Avaya S8700 - Download License and Avaya Authentication Files; RFA Information Requirements for New Installations

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Download license and Avaya Authentication files
October 2002
Download license and Avaya
Authentication files
NOTE:
If installing a new system or adding new features to an existing system, you need a license
file.
Use the License File Remote Feature Activation (RFA) to obtain the license and Avaya
authentication files. RFA is a Web-based application, available to Avaya employees and
authorized Business Partners, that enables the creation and deployment of license files for all
media server configurations. The license file enables the software category, release, features,
and capacities. License files are created using SAP order information and/or current customer
configuration information.
Without a valid license installed or a mismatched license:
• The system generates a major alarm.
• Depending upon the nature of the error, a 10-day countdown timer starts, but call
processing continues uninterrupted.
• If the countdown timer expires, the switch runs in Administration Mode only, and the
call processing capability is limited to incoming and outgoing calls only to pre
administered numbers.
NOTE:
The init login can no longer change the customer options, offer option, or special
applications forms.
• Access to Avaya MultiVantage Software is restricted; the bearer network does not
provide normal call processing.
The Avaya authentication files enable Access Security Gateway (ASG) for the services logins
on the S8700 Media Server. ASG uses a challenge/response protocol to confirm the validity of a
user, reducing the opportunity for unauthorized access.
Before starting the installation or, ideally, before coming on site, the license and Avaya
authentication files may be downloaded to the services laptop. The license and Avaya
authentication files are installed during the installation process.
NOTE:
To access the RFA application, you must take the RFA online training and pass the online
test.
RFA information requirements for new
installations
You need the following information before going to the RFA website:
• Your personal Single Sign-On (SSO) for RFA website authentication login.