical reliability) are RED.
Each media server is connected to the Ethernet switch(es) that comprise Control Network A (CNA) in
duplex configurations (GREEN cable).
Each media server is connected to each Ethernet switch(es) that comprise Control Network B (CNB) in
high and critical reliability configurations (RED cable).
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