Configuring the media server
34 Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with an Avaya G650 Media Gateway
December 2003
Configuring the media server
A new media server comes with a blank hard drive and a bootable CD-ROM with Linux operating system
and Release 2.0 of Communication Manager on it.
Use the instructions in Getting Started with the S8700 Media Server with the Avaya G650 Media Gateway
to install the media servers in the data rack. After installing the media servers, you must install the
software from the CD onto the hard drive of each media server.
This section covers the following tasks:
• Copying files to the laptop on page 34
• Powering up the media server on page 35
• Accessing the media server on page 35
• Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop on page 35
• Setting up Telnet on page 35
• Installing the software on page 36
• Using the Installation Wizard on page 38
• Verifying media server connection to the customer’s LAN (if provided) on page 39
• Testing the media server LEDs on page 40
• Disconnecting from the media server on page 41
• Remastering the hard drive on page 41
• Configuring the modem on page 42
NOTE:
Make sure you have the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) before
beginning this process.
NOTE:
Make sure your networking and Web browser settings are correct. See the job aid titled
Pre-Installation Information—Avaya S8700 Media Server
.
Copying files to the laptop
You must copy the required files to the laptop. This includes, but is not limited to, a software update
(patch), license file, Avaya authentication file, ART script, and filled-out Electronic Preinstallation
Worksheet (EPW).
If you need to install a software update (patch), go to the Avaya Support Web site
(http://avaya.com/support
) and select Software & Firmware Downloads to identify and copy the
required software update.
To copy the license and Avaya authentication files, go to the RFA Web site (http://rfa.avaya.com
). You
must have the serial number from the reference IPSI to get the new license file.
Copy a blank EPW; go to the Avaya Installation Wizard Web site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw
).
Have the customer fill it out. Use the filled-out EPW provided by the project manager or customer.