Contents
Migrating to the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 9
June 2004
• Converting a processor port network to a port network (IP600) 102
Verifying hardware 102
Converting the IP600 control chassis to a port network 103
Powering down the control chassis 104
Replacing the WP cables 104
Replacing the processor circuit pack 106
Replacing the TN799C C-LAN circuit pack (if necessary) 106
Adding TN2302AP IP Media Processor 106
Installing TN771 Maintenance/Test 106
Connecting to the media server 106
• Postmigration administration 107
Assigning IP addresses to the IPSI circuit packs 107
Using DHCP addressing 107
Administering the location assignment 107
Setting the switch ID 108
Setting the cabinet number 108
Using static addressing 109
Verifying IPSI translations 112
Verifying IPSI connectivity 113
Enabling control of IPSI(s) 113
Verifying customer’s data 115
Verifying circuit pack locations 115
Verifying circuit pack insertion 115
Verifying IP addresses 115
Check link status 115
Upgrading firmware (if necessary) 115
Testing the installation 116
Busying out trunks 116
Troubleshooting the migration 116
Returning replaced equipment 116
2 Migrating from an S8500 Media Server to
S8710 Media Server 117
• Basic Migration Steps 117
• Verify hardware 118
• Upgrade G350 or G700 Media Gateways and LSPs (if being used) 119
Upgrade firmware on media gateways and media modules 119
Upgrade software on the LSPs 120