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Installing and Upgrading
the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and
Avaya S8300 Media Server

555-234-100
Issue 9.1
June 2006

© 2006 Avaya Inc.
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Contents

About this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical dimensions . . . . . . . .
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typography . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commands . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User input . . . . . . . . . . . .
System output and field names .

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Downloading this book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Safety labels and security alert labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Related resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Technical assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Within the United States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ordering Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sending us comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Section 1: Reference information and hardware installation . . . .

Chapter 1: Roadmaps and reference information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What wizards are available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where are the most recent versions of the Wizards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When to use each wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Access to the Wizards and Provisioning Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What the Wizard Can and Cannot Do. . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic Pre-installation Worksheets and Templates .
Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) . . . . .
Name and Number List (for S8300 only) . . . . . . .
Custom Template (for S8300 only) . . . . . . . . . .

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The Gateway Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Software Update Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Upgrade Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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The Provisioning and Installation Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-level steps for configuring media gateways using PIM . . . . . . . . . .

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The Network Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Network Region Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About connection and login methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What physical access methods are available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Laptop configuration for direct connection to the services port . . . . . . . .
What network settings are required on the laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the laptop for a direct connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About connection methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a laptop to services port of S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a laptop to the G700 serial port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting a laptop to the customer LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting an external modem to the S8300 media server . . . . . . . .
Setting up Windows for modem connection to the
media server (Windows 2000 or XP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the Remote PC for PPP Modem
Connection (Windows 2000 or XP, Terminal Emulator, or ASA) . . . . .
Using Windows for PPP Modem Connection (Windows 2000 or XP) . . .
Using Avaya Terminal Emulator for LAN
Connection to Communication Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Avaya Terminal Emulator for Modem
Connection to Communication Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About Log in Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the server’s command line interface with SSH . . . . . . . . .
Logging in to the media server from your laptop using Telnet . . . . . . .
Logging in to the S8300 Web Interface from your Laptop . . . . . . . . .
Open the Communication Manager SAT Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a
Direct Connection to the S8300 Services Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a LAN Connection . . . . .
Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a Direct Serial Connection .
Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with Device Manager. . . . . . .
About Avaya Site Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring Avaya Site Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About navigation for G700 CLI commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About terminal emulation function keys for Communication Manager . . . . . .

Chapter 2: Hardware installation for the G700 Media
Gateway and S8300 Media Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About hardware components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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What are the main elements of the G700 media gateway . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What comprises the G700 media gateway chassis and processors . . . .
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What are the media modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What are data expansion modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What are stackable ethernet switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Building a stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What are the functions of the S8300 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Media servers supporting the G700 media gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What is the S8300 media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What is the S8400 media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What is the S8500 media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What is the S8700/S8710/S8720 media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About endpoint and adjunct components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About installation planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What the planning documentation provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Who needs a Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication login . . . . . . . . . .
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What site verification does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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What network integration requires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Reviewing demarcation points and connectivity for the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Maintaining system security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Verifying features for the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application .
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About installation and cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the on-site checklist . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying Environmental conditions . . . . . . . .
Power Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grounding Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unpacking and checking the order . . . . . . . . .
Installing the G700 media gateway . . . . . . . . .
Preparing the G700 media gateway. . . . . . .
Mounting the G700 media gateway in the rack
Inserting the Avaya S8300 media server
(if necessary for standalone service or LSP) . . .
Inserting media modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting an Expansion Module. . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting an Avaya X330STK Stacking Module . .
Cabling multiple units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Attaching Ground Conductors . . . . . . . . . . .
What are general grounding requirements. . .
What are approved grounds . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the Safety Ground . . . . . . . . .

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Connecting AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are the G700 AC power requirements
Testing the AC Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plugging in AC power . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking and Connecting DC Power . . . . .

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Section 2: G700 installation and upgrades - wizards . . . . . . . . 125
About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checklist 1:
Install a New G700
with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) using the Avaya Installation Wizard. . . . .
Checklist 2:
Install a New G700 without an S8300 using the Gateway Installation Wizard
Checklist 3
Upgrade an Existing G700 with an
S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checklist 4
Upgrade an Existing G700 with an
S8300B to R3.1 using the Upgrade Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checklist 5:
Upgrade an Existing G700 without
an S8300 using the Upgrade Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 3: Installing a new G700 with an S8300
using the Avaya Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . .
About G700 components . . . . .
About software and firmware files
About access to the Server CD . .

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System Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What provides initial access to the G700 . . . . . . . . .
How is normal access to the S8300 and G700 provided .
Connecting directly to a target S8300 . . . . . . . . .
Connecting directly to the remote primary server
(S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server)
Connecting using the customer’s LAN. . . . . . . . .

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Before Going to the Customer Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive)
Collecting Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planning forms provided by the Project Manager . . .
Getting the Serial Number of the G700,
if Necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Checking the FTP Server for Backing up Data. . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files, if needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining Optional language files . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining Ethernet interface IP address and subnet mask .
Completing the RFA process
(Obtaining license and password file) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Communication Manager Software . . . . . . . .
Setting telnet parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remastering the hard drive and installing the software

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About the Avaya Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the S8300 Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling Network Time Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configure the G700 Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install new firmware on the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic worksheets and templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electronic pre-installation worksheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Name and number list (S8300 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom template (S8300 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining further information on the Avaya Installation Wizard

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Using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing IA770 service pack files, if any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Administer Communication Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering an S8300 primary controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs . . . . . . .
Administering Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Associating LSPs with Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering IP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying LSPs to the S8300 primary controller . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller . .
Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs
Administering Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering IP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller . . .

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Administering the Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Considerations for IP Phones Supported by a Local Survivable Processor . . .
Transition of Control from Primary Controller to LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Complete the Installation of the S8300
(if the Primary Controller) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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If using IA770, administer Communication Manager for Integrated Messaging. .
If IA 770 fails to start after a new installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Complete the Installation Process
(for an S8300 LSP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 4: Installing a new G700 without an S8300
using the Gateway Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are the system components . . . .
About G700 components . . . . . . .
About firmware files . . . . . . . . . .
About the TFTP server. . . . . . . . .
What provides initial access to the G700

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Before going to the customer site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Collecting Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planning forms that the Project Manager provides . .
Installing the Gateway Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the TFTP Server on Your Laptop or
on a Customer PC, if Necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory
Downloading individual firmware files . . . . . . . . .

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Configure the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Install firmware on the G700 and media modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Configure an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Set rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering IP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller
Administering the Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Complete the Installation Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Chapter 5: Upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages 225
About upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1
Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios . . . . . .
Accessing the Server CD . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . .

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Before going to the customer site . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive
Collecting upgrade information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling in the EPW, if upgrading from release 1.1 . .
Planning forms provided by the project manager . .
Getting the serial number of the G700,
if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the number of allocated ports . . . . . . .
Identifying the FTP server for backing up data . . .
Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If using IA770, checking stored messages size,
obtaining service pack (or RFU) and language files . .
Checking the size of stored messages . . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining optional language files . . . . . . . . . .
Completing the RFA process
(obtaining license and authentication files) . . . . . .

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Preparing for the upgrade on-site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking current software release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller .
Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an IA770 test message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining whether optional languages are needed. . .
Stopping IA770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recording configuration information . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Upgrading the S8300A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary . . .
Installing the pre-upgrade service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linux migration backup
(if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server . . . . . . . .
Upgrading Communication Manager software . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting telnet parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software
Verifying software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying files to the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring network parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling RAM disk on the media server. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reboot the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Access the media server Maintenance Web Interface. . . . . . .
Restoring data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure One: Restoring data backup
(if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure Two: Restoring data backup
(If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling RAM disk on the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reboot the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the time, date, and time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying media server configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the updated license file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the new authentication file, if any . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP)
Verifying operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If IA 770 fails to start after an upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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About upgrading the S8300B to release 3.1
and upgrading G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The need to restore IP Phone files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Before going to the customer site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planning forms provided by the project manager . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary . . . . . . . . .
Checking the number of allocated ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the versions of the LSPs (if starting from R2.0 only) . . .
Checking the FTP server for backing up data . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the CD for the most recent files . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-upgrade service pack (starting from R2.x only). . . . . . . .
Post-upgrade service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack and language files, if using IA770 . . . . . .
Checking for IA770 stored messages size . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining optional language files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Setting up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP software
download, if desired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary controller
Saving a copy of the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any . . . . . . .
Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770
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Determining whether optional languages are needed. . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading optional language files, if needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an IA770 test message for the upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting down IA770. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up S8300 recovery system files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying the service pack files to the media server (starting from R2.x only) .
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Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files
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Copying authentication files to the LSPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying the Communication Manager software and media
gateway firmware to a TFTP or HTTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying the Communication Manager software and media
gateway firmware to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preparing LSPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining additional data for running the Upgrade Tool . . . . . . . . . .
Run the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the primary controller,
LSPs, and G700 media gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the current releases of all devices (optional). . . .
Running the upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing the status of the upgrade in progress . . . . . .
Installing updated authentication files . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving translations
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Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files, if any . . . . . . .
Starting IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying start up of IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging . . .
If IA 770 fails to start after an upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary .
Restoring the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any . . .
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What are the G700 system components
About firmware files . . . . . . . . .
About the TFTP server. . . . . . . .
About system access . . . . . . . . . .
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Planning forms that the project manager provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the TFTP server on your laptop or
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Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading individual firmware files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-site preparation for the upgrade . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the P330 Stack Processor . . . . . . . .
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 .
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About connectable telephones and consoles . . . . . . . . .
Connecting telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting an analog station or 2-wire digital station
Connecting an ISDN BRI station to an MM720 Media Module
Installing an 808A Emergency Transfer Panel and
associated telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing and wiring telephone power supplies . . . . .
1152A1 mid-span power distribution unit . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the 1152A1 PDU cables . . . . . . . . . . . .
1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies . . . . . . . . . .
Important safety instructions for 1151B1/C1 and
1151B2/C2 power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies. . .
Connecting the 1151B1/C1 or 1151B2/C2 power supplies
Avaya Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches . . . . . . . . . .
Available PoE Switch Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power priority mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C360 converged stackable switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features of the C360 converged stackable switches . . .
C460 converged multi-layer switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
P333T-PWR power over ethernet stackable switch . . . . .
Important P333T-PWR switch safety instructions . . . . .
Using the P333T-PWR switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting the P333T-PWR switch. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Where is the IA770 location and software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using an AUDIX trunk group as well as an AUDIX hunt group for
new systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX installations and S8300
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PROCR administration task summary
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Supported Ethernet Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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About Avaya G700 announcement software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Avaya ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager . . . . . .
Avaya Directory Enabled Management . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView
Avaya MultiService SMON Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Fault and Performance Manager . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Proxy Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Site Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Terminal Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Terminal Emulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Voice Announcement Over LAN Manager . . . . . .
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Installing and administering the terminal server . . . .
What are the distance limits for the terminal server.
How is the terminal server cabling connected. . . .
Connecting the IOLAN+ to the adjunct and the LAN
Administering the IOLAN+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the IOLAN+ terminal server . . . . . . .
Administering the gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering an IOLAN+ port . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing connectivity through the IOLAN+ . . . . . .
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Connecting CDR equipment . . . .
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What does the RDTT package contain . . .
Downloading the RDTT package . . . . . .
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Administering the RDTT package . . . . .
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Installing a loopback jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a loopback jack with a smart jack . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing a loopback jack without a smart jack . . . . . . . . . .
Administering a loopback jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing a loopback jack with a smart jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the DS1 span from the ICSU to the loopback jack . . . .
Checking the integrity of local equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the integrity of data sent over the loop . . . . . . . . . .
Testing the DS1 span from the smart jack
to the network interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
Testing the DS1 span from the loopback jack
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Testing a loopback jack without a smart jack . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configurations using fiber multiplexers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hardware required when configuring modems . .
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Configuring the MT5634ZBA-USB-V92 modem
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Call Management System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Modular Messaging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ASAI and DEFINITY LAN Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya Interactive Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Avaya EC500 Extension to Cellular and Off-PBX Stations . . . . . .
SIP Enablement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seamless Converged Communications across Networks (SCCAN) .
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists .
Checklist 1:
Install a new G700
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Checklist 2:
Install a new G700 without an S8300 . . . .
Checklist 3
Upgrade an existing G700 with an
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Checklist 4
Upgrade an existing G700 with an
S8300B to R3.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checklist 5:
Upgrade an existing G700 without
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About G700 components . . . . .
About software and firmware files
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Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive) . . . . . . . . . . .

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Collecting Upgrade Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Planning Forms that the Project Manager provides . . . . . . . . .
Getting the Serial Number of the G700,
if Necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the FTP Server for Backing up Data. . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files, if needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining Optional language files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If using IA770, obtain Ethernet interface IP address and subnet mask
Completing the RFA process
(Obtaining license and password file) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inserting the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Communication Manager Software . . . . . . . . .
Setting telnet parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remastering the hard drive and installing the software .
Verifying Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying Files to the S8300 hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the Time, Date, and Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing License and Authentication Files . . . . . . . .
Saving Translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing Communication Manager service pack files, if any
Configuring the S8300. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Providing the keys.install File (If Necessary) . . . . . . . . .
Setting the media server's time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Assigning IP Addresses of the G700 Media Gateway Components
Checking for IP connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the Controller List for the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the LSP Transition Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manual upgrade procedures — G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the Contents of the tftpboot Directory. . . . . . . . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 . . . . . . . .
Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor .
Installing new firmware on the media modules . . . . . . . . . .
Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retrieving IA770 service pack files, if any . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Set Up SNMP Alarming on the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the primary server to report alarms to a services support agency
Administering INADS phone numbers and Enabling alarms to INADS . .
Configuring the G700 Media Gateway to send its traps
to a network management system (NMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring an SNMP community string for traps . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the destination for G700 SNMP traps . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Installation overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What are the system components . . . .
About G700 components . . . . . . .
About firmware files . . . . . . . . . .
About the TFTP server. . . . . . . . .
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Collecting Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Planning forms that the Project Manager provides . .
Installing the Gateway Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . .
Setting Up the TFTP Server on Your Laptop or
on a Customer PC, if Necessary. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory
Downloading individual firmware files . . . . . . . . .

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Assigning the IP addresses of the G700 media gateway components
Checking for IP connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up the controller list for the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the LSP Transition Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary) . . . . . . . .

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Prepare to install firmware on the G700 . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the P330 Stack Processor . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory . . . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 .

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Manually installing G700 and media modules firmware . . . . . . .
Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor .
Installing new firmware on the media modules . . . . . . . . . .
Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Administer Communication Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering an S8300 primary controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs . . . . . . .
Administering Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Associating LSPs with Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering IP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller . . .
Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller . .
Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs
Administering Network Regions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administering IP Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller . . .
Administering the Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the Server CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before going to the customer site . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive
Collecting upgrade information. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling in the EPW, if upgrading from release 1.1 . .
Planning forms provided by the project manager . .
Getting the serial number of the G700,
if necessary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the number of allocated ports . . . . . . .
Identifying the FTP server for backing up data . . .
Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files, if needed. . . . . . . . . .
If using IA770, checking stored messages size,
obtaining service pack (or RFU) and language files . .
Checking the size of stored messages . . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining optional language files . . . . . . . . . .
Completing the RFA process
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Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking current software release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller .
Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an IA770 test message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining whether optional languages are needed. . .
Stopping IA770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up system files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary . . .
Installing the pre-upgrade service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Linux migration backup
(if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server . . . . . . . .
Upgrading the S8300B Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting telnet parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Verifying software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying files to the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring network parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Disabling RAM disk on the media server. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reboot the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restoring data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure One: Restoring data backup
(if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Procedure Two: Restoring data backup
(If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enabling RAM disk on the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reboot the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the time, date, and time zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying media server configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the new license file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the new authentication file, if any . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP)
Verifying operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Manually upgrading G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory . . . . . . . . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 . . . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the P330 Stack Processor . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor .
Installing new firmware on the media modules . . . . . . . . . .
Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways . . . . .

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Restore AUDIX data . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving translations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files
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The need to restore IP Phone files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Planning forms that the project manager provides . . . . . . . . . .
Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary . . . . . . . . .
Checking the number of allocated ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the FTP server for backing up data . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking the CD for the most recent firmware files. . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pre-upgrade service pack (starting from R2.x only). . . . . . . .
Post-upgrade service pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining service pack and language files, if using IA770 . . . . . .
Checking for IA770 stored messages size . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining an IA770 service pack file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obtaining optional language files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and password file).

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Accessing the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary controller
Saving a copy of the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any . . . . . . .
Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining whether optional languages are needed. . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloading optional language files, if needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Creating an IA770 test message for the upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting down IA770. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backing up S8300 recovery system files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying and installing the service pack files to the media server
(starting from R2.x only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files
to the S8300 hard drive (from your laptop) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Copying the software and firmware files to the server . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Manually upgrading the S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing new software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
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Test to verify system functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making the upgrade permanent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving translations
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Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary .
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Manually upgrading G700 firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory . . . . . . . . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 . . . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor. . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor .
Installing new firmware on the media modules . . . . . . . . . .
Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways . . . . .

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Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files, if any . . . .
Starting IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging . . . . . . .
Verifying start up of IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
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Planning forms that the project manager provides . . . .
Setting up the TFTP server on your laptop or
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Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory
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Accessing the P330 stack processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Determining which firmware to install on the G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manually installing G700 and media modules firmware . . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor. . . . . . .
Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor .
Installing new firmware on the media modules . . . . . . . . . .
Setting rapid spanning tree on the network . . . . . . . . . . . .

.
.
.
.
.
.

724
724
725

.
.
.
.
.
.

727
727
728
728
730
732

Appendix A: Technical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

733

Avaya G700 Media Gateway Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

733

Cabling Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

734

Appendix B: Information checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

737

Installer's Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

738

Serial Number and Login Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G700 Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

739
739
739

Set-Up for P330 Stack Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

740

Set Up for G700 Media Gateway Processor (MGP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

741

Set Up for VoiP Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

742

Set Up for S8300 Media Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

743

Installation Site Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

744

Stack Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

745

Appendix C: Equipment list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

747

Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

757

Index

763

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

About this book

Overview
This document provides procedures to install, upgrade, or add to an Avaya G700 Media
Gateway controlled by an Avaya S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server.
It also includes information on connecting telephones and adjuncts to the G700.
This chapter provides information about the document including: the intended audience, the
organization, conventions used, how to get help, and how to download, order, and comment on
the document.

Audience
This book is for the following audiences:
●

Trained field installation and maintenance personnel

●

Technical support personnel

●

Network engineers and technicians

●

Authorized Business Partners

Using this book
This book is organized into three major sections:
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Section 1: Reference information and hardware installation

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Section 2: G700 installation and upgrades - wizards

●

Section 3: G700 installation and upgrades - manual procedures

Section One contains chapters explaining the types of wizards that you can use for installations
and upgrades, connection methods, and login methods. These chapters cover:
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Chapter 1: Roadmaps and reference information

●

Chapter 2: Hardware installation for the G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server

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Section Two, in addition to an initial roadmap and top-level tasklist, is organized into five
chapters containing installation and/or upgrade scenarios. These scenarios emphasize the use
of the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW), Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW), and Upgrade Tool
(UT). These five chapters include:
●

Chapter 3: Installing a new G700 with an S8300 using the Avaya Installation Wizard

●

Chapter 4: Installing a new G700 without an S8300 using the Gateway Installation Wizard

●

Chapter 5: Upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages

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Chapter 6: Upgrading an existing S8300B to R3.1 using the Upgrade Tool

●

Chapter 7: Upgrading an existing G700 without an S8300 using the Upgrade Tool

Following these chapters is a chapter covering the installation of telephones and adjunct
systems that are performed as part of any installation. This chapter is:
●

Chapter 8: Telephones and adjunct systems

Section Three, in addition to an initial roadmap and top-level tasklist, contains manual
procedures to perform the same installation or upgrade scenarios described in Chapters 3 - 7.
This section is organized into the following chapters:
●

Chapter 9: Manual installation of a new G700 with an S8300

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Chapter 10: Manual installation of a new G700 without an S8300

●

Chapter 11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A and G700 to R3.1

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Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1

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Chapter 13: Manual upgrade of an existing G700 without an S8300 to R3.1

Read Chapter 1: Roadmaps and reference information, before you begin the installation.
Chapter 1 contains checklists for the four installation and upgrade scenarios. Then read and
follow the procedures in the chapters that apply to the installation or upgrade scenario you are
working with. Chapter 1 also contains information on alternative methods to connect to and
access a G700 system.
Read Chapter 2: Hardware installation for the G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server
for instructions on installing and cabling the hardware.
Read Chapter 8: Telephones and adjunct systems if you need to install phones or adjuncts.
Chapter 8 covers the IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application, the INTUITY LX
Messaging System, the G700 Sourced Announcements, Avaya Integrated Management, the
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Universal Serial Bus (USB) Modems, and other adjuncts.

26 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

Conventions

See the following appendices for system specifications, forms you must complete for the
installation, and comcodes and other information that you need to order equipment:
●

Appendix A: Technical information contains specifications and other technical information
that you need to install an S8300 Media Server with a G700 Media Gateway.

●

Appendix B: Information checklists contains the pre-installation worksheets that you will
need to have filled in before you start an installation or upgrade.

●

Appendix C: Equipment list contains the information that you need to order equipment.

●

Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP server contains instructions for installing and
configuring the Avaya TFTP Server software.

Conventions
This section describes the conventions that we use in this book.

Physical dimensions
●

All physical dimensions in this book are in English units followed by metric units in
parentheses.

●

Wire gauge measurements are in AWG followed by the diameter in millimeters in
parentheses.

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Terminology
●

System — a general term encompassing all references to the Avaya servers running
Avaya Communication Manager.

●

Circuit pack codes (for example, TN780 or TN2182B) are shown with the minimum
acceptable alphabetic suffix (like the “B” in the code TN2182B).
Generally, an alphabetic suffix higher than that shown is also acceptable. However, not
every vintage of either the minimum suffix or a higher suffix code is necessarily acceptable.
A suffix of “P” means that firmware can be downloaded to that circuit pack.

●

ASAI — a term synonymous with the newer CallVisor ASAI.

●

UUCSS — a code that refers to a circuit pack address in cabinet-carrier-slot order.
nnnVxx is the code that refers to a media module address in gateway-V-slot order.

Recent terminology changes that are important to note include:
●

Avaya Communication Manager — the application that provides call control and the Avaya
telephony feature set.
This application was referred to as MultiVantage Software or as Avaya Call Processing
(ACP) in previous releases. The term Multivantage is still used in some CLI commands and
in the Web interface. In most of these cases, it is synonymous with Communication
Manager.

●

Service pack — a software update.
This term was often referred to as a patch or update in previous releases. The terms update
and patch are still used in some CLI commands and in the Web interface. In most of these
cases, they are synonymous with service pack.

Typography
This section describes the typographical conventions for commands, keys, user input, system
output, and field names.

28 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

Conventions

Commands
●

Commands are in constant-width bold type.
Example:
Type change-switch-time-zone and press Enter.

●

Command variables are in bold italic type when they are part of what you must type,
and in plain italic type when they are not part of what you must type.
Example:
Type ch ma machine_name, where machine_name is the name of the call delivery
machine.

●

Command options are in bold type inside square brackets.
Example:
At the DOS prompt, type copybcf [-F34].

Keys
●

The names of keys are in bold sans serif type.
Example:
Use the Down Arrow key to scroll through the fields.

●

When you must press and hold a key and then press a second or third key, we separate
the names of the keys are separated with a plus sign (+).
Example:
Press ALT+D.

●

When you must press two or more keys in sequence, we separate the names of the keys
are separated with a space.
Example:
Press Escape J.

●

When you must press a function key, we provide the function of the key in parentheses
after the name of the key.
Example:
Press F3 (Save).

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User input
●

User input is in bold type, whether you must type the input, select the input from a menu,
or click a button or similar element on a screen or a Web page.
Example:
- Type exit, and then press Enter.
- On the File menu, click Save.
- On the Network Gateway page, click Configure > Hardware.

System output and field names
●

System output and field names on the Web screen are in bold monospaced type.
System output on the CLI screen are in Courier New type.
Example:
- The system displays the following message:
The installation is in progress (Web output)
The installation is in progress (CLI output)
- Type y in the Message Transfer? field.

Downloading this book
You can view or download the latest version of the Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700
Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server, 555-234-100, from the Avaya Web site at:
http://support.avaya.com. You must have access to the Internet, and a copy of Acrobat Reader
must be installed on your personal computer.
Avaya makes every effort to ensure that the information in this book is complete and accurate.
However, information can change after we publish this book. Therefore, the Avaya Web site
might also contain new product information and updates to the information in this book. You can
also download these updates from the Avaya Support Web site.

30 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

Safety labels and security alert labels

Safety labels and security alert labels
Observe all caution, warning, and danger statements to help prevent loss of service, equipment
damage, personal injury, and security problems. This book uses the following safety labels and
security alert labels:

! CAUTION:
A caution statement calls attention to a situation that can result in harm to
software, loss of data, or an interruption in service.

CAUTION:

WARNING:
A warning statement calls attention to a situation that can result in harm to
hardware or equipment.

WARNING:
Use an ESD warning to call attention to situations that can result in ESD damage
to electronic components.

WARNING:

! DANGER:
A danger statement calls attention to a situation that can result in harm to
personnel.

DANGER:

!
SECURITY ALERT:

SECURITY ALERT:
A security alert calls attention to a situation that can increase the potential for
unauthorized use of a telecommunications system.

Related resources
The CD, Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and Servers,
03-300151, contains a comprehensive library of documents.
For a summary of what is new in the February 2006 release of Avaya Communication Manager,
see What's New in Avaya Communication Manager for Release 3.1, 03-300682.

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For more information on the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and related features, see the
following books:
Title

Number

Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication
Manager

555-245-207

Overview for Avaya Communication Manager

03-300468

Maintenance Commands for Avaya Communication Manager 3.1,
Media Gateways and Servers

03-300431

Maintenance Alarms for Avaya Communication Manager 3.1, Media
Gateways and Servers

03-300430

Maintenance Procedures for Avaya Communication Manager 3.1,
Media Gateways and Servers

03-300432

Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8300 Media Server
and Avaya G700 Media Gateway

555-233-150

Technical assistance
Avaya provides the following resources for technical assistance.

Within the United States
For help with:
●

Feature administration and system applications, call the Avaya Technical Consulting System Support at
1-800-225-7585

●

Maintenance and repair, call the Avaya National Customer Care Support Line at
1-800-242-2121

●

Toll fraud, call Avaya Toll Fraud Intervention at 1-800-643-2353

●

Security issues, call Avaya Corporate Security at 1-877-993-8442

32 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

Trademarks

International
For technical assistance, call the International Technical Assistance Center (ITAC) at
+905-943-8801.
For all international resources, contact your local Avaya authorized dealer.

Trademarks
All trademarks identified by the ® or ™ are registered trademarks or trademarks, respectively,
of Avaya Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Ordering Documentation
In addition to this book, other description, installation, maintenance, and administration books,
and documentation library CDs, are available.
This document (555-234-100) and any other Avaya documentation can be ordered directly from
the Avaya Publications Center toll free at 1-800-457-1235 (voice) and 1-800-457-1764 (fax).
International customers should use +1.207.866.6701 (voice) and +1.207.626.7269 (fax).

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Sending us comments
Avaya welcomes your comments about this book. To reach us by:
●

Mail, send your comments to:
Avaya Inc.
Product Documentation Group
Room B3-H13
1300 W. 120th Ave.
Westminster, CO 80234 USA

●

E-mail, send your comments to:
document@avaya.com

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Fax, send your comments to:
1-303-538-1741

Ensure that you mention the name and number of this book, Installing and Upgrading the Avaya
G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server, 555-234-100.

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Section 1: Reference
information and hardware
installation
This section contains chapters explaining the types of wizards that you can use for installations
and upgrades, connection methods, and login methods. These chapters cover:
●

Chapter 1: Roadmaps and reference information

●

Chapter 2: Hardware installation for the G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server

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What wizards are available

Chapter 1: Roadmaps and reference information
This chapter provides guidance on how to use this book along with connection, login, and other
reference information that you will need to perform the installation and upgrade procedures in
later chapters.
This Chapter is organized as follows:
●

What wizards are available

●

About connection and login methods

●

About navigation for G700 CLI commands

●

About terminal emulation function keys for Communication Manager

What wizards are available
To save time on installations and upgrades, four distinct tools are available for your use:
●

Avaya Installation Wizard
See Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard, 555-245-754.

●

Gateway Installation Wizard
See Job Aid: Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard, 555-245-756.

●

Upgrade Tool
See Job Aid: Upgrade Tool and Worksheets, 555-245-757.

●

Software Update Manager
See Avaya Software Update Manager User Guide, 14-300168.

Note:

Note:
These tools replace many normal installation or upgrade procedures described in
this document. However, they do not automate all of the tasks associated with an
installation or an upgrade. Where a task or tasks must be performed manually,
this is noted in subsequent chapters of this document.

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Where are the most recent versions of the Wizards
You can find the most recent versions of the Avaya Installation Wizard and Gateway Installation
Wizard, as well as additional worksheets and job aids for these wizards at http://
support.avaya.com/avayaiw.
Tip:
Tip:

Field- and page-level online help is available with all the wizards.

When to use each wizard
Table 1 shows at-a-glance when you would use each tool. For more detailed information on
choosing the right wizard, see Job Aid: What Provisioning Tools and Wizards Should I Use?,
555-245-755.

Table Legend:
IW= Avaya Installation Wizard
UT = Upgrade Tool
GIW = Gateway Installation Wizard
SUM = Software Update Manager
PIM = Provisioning Installation Manager,
SAA = Secure Access Administration
NCM = Network Configuration Manager
NRW = Network Region Wizard
Table 1: When Provisioning Tools and Wizards should be used
Component

Use

New
Installation

Upgrade
Firmware

with an S8300

SUM , IW,
UT

NCM, NRW1

without an S8300

GIW

SUM2, UT3

NCM

G700

with an S8300

SUM , IW,
UT

without an S8300

GIW

SUM , UT

G350

G250, G250-BRI,
G250-DS1, or
G250-DCP

2
2

with an S8300

SUM , IW

without an S8300

GIW

SUM

Upgrade
Software

Configure
Devices

PIM, SAA,
NCM, NRW1
PIM,SAA,NCM
PIM4, SAA,
NCM, NRW1
PIM, SAA, NCM

1 of 2

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What wizards are available

Table 1: When Provisioning Tools and Wizards should be used (continued)
Component

Use

New
Installation

Upgrade
Firmware

as an LSP

UT5

as a Primary Controller

UT6

NRW1

as a Primary Controller

UT6

NRW1

as a Primary Controller

UT6

NRW1

as an LSP (S8500/
S8500B only) or ESS

UT5

S8300
S8400
S8500, S8500B, S8700,
S8710, or S8720
P330, P580, P882,
C360, C460, P130, and
X330

Any

SUM

Upgrade
Software

Configure
Devices

SAA
NCM

2 of 2
1. Use the Network Region Wizard (from the primary controller) only to configure network regions, which includes
assigning gateways to regions.
2. The Software Update Manager, when available, is the preferred tool because it can automatically filter the
necessary firmware required from the Avaya support Web site and perform multiple gateway upgrades.
3. Use the Upgrade Tool to schedule upgrades of multiple gateways connected to a single Communication Manager
server. Use the IW on site for an upgrade of a single gateway or G700 stack. You cannot use the IW on a pre-3.0
release of Communication Manager to upgrade an S8300, S8500, or S8700/S8710 Media Server to
Communication Manager R3.1.
4. PIM is the only tool available to configure the Survivable Local Server capability on the G250 family of media
gateways.
5. Use the Upgrade Tool from the primary controller to schedule upgrades of multiple LSPs or ESSs. (The Upgrade
Tool must reside on a primary controller with Communication Manager R2.0 software or higher. Prior to running the
Upgrade Tool, a pre-upgrade service pack for CM R2.0 through R2.2 must first be installed and CM 3.1 software
must be copied over to each LSP using the Copy function within the Manage Software section of the Maintenance
Web page. Also, the LSPs and ESSs must be upgraded before upgrading the primary controller to the same
release of software.)
6. The Upgrade Tool must reside on a primary controller with Communication Manager R2.1 or higher. The Upgrade
Tool is the best option when you want to upgrade LSPs, ESSs, remote media gateways, and other devices at the
same time as the primary controller. A pre-upgrade service pack for CM R2.0 through R2.2 must first be installed
before performing an upgrade of CM.

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The following table summarizes when you would use each of the standard tools and what it
does for you.
If you need to:

Then use:

Install a new or upgrade a
single existing S8300,
S8400, S8500/S8500B,
S8700, S8710, or S8720
Media Server, including:

The Installation Wizard (IW) on site, with a laptop connection
to the media server.
This wizard installs new software on media servers and
performs the initial configuration. It upgrades firmware on
new or existing media gateway processors and media
modules.
You will also use the Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet
(EPW), which you get from your project manager. You may
also use the Name and Number List (for S8300 only) and the
Custom Template (for S8300 only) with the wizard for more
comprehensive custom installations.

1. The G250, G250-BRI,
G250-DS1, G250-DCP,
G350 or G700 Media
Gateway that contains an
S8300
2. Other G700s in the stack
that contains an S8300
primary controller

Note:

Note:
For some media server upgrades, The
Upgrade Tool might be the best option.

3. Media modules within the
media gateways
Install a new G250,
G250-BRI, G250-DS1,
G250-DCP, G350, or G700
that does not contain an
S8300.

The Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW) on site, with a laptop
connection to the G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP,
G350, or G700. You will also use the Electronic
Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW), which you get from your
project manager.
This wizard configures the IP addresses for the gateway,
including the gateway processors, the controller list, and the
VoIP engine.

Upgrade multiple,
geographically-distributed
G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/
G250-DCP/G350/G700
gateways, along with X330
WAN Expansion modules,
data switches, and wireless
switches and endpoints.

The Software Update Manager from a customer’s Enterprise
Network Management server connected to the customer’s
WAN/LAN.

40 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

What wizards are available

If you need to:

Then use:

Schedule upgrades of
multiple, geographicallydistributed LSPs, ESSs, or
G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/
G250-DCP/G350/G700
gateways:
all of which have the same
remote primary controller,
either an S8300, S8400,
S8500, S8700, S8710, or
S8720

The Software Update Manager from a customer’s Enterprise
Network Management server connected over the customer’s
WAN/LAN. This is the preferred tool for upgrading firmware
and supports large, distributed networks of gateways
connected to multiple Communication Managers. Software
Update Manager can also be used to upgrade and configure
devices at a staging center prior to shipping the gateways to
remote locations. The Software Update Manager cannot
upgrade LSPs or ESSs.
OR
The Upgrade Tool on the primary controller, connected over
the customer’s WAN/LAN.. This tool upgrades the software
on LSPs, ESSs, and the firmware for the gateway
processors and media modules connected to a single
Communication Manager server. The tool can also upgrade
the primary controller if the tool resides on Communication
Manager R2.1 software or higher.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Ping must be enabled for the Upgrade Tool to
be able to upgrade LSPs or media gateways.
Also, the Upgrade Tool cannot upgrade
G250, G20-BRI, G250-DS1, or G250-DCP
Media Gateways.

Note:

Note:
To upgrade an LSP running Communication
Manager R2.x to Communication Manager
R3.1, you must first locally install the
pre-upgrade service pack on each LSP and
copy the software from the Communication
Manager software distribution CD to the LSP.
Then, the Upgrade Tool on the main server
can install the software. To copy the CD
software, use the Manage Software screen,
which is available after the service pack is
installed.
To upgrade the main server running
Communication Manager R2.x, you must
also install the pre-upgrade service pack and
copy the CD software to the server before
running the Upgrade Tool.

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If you need to:

Then use:

Upgrade (download)
firmware to multiple TN
circuit packs.

The Software Update Manager from a customer’s Enterprise
Network Management server connected to the customer’s
WAN/LAN. This function is available for S8400, S8500,
S8500B, S8700, S8710, and S8720 Media Servers running
Communication Manager R3.1.

Note:

Note:
This option is not available with the
DEFINITY Server CSI.

Configure G250/G250-BRI/
G250-DS1/G250-DCP/G350
Media Gateways that have
already been added to, and
are accessible over, the
WAN/LAN.

The Provisioning and Installation Manager (PIM) from a
customer’s Enterprise Network Management server
connected to the customer’s WAN/LAN. PIM can also be
used to configure devices at a staging center prior to
shipping the gateways to remote locations.

Configure the Survivable
Local Server (SLS) on a
G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/
G250-DCP Media Gateway.

Configure gateways or data
switches that have already
been installed and initially
configured and are
accessible over the LAN.

The Network Configuration Manager from a customer’s
Enterprise Network Management server connected to the
customer’s WAN/LAN. The NCM uses configuration files that
have been backed up and stored in a configuration library.

Configure a large VoIP
network with multiple
network regions, including
codec sets and call
admission control via
bandwidth limits (CAC-BL).

The Network Region Wizard, on the main server, using a
connection to the customer’s WAN/LAN. Use the Electronic
Preinstallation Worksheet for Network Regions (EPW-NR)
with the Network Region Wizard, which allows you to
automatically fill in the administration parameters in the
Network Region Wizard.

Access to the Wizards and Provisioning Tools
The Installation Wizard, Network Region Wizard, and Upgrade Tool are accessed from the
Avaya Integrated Management web interface, which is embedded in Communication Manager.
The Gateway Installation Wizard is downloadable from the support.avaya.com/avayaiw Web
site and runs on a laptop. The Software Update Manager and Network Configuration Manager
are launched from the Network Manager Console, the main control panel for the Enterprise
Network Management offer. The Provisioning and Installation Manager is also launched from
the Network Manager Console, though PIM is separately installed.

42 Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media Server

The Installation Wizard

Note:

Note:
For the configuration of the Survivable Local Server on the G250 Media Gateway,
PIM is the only tool available. However, generally these tools do not replace all
normal installation or upgrade procedures. And, for Communication Manager
software installations and upgrades, the Maintenance Web Pages embedded in
the server are always an available tool. However, the provisioning tools automate
some or many of the tasks associated with an installation or an upgrade. For
information on additional tasks required for an installation or upgrade, see:
●

Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8300 Media Server and Avaya G700
Media Gateway, 555-233-150

●

Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media Server,
555-234-100

●

Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya G350 Media Gateway, 03-300148

●

Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G350 Media Gateway, 03-300394

●

Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya G250 Media Gateways, 03-300433

●

Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G250 Media Gateway, 03-300434

●

Provisioning and Installation Manager Configuration, 14-300286

●

The appropriate installation documents for data switches available at http://
avaya.com/support under the LAN, Backbone, and Edge Access Switches section

The Installation Wizard
You can use the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) as a tool to assist you in the installation and
upgrade processes for S8300, S8400, S8500, S8500B, S8700, S8710 and S8720 Media
Servers and G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP, G350, and G700 Media Gateways. The
Installation Wizard is designed to get the system up and running in a basic installation as quickly
as possible.
The Avaya Installation Wizard ships with the media server software and is accessable on the
home page of the Integrated Management web interface. The most recent version of Avaya
Installation Wizard, as well as its documentation, can be accessed online at http://
support.avaya.com/avayaiw.

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What the Wizard Can and Cannot Do
You can use the Avaya Installation Wizard to do the following:
Note:
To install or upgrade software on a media server, the IW must be running on that
media server. To install or upgrade firmware on a G700, G350, G250, G250-BRI,
G250-DS1, or G250-DCP Media Gateway, IW must be running on the S8300 that
resides in the media gateway; or, for a G700 stack, IW must be running on an
S8300 that resides in a G700 in the stack.

Note:

Note:
You cannot use the IW on pre-3.0 release of Communication Manager to upgrade
a media server to Communication Manager R3.1.

Note:

●

Install a new S8400, S8500B, S8710, or S8720 Media Server, with the S8500B configured
as a primary controller, Enterprise Survivable Server (ESS), or Local Survivable Processor
(LSP), and the S8710/8720 Media Server configured either as a primary controller or ESS.

●

Install an S8300/G700 stack, an S8300/G350, or an S8300/G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/
G250-DCP, with S8300 configured as a primary controller or Local Survivable Processor
(LSP).

●

You can also install IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging when the S8300 or S8400 is a
primary controller (only if you run the IA770 installation concurrently with the
Communication Manager installation).

! CAUTION:
If you install or upgrade Communication Manager on the media server and do not
concurrently install or upgrade IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging software, you
must reinstall Communication Manager, along with IA770 software, if you want to
install or upgrade IA770 software later.

CAUTION:

Note:

●

Install service packs to Communication Manager software.

●

Upgrade Communication Manager R3.0 or R3.1 software on an S8300, S8400, S8500,
S8500B, S8700, S8710, or S8720 Media Server to a later release. You can also upgrade
IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging on an S8300 or S8400 primary controller (only if you
run the IA770 upgrade concurrently with the Communication Manager upgrade).
Note:
You cannot use IW to upgrade Communication Manager from a pre-R3.0 version
of Communication Manager.

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The Installation Wizard

! CAUTION:
Be sure that messaging is enabled before you run the IA770 software upgrade
with the Installation Wizard. You can check this with the Maintenance Web
Interface by selecting Messaging Software under Miscellaneous. Messaging is
enabled if you see the Disable button and "Internal Messaging is enabled" at the
end of the note on the screen. The IA770 upgrade will fail if you disable IA770
prior to running the IW for the upgrade.

CAUTION:

●

Upgrade firmware on G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP, G350, and G700 Media
Gateways and their media modules.

●

Configure alarming strategy.

●

Configure the USB modem on the G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP, and G350
Media Gateways, including enabling Access Security Gateway (ASG) or CHAP
authentication.

●

Set Product ID and install unicode files.

●

For the S8300 only, configure telephony and trunking parameters and trunk diagnostics.

You cannot use the Avaya Installation Wizard to do the following:
●

Install a G700 Media Gateway that is not in a stack containing an S8300 Media Server,
acting either as a primary controller or as LSP.

●

Install a G350, G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, or G250-DCP Media Gateway that does not
contain an S8300 Media Server, acting either as a primary controller or as an LSP.

●

Install or upgrade an LSP or a G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP, G350, or G700
Media Gateway from a remote primary controller.

●

Install a P330 Expansion Module in a G700 or an X330WAN Module

In addition, there are some installation tasks that you must still perform manually following
instructions in Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G700 Media and S8300 Media Server,
555-234-100, Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G350 Media Gateway, 03-300394, or
Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G250 Media Gateway, 03-300434. These are tasks such as
completing the RFA process for acquiring license and authentication files.

Electronic Pre-installation Worksheets and Templates
To speed the installation process, use the following electronic worksheets (as Microsoft Excel
files) with the Installation Wizard:
●

Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW)

●

Name and Number List (for S8300 only)

●

Custom Template (for S8300 only)

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These worksheets provide a way of collecting critical information before going on site. If these
worksheets are populated and downloaded onto your laptop, then the data in these worksheets
can be imported directly into the wizard at the appropriate time.
EPW, Name and Number List and Custom Template spreadsheets can be downloaded from
http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw. Information on how to use these files is contained within the
files themselves.

Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW)
For greatest efficiency, obtain the Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW), which is filled in
by the customer and the Avaya project manager. This worksheet is an Excel spreadsheet from
which the Avaya Installation Wizard imports IP address-related data to configure and install the
S8300/S8400/S8500B/S8710/S8720 Media Servers, G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/ G250-DCP/
G350/G700 Media Gateways, P330 Stack Processor, and VoIP Engines. The EPW also can be
used to supply basic translations for the S8300/G700, S8300/G350, and S8300/G250/
G250-BRI/G250-DS1/G250-DCP configurations.
Once the EPW has been imported, all the values from the EPW appear as defaults in the
wizard.

Name and Number List (for S8300 only)
The Name and Number List, like the EPW, is an Excel spreadsheet. The Name and Number
List contains administration data for multiple users. The IW pulls this data to automatically
administer users on the new system. This administration includes users’ names, unicode
names (for native names in Chinese, Japanese, and other non-ASCII character languages),
extensions, telephone types, classes of service, languages, locations, and voice mail capability.
The Name and Number List also includes hunt group port configuration for new IA770 INTUITY
AUDIX systems.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

For the IW to install an IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging system, you must
complete the subscriber data on the Name and Number List and then use the
Name and Number List with the IW.

As each user’s name and accompanying data is imported, the wizard will administer the station
using the provided information along with default values for other station fields. After the import
has completed, each station will be ready to be plugged into the wall jack and activated. Analog
and digital phones will be ready for a TTI registration sequence. IP phones will be ready for an
IP registration sequence.
The default values used by the wizard can be viewed at http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw
under the “View Default Parameters” link. If the wizard defaults do not meet the customer’s
needs, you can use a custom template.

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The Installation Wizard

Custom Template (for S8300 only)
The Custom Template is a third Excel spreadsheet that allows automatic administration of key
custom Communication Manager translations. These are:
●

Classes of Service

●

Feature Access Codes

●

Trunk Access Codes

●

Telephone button assignments

●

TTI codes

●

Voice mail hunt group number and coverage path

●

You can use a custom template in the following countries:
- United States and Canada
- France
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- Russia
- Germany
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Italy
- Spain

If multiple installations can use similar default translations, you can use a single Custom
Template for all installations.

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The Gateway Installation Wizard
Use the Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard to install or upgrade the following:
●

A new G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, G250-DCP, G350 or G700 Media Gateway that is
controlled by a remote media server but does not have an S8300.

The Gateway Installation Wizard allows you to configure the gateway IP addresses without
having to enter CLI commands. It also allows you to install firmware that has been made
available on either a TFTP or an FTP server.
Note:
You cannot use the Gateway Installation Wizard to configure an X330 Expansion
module.

Note:

As with the Avaya Installation Wizard, obtain and use the Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet
(EPW) for greatest efficiency. From the worksheet, the GIW imports IP address-related data to
configure and install the G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/G250-DCP/G350/G700 Media Gateways,
P330 Stack Processor, and VoIP Engines.
Once the EPW has been imported, all the values from the EPW appear as defaults in the
wizard.
For more information, see Job Aid: Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard.

The Software Update Manager
The Avaya Software Update Manager allows you to automatically upgrade software and
firmware on a number of devices used in the customer’s network, including:
●

The G700, G350, G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, and G250-DCP Media Gateways,
including their media modules

●

Self-downloadable TN circuit packs with the required minimum firmware version for
centralized firmware download:
- TN799DP CLAN circuit pack, firmware version 17 or higher
- TN2602AP IP Media Resource 320, firmware version 20 or higher
- TN2501AP VAL circuit pack, firmware version 10 or higher
- TN2312BP IPSI circuit pack, any firmware version
- TN8412 SIPI circuit pack, any firmware version

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The Software Update Manager

●

Non-self-downloadable TN circuit packs:
- TN464GP/HP DS1 circuit pack
- TN2464BP/CP DS1 circuit pack
- TN2313AP DS1 circuit pack
- TN2302AP IP Media Processor circuit pack
- TN771DP Maintenance Test circuit pack
- TN2214CP DCP circuit pack
- TN2224CP DCP circuit pack
- TN793CP Analog circuit pack
- TN8400AP processor circuit pack

●

The C360 and C460 converged switches

●

The P882 and P580 Multiservice switches, P130 Workgroup switches, and P330 switches

The software you can upgrade includes the following software types:
●

Image

●

Boot Loader

●

Web Management

To use the Software Update Manager, the customer should have Integrated Management
Enterprise Network Management, which is an entitlement for any new Communication Manager
customers who purchase non-introductory offers of Communication Manager.
Avaya Software Update Manager is launched from the Network Manager Console, the main
control panel for Enterprise Network Management. Software Update Manager can be operated
manually, where the operator specifies the firmware images to be downloaded by consulting the
Avaya Support Web site for the latest available version. Software Update Manager can also
retrieve image files automatically from the Avaya Support Web site. To operate the upgrade
automatically, the PC hosting Software Update Manager must have external Internet access.
The Software Update Manager is the preferred tool for downloading firmware to multiple TN
circuit packs that reside in CMC1, SCC1, MCC1, G600, and G650 Media Gateways connected
to S8400, S8500, S8500B, and S8700-series Media Servers. The Software Update Manager
uses Secure Copy (SCP) to automatically download files from a centralized SCP-enabled
server to any number of TN circuit packs simultaneously.

Note:

Note:
The DEFINITY Server CSI does not support the centralized download of firmware
by Software Update Manager. Software Update Manager supports only servers
running Communication Manager R3.1 software or higher.

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The Software Update Manager is preferable to the Upgrade Tool for simultaneously upgrading
firmware on multiple G700, G350, G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, and G250-DCP Media
Gateways. The Software Update Manager, which can be run manually or scheduled to run, can
also perform, on networks with single or multiple Communication Manager servers, firmware
upgrades on data devices and perform both of the following two key functions:

Note:

●

Automatically locate and download the most up-to-date firmware from the Avaya support
Web site.

●

Automatically upgrade firmware on the G700, G350, G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, and
G250-DCP Media Gateways in the network.
Note:
The Software Update Manager cannot upgrade the S8300 Media Server or
LSPs. However, in a network with LSPs and G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1,
G250-DCP, G350, and G700 Media Gateways, you may find it most efficient to
use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade LSPs only, and then use the Software Update
Manager to upgrade the gateways, their media modules, as well as other Avaya
devices, such as the wireless gateways, converged switches, etc.

For more information, see Avaya Software Update Manager User Guide.

The Upgrade Tool
The Upgrade Tool allows you to schedule automatic upgrades of Enterprise Survivable
Processors (ESSs), Local Survivable Processors (LSPs), and G350 and G700 Media Gateways
from the primary controller. The primary controller can be an S8300, S8400, S8500, S8500B,
S8700, S8710, or an S8720 Media Server. An ESS can be an S8500, S8500B, S8700, S8710,
or S8720 Media Server. An LSP can be an S8300, S8500, or S8500B Media Server. The
Upgrade Tool also allows you to upgrade the primary controller itself.

Note:

Note:
You cannot use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade a G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, or
G250-DCP Media Gateway.
Note:
The Upgrade Tool running either on the earlier Release 2.1, R2.2, or R3.0 of
Communication Manager software is used to upgrade the primary controller or
LSPs to Communication Manager R3.1. However, a pre-upgrade service pack
must be installed on the pre-3.0 releases first before you can use the Upgrade
Tool.
The Upgrade Tool on Communication Manager R3.1 software is used to upgrade
the primary controller or LSPs to a release higher than R3.1.

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The Upgrade Tool

! CAUTION:
Ping must be enabled for the Upgrade Tool to be able to upgrade LSPs or media
gateways.

CAUTION:

You can schedule upgrades for:
●

Any or all LSPs registered with the primary controller

●

Any or all G350s and G700s currently or previously registered with the primary controller,
including any media modules installed in the G350s and G700s.
Note:
The Software Update Manager is the preferred tool for firmware upgrades
because it can automatically filter the necessary firmware required from the
Avaya support Web site and can upgrade devices in a network with multiple
Communication Manager servers.

Note:

With the upgrade tool, you do not have to physically be at the LSP and gateway locations in
order to perform the upgrades. Additionally, you do not have to run the upgrades one by one.
You simply enter the needed information into the upgrade tool for the LSPs and G350s and
G700s that you want to upgrade. Then, at the scheduled time, the Upgrade Tool automatically
upgrades the software and firmware on all the specified LSPs and gateways.
Note:
You must still complete the normal prerequisite tasks such as completing the RFA
process for license files, installing a pre-upgrade service pack, uploading the
most recent Communication Manager software (for an LSP or primary controller)
to the server, or uploading the most recent firmware (for a media gateway) to an
FTP (G350 only) or TFTP server.

Note:

You cannot use the Upgrade Tool to do the following:
●

Install or upgrade a G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, or G250-DCP Media Gateway.

●

Install a new LSP or G350 or G700 Media Gateway. For each new installation, you must
be on site and use the Avaya Installation Wizard (for an LSP), the Avaya Gateway
Installation Wizard (for a media gateway), or perform a manual installation.

●

Upgrade LSPs to a release of Avaya Communication Manager after the primary controller
has already been upgraded to that release of Communication Manager. An LSP must
always have a release of Communication Manager that is equal to or higher than the
Upgrade Tool. Thus, the Upgrade Tool running on a Communication Manager R2.0, 2.1,
R2.2, or 3.0 media server is used for LSP upgrades to Communication Manager 3.1.

●

Upgrade an active LSP (one that has taken control of calls because of a problem with the
primary controller).

●

Upgrade an LSP or ESS by running the Upgrade Tool on the LSP or ESS itself.

●

Upgrade P330 Expansion modules.

●

Upgrade G600, G650, CMC1, SCC1, or MCC1 Media Gateways.

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The LSP/Gateway Upgrade Tool ships with the server software and is available on the home
page of the media server’s Maintenance Web Interface. For more information, see the Job Aid:
Upgrade Tool and Worksheets.

The Provisioning and Installation Manager
The Provisioning and Installation Manager (PIM) allows you to remotely manage and configure
the following media gateways:
●

G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, and G250-DCP Media Gateways, for general configuration
and also configuration of Standard Local Survivability (SLS) when an S8300 LSP is not
present

●

G350 Media Gateway

You can also use PIM to configure media gateways at a staging center prior to shipping the
gateways to remote locations. This use of PIM enables lower cost configurations with reduced
errors, especially when the PIM templates are used to configure multiple devices
simultaneously.
Note:
Initially install the media gateway with the GIW so that the media gateway is
added to the LAN/WAN. You can then complete the configuration of the media
gateway with PIM.

Note:

You can manage and configure media gateways individually, as groups, or all together. With
PIM, you can save large amounts of configuration time. PIM allows you to do the following:
●

Create device templates that media gateways can share
Once you have created and validated a device template, you can apply it to multiple devices
simultaneously. Device templates include hardware data for media modules, including slot
locations, Ethernet port parameters, and other media module parameters for LAN/WAN
media modules.

●

Create monitoring templates that the media gateways can share
Once you have created and validated a monitoring template, you can apply it to multiple
devices simultaneously. Monitoring templates include definitions for Quality of Service
(QOS) and Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) data in the Management Information Base
(MIB) and definitions of Converged Network Analyzer (CNA) test plugs for media gateways.

●

Create general and DHCP configuration templates that the media gateways can share
Once you have created and validated a configuration template, you can apply it to multiple
devices simultaneously. Templates include configuration data for items such as DHCP
servers, SNMP, RADIUS servers, media gateway controller lists, and routing.

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The Provisioning and Installation Manager

●

Create a profile for each media gateway in order to configure unique aspects of a gateway.
A profile includes configuration data such as IP address, static routes, and modem
configuration, plus an ARS table for use in SLS mode. A profile can be configured from
scratch, or it can incorporate the copy of a profile from another device profile or from an
Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW).

●

Create groups that share similar locations, network regions, or other characteristics, such
that they can be scheduled for configuration or reconfiguration at the same time.
Configuration templates may be distributed to groups, thereby handling a large number of
configuration changes as a single task.

●

Create schedules that automatically, and on a recurring basis, synchronize the subset of
Communication Manager translations that the G250/G250-BRI/G250-DS1/G250-DCP
Media Gateways store for use in SLS mode. A schedule can synchronize translations up
to eight times a day.

PIM is installed on an Enterprise Windows Server that has a 3.1 version of the Integrated
Management Enterprise Network Management offer. PIM is accessed using a web browser.
Device access for PIM configuration is over a LAN/WAN using SNMPv1 or SNMPv3 and SSH.

High-level steps for configuring media gateways using PIM
At a high level, the process for configuring media gateways with PIM might consist of the
following steps:
1. Network experts create configuration templates at the staging location.
Each template contains a set of information to be applied to a group of gateways
2. Network experts or the administrator creates device profiles at the staging location.using
the PIM device profile wizard, an EPW, or imported files
A device profile applies to an individual media gateway.
3. The administrator creates a “job” and schedules it to run.
The job merges the configuration information and downloads it to each media gateway. The
administrator can later change the configuration of multiple media gateways simultaneously
using a single change to a shared configuration template.

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The Network Configuration Manager
The Avaya Network Configuration Manager allows you to remotely configure media gateways,
wireless gateways, and data switches, including:
●

The G700, G350, G250, G250-BRI, G250-DS1, and G250-DCP Media Gateways,
including their media modules

●

The C360 and C460 converged switches

●

The P882 and P580 Multiservice switches, P130 Workgroup switches, and P330 switches

To use the Network Configuration Manager, the customer should have Enterprise Network
Management, an entitlement for almost all Communication Manager R3.1 customers (excluding
very small Communication Manager installations, where multiple branch offices are not in use
and would have no need for the tool).
With the Network Configuration Manager, you manage configuration files to configure and
maintain the configuration of devices in your VoIP network. The Network Configuration Manager
lets you perform the following tasks related to configuration files:
●

Copy and edit configuration files for media gateways and network infrastructure switches

●

Download a single configuration file to one or multiple devices

●

Simultaneously download multiple configuration files to multiple devices

●

Compare the content of configuration files for different devices

●

Back up and restore configuration files, including scheduled backups

You can choose secure copy protocol (SCP), file transfer protocol (FTP), or trivial file transfer
protocol (TFTP) to transfer protocols for downloading, restoring, and backing up configuration
files, depending on the devices you are configuring and the capabilities of the customer’s PC
and LAN. In addition, Network Configuration Manager checks configuration files for device
applicability and will not install a configuration file to a device for which the configuration does
not apply.
For more information, see Avaya Network Configuration Manager User Guide.

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The Network Region Wizard

The Network Region Wizard
The Avaya Network Region Wizard guides you through the steps to configure network regions
in your VoIP network and assign the media gateways in your network to those regions. The
configuration includes defining:
●

Codec sets

●

Intra-region transmission parameters

●

Inter-region parameters, including call admission control via bandwidth settings.

These parameters include settings to support:
- Fax, Teletypewriter device (TTY), and modem calls using pass-through mode or
proprietary relay mode
- T.38 fax calls
- 64kbps clear channel for BRI secure telephones and data appliances, including video
Note:
You cannot use the Network Region Wizard to define and assign network regions
to data devices such as the P330 or C360 switches.

Note:

The following features of the Network Region Wizard can make network region configuration
much easier and faster than configuration using manual planning and the Communication
Manager SAT command line interface.
●

Default values that are commonly used for network regions. Any of these values can be
modified within the NRW, as necessary. For most networks, the defaults are suitable.

●

The Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet — Network Region Wizard (EPW-NRW), a
separate Excel spreadsheet which allows network planners or design specialists to
complete the configuration ahead of time. You can then simply run the Network Region
Wizard, which can automatically load the parameters from the EPW-NRW into
Communication Manager.

●

A grid tool that allows you to create inter-region and intra-region connections by simply
clicking on regions listed on the grid. After you select a source region and then click on any
other desired region listed on the grid, the Network Region Wizard automatically creates a
connection between the regions using appropriate codec sets and CAC bandwidth limits.

●

Automatic creation of indirect connections between regions for which you did not specify
direct connections. The Network Region Wizard also creates a table of indirectly
connected regions so you can quickly see opportunities for better routing.

The Network Region Wizard allows you to configure up to 250 network regions on an S8400,
S8500, S8500B, S8700, S8710, or S8720 Media Server, and up to 50 network regions on an
S8300 Media Server. It is available if the customer has the Standard Management Solutions
package of the Integrated Management suite.
For more information, see Network Region Job Aid.

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About connection and login methods
This section describes the various ways of connecting to, and logging into, the Avaya™ S8300
Media Server and the Avaya™ G700 Media Gateway. Use this chapter as a reference for the
other chapters in this book.
The procedures in this book assume that you are connecting to the S8300 and/or the G700 with
an Avaya Services laptop. However, the methods apply for any type of PC.
This chapter is organized as follows:
●

What physical access methods are available

●

Laptop configuration for direct connection to the services port

●

About connection methods

●

About Log in Methods

●

About navigation for G700 CLI commands

What physical access methods are available
Figure 1 reviews physical access methods for the S8300 and G700. Check for the locations of
the following ports:
●

If the S8300 is present in the G700,
- Services port in the center of the S8300
- USB ports on the right side of the S8300

●

If the S8300 is not present in the G700,
- Ethernet ports (EXT 1/ EXT 2) in the bottom center of the G700
You will need to connect the G700 to the customer’s LAN using one of these ports for
loading the latest software.
- Console port at the lower right of the G700

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About connection and login methods

Figure 1: Summary of S8300 and G700 Access Methods and Tasks
Initial Configuration and
Maintenance S8300
Onsite Tasks:
1. Configure media server
2. Install license and authentication
files, and upgrade software
3. Verification testing
4. Run diagnostics
5. Upgrade software and configuration
Tools:
1. Avaya Installation Wizard
2. Web Interface
3. Command Line Interface
4. System Access Terminal (SAT)

USB
CD-ROM drive

Crossover
cable
Services port

cydcacc2 KLC 042404

1. Diagnosis of media server
2. Alarm notification

To analog
trunk

USB
modem
USB cables

Console port
V1

System Admin Computer or
Technician Laptop
Administration via Corporate LAN
Tasks:
1. Backup and restore data
2. Upgrade and configuration
3. Administer network
4. Admin Telephony features
Tools:
1. Avaya Installation Wizard
2. Web Interface
3. Native Configuration Manager
4. System Access Terminal (SAT)

Remote Access of S8300
and G700

Technician
laptop

USB ports
Ethernet ports

Crossover
cable

Serial cable
Technician
laptop

LAN

Straight
cable

System admin
computer

Initial Configuration and
Maintenance G700 Media
Gateway (when no S8300)
Onsite Tasks:
1. Configure master and stack
2. Configure MGP, MM and ports
3. Update configuration
4. Run diagnostics
Tools:
1. Gateway Installation Wizard
2. Command Line Interface

Laptop configuration for direct connection to the services port
There is a special configuration that you need to use for a direct connection to the Media Server
Services port.

Note:

Note:
Avaya Service technicians can use the NetSwitcher program to configure
alternate network profiles so they can easily connect to a number of different
systems. NetSwitcher configures a profile for each type of system for easy future
access without requiring you to reset TCP/IP properties or browser settings
manually. NetSwitcher is available from an Avaya Services CTSA.

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What network settings are required on the laptop
A laptop connected directly to the Services Ethernet interface on the S8300, S8400, S8500, or
S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server requires a specific configuration as described in this section.
On any operating system, the network settings need to reflect the following:
●

TCP/IP properties. Set the laptop's TCP/IP properties as follows:
- IP address: 192.11.13.5
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.252

●

Browser settings. Configure the browser for a direct connection to the Internet. Do not use
proxies.

●

Server address. Access the S8300 media server using the URL http://192.11.13.6

The names of the dialog boxes and buttons vary on different operating systems and browser
releases. Use your computer's help system if needed to locate the correct place to enter this
information.

Configuring the laptop for a direct connection
Set the TCP/IP properties on Windows systems. TCP/IP administration varies among Windows
systems.

Note:

Note:
Make a record of any IP addresses, DNS servers, or WINS entries that you
change when you configure your services computer. Unless you use the
NetSwitcher program or an equivalent, you will need to restore these entries to
connect to other networks.

To check your version of windows
1. Log in to your laptop, and double-click the My Computer icon on your desktop.
The My Computer window opens.
2. Click Help on the My Computer window’s toolbar.
The Help menu opens and displays the version of Windows installed on your laptop.
3. Follow one of the two procedures below, depending on your operating system.

To change TCP/IP properties and network settings (Windows 2000 and XP)
1. Right-click My Network Places on your desktop or under the Start menu in XP.
2. Select Properties to display the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
Windows should have automatically detected the Ethernet card in your system and created
a LAN connection for you. More than one connection may appear.
3. Right-click the correct Local Area Connection from the list in the window.

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4. Select Properties to display the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
6. Click the Properties button.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears.
7. On the General tab, select the radio button Use the following IP address. Enter the
following:
- IP address: 192.11.13.5
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.252

Note:

Note:
Record any IP addresses, DNS settings, or WINS entries that you change. You
may need to restore them later to connect to another network.
8. Disable DNS service as follows:
a. Click the radio button labeled Use the following DNS server addresses. The entries for
Preferred DNS server and Alternate DNS server should both be blank.
b. Click the Advanced button at the bottom of the screen.
The Advanced TCP/IP Settings screen appears.
c. Click the DNS tab. Verify that no DNS server is administered.
The address field should be blank.
9. Disable WINS Resolution as follows:
a. Click the WINS tab. Make sure WINS is not administered.
The address field should be blank.
b. Click OK.
If warned about an empty primary WINS address, click Yes to continue.
10. Click OK twice to accept the address information and close the TCP/IP and Local Area
Connection Properties dialog boxes.
11. Reboot the system if directed to do so.
After you have made these changes to your computer’s network configuration information,
the Network and Dial-up Connections window shows the status of the Local Area
Connection:
- Enabled appears when the laptop's Ethernet cable is connected to the server.
- Disabled or unplugged appears if the NIC is not connected to anything.

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To change TCP/IP properties (Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Millennium Edition
[ME])
1. Access your computer's network information.
On your desktop:
- Windows 95, 98, and NT: Right-click Network Neighborhood.
- Windows ME: Right-click My Network Places.
2. Select Properties to display the Network dialog box.
3. Locate the TCP/IP properties as follows:
- Windows 95, 98, and ME: On the Configuration tab, scroll through the installed network
components list to the TCP/IP part of the devices list. Select the TCP/IP device that
corresponds to your Ethernet card.
- Windows NT: On the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP in the installed network components
list.
4. Select the Properties button.
5. In the TCP/IP Properties box, click the IP Address tab.
6. Click the radio button to Specify an IP address.
Enter the following:
- IP address: 192.11.13.5
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.252

Note:

Note:
Record any IP addresses, DNS settings, or WINS entries that you change. You
may need to restore them later to connect to another network.
7. Disable DNS service as follows:
- Windows 95, 98, and Me: Click the DNS Configuration tab. Verify that the Disable DNS
radio button is selected.
- Windows NT: Click the DNS tab.
a. If any IP addresses appear under DNS Service Search Order, make a note of them in
case you need to restore them later.
b. Select each IP address in turn and click the Remove button.
8. Disable WINS Resolution as follows:
- Windows 95, 98, and Me: Click the WINS Configuration tab. Verify that the Disable
WINS Resolution radio button is selected.
- Windows NT: Click the WINS Address tab.
a. If any IP addresses appear for the Primary and Secondary WINS servers, make a
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b. Clear each server entry.
c. Clear the checkbox for Enable DNS for WINS Resolution.
9. Click OK twice to accept the address information and close the Network dialog box.
10. Reboot the system if directed to do so.

Disabling or bypassing proxy servers in Web browser
If you are connecting a laptop directly to the Services Ethernet interface on the S8300 faceplate,
you must either disable or bypass proxy servers as described below.

Note:

Note:
The Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) browser is recommended. If you use IE, it
must be version 5.5 or higher. You can use Netscape, but some features of the
web interface may not work properly. If you use Netscape, it must be version 6.2
or higher.

To check or change proxy settings
1. Open your Internet browser.
2. Verify that you have a direct connection with no proxies, using one of the following options:
- For Internet Explorer:
a. Select Tools > Internet Options.
b. Click the Connections tab.
c. Click the LAN Settings button.
d. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is not selected, no change is necessary; click
Cancel to exit.
e. If Use a proxy server for your LAN is selected, you can:
- Deselect it and click OK to exit
or,
- Leave it selected and configure your browser to bypass the proxy server whenever
you are connected to the S8300 services port:
i. Click Advanced
ii. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Exceptions box. If there are other entries in this box, add
to the list of entries and separate entries with a “;”.
- iii. Click OK to exit.

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- For Netscape:
a. Select Edit > Preferences.
b. Under Category, click Advanced.
c. Click Proxies.
d. If Direct connection to the Internet is selected, no change is necessary; click
Cancel to exit.
e. If Direct connection to the Internet is not selected, you can:
- select it and click OK to exit
or,
- Leave it unselected and configure your browser to bypass the proxy server
whenever you are connected to the S8300 services port:
i. Select Manual Proxy Configuration and click View
ii. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Exceptions box (or in the No Proxy for: box in later
versions of Netscape). If there are other entries in this box, add to the list of entries
and separate entries with a ";".
iii. Click OK to exit.

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About connection methods
Connecting a laptop to services port of S8300
To connect your laptop directly to the S8300 media server
1. Make sure your laptop meets the hardware and software requirements.
2. Plug an Ethernet crossover cable (MDI to MDI-X) into the 10/100 BaseT Ethernet network
interface card (NIC) on your laptop.
- Crossover cables of various lengths are commercially available.
- See Table 2 for pinout connections if needed. Crossover of the transmit and receive pairs
(as shown) is required.
Table 2: Crossover cable pinout chart
Pin to S8300
Services Port

Connects to

Pin to Laptop
Ethernet card

3. Connect the other end of the crossover cable to the Services port on the front of the S8300.
4. If your laptop is configured with the correct network settings, you can now open your
Internet browser or start a Telnet session and log in. When accessing the server from a
directly connected laptop, always type the following IP address in the browser's Address or
Location field to access the server: 192.11.13.6

Connecting a laptop to the G700 serial port
To configure a G700 that does not have an S8300, you may need to set up a direct connection
from your laptop’s serial port to the G700 Console (serial) port.

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To connect a laptop directly to the serial port on the G700 media gateway
1. For a stacked configuration, locate the device that contains the master controller for the
stack.
Check the LED panel on the upper left of each G700 or C360 device in the stack as follows:
- G700 Media Gateway: a lit MSTR LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.
- A non-G700, C360 device: a lit SYS LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.
2. Connect the RS-232 serial cable and DB-9 adapter cable provided with the G700 between
your laptop and the G700.
a. Attach one end of the RS-232 cable to the RJ-45 jack on the front of the G700 that is the
stack master. The serial port is on the lower right side of the chassis, labeled Console.
b. Plug the other end of the RS-232 cable into the RJ-45 jack on the DB-9 adapter cable.
c. Connect the other end of the DB-9 adapter cable to the 9-pin serial port on your laptop.
3. Use a serial-connection program such as HyperTerminal to access the P330 Stack
Processor.

Connecting a laptop to the customer LAN
To connect to the customer’s LAN, either on site or remotely over the Internet, your PC must be
assigned an IP address on the LAN. The IP address can be a static address on the customer’s
LAN that you enter in the TCP/IP properties or it can be assigned dynamically with DHCP. Ask
the customer how they want you to make the connection.

Connecting an external modem to the S8300 media server
Each S8300 Media Server requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) modem for maintenance
access and to call out an alarm. The external modem may be connected to the S8300 media
server through a universal serial bus (USB) connection, providing dial-up access. The modem
type is not optional and must be the specific modem that is shipped with the S8300. Other
requirements include:
●

The modem requires its own external analog line.

●

The remote connection should support a data speed of at least 33.6 Kbps.

●

The remote PC must be administered for PPP connections in order to connect through a
modem.

A dial-up connection is typically used only for services support of the server, not for routine
administration. If the Server is administered to report OSS alarms, it uses the same line for
alarm notification. The server cannot report any new alarms while this line is in use.

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To set up a dial-up connection
1. Connect one end of the modem’s USB cable to an available USB port on the S8300 Media
Server’s faceplate. Either USB1 or USB2 can be used.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the external modem.
3. Connect the modem to an external analog line.

Note:

Note:
The modem that is shipped with the S8300 obtains its power from the USB
interface. There is no power connection.
4. Verify operation as instructed by the modem’s documentation.
5. To enable the modem, access the S8300 Media Server’s Maintenance Web Pages (see
Logging in to the S8300 Web Interface from your Laptop on page 72), and click Enable/
Disable Modem on the main menu
The system displays the Enable/Disable Modem window.
6. Click the radio button for one of the following:
- Enable modem for one incoming call — use this option if you want to provide one-time
access to the Media Server over the modem.
- Enable modem for unlimited incoming calls — use this option if you want to provide
regular dial-up access to the Media Server for Services personnel or some other reason.

The modem is now ready to receive calls.

Setting up Windows for modem connection to the
media server (Windows 2000 or XP)

Note:

Note:
The remote dial-up PC must be configured for PPP access.

To set up windows for modem connection to the media server (Windows 2000 or
XP):
1. Right-click My Network Places and click Properties.
2. Click Make New Connection and follow the Network Connection Wizard:
3. Select Dial-up to private network on the Network Connection Type screen.
4. In the Phone number field, enter the appropriate telephone number inserting special digits
such as 9 and 1 or *70, if necessary.
5. On the Connection Availability screen, click For all users or Only for myself, as
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6. On the Completing the Network Connection Wizard screen, type the name you want to
use for this connection. This name will appear in the Network and Dial-up Connections
list.
7. Check the Add a shortcut to my desktop, if desired, and click Finish.
8. If a Connect screen appears, click Cancel.

Configuring the Remote PC for PPP Modem
Connection (Windows 2000 or XP, Terminal Emulator, or ASA)
To configure the remote PC for PPP modem connection (Windows 2000 or XP,
Terminal Emulator, or ASA):
1. On your PC’s desktop, right-click My Network Places and click Properties.
The system deploys the Network and Dial-up Connections window.
2. Double click the connection name you made in the previous task, Setting up Windows for
modem connection to the media server (Windows 2000 or XP).

Note:

Note:
Depending on your system, the Connect screen may appear, from which you
must select Properties.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. Select the Advanced (custom settings) radio button.
5. Check the Show terminal window checkbox.
6. Click the Networking tab.
7. In the Components box, verify that Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Client for Microsoft
Networks are both checked.
8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
9. Click the Advanced button.
10. Uncheck (clear) the Use default gateway on remote network box.
11. Click OK three times to exit and save the changes.

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Using Windows for PPP Modem Connection (Windows 2000 or XP)

Note:

Note:
To access the system, you may need RAS access and ASG Mobile access.

To use Windows for PPP modem connection (Windows 2000 or XP):
1. Return to the Network and Dial-up Connections window and right-click the connection
you just created.
2. Select Connect.
3. Leave the User Name, Password, and Domain fields blank. If the Dial field is blank, enter
the appropriate telephone number.
4. Click the Dial button. When the media server’s modem answers, the system displays the
After Dial Terminal window.
5. Log on to the LAN.
a. Enter your remote access login name and password.
b. When the Start PPP Now! message appears, click Done.
The system displays a small double-computer icon in the lower right portion of your
screen.
6. Double click the double-computer icon.
7. The system displays the connection’s Dialup Status box.
8. Click on the Details tab.
9. Note the Server IP address.
10. Open a telnet session to the S8300:
Type telnet , where is the Server IP address, as noted
in the Dialup Status box from Step 9.
11. Access SAT or use the CLI commands as needed.

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Using Avaya Terminal Emulator for LAN
Connection to Communication Manager
If you have the Terminal Emulator installed on your PC, use the following steps to establish a
LAN connection to your Media Server. Note: the remote dial-up PC must be configured for PPP
access.

To use Avaya Terminal Emulator for LAN connection to Communication Manager
1. Double-click the Terminal Emulator icon on your desktop. Alternatively, go to the Start
menu, select Programs, then select Avaya, and finally select Terminal Emulator. The
system displays the Terminal Emulator.
2. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, select Phones, then select Connection List.
The system displays the Connections window.
3. From the menu bar across the top, select Connection, then select New Connection.
The system displays the Connection Settings window.
4. Put in a name for the connection. Usually, this will be the name of your media server.
5. In the Host window, click Telnet.
6. Click the Emulation tab at the top.
The system displays the Emulation tab.
7. From the Emulator dragdown box, select the emulator you desire, usually 513BCT (default),
AT&T 4410, AT&T or DECVT100.
8. In the Keyboard window, select pbx.
9. Click the Network tab.
The system displays the Network tab.
10. In the IP address field, type the IP address of the media server.
11. In the TCP/IP port number field, leave 23 if you want to log in at the Linux command line.
Type 5023 if you want to log in directly to the Communication Manager SAT command line.
12. Click OK.
The Connection Settings window disappears.
13. On the Connections window, double-click. the name of the connection you just set up.
- If you used port 5023, the Login prompt for the Communication Manager software
appears.
- If you used port 23, the Login prompt for the S8300 Linux software appears.
14. Log in to Communication Manager to access the SAT command prompt screen. If you are
logging in as craft, you log in to the S8300 Linux software. Then, see Open the
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Using Avaya Terminal Emulator for Modem
Connection to Communication Manager
If you have the Terminal Emulator installed on your PC, use the following steps to establish a
modem connection to your Media Server:

To use Avaya Terminal Emulator for Modem Connection to Communication
Manager
1. Complete steps 1–8 in To use Avaya Terminal Emulator for LAN connection to
Communication Manager on page 68.
2. Click the Modem tab.
The system displays the Modem tab.
3. In the IP address field, type the IP address of the connection’s Dialup Status box as noted
in Step 9 in To use Windows for PPP modem connection (Windows 2000 or XP):.
4. In the TCP/IP Port Number field, leave 23 if you want to log in at the Linux command line.
Type 5023 if you want to log in directly to the Communication Manager SAT command line.
5. In the Modem field, use the dragdown box to select the type of modem that your PC uses.
6. In the Serial port field, select the COM port you are using for your modem connection.
7. In the Baud rate field, select 9500 from the dragdown box.
8. Click the Dial Numbers tab.
The system displays the Display Numbers tab.
9. Type the phone number of the media server as appropriate. Enter 1 in the Country Code
field for long-distance.
10. Click OK.
11. On the Connections window, double-click. the name of the connection you just set up.
The PC dials up the media server, and when connected, the login prompt for the
Communication Manager software appears.
12. Log in to Communication Manager to access the SAT command prompt screen. If you are
logging in as craft, you log in to the S8300 Linux software. Then, see Open the
Communication Manager SAT Screens on page 76.

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About Log in Methods
This section describes how to log on to the S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710/S8720
media servers using SSH (Secure Shell), Telnet, or the built-in Web Interface and how to start a
SAT session. The last procedure in this section describes logging in to the P330 Stack
Processor when you have a direct serial connection to the G700 Console port.
These procedures assume:
●

You have a crossover cable directly connected from your laptop to the Services port on the
media server, and your laptop is configured for a direct connection.
or,

●

You are connected to the S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710S9720 media server
over the customer’s LAN, either remotely or on site.
In this case, your laptop must be configured to connect to the customer’s LAN, and you
would use the LAN IP address of the S8300 instead of 192.11.13.6.

Accessing the server’s command line interface with SSH
To use this procedure with a laptop cable connection to the services port, you must configure
your laptop for the network connection. See Configuring the laptop for a direct connection on
page 58. In addition, a third-party SSH client must already be installed on your computer.
PuTTY is one such client available for download from http://www.putty.nl/download.html.

Note:

Note:
A version of PuTTY that is defaulted for SSH server access is available for Avaya
services personnel only. In this version, some values below have already been
pre-selected.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

While a variety of Avaya products support access using SSH, Avaya does not
provide support for third-party clients used for SSH access. Any problems with an
SSH client, including PuTTY, are the responsibility of the user or the SSH client
vendor.

To access the command line interface using SSH and PuTTY, perform the following steps:
1. On your computer, click on the PuTTY desktop link or select Start > Programs > PuTTY >
PuTTY.
The system displays the PuTTY Configuration window, with the Session dialog box open.
2. In the Host Name (or IP address) field, type 192.11.13.6 if connecting to the services
port. Otherwise, for access over the LAN/WAN, type the IP address or the host name of the
server.
3. In the Port field, type 22.

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4. Under Protocol, select SSH.
5. In the PuTTY menu on the left, click Connection>SSH.
The Options controlling SSH connections dialog box opens.
6. In the Preferred SSH protocol version field, select 2.
7. In the Encryption options window, use the up and down arrows to set AES (SSH-2) as the
top option and 3DES as the second option.

Note:

Note:
You can also customize the PuTTY tool with other settings, such as for color. For
documentation on PuTTY, see http://www.putty.nl/docs.html.
8. Click Open.

Note:

Note:
If you have not connected to this particular server before, SSH prompts you to
accept the server’s host key. If you save this key when prompted, you will not be
prompted if you connect again later. If you don’t save the key, PuTTY prompts
you the next time you connect to this server.
When connecting though the services laptop interface, if you save the host key, the
host will be identified as 192.11.13.6. If you later connect to a different server through
its laptop interface, this new host also appears as 192.11.13.6, but it will have a
different key. You get a prompt in this case because it appears that the host key has
changed.
9. If necessary, click Yes to accept the server’s host key.
The system displays the PuTTY window.
10. Log in as craft.

Logging in to the media server from your laptop using Telnet
To run telnet
1. Make sure you have an active Ethernet or serial connection from your computer to the
Media Server.
2. Access the telnet program.
For example:
a. On a Windows system, go to the Start menu and select Run.
b. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 to access the media server CLI.
3. When the login prompt appears, type the appropriate user name (for example, cust or
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4. When prompted, enter the appropriate password.

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5. If you log in as craft, you are prompted to suppress alarm origination.
Generally you should accept the default value (yes).
6. Enter your terminal type.
Accept the default value, or enter the appropriate type for your computer. For example, you
may use type ntt, a terminal type available for Windows NT4.0 or Windows 98. For
Windows 2000, use w2ktt.
7. If prompted for a high-priority session, typically answer n.
The system displays the telnet prompt. It may take the form .

Logging in to the S8300 Web Interface from your Laptop
To run the Web Interface
1. Open Internet Explorer (5.5 or later) on your computer.
2. In the Address (or Location) field of your browser, type the 192.11.13.6 (or, for a LAN
connection, the IP address of the media server on the customer LAN) and press Enter.
If your browser does not have a valid security certificate, you will see a warning screen and
instructions to load the security certificate.
3. The system displays the Welcome screen.
Welcome Screen

4. Click the Continue button.

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5. Accept the Client Authentication and Security Certificate to access the Login screen.
The system displays the Login screen.
Login Screen

6. Log in as craft.
7. Select yes for Suppress Alarm Origination.
The system displays the main menu for the Integrated Management Suite.

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Main Menu

8. Click on the link for Launch Maintenance Web Interface
The system displays the S8300 main menu in the left panel and a usage-agreement notice
in the right window.

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S8300 Main Menu/Usage Agreement Notice

9. Check the top of the left panel. Note that:
- The Avaya media server you are logged into is identified by name and server number.
- The S8300 media server number is always 1.

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Open the Communication Manager SAT Screens
To run SAT:
1. If you already have a valid telnet session in progress, access the SAT program by typing sat
or dsat at the telnet prompt.
Or, to open SAT directly from your laptop:
a. Run PuTTY or another SSH client.
b. Use IP address 192.11.13.6 and port number 5023.
2. Log in to the Communication Manager as craft or dadmin.
Enter your login confirmation information as prompted:
- Password prompt—Type your password in the Password field, and click Login or press
Enter again.
- ASG challenge—If the login is Access Security Gateway (ASG) protected, you will see a
challenge screen. Enter the correct response and click Login or press Enter.
3. Enter your terminal type.
Accept the default value, or enter the appropriate type for your computer. For example, you
may use type ntt, a terminal type available for Windows NT4.0 or Windows 98. For
Windows 2000, use w2ktt.
The system displays the SAT interface.
4. Enter SAT commands as appropriate.

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a
Direct Connection to the S8300 Services Port

Note:

Note:
If you are upgrading an S8300/G700 remotely, connect to the customer LAN and
telnet to the IP address of the P330 stack master (that is, the P330 Stack
Processor running as the stack master). The IP address is the address assigned
on the customer LAN, not 192.11.13.6.

To log in with a direct connection to the S8300 services port:
1. With a direct connection to the S8300 services port, SSH to the S8300 IP address with
PuTTY or another SSH client, using the IP address 192.11.13.6.
2. Login as craft or cust.
3. Telnet to the P330 stack master stack processor.
Type telnet , where is the IP address of
the P330 stack master processor on the customer’s LAN.

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4. Login at the Welcome to Avaya P330 screen.
Login: xxx from the planning documentation
Password: xxx from the planning documentation
You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level. The prompt appears as P330-1(super)#.

Note:

Note:
To check the syntax of a command in the command line interface, type as much
of the command as you know followed by help. For example:
P330-1(super)#> set help
you will be given the current list of set commands available. If you type:
P330-1(super)#> set interface help
you will be given a much more restricted list of command possibilities that
address the possible interfaces to be set.

For a complete list of command line interface commands, type help or refer to the Avaya
P330T User’s Guide (available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a LAN Connection
To log in with a LAN connection:
1. With a connection to the customer’s LAN (either remotely or on site), telnet to the P330
Stack Processor IP address.
Type telnet , where is the IP address of
the P330 stack master processor on the customer’s LAN.
2. Login at the Welcome to Avaya P330 screen.
Login: xxx from the planning documentation
Password: xxx from the planning documentation
You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level. The prompt appears as P330-1(super)#.

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Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a Direct Serial Connection
Use this procedure to access the G700 processors when your laptop is directly connected to the
Console port using a serial cable.

To access the G700 using the Console (serial) port
1. Launch Windows® HyperTerminal or any other terminal emulation program.

Note:

Note:
For most Windows-based PCs, you access the HyperTerminal program from the
Start menu by selecting Programs, then Accessories.
2. Choose Call - Connect (for HyperTerminal) or the appropriate call command for your
terminal emulation program.
3. Login at the Welcome to Avaya P330 screen.
Login: xxx from the planning documentation
Password: xxx from the planning documentation
You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level. The prompt appears as P330-1(super)#.

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with Device Manager
To access the Device Manager, you must have access to the corporate LAN in which the P330
Stack Processor resides.

To access Device Manager, do the following:
1. Open a compatible Internet browser on your computer.
Currently this includes Internet Explorer 5.0 (or higher) and Netscape Navigator 4.7 and 6.2.
The Java Plug-in 1.2.2 or 1.3.1 is required.
2. In the Address (or Location) field of your browser, type the IP address or name of the
P330 Stack Processor and press Enter.
If the network includes a domain name service (DNS) server that has been administered
with this IP device’s name, you can type the processor's name into the address field instead
of the IP address. For example, http://P330-stack1.mycompany.com

Note:

Note:
The Device Manager is not available through the S8300 Media Server. You must
be connected to either the P330 Stack Processor or G700 Media Gateway
processor through the corporate LAN.
A GUI rendering of the stack devices appears.
3. Proceed with Media Gateway or stack device administration.

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About connection and login methods

About Avaya Site Administration
A single license for Avaya Site Administration is included with the Standard Integrated
Management package.

Configuring Avaya Site Administration
When Avaya Site Administration is initially installed on a client machine, it needs to be
configured to communicate with Communication Manager on the S8300 Media Server.
When it runs initially, after downloading, you need to create a new entry for the switch
connection. To create new entries for the switch, follow the procedure To Add an S8300 Switch
Administration Item on page 79.

To Add an S8300 Switch Administration Item
1. Click File > New > Voice System.
The system displays the Add Voice System window.
2. Enter a name in the Voice System Name: field.
As a technician configuring Avaya Site Administration on your laptop, use a generic name,
because you will be able to use this connection name for all S8300 Media Servers.
3. Click Next.
The Connection Type dialog box displays.
4. Click the Network connection radio button.
5. Click Next.
The Network Connection dialog box displays.
6. Enter the IP address used to connect to the S8300.
7. Click Next.
The Network Connection/Port Number dialog box displays.
8. in the TCP/IP Port Number: field, type the appropriate port number.
Use port 23 for the craft login. Use port 5023 for the cust login.
9. Click Next.
The Network Connection/Timeout Parameters dialog box displays. Leave the default
values for the timeout parameters.
10. Click Next.
The Login Type dialog box displays.
11. Click the “I want to login manually each time” radio button.

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12. Click Next.
The Switch Summary dialog box displays.
13. Check the information.
Use the Back button to make corrections, if necessary.
14. Click the Test button to test the connection.
15. When the connection is successfully tested, click Next; and then, Finish.

Logging in to the S8300 with ASA
Avaya Site Administration supports a terminal emulation mode, which is directly equivalent to a
SAT command interface. Avaya Site Administration also supports other features, including the
GEDI and Data Import. For more information refer to the Online Help, Guided Tour, and Show
Me accessed from the Avaya Site Administration Help menu.

To start Avaya Site Administration
1. Click Start > Programs > Avaya > Site Administration.
2. Select the switch (media server) you want to access.
3. When prompted, log in.
4. When you are logged in, click Start GEDI.

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About navigation for G700 CLI commands

About navigation for G700 CLI commands
Table 3 describes a few Command Line Interface commands that you will need to navigate
among the processors on the G700.

Note:

Note:
This navigational aid assumes that you are logged in to the P330 Stack
Processor. Default mode is Supervisor with a P330-1(super)# command-line
prompt.

Table 3: Navigational aid for G700 CLI commands
Command

Purpose

Prompt

super

change to supervisor
mode

P330-y(super)#
or -y(super)#
where xxx is the media gateway
number assigned on the add
media-gateway form, and y is the
"module number" of the G700 in the
stack.

configure

change to
configuration mode

P330-1(configure)#
or -1(configure)#

session
mgp
(from a stack processor
session)

open a CLI session on
the mgp processor

-1(super)#

session
stack
(from an MGP session)

open a CLI session on
the stack processor

P330-1(super)#

session icc
(from an MGP session)

open a CLI session on
the S8300 processor

craft@>

session <#>

open a session on the
stack processor in
module (i.e. another
G700)<#> in the stack

P330-<#>(super)#

exit

close the current
session (and revert to
the previous session)

help

displays help for

The command-line prompts in an MGP session use the media gateway name that is assigned
when the gateway is configured.
You can telnet to another processor from a current telnet session.

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About terminal emulation function keys for
Communication Manager
When you log in to the Communication Manager SAT screens, your terminal emulation may not
display function keys on the screen to help you determine which function keys to press. Use
Table 4 as a guide for ntt terminal emulation.
Table 4: Key sequences for ntt terminal emulation
Key Sequence

Function Key

Function

ESC

(alpha O) P

Cancel

ESC

(alpha O) Q

ESC

(alpha O) R

ESC

(alpha O) S

ESC

(alpha O) T

Help

ESC

(alpha O) U

Go to Page "N"

ESC

(alpha O) V

ESC

(alpha O) W

Execute

Table 5 lists key presses for w2ktt terminal emulation.
Table 5: Key sequences for w2ktt terminal emulation
Key Sequence

Function Key

Function

ESC

Cancel

ESC
ESC

F2
e

ESC
ESC

Execute

F4
h

ESC

Help

ESC

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About hardware components

Chapter 2:

Hardware installation for the G700 Media
Gateway and S8300 Media Server

Configurations using the G700 media gateway consist of three main elements:
●

G700 Media Gateway

●

S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server

●

Avaya Communication Manager software

The chapter is organized in two main sections:
●

About hardware components - Describes the G700 and S8300 components.

●

About installation and cabling. - Provides hardware installation and cabling procedures.
Note:
See Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8300 Media Server and Avaya
G700 Media Gateway, 555-233-150, for an overview of the G700 hardware and
cabling.

Note:

About hardware components
This section describes the components of an Avaya G700 Media Gateway and an Avaya S8300
Media Server.

What are the main elements of the G700 media gateway
The main elements of a G700 Media Gateway are:
●

G700 chassis and processors

●

Media modules

●

Avaya Data Expansion Modules

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Figure 2: G700 media gateway with an S8300 media server: front view

Figure notes:
1. Media module slot #1 (V1)
2. S8300 services port (used with
cross-over ethernet cable)
3. S8300 USB ports
4. Expansion module slot

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports (ext1, ext2)
Media module slot #2 (V2)
Media module slot #3 (V3)
Media module slot #4 (V4)
Console interface

What comprises the G700 media gateway chassis and processors
The G700 Media Gateway chassis is a 19-inch, 2u rack-mountable unit. A partial list of technical
specifications of the G700 appears in Appendix A: Technical information.
The G700 has three internal processors:
●

P330 Stack Processor (also known as Layer 2 switching processor)

●

Media gateway processor (MGP)

●

Voice over IP (VoIP) processor

What are the media modules
Media modules are optional, plug-in circuit assemblies. They provide traditional interfacing of
service provider network access solutions (such as T1/E1) and connections to TDM-based
endpoints (such as DCP digital phones and analog phones). The available media modules are
(as shown in Figure 3: Media modules on page 85):

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Figure 3: Media modules
1

ALM
TST
ACT
SIG

E1/T1

ALM
TST
ACT

EIA 530A DCE

2 LINE 3

6 TRUNK 7

ALM
TST
ACT

MM716
ANALOG
VH0

ALM
TST
ACT

mmdc7 LAO 110705

Figure notes:
1. Avaya MM710 T1/E1 Media Module
2. Avaya MM760 VoIP Media Module for additional VoIP resources
3. Avaya MM711 Analog Media Module for connection to 8 analog stations or CO
trunks
4. Avaya MM714 Analog Media Module for connection to 4 analog stations and 4
CO trunks. Analog DID trunk connections are to be associated with the ports
labeled "Line" and not "Trunk".
5. Avaya MM712 DCP Media Module for connection to 8 DCP stations
6. Avaya MM716 Analog Media Module for connection to 24 analog stations
7. Avaya MM717 DCP Media Module for connection to 24 DCP stations (see the
Caution below for limitations on the use of the MM717)
8. Avaya MM720 BRI Media Module for connection to 8 ports for international BRI
trunks or BRI endpoint (telephone and data module) connections
9. Avaya MM722 BRI Media Module for connection to 2 ports for international BRI
trunks

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For detailed descriptions of the media modules see Hardware Description and Reference for
Avaya Communication Manager, 555-245-207.

! CAUTION:
A maximum of 3 MM717 24-port DCP Media Modules can be installed in a
single G700. Also, the ports on the MM717 are intended for in-building use only.
Phone lines connected to those ports are not to be routed out-of-building. Failure
to comply with this restriction could cause harm to personnel or equipment.

CAUTION:

Note:
A shielded cable for the MM710 Media Module is required to meet emission
requirements in European Union countries. The use of a shielded cable for the
MM710 is preferred for installations worldwide.

Note:

The media modules enable the G700, with its primary controller, to host a variety of functions
ranging from IP phones to traditional analog telephony ports. The media modules contain trunk
or line interfaces and their associated circuitry. Each of the four media module slots has access
to the 512-time-slot TDM bus, a 10/100 base T port, power (+5V, -48 V phantom) and ground.
Each media module can be accessed and reset from the G700 Media Gateway Processor
(MGP) or from the primary controller, and its status is indicated by an LED display.

What are data expansion modules
The G700 Media Gateway can accommodate any of the Avaya Data Expansion Modules. With
expansion modules, customers can add additional LAN and WAN access modules directly to
the G700.
Figure 4: Expansion Module (example)

X330W-4DS1
ALM
TST
ACT
SYN
1

2 3 4
E1/T1

CONSOLE

ETH

WAN

RJ45

RJ48

RSDETV

4
h1dcdmod KLC 030102

Two expansion modules that the customer may purchase are:
●

Avaya X330 WAN access routing module

●

Avaya P330 LAN expansion module

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What the Avaya X330 WAN access routing module provides
Customers with multiple branch offices need network solutions that are simple, flexible, and
scalable. These customers may purchase the Avaya X330 WAN Access Routing Module as
part of their configuration. This WAN Access Module provides WAN routing to the P330. The
Avaya X330 WAN Access Routing Module also provides WAN access that can be used with
external firewalls or VPN Gateways.
The Avaya X330 WAN Access Routing Module can be managed by three methods:
●

Integrated Web-based management

●

Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView

●

Command Line Interface (CLI)

What the Avaya P330 LAN expansion module provides
Another Data Expansion that customers might purchase as part of their network is the Avaya
P330 LAN Expansion Module. Features of this Data Expansion Module include:
●

Maximum flexibility to the data stack

●

Standard auto-negotiation

●

Link Aggregation Group (LAG)

●

LAG redundancy

●

Link redundancy

●

Congestion control

●

802.1Q/p VLAN priority

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Avaya Expansion Modules and Octaplane Stacking Modules are not
hot-swappable. The G700 Media Gateway must be turned off before you remove
or insert an Expansion Module. If there is an S8300 present that is also turned
on, the S8300 should be shut down first, by pressing the Shutdown button until
the OK to Remove LED shows a steady light.

What are stackable ethernet switches
The G700 Media Gateway can accommodate any of the Avaya stackable ethernet switches.
With stackable ethernet switches, customers can add additional IP ports to the G700 in an
octaplane stack of up to 10 units cabled together.

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What the Avaya C360 stackable ethernet switch provides
The Avaya C360 family of stackable Ethernet workgroup switches includes:
●

A range of modules with 24 or 48 10/100 Mbps ports and two 1-GB SFP slots for Gigabit
Ethernet connections

●

A Layer 3 capability

●

Simple API for XML (SAX) capability

The available C360 switch models are as follows:
●

C363T Multilayer switch

This switch has 24 10/100 Mbps ports and two 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Maximum power
consumption is 45 Watts.
●

C363T-PWR
This switch has 24 10/100 Mbps ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and two 1-Gigabit
Ethernet ports. Maximum power consumption is 45 Watts. Its power output per PoE port is
12.5 Watts.

●

C364T
This switch has 48 10/100 Mbps ports and two 1-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Maximum power
consumption is 55 Watts.

●

C364T-PWR
This switch has 48 10/100 Mbps ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and two 1-Gigabit
Ethernet ports. Maximum power consumption is 55 Watts. Its power output per PoE port is
15 Watts.

A C360 switch can co-reside in a stack with G700 Media Gateways. As a result, a C360 switch
can be used as an expansion module for a G700 Media Gateway. An Avaya C360 stack can
contain up to 10 switches and up to three backup power supply units. The stacked switches
connect using the Avaya X360STK stacking sub-modules that plug into a slot in the back of the
Avaya C360. If the stack is split between two racks you can connect the C360s by using the
X330SC or X330LC cables. The Avaya X330RC cable connects the top and bottom switches in
the stack and provides redundancy and hot-swappability in the same way that modules can be
swapped in a modular switching chassis.
Features of the C360 stackable ethernet switch include:
●

You can connect up to 10 Avaya C360 switches in a stack.
Moreover, this stack can be either in one rack, split over several racks using the X330LC
Long Cable, simply stacked without a rack.

●

Avaya X360STK stacking sub-module that is used to connect Avaya C360 switches in a
stack by way of the Octaplane.

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●

Avaya C360 BUPS back-up power supply module.
The Avaya C360 BUPS can support up to four Avaya C360 switches.

●

One RJ45/RS232 front panel console connector that is used for both terminal and modem
sessions.

●

Three fan units with operation sensors for each switch.

●

One virtual IP address for managing the whole stack that allows the C360 stack to be
managed as a single entity.

●

The ability to hot-swap one switch at a time by activation of the redundant cable:
- Does not disrupt the operation of other Avaya C360 switches.
- Does not change stack configuration.
- Does not require network downtime.

●

Connection through Telnet from the front panel ports of any switch:
- Multiple levels of password protection
- Login and inactivity timeouts

Building a stack
Follow the guidelines in this section in order to build a working stack using any combination of
the following devices:
●

P330 series

●

P330-ML series

●

G700

●

C360 series

1. Add only a single box at a time to an existing stack.

!
Important:

Important:
The stack master (also called "stack IP Agent") may fail to preserve existing
"stack configuration" if you will add more than a single device to an existing stack
at a time.

- After adding the first box, wait until the stack is functioning fully before adding the next
device.
2. Refer to Table 6 to see which firmware versions can be used in mixed stacks.
For example, if you wish to add a P332G-ML to a stack with C360 4.5 switches, the
P332G-ML switch must have firmware version 4.5.8.
- Upgrade/downgrade the firmware of switches that do not match version in the table.

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Tip:
It is highly recommended to upgrade/downgrade before connecting the added
box to an existing stack.

Tip:

- Ensure switches of the same type have the same firmware version
Table 6: Firmware Versions Matrix
Required version
Stack without C360

Note:

Stack with C360

Switch

3.11

3.12

4.0

4.1

4.5

4.3

4.5 or higher

P333T

3.11.0

3.12.1

4.0.17

4.1.6

N/A

P334T

3.11.0

3.12.1

4.0.17

4.1.6

N/A

P333R

3.11.0

3.12.0

4.0.9

4.1.5

N/A

P333R-LB

3.11.0

3.12.3

4.0.6

4.1.5

N/A

P332MF

3.11.0

3.12.1

4.0.17

4.1.6

N/A

P333T-PWR

3.11.0

3.12.1

4.0.17

4.1.6

N/A

4.1.6

G700

3.11.0

3.12.1

4.0.17

4.1.6

N/A

4.1.6

P334T-ML

3.11.16

4.0.15

4.1.3

4.5.8

N/A

P332G-ML

3.11.15

4.0.15

4.1.3

4.5.8

N/A

4.5.8

P332GT-ML

3.11.15

4.0.15

4.1.3

4.5.8

N/A

4.5.8

C363T

N/A

4.3.12

4.5.14

C346T

N/A

4.3.12

4.5.14

C363T-PWR

N/A

4.3.12

4.5.14

C364T-PWR

N/A

4.3.12

4.5.14

Note:
Position the C360 switches either at the top or bottom of the stack to ensure
mechanical stability.

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Stack Master election rules
Table 7 lists the switches in order of election priority from highest to lowest.

Note:

Note:
If there are two switches with the same firmware version and the same election
priority, the switch positioned lower in the stack becomes Stack Master.
Table 7: Stack Master election priority
Switch type

Switch mode

Stack Master
election priority

C363T, C363T-PWR

Layer 2

C364T, C364T-PWR

Layer 2

C363T, C363T-PWR

Layer 3

C364T, C364T-PWR

Layer 3

P332GT-ML

Layer 2

P332G-ML

Layer 2

P334T-ML

Layer 2

P332GT-ML

Layer 3

P332G-ML

Layer 3

P334T-ML

Layer 3

G700

N/A

P333R, P333R-LB

Layer 2

P333T, P334T, P332MF

N/A

P333T-PWR

N/A

P333R, P333R-LB

Layer 3

P333R-LB

Webswitch

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Figure 5: Example stack elections

C364T-PWR
Layer 3
C363T-PWR
Layer 2

P363T-PWR
Layer 2
P333T

P334T-ML
Layer 3

G700

P333T

P334T-ML
Layer 3

G700

C363T-PWR
Layer 2

Figure notes:
1. Stack Master

What are the functions of the S8300 LED Indicators
A set of LED indicators the faceplate of the S8300 are separate from those of the G700. A
shutdown button is also on the faceplate, which when depressed for about three seconds, will
shut down the system, including the operating software on the S8300. The LED flashes when
shutdown is in progress and remains on steady when it is safe to remove the S8300 or to power
down.
The functions of the S8300 LEDs are:
●

The red ALM LED on the S8300 is off when the system is operational unless a Major
Alarm has been raised.

●

The green TST LED on the S8300 (primary controller or LSP) is on when Communication
Manager is running.

●

The yellow ACT LED on the S8300 is on whenever a G700, an IP telephone, or an IP
console is registered with the S8300. It is off when none of these IP endpoints are
registered.

●

The green OK-to-Remove LED on the S8300 indicates that shutdown is complete and that
it is safe to remove the server or power down the system.

When the S8300 is a local survivable processor (LSP), no LEDs will be lit during normal
operations. In case of a network failure or loss of contact with the primary S8300 (or S8500 or
S8700/S8710), the G700 Media Gateway will register with the LSP. At that time, the red Alarm
LED will light.

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When you first power up the S8300, the red Major Alarm LED lights. During startup, an LED
sequence runs: red ALM, green TST, yellow ACT, green OK-to-Remove, and the three LEDs
under the Services Port, after which all LEDs turn off. At this point, you can connect to the
S8300. When Communication Manager starts, the green TST LED turns on and stays on.

Media servers supporting the G700 media gateway
Each G700 is associated with a primary call controller. The primary controller may be an S8300,
S8500, or S8700/S8710 Media Server. The S8300 is on a circuit pack that is always installed in
slot V1 of a G700. The S8500 or S8700/S8710 is housed in a separate box that connects to the
G700 over a network through a C-LAN circuit pack. Both media servers can support multiple
G700s.
The S8300 Media Servers can be configured as either a primary server or a Local Survivable
Processors (LSP). The G700 with a media server supports the entire range of adjuncts and
peripheral equipment supported by Communication Manager.
Figure 6: Avaya S8300B Media Server

What is the S8300 media server
The S8300 Media Server is an Intel processor complex that mounts in the first media module
slot (V1) of the G700 Media Gateway. The S8300B Media Server has:

Note:

●

Avaya Communication Manager (For a full description see: http://www.avaya.com/support)

●

Administration and maintenance provisioning software

●

20 G or 30 G hard drive

●

512 MB RAM (in two 256 MB DIMM strips)

●

Web server

●

Linux OS (Red Hat)

●

Support of H.248 and H.323 Protocols

●

TFTP server and other IP services
Note:
The current version (B) of the S8300 is backward compatible with the previous
(A) version. The A version has a 20 G hard drive and 256 MB RAM.

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What is a Local Survivable Processor (LSP)
The S8300 Media Server can act as a survivable call-processing server for remote or branch
customer locations. As an LSP, the S8300 Media Server carries a complete set of
Communication Manager features, and its license file allows it to function as a survivable call
processor. If the link between the remote G700 Media Gateways and the primary controller is
broken, those telephones and G700s that are designated to receive backup service from the
LSP will register with the LSP. The LSP will provide control to those registered devices in a
license error mode (see Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-245-207).

Primary controller and LSP in the same stack
You can install an LSP in the same stack as that of the S8300 primary controller. In this case,
the primary controller and LSP are in separate G700 Media Gateways. Their respective G700
Media Gateways can share the same Octaplane cabling, such that the LSP can register and
communicate with the primary controller. In addition, the LSP is accessible and can access the
LAN through the Octaplane connection. The LSP does not require a separately-cabled Ethernet
connection. A separate Ethernet connection to the LSP, however, is optional.

What is the S8400 media server
The G700 Media Gateway can be controlled by an external S8400 Media Server. The S8400 is
connected to the G700 over the network through a C-LAN circuit pack in the G600 or G650
Media Gateway. The S8400 can also be connected to the G700 over the network directly to
either of two Ethernet ports on the S8400, depending on which is configured in the software as
the processor Ethernet port.

What is the S8500 media server
The G700 Media Gateway can be controlled by an external S8500 Media Server. The S8500 is
connected to the G700 over the network through a C-LAN circuit pack in the G600, SCC1, or
MCC1. The S8500 can also be connected to the G700 over the network directly to either of two
Ethernet ports on the S8500, depending on which is configured in the software as the processor
Ethernet port.

What is the S8700/S8710/S8720 media server
The G700 Media Gateway can be controlled by an external S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server
(sometimes referred to as an ECC configuration). The S8700/S8710/S8720 with the G600,
G650, SCC1, and/or the MCC1 Media Gateways can control the G700. The S8700/S8710/
S8720 is connected to the G700 over the network through a C-LAN circuit pack in the G600,
G650, SCC1, or MCC1.

Note:

Note:
The S8700 Media Server is no longer available for new installations.

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Information on installing the G700 using the S8400, S8500 or S8700/S8710/S8720 as the
primary controller can be found in Chapters 4 and 6 in this book.

About endpoint and adjunct components
Additional components and adjunct systems provide sets of tools that allow the customer to
obtain the best possible performance.
Other components and adjunct systems that make up the S8300 Media Server with a G700
Media Gateway include:
●

Analog phones and fax machines

●

DCP phones

●

IP phones

●

IP Softphones

●

LAN Ethernet switches

●

Avaya Integrated Management

●

INTUITY AUDIX LX Messaging System

●

IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application

●

ASAI Co-Resident DEFINITY LAN Gateway (DLG)

●

Call Center

●

Uninteruptible Power Supply (UPS)

●

Universal Serial Bus (USB) Modems

See Chapter 8: Telephones and adjunct systems for more information on installing adjuncts.

About installation planning
In the following sections of this installation guide, you will be guided through the installation of
several configurations. Before the G700 components are physically installed on the customer's
site, several steps will already have been completed to assure that the actual installation will go
smoothly:
●

Sales personnel have verified that the product is suited to the customer’s application.

●

Planning and implementation personnel have conducted preliminary inspections of the site
and of the other equipment to assure that the S8300/G700 solution will operate at its full
potential.

●

A data network readiness assessment has been completed to assure that the solution will
function optimally within the customer's network.

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Each of these processes have been documented before the installation. You should verify that
you have all the necessary information before going to the site (see Appendix B: Information
checklists).

What the planning documentation provides
To guide you in your preparations for the installation, use the Installer's Checklists (see
Appendix B: Information checklists) to verify that you have the tools, software, and information
that you need to install the G700.
The planning documentation will provide you with information about:
●

What equipment you will be installing

●

What kind of system you will be integrating

●

Whom to contact on site about delivery, system questions, or network concerns

●

Whom to contact at your home office in case of questions

●

Whether you need a special pass or an escort

●

How to gain entrance to the installation location if it is locked

●

Where to install equipment

●

Where to find a telephone near the installation location

Who needs a Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication login
You should obtain a personal Single Sign-On (SSO) for Remote Feature Activation (RFA)
website authentication login before going to the site for installation. You must complete the
authentication process before you can be assigned an SSO authentication login.
As a first-time user:
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Business Partners should point their browsers to the Business Partner portal option
sales_market, services-voice, training tools and procedures to select RFA (or go directly
to:
http://rfa.avaya.com).

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Associates should point their browsers to the Avaya Associate portal (or go directly to:
http://rfa.avaya.com).

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Contractors should point their browsers to Avaya.com (or go directly to: http://
rfa.avaya.com).

From that point, log into SSO and complete the process to obtain your personal login.

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What site verification does
A pre-installation site inspection allows you to verify that the site requirements have been met
for adequate environmental conditions, power and grounding availability, safety, and security
conditions. If you find discrepancies between the specifications necessary for proper installation
of equipment and the conditions on site, contact your Project Manager before proceeding with
the installation.

What network integration requires
Integration into the customer’s network will require coordination with the network manager and
the planning and implementation personnel. They will ascertain the customer’s need for DHCP
service and the intended network configuration and applications. In addition, Avaya offers
Network Readiness services to assist in evaluating and preparing the network for all
configurations.
The Project Manager will provide information to be used by the installers. The documentation
must include dial plans and other telephony information, as well as IP addresses, IP masks, and
other network information. This information will be specific to each customer. To install the
solution in an efficient manner, you must collect and organize this information before going to
the site.

Reviewing demarcation points and connectivity for the IA770 INTUITY
AUDIX Messaging Application
A demarcation point defines the extent of Avaya’s responsibilities for a product. Beyond this
point, the customer is responsible for providing overall service. Generally, Avaya is responsible
for all Avaya-provided equipment.
The demarcation point for the Avaya IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application is the
S8300 Media Server ethernet ports. The customer is responsible for ensuring that the following
items are correct and functioning normally:
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The LAN cable and connector used to connect to the S8300 Media Server.

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LAN administration outside of the Avaya equipment.

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Maintaining the TCP/IP addresses and administration on the S8300 Media Server after
installation, unless otherwise specified by contract

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Valid IP address, subnet mask, and gateway information for administration on the S8300
Media Server

Avaya service technicians who are dispatched for IA 770 system installation are not responsible
for troubleshooting the LAN.

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Maintaining system security
Remember that security is important.
To protect password security, ensure that the following precautions are followed:
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Change the passwords for the system administrator (sa), voice mail administrator (vm),
and dadmin logins before you begin the verification and acceptance of the IA 770
software.

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Do not leave written passwords in a place where they are accessible by others.

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At the first opportunity, privately give the passwords to the customer’s designated
representative.

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If you suspect that the security of any password has been compromised, immediately
notify your project manager or system administrator.

Verifying features for the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application
In order to use IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX, you must verify with an account representative that the
following Avaya Communication Manager features have been enabled in the license file:
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Maximum Administered IP Trunks - This number must be equal to or greater than the
number of IP trunk ports used by IA 770.

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ARS

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ARS/AAR Partitioning

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ISDN-PRI

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H.323 Trunks (IP Trunks)

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Private Networking

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Uniform Dialing Plan

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Basic Call Setup

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Basic Supplementary Services

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Supplementary Services with Rerouting

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Transfer into QSIG Voice Mail

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Value-Added (VALU)

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About installation and cabling
The Avaya G700 Media Gateways can be installed in a variety of configurations:
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As a standalone unit with one G700

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With multiple G700 Media Gateways in a stack

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In combinations of Media Gateways and Avaya C360 family devices (see Building a
stack on page 89).

Up to ten G700 Media Gateways and/or Avaya C360 devices can be combined in a single
stack. The G700s can be controlled by an Avaya S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710 Media
Server.
In a typical installation, you arrive at the site equipped with all the tools and information needed
to install a G700 and, possibly, an S8300.
In this section, you complete the following procedures:

Note:

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Verifying the on-site checklist on page 99

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Verifying Environmental conditions on page 100

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Unpacking and checking the order on page 101

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Installing the G700 media gateway on page 101

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Cabling multiple units on page 112

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Attaching Ground Conductors on page 116
Note:
When installing a G700, complete all tasks in this chapter to install the gateway
before doing the media server administration (for example, add
media-gateway).

Verifying the on-site checklist
When you reach the customer's site, verify each item on the Installer’s Checklist (see Appendix
B: Information checklists.)
Tip:
Tip:

It is recommended that you consult with the customer network manager for IP
and DNS addressing, as well as for testing the installation.

Also, before proceeding with the installation, you should verify that the proper environmental
and safety conditions exist.

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Verifying Environmental conditions
Verify that temperatures and clearances are within the recommended technical parameters.
Consult the table of Technical Specifications in Appendix A: Technical information.

! CAUTION:
Verify that temperature and clearance ranges are within tolerable limits. The
thermal sensors may shut down equipment if it is subjected to conditions beyond
the recommended limits. Equipment can be damaged if these restrictions are not
respected.

CAUTION:

Power Verification
Check that an adequate number of power outlets are available.Verify that the G700 Media
Gateways and the other equipment in the rack do not present a possible overcurrent or
overload to the customer's branch circuit and/or power distribution strip. Power requirements
are listed in Appendix A: Technical information.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
Do not overload the power circuit.

Grounding Verification
Ensure that the installation site has access to approved grounds and that either a trained
technician or a licensed electrician will be verifying all grounds and installing the Supplementary
Ground Conductor (consult Attaching Ground Conductors).

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
Installation in a Restricted Access Location and secure access are required in
Finland and Norway.

The G700 Media Gateway relies on two ground connections (mains plug with an earth contact
and a permanent Supplementary Ground Conductor). Because of unreliable earthing concerns
in Finland and Norway, the G700 Media Gateway must be installed in a Restricted Access
Location (RAL). An RAL is defined as an access that can be gained only by trained service
personnel or customers who have been instructed about the reasons for the restricted access
and any safety precautions that must be taken. In these cases, access to the G700 Media
Gateway is gained by the use of a tool (such as a lock and key) or other means of security.
If you have any questions about the safety conditions, contact your Project Manager. When you
have verified that the site is ready for a safe installation, proceed with the installation.

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Unpacking and checking the order
Cross-check your customer's order with the planning documentation you have been given.
media modules, telephones and other equipment are listed on your planning and shipping
documentation. Placement for the media modules and other equipment are indicated, as well.
Verify that all necessary elements have been received and are in good condition. If there are
missing or damaged elements, contact the Project Manager for instructions. The planning
documentation will list contact information for the Project Manager and other key personnel.

! CAUTION:
Wear an anti-static wrist ground strap whenever handling components of an
Avaya G700 Media Gateway. Connect the strap to an approved ground, such as
an unpainted metal surface.

CAUTION:

If you have any questions about the equipment order, or if the equipment has been damaged,
contact your Project Manager. When you have verified that the order is complete and that you
have all of the necessary components and tools, proceed with the installation.

Installing the G700 media gateway
After you have verified the site conditions and the shipment, you proceed with the installation of
the hardware.
Perform the following steps:
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Preparing the G700 media gateway on page 102

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Mounting the G700 media gateway in the rack on page 103

Figure 7: Avaya G700 Media Gateways on page 102 shows a stack of four G700 Media
Gateways installed in a rack-mounted configuration. Of the four G700s, only one contains an
S8300 Media Server in slot V1 (second up from the bottom).

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Preparing the G700 media gateway
The instructions that follow guide you through a process of preparing the Avaya G700 Media
Gateway after you have mounted the empty chassis in the rack. It is possible to equip an empty
G700 chassis before positioning it in the rack. If you are working where space is limited, you
may wish to prepare the G700 before rack insertion.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

When handling any components of an S8300 Media Server with G700 Media
Gateways, wear an anti-static wrist ground strap. Connect the strap to an
approved ground such as an unpainted metal surface.

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The G700 can stand on a flat surface or be mounted in the standard 19-inch rack. If the G700 is
to be mounted in a rack, you have the choice of fastening the unit to the rack either at the front
of the unit or at the middle. This positioning choice will depend on space arrangements. In either
case, mounting brackets must be attached to the sides of the chassis, either at the center or to
the front of the chassis.

To affix mounting brackets to the G700
1. Remove the screws from the bracket kit.
2. Position a bracket over the desired mounting position.
3. Affix the bracket to the chassis with the screws provided.
4. Tighten with the screwdriver.
5. Repeat on the other side.
If the G700 is to be a table-top unit, four feet must be attached to the bottom of the unit. Use the
following procedure to do this:

To affix feet on the table-top G700
Note:
Use this procedure only if the G700 will be installed as a table-top unit (not in a
data rack).

Note:

1. Remove the four feet from their packaging.
2. Turn the G700 Media Gateway over to allow the feet to be mounted.
3. Position one foot into the mounting site near the corner of the chassis.
4. Press the plastic rivet into the foot with a stylus until it is firmly seated on the chassis.
You have now prepared the G700 Media Gateway for mounting, and, assuming you are going
to use a data rack, you are ready to mount the chassis in the rack.

Mounting the G700 media gateway in the rack
The G700 Media Gateway mounts in a standard 19-inch rack. It is held in place by screws
through the two mounting ears. The unit can be mounted either in the center of the unit or at the
front of the unit; however, only the front mount allows use of the guides for electrical cables. To
avoid balancing problems and cabling complications, the racks should be filled from the bottom;
that is, mount units in the lower positions first.
Before mounting the G700, check for the following:
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Ensure that the rack is bolted to the floor and is earthquake-protected, if required. If the
rack is not securely fixed in place, do not proceed with the installation.

●

If the G700 is being mounted in a rack with other equipment already installed, the G700
must be positioned to avoid imbalance.

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The G700 is shipped with 3 sets of four mounting screws. Choose the set of screws that
match the screw holes in the rack being used.

●

The G700 weighs 22.5 pounds (10 kg) empty and between 27 and 34 pounds (between 12
and 16 kg) when equipped with media modules. Two people may be needed to mount the
G700 Media Gateway in the rack.

Figure 8: Rack Mounting

To mount the G700 media gateway in the rack
1. Position the G700 in the rack.
Assure that there is adequate ventilation.
2. Verify that the screw holes are aligned with the rack hole positions.
3. Insert the mounting screws.
Use two screws on each side.
4. Tighten the mounting screws.
Avoid overtightening.
5. Verify that ventilation vents are not obstructed.
6. Repeat to add other G700 media gateways to the rack, as described in the planning
documents.

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If you are installing multiple G700s, continue building the stack. Up to 10 units can be linked
together (Figure 15: Cabling Multiple Units in a Single Rack on page 113); these may be G700s
or Avaya C360 family switches.
At this point, you have mounted the G700 chassis in the rack and are ready to insert S8300
Media Servers and media modules as required in the planning documentation.

Inserting the Avaya S8300 media server
(if necessary for standalone service or LSP)
The S8300 Media Server is inserted into the G700 Media Gateway slot #1 (v1), whether it is the
primary server or configured as a Local Survivable Processor (LSP). The S8300 can only be
inserted in the slot (v1) on the left side of the G700 Media Gateway. The LED module must be
pulled from the G700 chassis to provide clearance for the S8300 Media Server.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

If you are removing an S8300, use the shutdown button to stop the operating
system (press and hold for 2-3 seconds). The OK to Remove LED will flash while
the shutdown is in progress and will turn steady green when it is safe to remove
the S8300.
Note:
A G700 Media Gateway stack can contain more than one S8300 Media Server. In
this case, one S8300 Media serves as the primary controller and the other S8300
Media Server serves as an LSP. The LSP then uses the Octaplane connection of
its housing G700 Media Gateway for LAN accessibility.

To insert the S8300 into slot #1 of the G700 media gateway
1. Clear the left side of the G700 Media Gateway.
a. Remove the blank plate from slot #1.
b. Then, disengage the LED module and remove it from the G700 Media Gateway.
2. Line up the Avaya S8300 Media Server module squarely with its bay opening.
Figure 9: Clear the left side of the G700 Media Gateway

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3. Engage both sides of the S8300 Media Server module in the interior guides and guide the
module halfway into the chassis.
Figure 10: Insert S8300

4. Align the LED module in its guides and gently push it into place, keeping the LED module
safely within its guides and maintaining an even pressure to assure that the module does
not become twisted or disengage from the guides.
Guide the longer, left side of the LED module into the chassis until the shorter, right edge of
the module can engage in its guides.
Figure 11: Align the LED module and the S8300 Media Server

5. Push steadily and firmly until the faceplates of the S8300 Media Server and the LED
module are even and then push the two units into the housing together.
6. Apply firm pressure to engage the connectors.
The connector has different length pins. The long pins will engage first to provide grounding.
Medium length and short pins will provide power and signal.

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7. Tighten the captive screws on the S8300 Media Server module.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
To prevent access to electrical hazards by unauthorized personnel and to ensure
continued compliance to radiated emissions requirements, all captive screws
must be securely tightened such that they cannot be loosened without the use of
a tool.

Figure 12: Tighten screws

Inserting media modules
Following the planning documentation, you can insert the required media modules into their
designated bays. The G700 Media Gateway can accommodate up to four media modules, or
plug-in circuit packs. The choice of media modules is dictated by the offer selected by the
customer and the configuration of the system.
Consult the planning documentation and the order form to determine which modules you will be
installing. The planning documents also indicate into which slots the modules are to be inserted.
The media modules available at this time are:
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Avaya MM710 T1/E1 Media Module

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Avaya MM760 VoIP Media Module

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Avaya MM711 Analog Media Module (8 ports, stations or trunks)

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Avaya MM714 Analog Media Module (4 station ports and 4 trunk ports)
Note:
Analog DID trunk connections are to be associated with the ports labeled "Line"
and not "Trunk".

Note:

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Avaya MM712 8-port DCP Media Module

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Avaya MM717 24-port DCP Media Module (Install no more than 3 in a single G700. The
ports must be used in-building only)

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Avaya MM720 8-port BRI Media Module (for trunks or stations)

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Avaya MM722 2-port BRI Media Module

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For detailed descriptions of the media modules see Hardware Description and Reference for
Avaya Communication Manager, 555-245-207.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
The Avaya G700 media gateway must not be operated with any slots open.
Failure to cover empty slots with the supplied blank plates can cause overheating
due to inadequate air distribution.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

A maximum of 3 MM717 24-port DCP Media Modules can be installed in a
single G700. Also, the ports on the MM717 are intended for in-building use only.
Phone lines connected to those ports are not to be routed out-of-building. Failure
to comply with this restriction could cause harm to personnel or equipment.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The connector pins can be bent or damaged if the module is handled roughly, or
if misaligned and then forced into position.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Separate ESD paths to the chassis ground connect to the media modules at the
spring-loaded captive screws. Use a screw driver to ensure the captive screws
are securely tightened to prevent damage to the equipment.

To insert media modules
1. Remove the blank plate from the empty bay.
2. Position the media module squarely before the selected bay on the front of the G700 Media
Gateway chassis and engage both sides of the module in the interior guides.
3. Slide the module slowly into the chassis, maintaining an even pressure to assure that the
module does not become twisted or disengaged from the guides.

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Figure 13: Insert Media Module

4. Apply firm pressure to engage the connectors.
The media module connector has different length pins. The long pins will engage first to
provide grounding. Medium length and short pins will provide power and signal.
5. Lock the media module into the chassis by tightening the spring-loaded captive screws on
the front of the module.

WARNING:
To prevent access to electrical hazards by unauthorized personnel and to ensure
continued compliance to international radiated emissions requirements, all
captive screws must be securely tightened such that they cannot be loosened
without the use of a tool.

WARNING:
After you have connected telephones to the various media modules, be sure to
add circuit protection to the lines (see Complete the telephone installation
process on page 383).

WARNING:

At this point, you have readied the G700, inserted the S8300, if required, and inserted the
media modules, as described in the planning documentation. Next, if required, the Expansion
Module should be inserted into its bay.

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Inserting an Expansion Module
The Expansion Modules provide increased networking and connectivity capabilities. These
modules may be mounted on the G700 Media Gateway in the slot on the lower left side of the
unit below slot V1 (see G700 media gateway with an S8300 media server: front view on
page 84).

! CAUTION:
The Expansion Module is not hot-swappable. That is, the G700 must be powered
off before you insert or remove an Expansion Module. If there is an active S8300
present, the S8300 should be shut down by pressing and holding the Shutdown
button for 2-3 seconds. The OK to remove LED will flash during shutdown and
turn on steady when it is safe to power down.

CAUTION:

To insert an Expansion Module into the G700 media gateway
! CAUTION:
Turn off the power to the unit if the equipment has been in operation.

CAUTION:

1. Remove the blank plate covering the bay.
2. Align the printed circuit board with the interior guide rails.

Note:

Note:
The printed circuit board fits into the guide rail. The metal base plate does not.
3. Firmly press the Expansion Module into the G700 Media Gateway until it is completely
inserted.
4. Tighten the two screws on the front panel of the Expansion Module.

WARNING:
The Avaya G700 Media Gateway must not be operated with any slot open.
Empty slots must be covered with the supplied blank plates.

WARNING:

At this point, you have readied the G700, inserted the S8300, if required, inserted the media
modules and the Expansion Module, as required in the planning documents. If more than one
unit (G700 and/or Level 2 switches and routers) will be connected in the configuration you are
installing, the next step will be to insert an Avaya X330STK Stacking Sub-Module.

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Inserting an Avaya X330STK Stacking Module
G700 Media Gateways can be mounted in equipment stacks with routers, switches, or other
G700s. The stack is limited to ten elements. To link multiple units, each G700 must be equipped
with an Avaya X330STK Stacking Module, which is mounted through the rear panel (back view)
of the G700.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The Stacking Sub-Module is not hot-swappable. That is, the G700 must be
powered off before you insert or remove a Stacking Module. If there is an active
S8300 present, the S8300 should be shut down by pressing the Shutdown
button. Hold the button in 2–3 seconds until the OK to Remove LED starts
flashing. When the LED turns on steady, power can be safely turned off.

To insert an Avaya X330STK Stacking Module
1. Remove the blank plate from the back of the G700.
2. Insert the Avaya X330STK Stacking Module gently in the bay in the back of the G700,
ensuring that the metal base plate is aligned with the guide rails.
Figure 14: Insert Stacking Module in G700 (back view)

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3. Press the Avaya X330STK Stacking Module in firmly until the connector at the back of the
module is completely inserted into the internal connector on the G700.
4. Tighten the screws on either side of the module.
At this point, the required modules and cabling units have been inserted into the G700 Media
Gateway. The next step will be to install cabling.

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Cabling multiple units
Avaya G700 Media Gateways can be mounted in equipment stacks with routers, switches, or
other Media Gateways. These elements are all compatible and are installed similarly. Consult
Avaya P333T User Guide for installation and cabling information. To link multiple units, each
G700 Media Gateway must be equipped with an Avaya X330STK Stacking Module on the rear
panel. Then, each unit in the stack is linked to the one above it. Finally, the bottom unit is linked
to the top unit. Stacks should always be built from the bottom, and new units should be added at
the top. Up to 10 units can be stacked in this way.
When deciding where to position the unit, ensure that:
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It is accessible and cables can be connected easily.

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Cabling is away from sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast
amplifiers, power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures.

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Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

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There is a free flow of air around the unit and the vents in the sides of the case are not
blocked.

The two ends of the Octaplane cables incorporate different connectors. Each connector can
only be connected to its matching interface.
The following cables are used to connect stacked units:
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Short Octaplane cable (Avaya X330SC) - light, ivory-colored cable used to connect
adjacent units.

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Long Octaplane and Extra-Long Octaplane cables (Avaya X330LC/X330L-LC) - light,
ivory-colored cable used to connect units from two different physical stacks or those
separated by more than 12 inches (30 cm).

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Redundant and Long Redundant cables (Avaya X330RC/X330L-RC) - black cable used to
connect the top and bottom switches of a stack.

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Figure 15: Cabling Multiple Units in a Single Rack

Figure notes:
1. Short Octaplane cable (X330SC)
2. Redundancy cable (X330RC)

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To connect units within a single stack
1. Connect the light grey connector of the short Avaya X330SC cable (12 in, 30 cm) to the port
marked “to upper unit” in the bottom-most stack element.
2. Connect the dark grey connector of the same short X330SC cable to the port marked “to the
lower unit” in the unit above.
3. Repeat until you reach the top element in the stack.
Up to ten G700s and/or other Cajun devices can be stacked together.
To implement stack redundancy:
4. Use the Redundant Cable to connect the port marked “to lower unit” on the bottom element
to the port marked “to upper unit” on the top element of the stack.
If you have elements of a stack in two racks, you must use the Avaya X330LC cable to connect
them. You may not link more than 10 units to form a stack, but those units can be mounted in
more than one rack.

To link elements in multiple racks
1. Use the long (6ft, 2 m) Avaya X330LC cable to connect elements in two racks.
2. Connect the Avaya X330LC cable (dark grey connector) to the port on first unit of the stack
marked “to the lower unit.”
3. Connect the Avaya X330LC cable (light grey connector) to the port on the last unit in the
stack marked “to the upper unit.”
To implement stack redundancy:
4. Connect the dark grey connector of the black Redundancy Cable (X330RC) to the port
marked “to lower unit” on the bottom unit of the stack.
5. Connect the light grey connector of the black Redundancy Cable to the port marked “to
upper unit” on top unit of the stack.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Do not cross-connect two stack elements with two Octaplane (light-colored)
cables. If you wish to cross-connect for redundancy, use a black redundancy
cable.

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Figure 16: Linking Units in Multiple Racks

Figure notes:
1. Short Octaplane cable (X330SC)
2. Redundancy cable (X330RC)
3. Long cable (X330LC)

You have now mounted the fully equipped Avaya G700 Media Gateway in the rack, and cabled
units together as described in the planning documents. When all the units are mounted, and
cabled, you are ready to connect to electrical ground conductors.

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Attaching Ground Conductors
To assure safe installation and operation, carefully read all requirements, recommendations and
instructions. Pay special attention to all CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER statements.

WARNING:
Make sure that the G700 has a reliable earth ground connection, whether it is
connected directly to a branch circuit or to a power distribution strip.

WARNING:
Installation in a Restricted Access Location and secure access are required in
FInland and Norway.

WARNING:

! CAUTION:
System grounding must comply with the general rules for grounding provided in
Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC), National Fire Protection
Agency (NFPA) 70, or the applicable electrical code in the country of installation.

CAUTION:

What are general grounding requirements
For AC Input: - Two safety grounds are required to ensure safe operation of the G700 Media
Gateway:
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Ground conductor — part of the AC power cord

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Field-installed green/yellow conductor, referred to as the Supplementary Ground
Conductor

Both safety grounds must be connected to an approved ground. If a power cord accompanies
the G700, use that cord whenever possible.
For DC Input: - The +48Vdc lead provided for DC power input to the G700 Media Gateway
must be grounded at the source to an approved ground. The -48Vdc is the active lead. Both
leads must be floating at the input to the G700. In addition, the Supplementary Ground
Conductor must be installed on the G700 and connected to an approved ground.
The customer must select a location for the G700 Media Gateway installation that is no more
than 25 feet (7.6 m) from an approved ground. If this location requirement is not met, the
customer must contact a licensed electrician to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor per
Article 250 of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
If the installation location is greater than 25 feet (7.6 m) from an approved
ground, do not install the Avaya G700 Media Gateway until a licensed electrician
is present to install a Supplementary Ground Conductor.

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A 25 foot (7.6 m) Supplementary Ground Conductor is provided with the equipment, and is
constructed of 10 AWG (4.0 mm2) wire, with an insulated ring terminal crimped to one end that
is suitable for the #8 (M4) stud/screw on the rear of the G700 chassis.
The customer will need to provide a means of connecting this Supplementary Ground
Conductor to an approved ground according to Article 250 of the National Electrical Code
(NEC).
A ground block is available for use when multiple G700 Media Gateways are being installed.
The ground block, intended for rack mounting, has ten terminals available for terminating
Supplementary Ground Conductors. Up to ten G700 Media Gateways can be grounded at the
block installed close to the equipment (on a rack) and then a single ground conductor can be
routed from the same block to an approved ground. If the ground block is to be used, it must be
ordered separately.

! DANGER:
Failure to install both grounds will void the Product Safety certifications (UL and
the CE Mark) on the product, as well as allow a hazard to be present that could
result in death or severe personal injury.

DANGER:

Because of unreliable earthing concerns in Finland and Norway, the G700 Media Gateway must
be installed in a restricted access location. A restricted access location is defined as access that
can be gained by only Service Personnel or Customers who have been instructed about the
reasons for the restricted access and any safety precautions that must be taken. In these cases,
access to the G700 Media Gateway is gained by the use of a tool (such as a lock and key) or
other means of security.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
For Installations in Finland and Norway, the Avaya G700 Media Gateway relies
on two ground connections (mains plug with an earth contact, and a
Supplementary Ground Conductor).

What are approved grounds
An approved ground is the closest acceptable medium for grounding the building entrance
protector, entrance cable shield, or a single-point ground of electronic telephony equipment. If
more than one type of approved ground is available on the premises, the grounds must be
bonded together as required in Section 250-81 of the NEC for the US or per the local electrical
code regulations in the country of installation.
Approved grounds can be any of the following options:
●

Grounded building steel
The metal frame of the building, where it is effectively grounded by one of the following
grounds:
- Acceptable metallic water pipe
- Concrete encased ground
- Ground ring

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●

Acceptable water pipe
A metal underground water pipe, at least 1/2-in. (1.3 cm) in diameter, in direct contact with
the earth for at least 10 ft. (3m). The pipe must be electrically continuous (or made
electrically continuous by bonding around insulated joints, plastic pipe, or plastic water
meters) to the point where the protector ground wire connects. A metallic underground
water pipe must be supplemented by the metal frame of the building, a concrete-encased
ground, or a ground ring.
If these grounds are not available, the water pipe ground can be supplemented by one of
the following types of grounds:
- Other local metal underground systems or structures —- Local underground structures
such as tanks and piping systems.
- Rod and pipe electrodes - A 5/8-in. (1.6 cm) solid rod or 3/4-in. (2 cm) conduit or pipe
electrode driven to a minimum depth of 8 ft. (2.4 m).
- Plate electrodes — A minimum of 2 sq. ft. (0.185 sq. m) of metallic surface exposed to
the exterior soil.

●

Concrete encased ground
An electrode encased by at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) of concrete and located within and near the
bottom of a concrete foundation or footing in direct contact with the earth. The electrode
must be at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) of one or more steel reinforcing bars or rods, 1/2-in. (1.3 cm)
in diameter, or at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) of bare solid copper, 4 AWG (26mm2) wire.

●

Ground ring
A buried ground that encircles a building or structure at a depth of at least 2.5 ft (0.76 m)
below the earth's surface. The ground ring must be at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) of 2 AWG (35
mm2), bare copper wire.

●

Approved floor grounds
Floor grounds are those grounds on each floor of a high-rise building that are suitable for
connection to the ground terminal in the riser closet and to the cabinet single-point ground
terminal.
Approved floor grounds may include the following:
- Building steel
- Grounding conductor for the secondary side of the power transformer feeding the floor
- Metallic water pipes
- Power-feed metallic conduit supplying panel boards on the floor
- Grounding point specifically provided in the building for that purpose

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
If the approved ground or approved floor ground can only be accessed inside a
dedicated power equipment room, then connections to this ground must be made
by a licensed electrician.

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Connecting the Safety Ground
Proper grounding of the G700 Media Gateway installation safeguards the system, users and
service personnel by providing protection from lightning, power surges, AC mains faults, power
crosses on central office trunks, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Local electrical installation codes must be followed when installing G700 Media Gateways.

WARNING:
Connection of both grounds (through the AC or DC Power Cord and the
Supplementary Ground Conductor) is required for safe operation of the G700
Media Gateway.

WARNING:
An improper ground can cause electrical shock as well as equipment failures and
service outages.

WARNING:

To attach the ground wires
1. Remove the ground screw on the rear of the chassis adjacent to the ground symbol:

2. Place the ring terminal of the 10 AWG (4.0 mm2) Supplementary Ground Conductor on the
screw.
3. Replace the ground screw to the chassis and securely tighten the screw such that it cannot
be loosened without the use of a tool.
The ground block is provided for use with more than one G700 (or other Cajun devices) in the
rack. It is usually mounted by the customer electrician.
If the ground block has been purchased: Proceed with step 4; otherwise, proceed with
step 7.
4. Cut the Supplementary Ground Conductor (which has one end attached to the grounding
screw on the chassis) to the length needed to terminate it into one of the terminals of the
ground block.
Do not coil the Supplementary Ground Conductor.
5. Attach one end of the remaining 10 AWG (4mm2) ground wire to one of the terminals in the
ground block and the other end to an approved ground.
6. Cut this ground wire to the length needed to reach the approved ground.
Do not coil this wire.

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If the ground block is not being used, simply:
7. Attach the Supplementary Ground Conductor to an approved ground.
8. Connect the AC power cable to the inlet receptacle on the rear of the chassis.
You have now mounted the fully equipped G700 Media Gateway in the rack, cabled units
together as described in the planning documents, and connected to electrical ground
conductors. When all the units are mounted, cabled, and grounded, you are ready to apply
power.

Connecting AC Power
For North American installations, the AC Power Cord terminates on one end with a NEMA-15P
plug to connect to the AC main socket-outlet at the wall. For installations in other regions, the
plug to be used must comply with the local regulations and be marked as such, be suitable for
the current and voltage being used, and contain an earthing pin for connection to ground at the
AC mains socket-outlet through the cord.
To prevent accidental interruption of power to the G700 Media Gateway, do not connect the
G700 Media Gateway to a switch-controlled AC wall socket-outlet. In addition, Avaya Inc. highly
recommends that the customer use a UPS for back-up power.
Advise your customer to verify through a licensed electrician that the ground connection at the
AC outlet to be used is attached to an approved ground.

What are the G700 AC power requirements
The G700 Media Gateway uses an auto-ranging 100-240 Vac power supply, 50 to 60 Hz, 5 A
maximum at 100-120 Vac and 2 A maximum at 200-240 Vac. The AC power source must be
single phase, 3-conductor (Line, Neutral and Ground) with a 15 A circuit breaker for 100-120
Vac or a 10 A circuit breaker for 200-240 Vac.

Testing the AC Outlet
!

WARNING:
The following recommended test equipment, tests and diagrams are intended
only for North American installations at 110 to 125 Volts AC. For installations in
other regions, have a licensed electrician verify the ground and voltages.

WARNING:
If the AC outlet tests indicate that the power requirements are not met, your
customer must contact a licensed electrician. DO NOT install the system until all
requirements are met.

WARNING:

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What are possible AC Fault Conditions
If the AC outlet tests reveal any of the following conditions, they must be corrected BEFORE the
system can be installed:
●

Open ground

●

Hot and neutral reversed

●

Open hot

●

Open neutral

●

Hot and ground reversed

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
Hazardous voltages are present during this test. Follow all instructions carefully
when working the AC power line voltages.

To verify ground using an Ideal 61-035 Circuit Tester (or equivalent)
1. Plug the circuit tester into the outlet that you want to test.
If the circuit is properly grounded, the yellow and white lights on the tester illuminate.
2. Unplug the tester.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
If the tester indicates any type of ground fault, your customer must contact a
licensed electrician. DO NOT install the system.

To verify voltages using a Volt-Ohm Millimeter (VOM) (U.S. and countries using 110
to 125 Vac power)
!
WARNING:

WARNING:
Hazardous voltages are present during this test. Follow all instructions carefully
when working with AC power line voltages.

1. Ensure that the VOM is set to read Volts AC

Note:

Note:
The following example is for North American voltages (110 to 125 Vac). Use the
appropriate voltages for local power.
2. Set the VOM to the lowest scale on which you can read 130 Vac.

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3. Measure the AC voltages in the following order:

Figure notes:
1. Phase to neutral should be 110 to
125 Vac.
2. Neutral to ground should be less
than 1 Vac.
3. Phase to ground should be 110 to
125 Vac.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
If the voltage readings do not measure the values given, the AC outlet is
improperly wired — DO NOT INSTALL THE SYSTEM. Advise the customer to
have a licensed electrician correct the problem.

Once the ground and voltages have been verified to be correct for the installation, you are now
ready to power the system.

Plugging in AC power
To connect to AC power
1. Plug the power cord into the G700
2. Plug the power cord into the outlet that was tested.

Note:

Note:
There is no On/Off power switch on the G700 Media Gateway. The AC inlet
serves as the disconnect device. To disconnect power from the G700 Media
Gateway, remove the power cord plug from the AC inlet.
The G700 Media Gateway powers up. The LEDs on the media modules, the S8300 Media
Server, and the G700 Media Gateway flash at power-up. Each element conducts a series of
self-tests.
3. The LEDs on the G700 LED panel flash, and the red ALM LED lights up until the self-tests
on the G700 Media Gateway have completed.
4. The LEDs on the S8300 Media Server light as described in the following sequence:
a. ALM - red - lights up, then turns off
b. TST - green – lights up, then turns off
c. ACT - yellow – lights up, then turns off
d. OK To REMOVE - green - lights up, then turns off

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e. LEFT LED in SERVICES port - green (10 MB link speed) lights up, then turns off
f. LEFT LED in SERVICES port - yellow (100 MB link speed) lights up, then turns off
g. RIGHT LED in SERVICES port - green lights up, then turns off
When you first power up the S8300, the red Major Alarm LED lights. During startup,
self-tests run, after which all LEDs turn off. At this point, you can connect to the S8300.
When Communication Manager starts, the green TST LED turns on and stays on.
5. Verify the following LED’s status:
- On the media modules: all LEDs are off.

Note:

Note:
If the initial administration of all media modules is not completed, an alarm LED
will light.
- The master LED (labeled MSTR) or the system LED (labeled SYS) lights on one and only
one module in the stack.
- On the G700 media gateway, the green CPU LED is illuminated, when both the P330
Stack Processor (Layer 2 Switching Processor) and the G700 Media Gateway Processor
(MGP) are in a normal operational state.
The red ALM LED lights whenever an alarm exists in the G700 Media Gateway Processor.
The ALM LED might signal either a hardware failure or a software or firmware condition that
could be cleared by resetting the processor. It will also light because the license file for the
S8300 has not yet been installed.

Checking and Connecting DC Power
Note:

Note:
Perform this check procedure only if you are installing a G700 that is using the
DC input-power option rather than AC input-power.

Before you connect the G700 media gateway DC feed cable to the DC power source, check the
DC power source using a KS-20599 digital voltmeter (or equivalent).

To check DC power
1. Verify that the meter reads between -41Vdc and -56 Vdc across the -48Vdc and -48V
Return distribution leads from the DC source.
2. Verify that the meter reads 0V between the -48V Return lead of the DC power source and
the approved ground.
3. If either step 1 or step 2 fails the verification, DO NOT PROCEED with step 4.
Request that a qualified electrician resolve the problem.

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4. Connect the DC feed cable for each G700 to the G700 chassis.
5. Connect the DC feed cable for each G700 to the DC power source.
a. Connect the red insulated 10 AWG lead to the -48Vdc Return (positive) source.
b. Connect the black insulated 10 AWG lead to the -48Vdc (negative) source.
Figure 17: DC Wiring Diagram
1 AWG
ground wire

DC power cabinet

Approved
ground
10 AWG
To
CBC ground terminal
bar at the MDF

Ground
discharge
bar

Ground
connection
terminal

Battery

10 AWG
RED

G7G650
BLACK

30A
System single
point ground

circuit
breaker

+
DC battery
cabinet -

30A

10 AWG
RED
BLACK

-48
VDC

Frame ground
Single point
ground
block

6 AWG

-48 V

-48 V RTN

G650
G7
-48 V

LVD
30A

DC power
from rectifiers

Rectifiers

Main AC
supply
(AC mains)

-48 V RTN

10 AWG
RED

30A

10 AWG
BLACK
10 AWG
RTN
RED
10 AWG
BLACK
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow
Green/Yellow

-48 V RTN

G7G65
-48 V
To next
G650
G7
10 AWG
10 AWG
10 AWG

cydf_dc2 LAO 072403

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Section 2: G700 installation
and upgrades - wizards
This section contains procedures to install or upgrade an Avaya G700 Media Gateway
controlled by an Avaya S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server, using one of the
available Avaya wizard tools. Information on connecting telephones and adjuncts to the G700 is
presented in Chapter 8: Telephones and adjunct systems.
Three tools are available for your use (for the latest versions, go to http://support.avaya.com/
avayaiw):
●

Avaya Installation Wizard
See Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard, 555-245-754.

●

Gateway Installation Wizard
See Job Aid: Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard, 555-245-756.

●

Upgrade Tool
See Job Aid: Upgrade Tool and Worksheets, 555-245-757.
Note:
These tools replace many normal installation or upgrade procedures in this
section. However, they do not automate all of the tasks associated with an
installation or an upgrade. Where a task or tasks must be performed manually,
this is noted in subsequent chapters of this section.

Note:

This section is organized into the following chapters:

Note:

●

Chapter 3: Installing a new G700 with an S8300 using the Avaya Installation Wizard

●

Chapter 4: Installing a new G700 without an S8300 using the Gateway Installation Wizard

●

Chapter 5: Upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages

●

Chapter 6: Upgrading an existing S8300B to R3.1 using the Upgrade Tool

●

Chapter 7: Upgrading an existing G700 without an S8300 using the Upgrade Tool
Note:
Manual procedures to perform these tasks have been retained for completeness,
and may be found in Section 3: G700 installation and upgrades - manual
procedures.

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From your planning sheets, you can determine what type of installation or upgrade is involved
with the G700 Media Gateway. Use Table 8 to determine which task list is most appropriate for
your upgrade or installation.
Table 8: Task lists for your upgrade or installation using the Wizards
G700
with an S8300
(Primary or
LSP)

G700
without an
S8300

New
Installation

Checklist 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3

Checklist 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 4

Upgrade an
Existing
System

S8300A to R3.0:
Checklist 3
Chapter 5
S8300B to R3.0:
Checklist 4
Chapter 6

Checklist 5
Chapter 7

Checklist 1:
Install a New G700
with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) using the Avaya Installation
Wizard
Use Checklist 1 to install a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 has an S8300 Media Server configured as the primary controller
or,

●

The G700 has an S8300 Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by an
S8300, S8400, S8500, or an S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 with this checklist.

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For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700 or S8300, see About connection
methods on page 63.
Checklist 1: Install New G700 with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) with the Avaya
Installation Wizard
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Installation Overview on
page 138

- G700 components
- Software and firmware files
- Access to the Server CD
- Access to the S8300 and G700

Before Going to the Customer
Site on page 142

- Install TFTP Server or Obtain USB CD Drive
- Get planning forms
- Get the G700 serial number
- Check FTP server for backups
- Obtain service pack files, if needed
- If using IA770, obtain service pack and
language files, if needed
- If using IA770, obtain Ethernet interface IP
address and Subnet mask
- Complete the RFA process
- Obtain static craft password

Hardware installation for the
G700 Media Gateway and
S8300 Media Server on page 83

- On site checklist
- Unpack and check the order
- Install the G700
- Cable multiple units
- Attach ground conductors

Install the S8300 on page 149

- Insert the S8300
- Remaster the hard drive and install new CM
software, and IA770 software, if necessary
--Set time, date, and time zone

Configure the S8300 (See Using
the Avaya Installation Wizard
(IW) on page 161

- Import EPW
- Set usage option
- Set server identities
- Configure Stack Master/IP routes
- Configure optional services:
UPS
DNS
NTP
INADS
- Load Security files
- Install CM software
--Upload translations, if necessary
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Installation Wizard (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Configure the G700 Media
Gateway (See Using the Avaya
Installation Wizard (IW) on
page 161

-Assign IP addresses to the G700 processors
-Set up default IP route for the G700
-Check IP connections
-Set up controller list for the G700
- Configure X330 Expansion Module, if
necessary

Install new firmware on the
G700 and media modules (See
Using the Avaya Installation
Wizard (IW) on page 161

-Verify contents of the tftp directory
-Determine which firmware to install
-Install firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
-Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
-Install firmware on the media modules
-Install firmware on other G700s in the stack
or network, if any
-Set Rapid Spanning Tree

Installing IA770 service pack
files, if any on page 170

- Log in to the S8300 platform
- Install IA770 service pack, if any
- Stop the system
- Restart the system
- Enable messaging on the S8300 Web
interface, if necessary

Administer Communication
Manager on page 173

- Reboot the system
- Assign node names, if necessary
- Administer network regions
- Assign LSPs to network regions
- Administer IP interfaces
- Administer the LSP form
- Add media gateway
- Verify changes
- Enable announcements, if necessary
- Save translations

Considerations for IP Phones
Supported by a Local Survivable
Processor on page 193
Complete the Installation of the
S8300 (if the Primary
Controller) on page 195

- Register the system
- Back up the system
- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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Checklist 1: Install New G700 with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) with the Avaya
Installation Wizard (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

If using IA770, administer
Communication Manager for
Integrated Messaging on
page 196
Complete the Installation
Process (for an S8300 LSP) on
page 197

- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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Checklist 2:
Install a New G700 without an S8300 using the Gateway
Installation Wizard
Use Checklist 2 to install a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 does not have an S8300 and is controlled by an external S8300, S8400, S8500,
or S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 2 and Chapter 4 with this checklist.
For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700, see About connection methods on
page 63.
Checklist 2: Install a New G700 without an S8300
Major Task

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 201

- Get planning forms
- Get the G700 serial number
- Install the Gateway Installation Wizard
- Set up TFTP server, if necessary
- Download firmware files

Hardware installation for the
G700 Media Gateway and
S8300 Media Server on
page 83

- On site checklist
- Unpack and check the order
- Install the G700
- Cable multiple units
- Attach ground conductors
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Major Task

Subtasks

Configure the G700 on
page 204

- Assign IP addresses to the G700 processors
- Set up IP routing for the stack
- Set up default IP route for the G700
- Check IP connections
- Set up controller list for the G700
- Configure X330 Expansion Module, if
necessary

Install firmware on the G700
and media modules on
page 204

- Install firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
- Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
-Set Rapid Spanning Tree

Administer Communication
Manager on page 206

Complete the Installation
Process on page 224

- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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Checklist 3
Upgrade an Existing G700 with an
S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages
!
Important:

Important:
You must replace the S8300A with an S8300B for this upgrade.

Use Checklist 3 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 has an S8300A Media Server configured as the primary controller.
or,

●

The G700 has an S8300A Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by either
an S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 5 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700
or S8300, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 3: Task List to Upgrade an Existing G700 with an S8300A (R1.x or R2.0.x to
R3.1)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 229

- Install TFTP server or obtain USB CD drive
- Fill in EPW (if upgrading from 1.1)
- Get planning form
- Get the G700 serial number
- Check number of allocated ports
- Check FTP server for back up
- Get software/firmware files
- Download Communication Manager service
pack and IA770 service pack software to laptop,
if necessary
- Complete the RFA process
- Obtain static craft password

Preparing for the upgrade
on-site on page 238

- Check current software release
- Pre-Upgrade tasks — If the Target S8300 is the
Primary Controller
- Get IA770 data and stop IA770
- Back up system files
- Record configuration information
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R3.1) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Upgrading the S8300A on
page 251

- Install the pre-upgrade service pack
- Linux Migration Backup
- Replace the S8300A
- Remaster and Upgrade the S8300:
- Verify software version
- Copy licence and authentication files to the
S8300
- Disable messaging
- Configure S8300 network parameters
- Verify connectivity to backup server
- Disable RAM disk
- Reboot the server
- Restore backup data
- Enable RAM disk
- Reboot the server
- Verify date and time
- Install post-upgrade service pack, if necessary
- Verify S8300 configuration
- Install license file, if necessary
- Install authentication file, if necessary
- Save translations (if not using IA770)
- Verify operation

Upgrade the firmware on the
G700 Media Gateway on
page 282

- Decide whether to use the Installation Wizard
If not using the Wizard:
- Verify contents of the tftp directory
- Determine which firmware to install
- Install firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
-Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
- Set Rapid Spanning Tree
If using IA770:
- Install and restart IA770
- Save translations
- Install IA770 service pack, if any
- Install optional language files, if any
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Checklist 3: Task List to Upgrade an Existing G700 with an S8300A (R1.x or R2.0.x to
R3.1) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Complete the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary
controller) on page 290

- Check media modules
- Enable scheduled maintenance
- Busyout trunks
- Check for translation corruption
- Resolve alarms
- Re-enable alarm origination
- Back up system
- Restart LSPs, if any
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Checklist 4
Upgrade an Existing G700 with an
S8300B to R3.1 using the Upgrade Tool
Use Checklist 4 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 has an S8300B Media Server configured as the primary controller.
or,

●

The G700 has an S8300B Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by either
an S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.

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You will use Chapter 6 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700
or S8300, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 4: Task List to Upgrade an Existing G700 with an S8300B
(R2.0.x to R3.1)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 296

- Get planning form
- Get the G700 serial number
- Check number of allocated ports
- Check FTP server for back up
- Get software/firmware files
- If using IA770, obtain service pack and
language files, if any
- Complete the RFA process
- Obtain static craft password
- Download service pack software to laptop, if
necessary

On-site Preparation for the
Upgrade on page 305

- Set up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP
software download, if desired
- Access the S8300 Media Server
- Save a copy of the 4600-series phone
configuration file, if any
- Pre-Upgrade tasks — If the Target S8300 is the
Primary Controller
- Get IA770 data and stop IA770
- Back up recover system files
- Install Communication Manager pre-upgrade
service pack, if necessary
- Transfer files from CD, laptop, TFTP server, or
HTTP server

Run the Upgrade Tool to
upgrade the primary controller,
LSPs, and G700 media
gateways on page 327

Using the Upgrade Tool:
- Install the upgrade software on the primary
controller
- Install firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
- Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
- Upgrade S8300 LSPs, if any
- Install new license files, if necessary
- Install authentication files, if necessary
- Save translations, if new license files installed

Setting rapid spanning tree on
the network on page 334
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Checklist 4: Task List to Upgrade an Existing G700 with an S8300B
(R2.0.x to R3.1) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Installing IA770 service pack
(or RFU) files, if any on
page 335

- Download service pack
- Install service pack
- Restart INTUITY AUDIX
- Make the upgrade permanent

Completing the upgrade
process (S8300 is the primary
controller) on page 340

- Copy IP Phone firmware to the media server, if
necessary
- Restore the 4600-series phone configuration
file, if any
- Check media modules
- Enable scheduled maintenance
- Busy out trunks
- Check for translation corruption
- Resolve alarms
- Re-enable alarm origination
- Back up system
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Upgrade an Existing G700 without
an S8300 using the Upgrade Tool
Use Checklist 5 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 does not have an S8300 and is controlled by an external S8300, S8400, S8500,
or S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 7 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the
G700, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 5: Task List to Upgrade an Existing G700 without an S8300
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 345

- Get planning forms
- Get the G700 serial number
- Set up TFTP server, if necessary
- Install the Gateway Installation Wizard on laptop
- Download firmware files

On-site preparation for the
upgrade on page 348

- Verify contents of the tftp directory
- Determine which firmware to install

Running the upgrade on
page 353

Using the Upgrade Tool:
- Install firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
- Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
-Set Rapid Spanning Tree

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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Chapter 3: Installing a new G700 with an S8300
using the Avaya Installation Wizard
This chapter covers the procedures to install a new Avaya G700 Media Gateway with an Avaya
S8300B Media Server. The S8300 can be configured as either the primary controller or as a
local survivable processor (LSP).
The new S8300 normally ships without Communication Manager software installed on the hard
drive. The hard drive contains only the remastering program (RP) software, which remasters the
hard drive and installs the Communication Manager Software from the Server CD. To install the
software, you need to have the Avaya TFTP Server installed on your laptop or use an external
USB CD-ROM drive.
However, the S8300B may occasionally ship with Communication Manager software installed.
In this case you must use an external USB CD-ROM drive — you cannot use the TFTP server
on the laptop. See About access to the Server CD on page 139 for more information.
The G700 ships with the firmware installed on the G700 processors and media modules.
However, you may need to upgrade Communication Manager, G700 firmware, and/or media
module firmware if the latest available versions are not currently installed.

!
Important:

Important:
This installation procedure requires that TFTP server software is installed on the
technician’s laptop. If the TFTP server is not installed on the laptop, you can use
an external USB CD-ROM drive instead.

If the S8300 is configured as an LSP, the primary controller, running Avaya Communication
Manager, can be either another S8300, or an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.
Note:
Procedures to install or upgrade an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server
are not covered in this document. See Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, which is on the Avaya Support website
(http://www.avaya.com/support) or on the CD, 03-300151.

Note:

The steps to install an S8300 configured as an LSP are the same as the steps to install an
S8300 configured as the primary controller, with the following additional considerations:
●

The version of Communication Manager on the LSP must be the same as, or later than,
the version running on the primary controller.

●

For an LSP, you administer Communication Manager translations on the primary
controller, not on the LSP. The primary controller then copies the translations to the LSP.

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!
Important:

Important:
The Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) is used to configure the server (Using the
Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) on page 161) and install G700 firmware (Install
new firmware on the G700 on page 158) after the Communication Manager
software is installed. Other tasks have to be done manually, and are identified in
the sections to follow.

Installation Overview
About G700 components
A P330 Stack Processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. (This processor is also known as
the Layer 2 switching processor). The G700 also contains an MGP processor, a VoIP
processor, and media modules. Updating the firmware for one or more of these processors and/
or media modules is a required part of most S8300 software upgrades.

About software and firmware files
A new S8300 Media Server should have only the remaster program (RP) software installed on
its hard drive. The G700 components should have current releases of firmware installed. It may
be necessary to install a service pack on the S8300 after installing the Communication Manager
software, and/or to upgrade the G700 and media module firmware.
Each file containing the S8300 software and G700 firmware has an *.rpm extension. The *.rpm
files are on the Communication Manager software distribution CD-ROM that you take to the site.
Additional files that may be needed are the most recent versions of the software service pack
file and G700 firmware files. You may need to obtain these files from the Avaya Support web
site.

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Installation Overview

About access to the Server CD
The R3.1 Communication Manager software and other files needed for the R3.1 installation are
on the Server CD that you take to the customer site.
You can make the Server CD available to the installation process in one of two ways:
●

Recommended: Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive on the technician’s laptop. This
method requires that the Avaya TFTP Server software (available at support.avaya.com) is
installed on the technician’s laptop. This method requires that the S8300B does not have
Communication Manager software installed on its hard drive.
or,

●

Place the CD in an external USB CD-ROM drive connected to one of the USB ports on the
S8300 faceplate. This method works whether or not Communication Manager software is
installed on the S8300B hard drive.

!
Important:

Important:
Before you go the site, you must either have the TFTP server installed on your
laptop (recommended) or have an external USB CD-ROM drive.

The new S8300B will normally not have Communication Manager software installed on
its hard drive. You should check the S8300B that you will be installing (or ask the
customer to check) before going to the site to determine whether you need to have the
external USB CD-ROM drive. If software is not installed, the label on the hard drive will
say “S8300B Hard Drive Without CM Software.” If software is installed, the label will
indicate the software release. If software is installed, you must use the external USB
CD-ROM drive because the TFTP server on your laptop will not work.
This chapter describes the upgrade procedure with the TFTP Server software installed on the
laptop and using the laptop CD-ROM drive as source of the upgrade software. For instructions
on obtaining and installing the Avaya TFTP Server, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
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System Access

What provides initial access to the G700
Before the P330 stack processor is configured with an IP address, the only way to access it is
with a direct connection from your laptop to the Console port on the G700. With this connection,
you can assign the IP addresses to the G700 processors, which can then be accessed over the
customer LAN.

How is normal access to the S8300 and G700 provided
You can access the S8300 and G700 in several ways with either a direct connection or LAN
connection.

Note:

Note:
Before the Upgrade Tool can be used to upgrade software on an LSP or firmware
on a G700, as summarized below, the LSP must be administered on the primary
controller.

Connecting directly to a target S8300
If you are at the location of the target S8300 (primary or LSP), you can connect directly to the
S8300 Services port.

To install or upgrade directly
1. Install the S8300 software by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Avaya Installation Wizard
or,
- Opening the Web interface and using the main menu
2. Upgrade the G700 firmware by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Avaya Installation Wizard or the Upgrade Tool
or,
- Opening a SSH session to the S8300, and then telnet to the P330 stack processor

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Connecting directly to the remote primary server
(S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server)
In this case, the target S8300 is an LSP. If you are at the location of the remote primary server,
you can connect directly to the remote server’s Services port.

To install or upgrade the target LSP remotely
1. Install the S8300 (LSP) software by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Upgrade Tool
2. Upgrade the G700 firmware by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Upgrade Tool
or,
- Opening a SSH session to the primary server and then telnet to the P330 stack
processor and perform the installation commands

Note:

Note:
For direct connections, the TFTP server must be on the Customer LAN, not on
your laptop.

Connecting using the customer’s LAN
If you can connect to the customer’s LAN, you can:
1. Install the S8300 software by:
- Opening the Web interface on the S8300 and using the Avaya Installation Wizard
or,
- Opening the Web interface on the S8300 and using the main menu
2. Upgrade the G700 firmware by:
- Opening the Web interface on the primary server and using the Avaya Installation Wizard
or Upgrade Tool
or,
- Opening a telnet session to the P330 stack processor and perform the installation
commands

Note:

Note:
For LAN connections, the TFTP server can be your laptop or a customer
computer on the LAN.

See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how physically to connect
and log into the G700.

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Before Going to the Customer Site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
Perform the following pre-installation tasks:
Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive)
Collecting Installation Information
Obtaining service pack files, if needed
If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files
Completing the RFA process (Obtaining license and password file)

Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive)
Installing Communication Manager on an S8300B requires remastering the S8300B hard drive.
After remastering the drive, the remastering program looks for the Communication Manager
software files on:
●

Your laptop if a TFTP server is installed
or,

●

An external USB CD-ROM drive

You must have the Avaya TFTP server software installed on your laptop or take a USB
CD-ROM drive to the site. If you do not already have the Avaya TFTP server installed on your
laptop, you can obtain the software from the Avaya Support website and install it as described in
Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP server.

!
Important:

Important:
If the new S8300B that you will be installing has Communication Manager
software installed on its hard drive, you must use an external USB CD-ROM drive
instead of the TFTP server on your laptop. See About access to the Server
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Collecting Installation Information
Planning forms provided by the Project Manager
The project manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation. The information primarily consists of:
●

IP addresses

●

Subnet mask addresses

●

Logins and passwords

●

People to contact

●

The type of system

●

Equipment you need to install

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

Tip:

Getting the Serial Number of the G700,
if Necessary
For a new installation of a G700 with an S8300, you need the serial number of the G700 Media
Gateway in order to complete the creation of the customer’s license file on the rfa.avaya.com
web site. To get this number, look for the serial number sticker on the back of the G700 chassis.
If the unit is delivered directly to the customer and you will not have phone or LAN line access
from the customer site to access the rfa.avaya.com web site, this task will require a preliminary
trip to the customer site.

Checking the FTP Server for Backing up Data
During the installation and upgrade procedures, you will need to back up the system data to an
FTP server. Normally, you will use an FTP server on the customer’s LAN for backups.
To do this, you will need information on how to get to the backup location:
●

●

IP address

●

Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

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!
Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
for backups.

Obtaining service pack files, if needed
If one or more service packs are required for this installation or upgrade procedure, and the
service pack files are not on your software CD, download the service pack files from the Avaya
Support web site to your laptop.
Service packs may or may not be needed, depending on the release of Communication
Manager. For both new installations and upgrades, you may need to install a service pack after
the installation or upgrade. For an upgrade, you may need a service pack before the upgrade as
well.

To download a pre-upgrade service pack
1. On your laptop, create a directory to store the file (for example, c:\S8300download).
2. Connect to the LAN using a browser on your laptop or the customer’s PC and access http://
www.avaya.com/support on the Internet to copy the required Communication Manager
service pack file to the laptop.
3. At the Avaya support site, select the following links:
a. Find documentation and downloads by product name
b. S8300 Media Server
c. Downloads
d. Software downloads
4. In the Software Downloads list, click on the link for the appropriate Communication
Manager release (for example, Avaya Communication Manager Software Updates for
3.1).
5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN: “Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.

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File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files
If IA700 will be installed, determine whether an service pack is needed and/or optional
languages are used. If so, obtain the data files.

Obtaining an IA770 service pack file
If an IA770 service pack is required after the upgrade, obtain the service pack file from the
Avaya Support web site.

To obtain an IA770 service pack file
1. On the Avaya Support website, double click on Find Documentation and Downloads by
Product Name.
2. Select:
> IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application.
> Downloads
> IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches
3. Scroll down and double click on the desired service pack file name. For example,
C6072rf+b.rpm.
4. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

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Obtaining Optional language files
Optional languages are any language other than English (us-eng or us-tdd). If optional
languages will be used with this IA770, you will download the appropriate language files from a
language CD. The customer should have the language CDs at the site. If not, you need to
obtain the appropriate language CDs and take them to the site.

Obtaining Ethernet interface IP address and subnet mask
If IA770 Integrated Messaging is to be installed, you must obtain an IP address and subnet
mask to be used for the Ethernet interface for the H.323 integration. The subnet mask must be
the same as that used for the media server (control network), and is entered on the Configure
Server Web screen when you configure the S8300.

Completing the RFA process
(Obtaining license and password file)
Every S8300 media server and local survivable processor (LSP) requires a current and correct
version of a license file in order to provide the expected call-processing service.
The license file specifies the features and services that are available on the S8300 media
server, such as the number of ports purchased. The license file contains a software version
number, hardware serial number, expiration date, and feature mask. The license file is
reinstalled to add or remove call-processing features. New license files may be required when
upgrade software is installed.
The Avaya authentication file contains the logins and passwords to access the S8300 media
server. This file is updated regularly by Avaya services personnel, if the customer has a
maintenance contract. All access to Communication Manager from any login is blocked unless
a valid authentication file is present on the S8300 media server.
A new license file and the Avaya authentication file may be installed independently of each
other or any other server upgrades.

Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, S8700, S8710, or S8720 Media Server). This is necessary so that if control
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Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
Tip:

Additional documentation on creating license files can be found on the RFA web
site: http://rfa.avaya.com.
1. Use Windows File Explorer or another file management program to create a directory on
your laptop for storing license and authentication files (for example, C:\licenses).
2. Access the Internet from your laptop and go to Remote Feature Activation web site,
rfa.avaya.com.
3. Use the System ID, the SAP ID of the customer, or the SAP ID of the switch order to locate
the license and authentication files for the customer.
4. Check that the license and authentication files are complete.
You might need to add the serial number of the customer's G700.
5. If the files are not complete, complete them.
6. Use the download or E-mail capabilities of the RFA web site to download the license and
authentication files to your laptop.

Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

Note:

Note:
You must generate a license and authentication file before you use the ART tool.
Also, the ART process is available only to Avaya personnel. You need an ART
login ID and password, which you can set up at the ART web site. Non-Avaya
personnel must contact their service support or customer care center for INADS
addresses, if required.

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To run the ART
1. Access the ART web site on your laptop at http://art.dr.avaya.com.
2. Select Administer S8x00 Server products for installation script.
a. Log in.
b. Enter the customer information.
c. Select Installation Script.
d. Click Start Installation script & IP Addr Admin.
A script file is created and downloaded or emailed to you.
3. You can use the installation script to set up an IP address and other alarming parameters
automatically.

Obtaining the static craft password
(Avaya technicians only)
After installing new software and new Authentication file, you will need to use a static craft
password to access the customer’s system. This static password will enable you to log in to the
S8300 with a direct connection to the Services port without the ASG challenge/response. To
obtain the static password, call the ASG Conversant number, 800-248-1234 or 720-444-5557
and follow the prompts to get the password. In addition to your credentials, you will need to
enter the customer’s Product ID or the FL or IL number.
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Install the S8300
The following manual procedures cover:
●

Inserting the S8300

●

Installing Communication Manager Software

Inserting the S8300
To insert the S8300
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure to wear a properly grounded ESD wrist strap when handling the S8300
Media Server. Place all components on a grounded, static-free surface when
working on them. When picking up the hard drive, be sure to hold it only on the
edges.
1. When inserting the S8300 Media Server, the LED module (above slot V1) must also be
removed or inserted together with the S8300.
Disengage the LED module and the S8300 module and remove them together from the
G700.
2. The LED panel (above slot V1) must be inserted together with the S8300 module.
a. Insert both the LED panel and S8300 module about 1/3 of the way into the guides (the
guides are in slot V1 for the S8300 and above slot V1 for the LED panel).
b. Push both modules (together) back into the guides, gently and firmly, until the front of
each module aligns with the front of the G700.
3. Secure the S8300 faceplate with the thumb screws.
Tighten the thumb screws with a screw driver.
4. Power up the G700 by plugging in the power cord.
5. Connect the laptop to the Services port on the faceplate of the S8300.

Installing Communication Manager Software
Note:

Note:
You cannot use the SSH protocol to access the hard drive on an S8300 Media
Server that has never been installed.

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Setting telnet parameters
The Microsoft telnet application may be set to send a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF)
each time you press Enter. The installation program interprets this as two key presses. You
need to correct this before you telnet to the server.

Note:

Note:
This procedure is done entirely on your laptop, not on the S8300.

To set telnet parameters
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet and press Enter to open a Microsoft Telnet session.
3. Type unset crlf and press Enter.
4. Type display and press Enter to confirm that Sending only CR is set.
5. Close the window by clicking on the X in the upper-right corner.
This resets your Microsoft telnet defaults and does not need to be done each time you use
Telnet.

Remastering the hard drive and installing the software
To do before you start the upgrade
1. Verify that the S8300B is inserted in slot V1.
2. Verify good AC power connections to the G700.
3. Avaya recommends using a UPS backup for media servers.
If a UPS is present, make sure the G700 is plugged into the UPS.
4. Verify that all Ethernet connections are secure, to ensure the file transfer process is not
interrupted.
5. Insert the Server CD in the CD-ROM drive:
- If TFTP server software is installed on your laptop, start the TFTP server program
(TFTPServer32.exe), and insert the Communication Manager Server CD in the laptop’s
CD drive.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

Verify good AC power connections to the laptop. Do not attempt a remastering
using only the laptop’s battery power.
Note:
Shut down all applications on the laptop except for the TFTP server and the
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Note:

Note:
Ensure that the Outbound file path is set to the root of your laptop’s CD-ROM
drive. (For example, D:\)
To check:
i. Open the System menu in the TFTP server program
ii. Select Setup
iii. Open the Outbound tab.
iv. To change the Outbound file path, click the Browser button and select the CD
drive.
or,
- If your laptop does not have TFTP server software installed, attach an external USB
CD-ROM drive to one of the USB ports on the S8300B and insert the Server CD in the
drive.

To begin the upgrade
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.

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2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
The first RP screen should display.

NOTE: If you get the login prompt instead of the RP screen
If the telnet login prompt appears instead of the RP screen, the hard drive contains
a Communication Manager software release. In this case, if you have a USB
CD-ROM drive, connect the drive to a USB port on the S8300 and insert the Server
CD. Using your browser, log in to the Maintenance Web interface (using the initial
craft login) and shut the server down:
a. Select Shutdown Server on the Maintenance Web Interface.
b. On the Shutdown Server page, select Shutdown to reboot the system.
As the server shuts down, the CD-ROM tray opens.
c. Close the tray immediately before the system reboots so that the system will
reboot from the CD-ROM.
d. After the reboot completes, telnet to 192.11.13.6 and the RP screen should
now be displayed.
If you do not have the USB CD-ROM, you cannot proceed with the upgrade
procedure described in this chapter. However, you can upgrade the Communication
Manager software using the procedure described in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of
an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1 and then return to this chapter.

To upgrade using the procedure in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing
S8300B and G700 to R3.1
1. Complete the procedures starting at Copying and installing the service pack files
to the media server (starting from R2.x only) on page 686 and ending with
Making the upgrade permanent on page 700. Note that you must have a copy of
the license and authentication files on your laptop and install them before doing
the upgrade.
2. Return to this chapter and complete the procedures starting with Using the
Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) on page 161.
3. Complete all the remaining procedures, skipping installation of the license and
authentication files, which was done in step 1.
Alternatively, you can obtain a USB CD-ROM drive or an S8300B with only the RP
software and proceed from Remastering the hard drive and installing the
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The first RP screen
I

Tip:
Tip:

To navigate on these screens, use the arrow keys to move to an option, then
press the space bar to select the option. Press Enter to submit the screen.
4. Select Install and press Enter.
If a Warning screen appears,

RP Warning screen

5. Select Yes and press Enter.

Note:

Note:
At this point, the installation script looks for the Server CD either on your laptop or
in a CD drive connected to the USB port. If you do not have the TFTP server
running on the laptop, and a CD drive is not attached to a USB port, you will see
the Select Installation Media screen:

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The Select Installation Media screen

If you see the Select Installation Media screen:
a. Start up the TFTP server on your laptop, or connect a USB CD-ROM drive to one of
the USB ports.
b. Insert the Server CD in the laptop or USB drive.
c. Select either TFTP or CDROM.
d. Select OK, and press Enter.
The Select Release Version screen appears.
The Select Release Version screen

6. Select the appropriate release version (if more than one) then select OK and press Enter.
7. The Run AUDIX Installation screen appears.
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8. Select Yes if you want to install IA770 concurrently with Communication Manager. Select
No if you do not. Then press Enter.
At this point, the following processes are initiated:
a. The S8300 hard drive is reformatted.
b. The Linux operating system is installed.
c. Once the drive is properly configured, the program begins installing Communication
Manager software and reports the progress.
Communication Manager installation progress

These processes take 15–30 minutes.
d. If IA770 installation has been selected, it is then installed.
When the media server is ready to reboot, the following screen flashes for about 5 seconds.

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Software and firmware update reminder

When the installation is complete, the CD drive door opens and the system reboots
automatically. The reboot takes 1–3 minutes without the IA770 application, and much longer if
the IA770 is present.
In the event you used the laptop TFTP server and you have a problem with power and the
S8300 does not reboot, there are two methods of recovery:
●

Use the USB CD-ROM to plug into the S8300 and repeat the remastering process using
the Server CD.

●

Arrange access to another hard drive (comcode 700307028) should it be necessary to
perform the TFTP remaster procedure on it.

About the Avaya Installation Wizard
You can use the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) to perform all of the following tasks:
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Configure the S8300 Media Server

●

Configure the G700 Media Gateway

●

Install new firmware on the G700

Configure the S8300 Media Server
The IW accomplishes the following tasks:
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Verifying software version

●

Setting the media server’s time, date, and time zone

●

Installing Communication Manager service pack files, if any

●

Configuring the S8300 Media Server

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Configuring the Stack Master/IP routing

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Configuring Optional Services (UPS, DNS, NTP, INADS)

●

Creating Translations

●

Installing license and authentication files

Enabling Network Time Servers
!
Important:

Important:
Avaya strongly recommends enabling Network TIme Protocol (NTP) and
configuring at least one network time server. If a network time server is not used,
the Date/Time settings on the media server should be reset regularly (at least
monthly), using the Maintenance Web Interface. The network time strategy
should be determined by the network administrator.

Enabling Network Time Protocol allows you to specify one, two, or three network time servers to
provide accurate time-of-day data to the clocks on the media servers. The network time servers,
in turn, get their source timing from one of several highly accurate time services available on the
Internet.
To use a network time server, the NTP service must be enabled. The Avaya Installation Wizard
prompts for enabling the NTP service.
If you are not using the Installation Wizard, or if you want to see if NTP is enabled, follow these
steps:
1. Open the Maintenance Web Interface
2. Click on the Firewall link under Security.
3. Enable ntp 123/udp in the "Output from Server" column by clicking on the checkbox.

Note:

Note:
It is not necessary to enable the "Input to Server" ntp service but if it is already
enabled, you don’t have to disable it.

In the next section, Using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) on page 161, the Avaya Installation
Wizard prompts for information about network time servers. When prompted, enter the DNS
name or IP address for the primary (and secondary and tertiary, if any) network time server. If
you enter a DNS name instead of an IP address for the network time server, the DNS server IP
address must be specified. You are prompted for this information by the Installation Wizard.
If you are not using the Installation Wizard, the network time servers can be configured using
the Configure Server function on the Maintenance Web Interface.
For detailed information about NTP, see RFC 958.

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Configure the G700 Media Gateway
This section describes the procedures for configuring the G700 Media Gateway. The IW
performs the following tasks:
●

Assigning the IP addresses of the G700 Media Gateway components

●

Setting up the controller list for the G700

●

Setting the Link Loss transition points

However, the following task must be performed manually, if necessary:
●

Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (if necessary)

Install new firmware on the G700
The IW performs the procedures to install firmware on the G700 Media Gateway processors
and media modules. These procedures include:
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Verifying the Contents of the tftpboot directory

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Determining which firmware to install on the G700

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Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the media modules

The G700 is shipped with firmware installed for all G700 components. When you install
Communication Manager software, the latest versions of the G700 firmware are copied to the
S8300 tftpboot directory. The IW displays the firmware versions resident on the S8300 hard
drive and the available versions, and allows you to request a firmware upgrade for any
component whose resident firmware is not the latest.
The following tasks must be performed manually:
●

Setting rapid spanning tree on the network

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Installing IA770 service pack files, if any

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Electronic worksheets and templates
To allow the IW to automatically configure and install the system, obtain the following files from
the project manager and load them onto your laptop:
●

Electronic Pre-Installation Worksheet

●

Name and Number List (S8300 only)

●

Custom Template (S8300 only)

Information on how to use these files is contained within the files themselves.

Electronic pre-installation worksheet
The Electronic Pre-Installation Worksheet (EPW) is filled in by the customer and either the
project manager, the software specialist, or another support person who configures Voice over
IP systems. The data from this worksheet is automatically pulled into IW to configure the
servers and gateways.

Name and number list (S8300 only)
The Name and Number List, like the EPW, is an Excel spreadsheet. The Name and Number
List contains administration data for multiple users. The IW pulls this data to automatically
administer users on the new system. This administration includes users’ names, unicode
names (for native names in Chinese, Japanese, and other non-ASCII character languages),
extensions, telephone types, classes of service, languages, locations, and voice mail capability.
The Name and Number List also includes hunt group port configuration for new IA770 INTUITY
AUDIX systems.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

For the IW to install an IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging system, you must
complete the subscriber data on the Name and Number List and then use the
Name and Number List with the IW.

As each user’s name and accompanying data is imported, the wizard will administer the station
using the provided information along with default values for other station fields. After the import
has completed, each station will be ready to be plugged into the wall jack and activated. Analog
and digital phones will be ready for a TTI registration sequence. IP phones will be ready for an
IP registration sequence.
The default values used by the wizard can be viewed at http://support.avaya.com/
avayaiw:under the Avaya Installation Wizard Default Parameters link. If the wizard defaults
do not meet the customer’s needs, you can use a custom template.

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Custom template (S8300 only)
The Custom Template is a third Excel spreadsheet that allows automatic administration of key
custom Communication Manager translations. These are:
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Classes of Service

●

Feature Access Codes

●

Trunk Access Codes

●

Telephone button assignments

●

TTI codes

●

Voice mail hunt group number and coverage path

Obtaining further information on the Avaya Installation Wizard
Additional information on the Avaya Installation Wizard, including:
●

Tasks to complete before going onsite

●

Installing hardware

●

Setting up the IW

●

Overview of IW tasks

can be found in Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard, 555-245-754.

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Using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW)
From the Maintenance Web Interface, launch the Avaya Installation Wizard. The Upgrade
Installation Wizard screen displays. You can use the currently installed version of the IW, or
you can choose to install a new version of the IW from your laptop.
Upgrade Installation Wizard screen

When you are finished with the Upgrade Installation Wizard screen, click Continue. Following
brief Overview and Auto Discovery screens that display system data for the installation, such
as:
●

Server Type

●

Media Gateway Serial Number

●

Avaya Communication Manager Software Version

click the Continue button, and the Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet screen displays.

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Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet screen

If you had prepared the EPW beforehand and loaded it onto your laptop, you could import
installation and configuration data into IW at this time. When you are finished with this screen,
click the Continue button. The Usage Options screen displays.
Usage Options screen

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You can choose any of several Wizard Usage options. For a new installation, you could select
the Install this media server as a Main server radio button if the S8300 were going to be
operated in primary controller mode; or you could select one of the LSP options, depending on
the type of primary controller the system has. Leave the IP Defaults checkbox unchecked.

Note:

Note:
One of the options is an upgrade of a previously installed media server with new
software and/or media gateway firmware. This is the option you would choose in
an upgrade-only scenario.

When you are finished with this screen, click Continue, after which you will be asked to confirm
your choice of Wizard Usage before continuing.
After reviewing a checklist of required and optional items for continuing the installation, you then
have the option to run the nvram initialize command, which restores all factory default
settings on all available media gateways, as well as the P330 Stack Processor. For a new
installation, this is unnecessary.
Click Continue to begin the Media Server tasks. The first screen to display is the Date/Time
screen.
Date/Time screen

In this screen, you can choose to use the current date and time information that the IW detects
on the S8300, or you can reset the date, time, and time zone. When you are finished, click
Continue.

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The IW proceeds to display the following screens, some or all of which the EPW or you may fill
in, depending on your planning documentation:
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Product ID - a product ID, obtained from Avaya’s Automatic Registration Tool (ART)

●

Software Upgrade - install a version of Communication Manager, either a new version, an
upgrade, or use a currently installed version
The Avaya Communication Manager Software Upgrade screen displays.

Avaya Communication Manager Software Upgrade screen

The Upload New Release button allows a new resident release to be copied to the server.
The IA770 Msg Software checkbox indicates your preference to install the IA770
Messaging component, when installing the specified release.
●

Software Update - remove and/or install software service packs

●

Unicode Install - install Standard and Custom Unicode phone message files that provide
unicode messages for display sets that are in the desired unicode language format

●

Media Server IP - configure the S8300 Media Server to access the LAN (EPW fills this in).
If you are installing an IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application, enter a separate IP
address for the IA770 integration IP address, which the server uses to send control
messages and VoIP voice signals to the IA770 system. This address must be different
from the server IP address.

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Optional Services - you can identify any or all of these optional services for this installation:
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) - identify the UPS system on the network for this
solution
- Domain Name Service (DNS) - identify the DNS servers on the customer network
- Network Time Protocol (NTP) - select the NTP option for time-of-day (TOD)
synchronization for this solution. Depending on the solution, additional screens allow you
to define NTP server IP addresses, trusted keys (if necessary), multicast client support,
and other support.
- Remote access/INADS support - configure INADS remote support information obtained
from the ART tool.

●

Stack Processor - configure the P330 Stack Processor to access the LAN, and configure
IP routing (EPW fills this in)

●

Translations - use the IW to create basic translations, or defer translations until after the
installation is completed (using SAT, ProVision, ASA, or another Integrated Management
tool)

●

Security Files - install license and authentication files for this solution from the laptop

When you are finished with the Media Server screens, click Continue. The Media Gateway
screens display. The first of these is the IP Addresses screen.
IP Addresses screen

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The IW identifies the Media Gateway serial number and all media modules present. When
configuring a new gateway, click on the Action Icon. This opens four additional screens, which
allows you or the EPW to configure the following:
●

Media Gateway Processor- identifies the Media Gateway Processor (MGP) to the network

●

Add IP Route - configures additional IP routes on the network

●

Media Gateway Controller List - configures the MGC list and sets LSP transition points. On
this screen, a PING test to each of the controllers in the MGC list can be conducted.

●

VoIP Modules - configures all VoIP engines on the gateway

After returning to the IP Addresses screen, a green-circled checkmark signifies that the Media
Gateway has been configured. Click Continue. The Firmware screen displays.
Firmware screen

To check the firmware versions, click the Action Icon. The Firmware - Media Gateway screen displays.

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Firmware - Media Gateway screen

This screen shows for both the Media Gateway and its media modules the firmware resident on
the component and the available versions of firmware present in the /tftpboot directory on the
media server.

Note:

Note:
New firmware can be uploaded from the previous screen. Click Back to return to
that page.

From the Firmware screen, click Upload firmware. The Firmware File Upload screen
displays.

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Firmware File Upload screen

You must upload one firmware file at a time from your laptop. Browse to the file location on your
laptop and then click Continue.
After you get a confirmation that the download is complete, you can click Action on the
Firmware screen, and then check to see that the firmware is listed in the Firmware Available
Version column.
Check the checkbox for the device for which you want to upgrade firmware and click Continue.
A green-circled checkmark next to the component’s name on the Firmware - Media Gateway
screen signifies that the component firmware has been successfully
uploaded. When you are finished, click Continue. This returns you to the Firmware screen. If
you have finished checking firmware on the Firmware screen, click Continue.
If you chose to add translations earlier, several screens related to Telephony display, including:
●

Country - select the country for the location of this installation

●

Custom Template - options for configuring telephony parameters

●

Call Routing - specify call routing information

●

Extension Ranges - specify the extension ranges the S8300 Media Server will support

●

Name/Number List - import file with name/number list and user information

Following the Country screen, the Custom Template screen displays.

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Custom Template screen

You can configure the system with default telephony settings, or you can configure your own set
of custom telephony parameters by importing the Custom Template. Select the Import Custom
Template radio button, then browse to the location on your laptop where you have stored the
Custom Template, and click Continue.
After the Call Routing and Extension Ranges screens, the Name/Number List screen
displays.

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Name/Number List screen

You can import an Excel file that contains user names, extension numbers, and other user data.
Check the Import the following name and number list file checkbox, browse to the file’s
location on your laptop, and click Continue.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

You must include a completed Name/Number List if you are installing an IA770
INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application. Individuals who will have mailboxes
must be entered in this list.

You can choose to exit the IW to perform manual tasks at any time. A dialog box displays with
the following message:
If you choose to exit now, this wizard will save the information that you have entered.
The next time you launch this wizard, you will have the option to continue where you left
off or start over.

Installing IA770 service pack files, if any
If IA770 is being used, a post-upgrade service pack for IA770 may be required. See the IA770
documentation for procedures to install a service pack. The service pack file and documentation
can be found on the Avaya Support Web Site at http://support.avaya.com.

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Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (if necessary)

To obtain the post-upgrade service pack file and documentation
1. On the Avaya Support Web site, click on Find Documentation and Downloads by
Product Name.
2. Under the letter "I", select IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application.
3. Click on Downloads.
To download the IA770 patch software:
4. Click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches.
5. Click on the service pack file name for this release.
For example, C6072rf+b.rpm.
6. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

Note:

Note:
The IA770 patch documentation is co-located with the patch software.
7. Under IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application, click on Installation, Migrations,
Upgrades & Configurations.
8. Click on IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Release 3.0 Installation.
This opens the window that contains the document for installing IA770 software.

Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (if necessary)
User Guides and Quick Start Guides for the expansion modules are available on the Avaya
Support web site:

To obtain the appropriate Avaya Support Web site document
1. Go to the Avaya Support web site: http://avaya.com/support.
2. In the list on under Technical Database, click on LAN, Backbone, and Edge Access
Switches.
3. Under Wiring Closet & Distribution, click on P330 Stackable Switching.
4. Click on All Documents.
5. Select the appropriate document for the expansion module you are installing.

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Setting rapid spanning tree on the network
Spanning Tree (STP) is a loop avoidance protocol. If you don't have loops in your network, you
don't need STP. The "safe" option is always to leave STP enabled. Failure to do so on a network
with a loop (or a network where someone inadvertently plugs the wrong cable into the wrong
ports) will lead to a complete cessation of all traffic. Rapid Spanning Tree is a fast-converging
protocol, faster than the earlier STP, that enables new ports much faster (sub-second) than the
older protocol. Rapid Spanning Tree works with all Avaya equipment, and can be
recommended.
Rapid Spanning Tree is set using the P330 Stack Processor command line interface.
To enable/disable spanning tree
1. Open a telnet session on the P330 Stack Processor, using the serial cable connected to the
Console port of the G700.
2. At the P330-x(super)# prompt, type set spantree help and press Enter to display the
set spantree commands selection.
3. To enable Spanning Tree, type set spantree enable and press Enter.
4. To set the rapid spanning tree version, type set spantree version
rapid-spanning-tree and press Enter.
The 802.1w standard defines differently the default path cost for a port compared to STP
(802.1d). In order to avoid network topology change when migrating to RSTP, the STP path
cost is preserved when changing the spanning tree version to RSTP. You can use the
default RSTP port cost by typing the CLI command set port spantree cost auto.

Note:

Note:
Avaya P330 Stack Processors now support a "Faststart" or "Portfast" function,
because the 802.1w standard defined it. An edge port is a port that goes to a
device that cannot form a network loop.
To set an edge-port, type set port edge admin state module/port
edgeport.

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330T User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

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Administer Communication Manager
!
Important:

Important:
The administration procedures in this section are performed manually in a SAT
session on the media server that is the primary controller for the new G700 you
previously installed. This primary controller may or may not be the S8300 you
installed in the G700.

The primary controller for the G700/S8300 you are installing must be administered to enable
communication between the primary controller and the G700/S8300. The administration differs
somewhat depending on whether the primary controller is an S8300 or the primary controller is
an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.
When the primary controller is an S8300, it could be:
●

The S8300 you previously installed

●

A separate, possibly remote, S8300.

In the first case, the G700/S8300 you installed is a standalone (or “ICC”) configuration. In the
second case, the S8300 you installed is configured as an LSP.
Perform one of the following two administration procedures in this section:
●

Administering an S8300 primary controller

●

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller

Administering an S8300 primary controller
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

This administration applies only to the primary controller. If the S8300 you
installed is configured as an LSP, do not perform this administration on it.
Translations are automatically copied to the LSP from the S8300 primary
controller.

Skip this section and go to Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller on page 180 if the primary controller is an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media
Server.
This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of administration required, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.

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In this section, you will use the SAT interface to:
●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Associating LSPs with Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying LSPs to the S8300 primary controller

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Before continuing, be sure you have saved translations in Communication
Manager.

Begin by resetting the system.

To reset the System
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. Log in, and open a SAT session (type sat or dsat).
3. At the SAT prompt, type reset system 4
The system reboots.
4. After the reboot is complete, SSH to the S8300, login, and open a SAT session.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs
If the S8300 network configuration includes LSPs, they must be specified on the Node Names
screen.

To assign node names
1. At the S8300 SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names
screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

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2. Enter the name and IP addresses for the LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

Administering Network Regions
Before assigning an IP network region to a G700, you must define network region on the IP
Network Region form. After a network region is defined, you can assign it to the various network
elements (servers, gateways, IP phones).
The information you need to do this should be provided in your planning documentation. Use
the system defaults if the planning documentation does not specify otherwise.
For a G700 with an S8300 as primary controller, there will usually be one network region,
defined as 1. The procedure below uses 1 for the network region number as an example but the
procedure applies for any network region number from 1 to 250.

To define IP network region 1
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Defining IP network regions can be quite complex. For detailed information on
the use and administration of IP network regions, see ‘‘Administration for Network
Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.’’
1. At the SAT prompt, type change ip-network-region 1.
The S8300 displays the IP Network Region screen.

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IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

Page

1 of

IP NETWORK REGION
Region: 1
Location:
Authoritative Domain:
Name:
MEDIA PARAMETERS
Intra-region IP-IP Direct Audio: yes
Codec Set: 1
Inter-region IP-IP Direct Audio: yes
UDP Port Min: 2048
IP Audio Hairpinning? y
UDP Port Max: 3048
DiffServ/TOS PARAMETERS
RTCP Reporting Enabled? n
Call Control PHB Value: 34
RTCP MONITOR SERVER PARAMETERS
Audio PHB Value: 46
Use Default Server Parameters? y
Video PHB Value: 26
802.1P/Q PARAMETERS
Call Control 802.1p Priority: 7
Audio 802.1p Priority: 6
Video 802.1p Priority: 5
AUDIO RESOURCE RESERVATION PARAMETERS
H.323 IP ENDPOINTS
RSVP Enabled? n
H.323 Link Bounce Recovery? y
Idle Traffic Interval (sec): 20
Keep-Alive Interval (sec): 5
Keep-Alive Count: 5

2. If necessary, complete the fields as described in Administration for Network Connectivity for
Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended to use the defaults in the screen. However, for the
RTCP Enabled and RSVP Enabled fields, the entry should be n (no).
3. Press F3 (Enter) to submit the screen.

Associating LSPs with Network Regions
If the primary controller has LSPs, you can associate each LSP with one or more network
regions. In the event of a network failure, IP telephones assigned to a network region will
register with an LSP associated with that region.
This procedure associates up to six LSPs with a network region.

To associate LSPs with a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.

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IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

2. Enter the names of up to six LSPs to be associated with region 1.
The LSP names must be the same as administered on the Node Names screen.
3. Submit the form.
4. Repeat for each network region with which you want to associate LSPs.

Administering IP Interfaces
This procedure assigns network region 1, as an example, to the S8300 media server.

To assign the network region and IP endpoint access to the S8300
1. At the SAT prompt, type change ip-interfaces procr.
The S8300 displays the IP Interfaces screen for the media server.

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IP Interfaces Screen
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IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

2. The field Enable Ethernet Port? should indicate y (yes). The Node Name should be the IP
address of the S8300 media server.
3. In the Allow H.323 Endpoints field, enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity to the
server.
4. In the Allow H.248 Endpoints field, enter a ’y’ to allow H.248 media gateway connectivity
to the server.
5. In the Gatekeeper Priority field, enter a value is used on the alternate gatekeeper list. The
lower the number the higher the priority. Valid values for this field are one through nine with
five being the default. This field displays only if the allow H.323 endpoints field is set to y.

Identifying LSPs to the S8300 primary controller
If the primary controller has LSPs, you must enter the LSP node names on the Survivable
Processor form to enable the LSPs to get translations updates from the primary controller. Once
the LSPs are successfully entered on the LSP screen, their status can be viewed with the list
survivable-processor command.

Note:

Note:
The LSP node names must be administered on the node-names-ip form before
they can be entered on the Survivable Processor screen.
1. At the SAT command line, type add survivable-processor , where
is the LSP name from the Node Names screen.
The Survivable Processor screen appears.

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Figure 18: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
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SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

2. The type field is automatically populated with LSP. LSP appears in the field if the node
name is not associated with ESS.
3. Enter a network region for the LSP. The default is 1. However, there may be a different
network region better suited for the LSP to provide media gateway and IP phone support.
Skip to Administering the Media Gateway on page 189.

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Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller
In this case, the S8300 you have installed is configured as an LSP.

! CAUTION:
This administration applies only to the primary controller that controls the S8300
LSP that you are installing. The primary controller can be an S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server. Do not administer the S8300 LSP. Translations are
automatically copied to the LSP from the primary controller.

CAUTION:

Skip this section and go to Administering an S8300 primary controller on page 173 if the
primary controller is an S8300.
Note:
Some of the procedures in this section may have been completed previously as
part of a normal media server installation.

Note:

This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of required administration, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.
In this section, you will use the SAT interface on the primary controller to:

Note:

●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller
Note:
For information on installing the CLAN boards on the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series port networks and complete information on installing an S8400,
S8500, or S8700-series Media Server, see the Installation documentation on the
Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and
Servers CD, 03-300151.

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Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

Note:

Note:
The CLAN boards must be TN799DP running version 5 or greater firmware. Be
sure to check the firmware version for these boards on the media server. For
information on how to upgrade the firmware on the S8400, S8500 or
S8700-series Media Server, please see the "Upgrading firmware on
programmable TN circuit packs," in Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Avaya
Media Servers and Gateways, 03-300412.

To assign node names and IP addresses
1. At the SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-1-clan
__
node-2-clan
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.124
192.168.1 _.97_
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

2. Enter the name and IP address for the C-LANs and LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

Administering Network Regions
Before assigning an IP network region to a G700, you must define network region on the IP
Network Region form. After a network region is defined, you can assign it to the various network
elements (servers, gateways, IP phones).
The information you need to do this should be provided in your planning documentation. Use
the system defaults if the planning documentation does not specify otherwise.
For a G700 with an S8300 LSP and an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server as the primary
controller, there may be more than one network region, since there can be up to 250 G700
media gateways connected to the S8500 or S8700-series Media Server with thousands of
telephones in the network. In this case, you define a network region for each CLAN board on
the S8500 or S8700-series port networks, though they may also have the same network region.

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Note:

Note:
With an S8300 or an S8400 Media Server, there still may be a need for more than
one network region, though the S8400 supports up to five media gateways and
the S8300 supports up to 50 media gateways.

The G700, in the case of multiple network regions, may also share the same network region as
the CLAN board(s). However, it may have a different network region because of the geographic
distances of the connections between the G700 and the primary controller. The G700 network
region may also differ because of the nature of the endpoints connected to it.

To configure IP network regions for the G700 and CLAN board(s)
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Configuring IP network regions can be quite complex. For detailed information on
the use and administration of IP network regions, see Administration for Network
Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.
1. On the SAT screen of the primary controller for the G700 media gateway, type change
ip-network-region
where is the region you will assign to the G700 media gateway. This
region number may or may not match the network region of the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series CLAN boards.
The system displays the IP Network Region screen.

IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

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2. Complete the fields as described in Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended to use the defaults in the screen. However, for the
RTCP Enabled and RSVP Enabled fields, the entry should be n (no).
3. If the network region of the G700 (1 in this example) is different from that of the S8400,
S8500, or S8700-series CLAN board(s), you must interconnect the two regions.
Press NextPage twice to display page 3, of the Inter Network Region Connection
Management screen.
This screen shows the source region (1) and the first 15 destination network region
numbers. (Pages 4–19 show destination regions 16–250).

IP Network Region Screen, Page 3
display ip-network-region 1
Page
Inter Network Region Connection Management
src
rgn
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

dst
rgn
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

codec
set
1

direct
WAN
WAN-BW-limints

Intervening-regions

3 of 19

Dynamic CAC
Gateway

IGAR

4. Type the number for the type of codec set (1–7) that the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series
Media Server will use to interconnect the G700 and the C-LAN board(s) in the row
corresponding to the region of the C-LAN.
In this example, the C-LAN is in region 9 and codec-set type 3 is to be used for the
interconnection between region 1 and region 9. (In this example, codec type 1 is used for
communication within region 1)
The SAT command, list ip-codec-set, lists the types of codecs available on this server.
For more detail about the Inter Network Region Connection Management form, see
Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.
5. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions
If the primary controller has LSPs, you can assign the LSPs to network regions. In the event of
a network failure, IP telephones assigned to a network region will register with the LSPs
assigned to that region.
This procedure assigns up to six LSPs to a network region.

To assign LSPs to a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

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IP Network Region
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATIVE ROUTING
Incoming LDN Extension:
Conversion To Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP______
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4

2. Enter the names of up to six LSPs to be assigned to region 1.
The LSP names must be the same as administered on the Node Names form.
3. Submit the form.
4. Repeat for each network region to which you want to assign LSPs.

Administering IP Interfaces
To define the IP interfaces of the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series port network CLAN
boards

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces to open the IP Interfaces screen.

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IP INTERFACES
Type:
Slot:
Code/Suffix:
Node Name:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway Address:
Enable Ehternet Port?
Nework Region:
VLAN:

C-LAN
01A03
TN799 d
CLAN1
135.9.41.146
255.255.255.0
135.9.41.254
y
1
0

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:
Receive Buff TCP Window Size:
ETHERNET OPTIONS
Auto? n
Speed: 100 Mbps
Duplex: Full

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 9.
Table 9: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Either C-LAN.

Slot

The slot location for the circuit pack.

Code/Suffix

Display only. This field is automatically populated with
TN799 for C-LAN.

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. The node
name here must already be administered on the Node
Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask associated with the IP address for this
IP interface.
For more information on IP addresses and subnetting,
see “Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504”.

Gateway
Address

The address of a network node that serves as the default
gateway for the IP interface.
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Table 9: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Enable Ethernet
Port?

Conditions/Comments
The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.

VLAN

The VLAN number assigned to the C-LAN, if any.

Target socket
load

The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN within the same Gatekeeper Priority as that of
other IP interfaces. If the targeted number is exceeded
on a CLAN, a warning alarm is generated. If the targeted
percentage is exceeded on an PE interface, a procr error
is generated.

Receive Buffer
TCP Window
Size

The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN that triggers a warning message to be sent to the
error log.

Link

This display only field shows the unique number for the
Ethernet link. The Ethernet link was assigned on the data
module form.

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

This value is used on the alternate gatekeeper list. The
lower the number the higher the priority. Valid values for
this field are one through nine with five being the default.
This field displays only if the allow H.323 endpoints field
is set to a yes on this form.

Auto?

Enter ’y’ or ’n’ to set auto-negotiation.

Speed

Enter 10 or 100 Mbps if Auto was set to no.

Duplex

Enter half or full if Auto was set to no.
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3. Close the screen.

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To define the IP interface of the S8400 or S8500 processor Ethernet port

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces procr to open the IP Interfaces screen.

IP Interfaces Screen
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IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 10.
Table 10: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Display only. PROCR

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. procr is the
default node name. The node name here must already
be administered on the Node Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Enable Ethernet
Port?

The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.
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Table 10: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Target socket
load

Conditions/Comments
The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN within the same Gatekeeper Priority as that of
other IP interfaces. If the targeted number is exceeded
on a CLAN, a warning alarm is generated. If the targeted
percentage is exceeded on an PE interface, a procr error
is generated.

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

3. Close the screen.

Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller
If the primary server has LSPs, you must enter the LSP node names on the LSP form to enable
the LSPs to get translations updates from the primary controller. Once the LSPs are
successfully entered on the LSP form, their status can be viewed with the list
survivable-processor command.

Note:

Note:
The LSP node names must be administered on the node-names-ip form before
they can be entered on the LSP form.
1. At the SAT command line, type add survivable-processor , where
is the LSP name from the Node Names screen.
The Survivable Processor screen appears.

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Figure 19: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
add survivable-processor sv-mg2-lsp

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SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering the Media Gateway
To perform the procedures in this section, to the primary controller, log in, and open a SAT
session.

! CAUTION:
Before administering a media gateway, make sure that the gateway has been
fully configured.

CAUTION:

In this section, you will do the procedures:
●

To add a media gateway

●

To verify changes

●

To enable announcements, if necessary

●

To save Communication Manager translations

To add a media gateway
1. At the SAT prompt, type add media-gateway
where is the gateway number from 1 to n. (n is 50 for an S8300, 5 for an S8400,
and 250 for an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server).
The S8300 displays the Media Gateway screen.

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number: 1
Type: g700
Name: Swainsons
Serial No: 012X06230551
Network Region: 1
Registered? n
Recovery Rule: none
Slot
Module Type
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
y
1

V8:
V9:

2. Complete the Name field with the hostname assigned to the G700 media gateway.
3. Complete the Identifier field with the serial number of the G700 media gateway.
You can obtain the serial number by typing the show system command at the MGP
command line interface.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure the serial number for the G700 media gateway you enter in this
procedure matches exactly the serial number displayed in the show system
command. The serial number is case-sensitive, and if entered incorrectly, will
prevent the S8300 media server from communicating with the G700 media
gateway.
4. Complete the Network Region field with the value supplied in the planning documentation.
5. If specifically requested by the customer or your planning documents, type
gateway-announcements in the V9 field.
This field allows you to enable announcements on the G700 media gateway. V9 is a virtual
slot. There is no announcement board associated with it. The announcements for the G700
are available in the G700 firmware and are administered in the same way as
announcements on the TN2301 circuit pack used on S8400, S8500, or S8700-series port
networks.
If there are multiple G700 media gateways sharing announcements, then enable
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6. Press F3 (Enter) to save your changes.
If properly administered, the G700 should register with the primary controller within 1–2
minutes. The IP Address, MAC Address, and Module Type fields are populated
automatically after the G700 media gateway registers with the server.
7. Type change media-gateway to view the Media Gateway screen.
Media Gateway screen (after registration with primary controller)
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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number: 1
Type: g700
Name: Swainsons
Serial No: 012X06230551
Network Region: 1
Registered? y
Recovery Rule: none
Slot
Module Type
V1:
S8300
V2:
MM712
V3:
MM711
V4:
MM710

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name
ICC MM
DCP MM
ANA MM
T1/E1 MM

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
00:04:0d:02:06:ca
y
1
135.9.41.146

V8:
V9:

The media modules installed in the G700 are listed next to their slot numbers. Verify that a
G700 media gateway has been successfully added.

To verify changes
1. At the SAT prompt, type list media-gateway.
Media-Gateway Report screen
list media-gateway
MEDIA-GATEWAY REPORT
Number

Name

LabA

Data MG2

Serial No/
FW Ver/HW Vint
01DR07128730
21 .13 .0 /0
02DR01130356
11 .2 .0 /0

IP Address/
Cntrl IP Addr
135.177.49.57
135.177.49.59
135.177.49.90
135.177.49.40

Type

g700
g350

NetRgn Reg?
RecRule
1
1
1
none

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n

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2. Verify that the G700 media gateway has registered.
The y in the registered field signifies that the G700 media gateway has registered. If the
G700 should become unregistered, the y will become an n, but the IP address will remain
assigned to the G700 media gateway. If the G700 has never been registered, the IP
Address field will be blank.
If the G700 fails to register, two common causes are:
- The serial number added as the Identifier for the G700 is wrong. To check, log back into
the G700 gateway and type show system. Check the serial number that appears.
- There is no IP connection between the G700 and the S8300. To check, type show mgc
and then ping mgp .

To enable announcements, if necessary
1. Only if specifically requested by the customer or your planning documents, at the SAT
prompt, type enable announcement-board V9
where is the number of the G700 media gateway you added.
V9 is the virtual slot (for example, 2V9 means media gateway number 2, slot V9.
2. Press Enter to enable announcements.
The system displays the message
Command successfully completed

To save Communication Manager translations
Save translations again after all Communication Manager administration is complete.
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation

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Considerations for IP Phones Supported by a Local Survivable Processor

Considerations for IP Phones Supported by a Local
Survivable Processor
A DHCP server assigns IP addresses to IP endpoints dynamically. Avaya IP phones perform a
DHCP discover request to receive an IP address, as well as receive parameters necessary to
function correctly. These parameters include the location of the call control server, the location
of the TFTP server, as well as the directory on the TFTP server from which the phone receives
its upgrades.
When preparing a DHCP server to work with Avaya IP phones, there is an option that must be
administered to allow the Avaya phone to receive the DHCP offer. This option is
“site-specific-option-number” (sson) 176. Different DHCP servers allow for this administration in
different ways, but the sson option must be mapped to 176. Then the option can be set up to
send the information desired to the Avaya phones for the intended activity.
The sson option sends a string that includes the IP address of the Avaya Call Controller with
which the phone will register (“MCIPADD=www.xxx.yyy.zzz”). In an S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series system, this can be a CLAN address; in an S8400 or S8500, this can also be the
IP address for the server’s port that is enabled for processor ethernet; in an S8300 system, this
is the IP address of the S8300. Multiple addresses can be administered to allow for LSP
failover. The second address in the MCIPADD list may be an IP address for a second CLAN
board or an LSP. If a second CLAN board is used, then the third address must be the LSP, and
any subsequent addresses should be alternate LSPs. Local LSPs should appear first in the list,
with remote LSPs later in the list as possible back ups.
If an IP phone loses its connection to the primary controller, it will try to register with an LSP
associated with its network region (as defined on page 3 of the IP Network Region form).
However, if the phone resets, it looses this information and goes to the DHCP server for a
controller. If the only controller in the MCIPADD list is the primary controller, and if the
connection to the primary controller is down, the phone cannot register. Having an LSP in the
MCIPADD list gives the IP phones an alternate controller in this situation.

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended that at least one LSP be administered in the
MCIPADD list.

Also included in the sson option string is the “MCPORT=1719”. This is the port the phone will
listen on for signalling traffic to the call controller. Next is the tftp server field. This field indicates
to the phone where it is to receive firmware updates, along with the tftp directory field.

Note:

Note:
See 4600 Series IP Telephone LAN Administrator’s Guide, 555-233-507, for
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All phones for which the DHCP server has an LSP as the second address in the MCIPADD list
should be administered to be in the same network region. Or, if administered to be in different
network regions, the network regions involved should be interconnected. Use the
ip-network-map form on the primary controller to put the IP phones in the same network region.
On the ip-network-map form, a range of IP addresses (or a subnet) can be specified to be in a
single network region. Enter the IP address range, or subnet, that contains the IP addresses of
the IP phones and enter the desired network region number for that address range. The same
address range or subnet must then be administered on the DHCP server. If it is not desired that
all the phones be in the same network region, the form “ip-network-region #” should be used to
interconnect all the network regions that contain those phones.

Transition of Control from Primary Controller to LSP
When the network connection between the G700 and the S8300, S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series primary controller goes down, control of endpoints connected to the G700 goes to
the next point in the primary controller list, which will be either a second CLAN board or the LSP.
At this point, the primary controller alarms to notify the customer and services personnel that the
network connection between the primary controller and G700 has problems. If control passes to
the LSP, the LSP’s license allows it to support the G700 endpoints for up to 30 days, within
which the network problems should be resolved.
The customer may pass control back to the S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller manually, by selecting Shutdown this server from the S8300 web page (includes
selecting the option to restart after shutdown), or a technician must run reset system 4 from
the Linux command line. When the system reboots, the G700 and its endpoints reregister with
the primary controller.
The customer may also choose to administer Communication Manager on the System
Parameters Media Gateway Automatic Recovery Rule screen, such that the primary controller
accepts control back from the LSP as soon as possible, based on whether there are calls active
or what time of day it is. See Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication Manager,
03-300509.

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Complete the Installation of the S8300 (if the Primary Controller)

Complete the Installation of the S8300
(if the Primary Controller)
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation.
Part of the final process will be to:

Note:

●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test the endpoints

●

Administer Communication Manager for trunks, features, networking, or other items
required by the customer

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems
Note:
Follow the existing process and procedures to register the S8300.

Backing up the system
To back up the system
1. Make sure you have the IP address of the customer’s FTP or SCP backup server.
2. On the S8300 main menu, select Backup Now.
The system displays the Backup Now screen.
3. Select the type of data you want to back up by selecting the appropriate data set.
4. Select a backup method, normally FTP or SCP, to indicate the destination to which the
system sends the backup data.
5. Complete the following fields:
●

User name
You must enter a valid user name to enable the media server to log in to the FTP or SCP
server. If you want to use the anonymous account, type anonymous in this field. If you
do not want to use the anonymous account, type the actual user name in this field.

●

Password
You must enter a password that is valid for the user name you entered. If you are using
anonymous as the user name, you must use your email address as the password.
However, the FTP or SCP site may have a different convention.

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Host name
Enter the DNS name or IP address of the FTP or SCP server to which the backup data is
sent. To enter an IP address, use the dotted decimal notation (for example, 192.11.13.6).

●

Directory
Enter the directory on the corporate repository to which you want to copy the backup file.
When you enter a forward slash (/) in the directory field, the system copies the backup
file to the default directory. The default directory for backup data on the FTP or SCP
server is /var/home/ftp. If you do not want to use the default directory, you must enter the
path name for the directory.

6. Click Start Backup.
The system displays the results of your backup procedure on the Backup Now results
screen.
This completes the installation of the G700 Media Gateway with an S8300 Media Server as
primary controller.

If using IA770, administer Communication Manager for
Integrated Messaging
A number of administration tasks must be performed to allow IA770 Integrated Messaging to
work. These tasks are explained in detail in Administering the S8300 and S8400 Media Servers to
work with IA 770, 07-600788.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging processes messages using the G.711 codec
only. Therefore, ensure that a codec set exists that uses only the G.711 codec.
Then, assign that codec set to a network region. And, finally, assign that network
region to the AUDIX signaling group that is linked to the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging trunk group.

If IA 770 fails to start after a new installation
If you have installed or upgraded IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX and it does not start, you must ensure
that an IP address has been provided for use with IA 770. To check for the IP address, you must
use the Configure Server option through the Maintenance Web pages.
On the Configure Interfaces screen, ensure that a valid IP address is present in the Integrated
Messaging section.

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Complete the Installation Process (for an S8300 LSP)

Complete the Installation Process
(for an S8300 LSP)
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation.
Part of the final process will be to:
●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test endpoints

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems

This completes the installation of the G700 Media Gateway with an S8300 LSP.

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Chapter 4: Installing a new G700 without an S8300
using the Gateway Installation Wizard
This chapter covers the procedures to install a new Avaya G700 Media Gateway without an
Avaya S8300 Media Server. The G700 is controlled by an external primary server running
Avaya Communication Manager. The primary server can be an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series
Media Server or an S8300 residing in another G700.
Note:
Procedures to install or upgrade an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server
are not covered in this document. See Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, which is on the Avaya Support website
(http://www.avaya.com/support) or on the CD, 03-300151.

Note:

The Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW) performs these tasks automatically
●

Assigning the IP addresses of the G700 media gateway components
- Assigning the IP address for the P330 Stack Processor
- Establishing IP routing for the stack
- Assigning the IP address to the G700 media gateway processor
- Assigning the default IP route to the G700 media gateway
- Assigning IP addresses to the VoIP resources
- Checking for IP connections

●

Setting up the media gateway controller list

●

Setting the Link Loss Transition Points

However, the GIW does not configure an X330 Expansion module. This task you must still
perform manually, as described in:
●

Configure an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)

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Installation overview
What are the system components
About G700 components
A P330 Stack Processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. (This processor is also known as
the Layer 2 switching processor). In addition, the G700 contains:
●

Media Gateway Processor (MGP)

●

VoIP processor

●

Up to four media modules

●

Possibly an expansion module

Installing or upgrading the firmware for one or more of these processors and/or media modules
is a required part of most new installations or upgrades.

About firmware files
You should obtain the firmware files for the G700 before going on-site. You can obtain the
firmware files in bundled form on a CD or you can go to the Avaya Support website and
download the individual firmware files onto your services laptop.

About the TFTP server
To install firmware on a G700 without an S8300 or LSP, you must first copy the firmware files to
an external TFTP server on the customer LAN. The TFTP server can be a customer computer
or it can be set up on your services laptop.

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Before going to the customer site

Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.

Collecting Installation Information
Planning forms that the Project Manager provides
The project manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation.
The information primarily consists of:
●

IP addresses

●

Subnet mask addresses

●

Logins and passwords

●

People to contact

●

Type of system

●

Equipment needed

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

Installing the Gateway Installation Wizard
To obtain and install the GIW software
1. Go to http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw.
2. Click on Download Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW).
3. Scroll down to the GIW program file, and click on the latest filename (for example,
GIW-3.1-1.exe).
4. Save it to a directory on your laptop.
5. Click on the GIW Readme file (for example, GIW-3.1-1.README).

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6. Save this file to your laptop.
7. Follow the instructions in the Readme file to install the GIW.

Setting Up the TFTP Server on Your Laptop or
on a Customer PC, if Necessary
A tar.gz file, which you obtain from a CD-ROM or a website, contains new G700 firmware. To
load the firmware on a G700 Media Gateway, you must place this tar.gz file on a TFTP server
that is connected to the customer’s LAN. The TFTP server can be a customer computer or it
can be your laptop if you have arranged with the customer to connect your laptop to the LAN.

Note:

Note:
A Linux or Unix TFTP server should be used only if the customer already has an
existing one. In these cases, you download the tar.gz file to your laptop and give
it to the customer for proper placement and execution.

To obtain the TFTP server software and install it, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory
To install new firmware for the G700 processors and the media modules, you first need to move
the new firmware files to a directory on the TFTP server. The installation program reads the new
firmware files from this directory on the TFTP server.
Perform one of the two procedures in this section, depending on whether you have a bundled
tar.gz file on a CD or wish to download individual firmware files from the Avaya Support website.

Downloading individual firmware files
Download the firmware files from the Web to your TFTP directory

Note:

Note:
The sequence of links on the website may be somewhat different than described
here.
1. Access the http://www.avaya.com/support website.
2. Navigate to Firmware Downloads for The G700 Media Gateway.
The system displays a list of firmware files.
3. Locate the file names that match the files listed in your planning documentation.
The file names will approximate those listed in Table 11.

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Before going to the customer site

Note:

Note:
The latest firmware versions may different from those listed in Table 11. Also, the
appropriate firmware version may depend on the hardware vintage and/or on the
release of Communication Manager. See Communication Manager Software/
Firmware Compatibility Matrix under Downloads on support.avaya.com.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Firmware Version
Format

Example

P330 Stack Processor

viisa

viisa4_1_6.exe

P330 Stack Processor

p330

p330Tweb.4.6.6.exe

G700 Media Gateway

mgp

mgp_24_21_1.bin

VoIP Media Module and
Motherboard VoIP

mm760

mm760v57.fdl

8-port DCP Media Module

mm712

mm712v7.fdl

24-port analog Media Module

mm716

mm716v2.fdl

24-Port DCP Media Module

mm717

mm717v4.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 6 or earlier)

mm711

mm711v17.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 7)

mm711

mm711h7v24.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 20 or later)

mm711

mm711h20v68.fdl

4-station/4-CO trunk Analog
Media Module

mm714

mm714v67.fdl

T1/E1 Media Module

mm710

mm710v14.fdl

8-port BRI Media Module

mm720

mm720v6.fdl

2-port BRI Media Module

mm722

mm722v2.fdl

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4. Double-click the file name.
The system displays a File Download window.
5. Click on Save this file to disk.
6. Save the file to the C:\tftp directory (or your alternate tftp location).
7. Use WinZip or another zip file tool to unzip the file, if necessary.

Configure the G700
For a new installation of a G700 Media Gateway, you must complete the following configuration
tasks:
Note:
The Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW) performs these tasks
automatically.

Note:

●

Setting up the media gateway controller list

●

Setting the LSP Transition Points

However, the GIW does not configure an X330 Expansion module. This task you must perform
manually, as described in:
●

Configure an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)

Install firmware on the G700 and media modules
The Avaya Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW) can perform the installation of new firmware on
the G700 and media modules automatically. You identify the specific firmware filenames and the
IP address of the TFTP server. The GIW then performs the following procedures:
●

Installing new firmware on the P330 Stack Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the media modules

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Configure an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)

Configure an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)
User Guides and Quick Start Guides for the expansion modules are available on the Avaya
Support web site:

To configure an X330 Expansion Module
1. Go to the Avaya Support web site: http://avaya.com/support.
2. In the list on under Technical Database, click on LAN, Backbone, and Edge Access
Switches.
3. Under Wiring Closet & Distribution, click on P330 Stackable Switching System.
4. Click on All Documents.
5. Select the appropriate document for the expansion module you are installing.

Set rapid spanning tree on the network
Spanning Tree (STP) is a loop avoidance protocol. If you don't have loops in your network, you
don't need STP. The "safe" option is always to leave STP enabled. Failure to do so on a network
with a loop (or a network where someone inadvertently plugs the wrong cable into the wrong
ports) will lead to a complete cessation of all traffic. Rapid Spanning Tree is a fast-converging
protocol, faster than the earlier STP, that enables new ports much faster (sub-second) than the
older protocol. Rapid Spanning Tree works with all Avaya equipment, and can be
recommended.
Rapid Spanning Tree is set using the P330 Stack Processor command line interface.

To enable/disable spanning tree
1. Open a telnet session on the P330 Stack Processor, using the serial cable connected to the
Console port of the G700.
2. At the P330-x(super)# prompt, type set spantree help and press Enter to display the
set spantree commands selection.
3. To enable Spanning Tree, type set spantree enable and press Enter.
4. To set the rapid spanning tree version, type set spantree version
rapid-spanning-tree and press Enter.
The 802.1w standard defines differently the default path cost for a port compared to STP
(802.1d). In order to avoid network topology change when migrating to RSTP, the STP path
cost is preserved when changing the spanning tree version to RSTP. You can use the
default RSTP port cost by typing the CLI command set port spantree cost auto.

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Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330T User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

Administer Communication Manager
!
Important:

Important:
The administration procedures in this section are done on the media server that
is the primary controller for the new G700 you previously installed. This primary
controller may or may not be the S8300 you installed in the G700.

The primary controller for the G700 you are installing must be administered to enable
communication between the primary controller and the G700. The administration differs
somewhat depending on whether the primary controller is an S8300 or the primary controller is
an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.
Perform one of the following two administration procedures in this section:
●

Administering an S8300 primary controller

●

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller

Administering an S8300 primary controller
This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of administration required, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.
In this section, you will use the SAT interface to:
●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Associating LSPs with Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying LSPs to the S8300 primary controller

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Administer Communication Manager

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Before continuing, be sure you have saved translations in Communication
Manager.

Begin by resetting the system.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs
If the S8300 network configuration includes LSPs, they must be specified on the Node Names
screen.

To assign node names
1. At the S8300 SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names
screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

2. Enter the name and IP addresses for the LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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To define IP network region 1
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

Page

1 of

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2. If necessary, complete the fields as described in Administration for Network Connectivity for
Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended to use the defaults in the screen. However, for the
RTCP Enabled and RSVP Enabled fields, the entry should be n (no).
3. Press F3 (Enter) to submit the screen.

To associate LSPs with a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

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Administering IP Interfaces
This procedure assigns network region 1, as an example, to the S8300 media server.

To assign the network region and IP endpoint access to the S8300
1. At the SAT prompt, type change ip-interfaces procr.
The S8300 displays the IP Interfaces screen for the media server.
IP Interfaces Screen
change ip-interfaces procr

Page

1 of 1

IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Note:

Note:
The LSP node names must be administered on the node-names-ip form before
they can be entered on the Survivable Processor screen.

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1. At the SAT command line, type add survivable-processor , where
is the LSP name from the Node Names screen.
The Survivable Processor screen appears.
Figure 20: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
add survivable-processor sv-mg2-lsp

Page

1 of

SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller
Complete the procedures in this section if the primary controller for the G700 you are installing
is an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server. If the primary controller is an S8300, you
should have completed the procedures in Administering an S8300 primary controller on
page 206.
This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of required administration, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.
In this section, you will use the SAT interface on the primary controller to:
●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller

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Note:

Note:
For information on installing the CLAN boards on the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series port networks and complete information on installing an S8400,
S8500, or S8700-series Media Server, see the Installation documentation on the
Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and
Servers CD, 03-300151.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

Note:

Note:
The CLAN boards must be TN799DP running version 5 or greater firmware. Be
sure to check the firmware version for these boards on the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server. For information on how to upgrade the firmware,
please see "Upgrading firmware on programmable TN circuit packs," in
Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Avaya Media Servers and Gateways,

03-300412.
To assign node names and IP addresses
1. At the SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-1-clan
__
node-2-clan
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.124
192.168.1 _.97_
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

2. Enter the name and IP address for the C-LANs and LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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Administering Network Regions
Before assigning an IP network region to a G700, you must define network region on the IP
Network Region form. After a network region is defined, you can assign it to the various network
elements (servers, gateways, IP phones).
The information you need to do this should be provided in your planning documentation. Use
the system defaults if the planning documentation does not specify otherwise.
For a G700 with an S8300 LSP and an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server as the primary
controller, there may be more than one network region, since there can be up to 250 G700
media gateways connected to the S8500 or S8700-series Media Server with thousands of
telephones in the network. In this case, you define a network region for each CLAN board on
the S8500 or S8700-series port networks, though they may also have the same network region.

Note:

To configure IP network regions for the G700 and CLAN board(s)
! CAUTION:
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IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

Page

1 of

2. Complete the fields as described in Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Note:

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IP Network Region Screen, Page 3
display ip-network-region 1
Page
Inter Network Region Connection Management
src
rgn
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

dst
rgn
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

codec
set
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WAN
WAN-BW-limints

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To assign LSPs to a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

Administering IP Interfaces
To define the IP interfaces of the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series port network CLAN
boards

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces to open the IP Interfaces screen.

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IP Interfaces Screen
change ip-interfaces 01A03

Page

1 of 1

IP INTERFACES
Type:
Slot:
Code/Suffix:
Node Name:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway Address:
Enable Ehternet Port?
Nework Region:
VLAN:

C-LAN
01A03
TN799 d
procr
135.9.41.146
255.255.255.0
135.9.41.254
y
1
0

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:
Receive Buff TCP Window Size:
ETHERNET OPTIONS
Auto? n
Speed: 100 Mbps
Duplex: Full

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 12.
Table 12: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Either C-LAN.

Slot

The slot location for the circuit pack.

Code/Suffix

Display only. This field is automatically populated with
TN799 for C-LAN.

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. The node
name here must already be administered on the Node
Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Gateway
Address

The address of a network node that serves as the default
gateway for the IP interface.
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Table 12: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Enable Ethernet
Port?

Conditions/Comments
The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.

VLAN

The VLAN number assigned to the C-LAN, if any.

Target socket
load

Receive Buffer
TCP Window
Size

The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN that triggers a warning message to be sent to the
error log.

Link

This display only field shows the unique number for the
Ethernet link. The Ethernet link was assigned on the data
module form.

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

Auto?

Enter ’y’ or ’n’ to set auto-negotiation.

Speed

Enter 10 or 100 Mbps if Auto was set to no.

Duplex

Enter half or full if Auto was set to no.
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Administer Communication Manager

To define the IP interface of the S8400 or S8500 processor Ethernet port

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces procr to open the IP Interfaces screen.

IP Interfaces Screen
change ip-interfaces procr

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IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 13.
Table 13: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Display only. PROCR

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. procr is the
default node name. The node name here must already
be administered on the Node Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Enable Ethernet
Port?

The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.
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Table 13: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Target socket
load

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

Note:

Note:
The LSP node names must be administered on the node-names-ip form before
they can be entered on the LSP form.
3. At the SAT command line, type add survivable-processor , where
is the LSP name from the Node Names screen.
The Survivable Processor screen appears.

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Figure 21: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
add survivable-processor sv-mg2-lsp

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SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

4. The type field is automatically populated with LSP. LSP appears in the field if the node
name is not associated with ESS.
5. Enter a network region for the LSP. The default is 1. However, there may be a different
network region better suited for the LSP to provide media gateway and IP phone support.

Administering the Media Gateway
To perform the procedures in this section, telnet to the primary controller, log in, and open a SAT
session.

! CAUTION:
Before administering a media gateway, make sure that the gateway has been
fully configured.

CAUTION:

In this section, you will do the procedures:
●

To add a media gateway

●

To verify changes

●

To enable announcements, if necessary

●

To save Communication Manager translations

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Add media gateway Screen
add media-gateway 1

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number:
Type:
Name:
Serial No:
Network Region:
Registered?
Slot
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

1
g700
Swainsons
012X06230551
1
n

Module Type

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
y
1

V8:
V9:

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number:
Type:
Name:
Serial No:
Network Region:
Registered?
Slot
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

1
g700
Swainsons
012X06230551
1
y

Module Type
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name
ICC MM
DCP MM
ANA MM
T1/E1 MM

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
00:04:0d:02:06:ca
y
1
135.9.41.146

V8:
V9:

The media modules installed in the G700 are listed next to their slot numbers. Verify that a
G700 media gateway has been successfully added.

To verify changes
1. At the SAT prompt, type list media-gateway.
Media-Gateway Report screen
list media-gateway
MEDIA-GATEWAY REPORT
Number

Name

LabA

Data MG2

Serial No/
FW Ver/HW Vint
01DR07128730
21 .13 .0 /0
02DR01130356
11 .2 .0 /0

IP Address/
Cntrl IP Addr
135.177.49.57
135.177.49.59
135.177.49.90
135.177.49.40

Type

g700
g350

NetRgn Reg?
RecRule
1
1
1
none

y
n

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To save Communication Manager translations
Save translations again after all Communication Manager administration is complete.
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation

Complete the Installation Process
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation. Part of the final process will be to:
●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test the endpoints

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems

This completes the upgrade procedures.

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Chapter 5: Upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1
using the Web pages

About upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1
This chapter covers the procedures to upgrade Communication Manager software to release
3.1 on an installed Avaya S8300 Media Server, version A. The current Communication Manager
release can be any pre-2.1 release. These procedures require replacing version A of the S8300
with version B. This chapter also covers the procedures to upgrade the firmware on an installed
Avaya G700 Media Gateway.

!
Important:

Important:
This chapter assumes that the currently installed S8300 is version A. If the
currently installed S8300 is version B, follow the upgrade procedures in Chapter
6: Upgrading an existing S8300B to R3.1 using the Upgrade Tool.

The B version of the S8300 shows a “B” on the faceplate (see Figure 22: S8300B version
faceplate on page 225) — the version is not indicated on the faceplate of the A version.
Figure 22: S8300B version faceplate

The S8300 version can also be determined with the SAT command, list config all. The
B version is listed as S8300B. The A version is listed as S8300.
The S8300 can be configured as either the primary controller or as a local survivable processor
(LSP). When the S8300 is an LSP, the primary controller running Avaya Communication
Manager can be either another S8300 or an Avaya S8500 or S8700-series Media Server.

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The steps to upgrade an S8300 configured as an LSP are the same as the steps to upgrade an
S8300 configured as the primary controller, with the following additional considerations:
●

The version of Communication Manager running on the LSP must be the same as, or later
than, the version running on the primary controller.

●

If upgrading both the primary controller and the LSP, the LSP must be upgraded first.
Then, with Communication Manager turned off on the LSP, the primary controller is
upgraded.

●

Do not save translations on an LSP.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

These upgrade procedures require remastering the hard drive on the S8300B.
This can result in a service interruption of 3–4 hours, or up to 6 hours if IA770 is
being used.
Tip:

Tip:

Note:

You may skip some of the procedures described in this chapter depending on the
upgrade scenario. Watch for the skip to instructions.
Note:
Because of the replacement of the S8300A and the reformatting of the S8300B
hard drive, the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) cannot support upgrades of
Communication Manager to release 3.1 when starting with the S8300A version.
However, the IW can still be used to configure the S8300B after the remastering
process, and the IW or the Upgrade Tool can still be used for the media gateway
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About upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1

Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios
The upgrade procedures are slightly different depending on the upgrade scenario. The main
differences between the scenarios are summarized in Table 14 and are noted in the detailed
procedures.
Table 14: Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios
S8300 B Hard Drive has
Remastering Software
Only

S8300 B Hard Drive has
R2.x Software Installed

R 1.x

Linux Migration backup
Remaster and upgrade
View/Restore Data

Linux Migration backup
Upgrade
View/Restore Data

R 2.x

Backup Now
Remaster and upgrade
View/Restore Data

Backup Now
Upgrade
View/Restore Data

Upgrade From

Move hard drive from A to B
Upgrade
The unshaded cells in this table are the most common and recommended upgrade scenarios.
The shaded cells are scenarios that are unlikely or not recommended.
The new S8300B media server will normally not have Communication Manager software
installed on it. If it does, remastering the hard drive is still recommended but could be replaced
with a standard upgrade.
If the current system has a 2.0.x release of Communication Manager installed, it is possible to
move the hard drive from the S8300A to the S8300B and then upgrade to 3.1. This saves a few
steps but it is not recommended for the following reasons:
●

If the S8300 A hard drive is not moved, it provides a means to quickly revert to the original
configuration, if necessary.

●

Hardware could be damaged in the process of changing hard drives.

●

Only the Fujitsu hard drives can be moved.

●

The hard drives on the S8300B have a larger capacity than the hard drives on the S8300A.
This larger capacity is not needed for R 3.1 but may be needed in the future.

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Accessing the Server CD
The R3.0 Communication Manager software and other files needed for the R3.1 upgrade are on
the Server CD that you take to the customer site. You can make the Server CD available to the
upgrade process in one of two ways:
●

Recommended: Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive on the technician’s laptop. This
method requires that the Avaya TFTP Server software (available at support.avaya.com) is
installed on the technician’s laptop. In addition, this method requires that the S8300B does
not have Communication Manager software installed on its hard drive.
or,

●

!
Important:

Important:
Before you go to the site, either you must have the TFTP server installed on your
laptop (recommended), or you must have an external USB CD-ROM drive.

The new S8300B will normally not have Communication Manager software installed on its
hard drive. You should check the S8300B that you will be installing before going to the site
to determine whether you need to have the external USB CD-ROM drive.
- If software is not installed, the hard drive label is “S8300B Hard Drive Without CM
Software.”
- If software is installed, the label indicates the software release. In this case, you must use
the external USB CD-ROM drive because the TFTP server on your laptop will not work.
This chapter describes the upgrade procedure with the TFTP Server software installed on the
laptop and using the laptop CD-ROM drive as source of the upgrade software. For instructions
on obtaining and installing the Avaya TFTP Server, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

Accessing the S8300
To access the S8300 on-site, you normally connect the technician’s laptop directly to the
Services port on the S8300 using a crossover cable. See About connection and login
methods on page 56 for instructions on accessing the S8300 and G700.

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Before going to the customer site

Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
Do the following procedures:
●

Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive on page 229

!
Important:

●

Filling in the EPW, if upgrading from release 1.1 on page 230

●

Planning forms provided by the project manager on page 230

●

Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary on page 231

●

Checking the number of allocated ports on page 231

●

Identifying the FTP server for backing up data on page 231

●

Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware on page 232

●

Obtaining service pack files on page 233

●

If using IA770, checking stored messages size, obtaining service pack (or RFU) and
language files on page 234

●

Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and authentication files) on page 236

Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive
Upgrading Communication Manager on an S8300 to release 3.1 normally requires remastering
the S8300B hard drive. After remastering the drive, the remastering program looks for the
Communication Manager software files on:
●

An external USB CD-ROM drive, or

●

The laptop, if a TFTP server is installed

You must have either the Avaya TFTP server software installed on your laptop or take a USB
CD-ROM drive to the site. If you do not already have the Avaya TFTP server installed on your
laptop, you can obtain the software from the Avaya Support website and install it as described in
Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP server.

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!
Important:

Collecting upgrade information
Filling in the EPW, if upgrading from release 1.1
If you are upgrading from release 1.1, you will need to do a complete configuration of the
S8300B after the upgrade to release 3.1. The most efficient way to do this is to fill in the
Electronic Pre-installation Worksheet (EPW) and use the Avaya Installation Wizard to complete
the server configuration task. You should download the latest version of the EPW from http://
support.avaya.com/avayaiw/ to your laptop. You can fill in most or all of the configuration
information before going to the site. Any missing information can be added to the EPW at the
site by viewing the configuration screens using the Maintenance Web Interface before the
upgrade.

Planning forms provided by the project manager
The Project Manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation. The information includes IP addresses, subnet mask addresses,
logins, passwords, people to contact, the type of system, and equipment you need to install.
Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists provides several checklists to help you gather
the installation and upgrade information.

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Before going to the customer site

Getting the serial number of the G700,
if necessary
To create a new license file or update an existing license file, you need the serial number of the
G700 in which the S8300 is installed.
For an upgrade of an installed S8300, the existing license file can often be reused. However, if
the customer is adding feature functionality (for example, adding BRI trunks), or if the upgrade
is between major releases (for example, 1.3 to 2.1), you will need an updated license file. To get
the serial number of the G700, ask the customer’s administrator to log into the S8300 web page
and select View License Status from the main menu to display the serial number. The serial
number should also be on a sticker on the back of the G700 chassis but this number is
occasionally incorrect.

Checking the number of allocated ports
! CAUTION:
Release 3.1 of Communication Manager supports a maximum of 900 ports if the
S8300 is a primary controller. If the existing system has more than 900 ports
allocated, then there may be a problem with the upgrade and you need to
escalate.

CAUTION:

To check the system for the maximum number of ports
1. Type the SAT command, display system-parameters customer-options and
press Enter.
2. Verify that the Maximum Ports: field is 900 or less.

Identifying the FTP server for backing up data
During the installation and upgrade procedures, you will need to back up the system data to an
FTP server. Normally, you will use an FTP server on the customer’s LAN for backups.
To do this, you will need information on how to get to the backup location:
●

●

IP address

●

Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

!
Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
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Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware
The file containing the software for the S8300 has a *.tar extension and contains both the S8300
software and the G700 and media module firmware. The *.tar file is on a CD-ROM that you take
to the site. This CD is called the “Server CD” because it contains software for all of the Linux
servers. Additional files that may be needed are license and authentication files, and the most
recent versions of the software service pack files and G700 firmware files.
The process for upgrading to release 3.1 of Communication Manager varies slightly, depending
on the release from which you are upgrading.
Table 15: R3.1 Upgrade requirements depending on pre-upgrade release
Software Release
Before Upgrade to
Release 3.1

Upgrade Requirement

Release 1.1.x and all
other 1.x.x releases not
listed below
R011x.01.xxx.x

No pre-upgrade service pack required. You need to back up only
translation files. Once the hard drive is remastered and the new
software is installed on the S8300B, you must reconfigure the
media server as if it were a new installation using the Avaya
Installation Wizard.

Release 1.2.x, 1.3.0.
R011x.02.110.4
R011x.03.526.5

You must apply a pre-upgrade service pack to the system files
before backing up the system and translations files using Linux
Migration Backup/Restore (LMBR). Once the hard drive is
remastered and the new software is installed on the S8300B, you
can restore all the files using View/Restore Data1.

Release 1.3.x
R011x.03.1.531.0
R011x.03.1.5xx.x

No pre-upgrade service pack required. Back up the system and
translations files using Linux Migration Backup/Restore (LMBR).
Once the hard drive is remastered and the new software is
installed on the S8300B, you can restore all the files using View/
Restore Data.

Release 2.x
R012x.00.0.000.0
R012x.01.x.xxx.x

No pre-upgrade service pack is required for the Linux backup.
However, a different pre-upgrade service pack for a 2.x to 3.1
upgrade is required. Back up the system and translations files
using Backup Now2. Once the hard drive is remastered and the
new software is installed on the S8300B, you can restore the files
using View/Restore Data.

Release 3.0, 3.x

Not applicable. These releases are not available on the S8300A.

1. The LMBR backup contains backup sets for the translations, OS and system files.
2. The Data backup contains backup sets for the translations, OS and system files, security files, and AUDIX
data, if any

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Before going to the customer site

Obtaining service pack files
If one or more service packs are required for this installation or upgrade procedure, and the
service pack files are not on your software CD, download the service pack files from the Avaya
Support web site to your laptop.
Service packs may or may not be needed, depending on the release of Communication
Manager. For both new installations and upgrades, you may need to install a service pack after
the installation or upgrade. For an upgrade, you may need a service pack before the upgrade as
well.

To download a service pack
1. On your laptop, create a directory to store the file (for example, c:\S8300download).
2. Connect to the LAN using a browser on your laptop or the customer’s PC and access http://
www.avaya.com/support on the Internet to copy the required Communication Manager
service pack file to the laptop.
3. At the Avaya support site, select the following links:
a. Find documentation and downloads by product name
b. S8300 Media Server
c. Downloads
d. Software downloads
4. In the Software Downloads list, click on the link for the appropriate Communication
Manager release (for example, Avaya Communication Manager Service Packs for 3.1).
5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN: “Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.

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File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

To upgrade from release 1.2.x or 1.3.0
1. If you are upgrading from release 1.2.x or 1.3.0, on the Document Preview/Software
Updates page, locate the file name that matches the load currently installed on the system
you are upgrading.
The file name ends with .tar.gz (for example, if upgrading from 1.3, the filename will be
similar to 03.0.526.5-1003.tar.gz).
2. Double-click the file name.
The system displays a File Download window.
3. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

If using IA770, checking stored messages size,
obtaining service pack (or RFU) and language files
If IA700 is installed, check the size of stored messages, determine whether an service pack is
needed, and/or optional languages are used.
When upgrading Communication Manager to release 3.1 from a previous release, the size of
the messages stored in IA770 must be less than 72 hours due to a change in the voice
encoding algorithm from CELP to G.711. Before the going to the site, have the customer check
the size of messages stored in IA770 and, if greater than 72 hours, contact your service support
center.

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Before going to the customer site

Checking the size of stored messages
To check the size of stored messages:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select System Configuration and Status > System Status.
3. Look for “Used Hours of Speech” in the list.
If more than 72 hours is reported, the customer must delete some messages before the
upgrade. Or, you can enter the Linux CLI command,
/vs/bin/util/vs_status.

Obtaining an IA770 service pack file
If IA770 is being used, a post-upgrade service pack for IA770 may be required. See the IA770
documentation for procedures to install a service pack. The service pack file can be found on
the Avaya Support Web Site at http://support.avaya.com.

To obtain the post-upgrade service pack file and documentation
1. On the Avaya Support website, double click on Downloads.
2. Scroll down to the INTUITY links and double click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
Application.
3. Double click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches.
4. Click on the service pack for this release.
For example, C6072rf+b.rpm
5. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

Obtaining optional language files
Optional languages are any language other than English (us-eng or us-tdd). If optional
languages are used with this IA770, download the appropriate language files from a language
CD after the upgrade. The customer should have the language CD(s) at the site. If not, you
need to obtain the appropriate language CD(s) and take them to the site.

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Completing the RFA process
(obtaining license and authentication files)
Every S8300 media server and local survivable processor (LSP) requires a current and correct
version of a license file in order to provide the expected call-processing service.
The license file specifies the features and services that are available on the S8300 media
server, such as the number of ports purchased. The license file contains a software version
number, hardware serial number, expiration date, and feature mask. The license file is
reinstalled to add or remove call-processing features. New license files may be required when
upgrade software is installed.
The Avaya authentication file contains the logins and passwords to access the S8300 media
server. This file is updated regularly by Avaya services personnel, if the customer has a
maintenance contract. All access to Communication Manager from any login is blocked unless
a valid authentication file is present on the S8300 media server.
A new license file and the Avaya authentication file may be installed independently of each
other or any other server upgrades.

Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, S8700, S8710, or S8720). This is necessary so that if control passes to the LSP,
it can allow the same level of call processing as that of the primary controller.
Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
Tip:

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Before going to the customer site

2. Access the Internet from your laptop and go to Remote Feature Activation web site,
rfa.avaya.com.
3. Use the System ID, the SAP ID of the customer, or the SAP ID of the switch order to locate
the license and authentication files for the customer.
4. Check that the license and authentication files are complete.
You might need to add the serial number of the customer's G700.
5. If the files are not complete, complete them.
6. Use the download or E-mail capabilities of the RFA web site to download the license and
authentication files to your laptop.

Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

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Preparing for the upgrade on-site
When you arrive on-site, you must perform the following tasks in preparation for the upgrade to
release 3.1:
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Accessing the S8300 on page 238

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Checking current software release on page 239

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Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller on page 241

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Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770 (if IA770 is being used) on page 244

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Backing up system files on page 247

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Recording configuration information on page 250

Accessing the S8300
To perform the installation and upgrade procedures you will need to connect your laptop to the
S8300 Services port using a crossover cable. You will use both Telnet and the Maintenance
Web Interface to perform the procedures.
For a direct connection to the S8300 Services port, your laptop must be properly configured.
See Laptop configuration for direct connection to the services port on page 57.

To access the S8300 using telnet
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as craft or dadmin.
Accept the defaults for Suppress Alarm Origination (y) and Terminal Type (vt100). At this
point, you get the bash prompt and can enter CLI commands.

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To access the S8300 using the Maintenance Web Interface
1. Launch the Web browser.
2. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Address field to open the logon page.
3. Log on as craft or dadmin, when prompted.
4. Click Launch Maintenance Web Interface to get to the Main Menu.

To access the SAT
1. From the bash CLI, type SAT and press Enter.
Or, to open SAT directly from your laptop,
a. Click Start > Run.
b. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 5023 and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.
3. Enter w2ktt for the Terminal Type (if you are running Windows 2000 on your laptop).
4. Accept the default (y) for Suppress Alarm Origination.

Checking current software release
Check the release of Communication Manager currently running on the S8300 to determine
whether a pre-upgrade service pack is required.
To check the current software release:
1. Log in to the Web interface on the S8300 and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.
2. Choose View Software Version under Server Configuration and Upgrades.
The system displays the View Software Version screen.

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Software Version Screen

3. Check the Reports as: field for the release number of the S8300 software.
In this example, the release number is reported as R011x.02.0.524.0. This corresponds to
release 1.2.0. Table 16 maps the release number to the Reports as: field, and specifies
whether or not a pre-upgrade update is required.
Table 16: Software Release Numbers
Release Number
Reported as

Release
Number

Pre-upgrade
update
Required?

From:
R011x.01.0.xxx
To:
R011x.01.9.xxx

1.1.0 to
1.1.9

From:
R011x.02.0.xxx
To:
R011x.03.0.xxx

1.2.0 to
1.3.0

Yes

From:
R011x.03.1.xxx
To:
R011x.03.9.xxx

1.3.1 to
1.3.9

From:
R012x.00.0.xxx
To:
R012x.00.9.xxx

2.0.0 to
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Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller
Skip to Backing up system files on page 247, if the S8300 is configured as an LSP.

! CAUTION:
If you are upgrading an S8300 primary controller that has LSPs registered to it,
the LSPs must be upgraded before the primary controller. (You can use the SAT
command, list media-gateway, to see if there are LSPs registered to the S8300.)

CAUTION:

Perform the following procedures if you are upgrading an S8300 that is configured as a primary
controller:

Note:

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To clear alarms

●

To check link status

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To record all busyouts

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To disable scheduled maintenance

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To check for translation corruption

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To save translations

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To stop Communication Manager on an LSP

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To disable alarm origination
Note:
It is no longer necessary to disable Terminal Translation Initialization (TTI) before
an upgrade or to enable it after an upgrade.

To clear alarms
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Alarms, click Current Alarms.
2. If no alarms are listed, skip the next two steps.
3. If alarms are listed, click Clear All.
4. Resolve any remaining major alarms through the Communication Manager SAT.

To check link status
1. Open a SAT session.
2. Enter display communication-interface links.
Note all administered links.
3. Enter status link number for each administered link.

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4. Enter list signaling group.
Note the signaling groups listed by number.
5. For each of the signaling groups listed, enter status signaling group number.
Make a note (write down) of any links that are down.

To record all busyouts
1. At the SAT prompt, type display errors and press Enter.
2. Look for type 18 errors and record (write down) any trunks that are busied out — you will
return them to their busy-out state after the upgrade.

To disable scheduled maintenance
Scheduled daily maintenance must not interfere with the upgrade.
1. At the SAT prompt, type change system-parameters maintenance and press Enter.
2. If scheduled maintenance is in progress, set the Stop Time field to 1 minute after the
current time.
or,
If scheduled maintenance is not in progress, set the Start Time field to a time after the
upgrade will be completed.
For example, if you start the upgrade at 8:00 P.M. and the upgrade takes 90 minutes, set
the Start Time field to 21:30.

To check for translation corruption
1. At the SAT prompt, type newterm and press Enter.
2. Enter your terminal type and press Enter.
If you see the message,
Warning: Translation corruption found
follow the normal escalation procedure for translation corruption before continuing the
upgrade.

To save translations
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
2. Under Command Completion Status you should see Success.

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To stop Communication Manager on an LSP
Skip this procedure if no LSPs are registered to the S8300.
For configurations with LSPs, the LSPs can run the same version or a later version of
Communication Manager than the version running on the primary controller. Normally, the
primary controller and the LSPs should run the same version of Communication Manager.
Therefore, an upgrade to an LSP is usually accompanied by an upgrade of the primary
controller.

Note:

Note:
You should upgrade the LSP before you upgrade the primary controller.

Before you upgrade the primary controller, you need to shut down Communication Manager on
the LSPs. This prevents the phones and other endpoints attached to the G700 from trying to
register with the LSPs while you are upgrading the primary controller.
1. Open a telnet session on the S8300 (LSP).
2. Telnet to the LSP.
3. At the command line, type stop -acfn and press Enter.
The S8300 (LSP) shuts down Communication Manager.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The LSP’s Communication Manager must remain shut down while you upgrade
the primary controller. When you complete the primary controller upgrade, run
save translation on the primary controller before restarting Communication
Manager on the LSP. The save translations process will automatically cause the
G700’s endpoints to reregister with the primary controller.

After the primary controller has been upgraded, you need to restart the LSPs.

To disable alarm origination
If alarm origination is enabled during the upgrade, unnecessary alarms will be sent to the
Operations Support System (OSS) destination number(s). Even if you selected Suppress
Alarm Origination when you logged in, alarm origination will be automatically re-enabled when
the system reboots after the software upgrade. Use this procedure to prevent alarm origination
from being re-enabled after reboot.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you do not disable alarm origination, the system can generate alarms during
the upgrade, resulting in unnecessary trouble tickets.
1. Logoff the SAT session.
2. At the command prompt, type almenable -d n -s n, where
-d n sets the dialout option to neither (number)
-s n disables SNMP alarm origination

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Note:

Note:
Be sure to reset alarm origination after the upgrade.
3. Type almenable (without any options) to verify the alarm origination status.
You should see:
incoming: enable
Dial Out Alarm Origination: neither
SNMP Alarm Origination: n

Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used)
Skip to Backing up system files on page 247 if IA770 is not being used.
If IA770 is being used, you need to collect data, leave a test message, and shut down IA770
before backing up the files.

Creating an IA770 test message
To test IA770 after the migration
1. Write down the number of a test voice mailbox, or create one if none exists.
2. Write down the number of the IA770 hunt group.
3. Leave a message on the test mailbox that will be retrieved after the migration.

Determining whether optional languages are needed
To determine the system language
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select Global Administration then Messaging Administration.
3. Enter the craft password.
4. At the command prompt, enter display system-parameters features.
The System-Parameters Features screen displays.
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System-Parameters Features screen

6. Under Announcement Sets, note the main system language listed after System:
In this example, the main system language is English (us-eng). If the system language is
anything other than us-eng or us-tdd, you will need to download the appropriate language
files from a language CD after the upgrade.

Note:

Note:
Starting with release 2.1, only English language files (us-eng and us-tdd) are
included with the Communication Manager software. Before release 2.1, Latin
American Spanish and Canadian French (lat-span and french-c) were also
included.
7. Press F1 to cancel the command.
8. Type exit and press Enter to close the CLI interface.
9. Click on Main Menu to return to the Maintenance Web Interface.

To identify other needed languages
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select Utilities, then Software Management, then Messaging System Software Display.
The IA770 Messaging Application screen displays.

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IA770 Messaging Application screen
I

3. Note the System Announcements language files listed.
In this example, us-eng and us-tdd are listed. If Latin-Spanish (lat-span) and Canadian
French (french-c) are listed, ask if these will be used with the release 3.0 system. If any
other language files are listed, you will need to download the additional language files from
a language CD after the upgrade.

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Stopping IA770
To stop IA770:
1. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.

Note:

Note:
You must enter the commands in the next two steps using upper-case as
indicated.
3. Type stop -s Audix, and press Enter to shut down AUDIX. Note that the "A" in Audix
must be capitalized.
The shutdown takes a few minutes.
4. Type watch /VM/bin/ss, and press Enter to monitor the shutdown.
The watch command automatically refreshes every few seconds. When the shutdown is
complete, you see only the voicemail and audit processes. For example:
voicemail:(10)
audit http:(9)
Press Ctrl+C to break out of the watch command.
5. Type /vs/bin/util/vs_status, and press Enter to verify that AUDIX is shut down.
When AUDIX is shut down, you see the message
Voice System is Down.

!
Important:

Important:
After upgrading an S8300 media server, you must upgrade the G700 or G350
media gateway firmware and media module firmware before restarting IA770.

Backing up system files
For releases 1.2.0 through 1.3.9, this backup is optional but recommended in case there is a
need to back out of the upgrade.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If the current release of Communication Manager is 1.1.x or 2.0.x, you must use
this procedure to back up system, security, and translations data (including
AUDIX data if IA770 is installed). For these releases, you will restore some or all
of the backup sets after the upgrade.

To perform a backup, you need an FTP address, directory path, and a user ID and password to
access an FTP server on the customer’s network. Check with your project manager or the
customer for this information.

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To back up data
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.
The Backup Now screen displays.
Backup Now screen (Part One)

2. Select all data sets:

Note:

●

Avaya Call Processing (ACP) Translations

●

Save ACP translations prior to backup

Note:
Select this option only if the S8300 is a primary controller. Do not select it if the
S8300 is an LSP.
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Server and System Files

●

Security Files

3. If the AUDIX options are available, select AUDIX and select AUDIX Translations, Names,
and Messages.

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Selecting the Full Backup radio button does NOT include AUDIX files.

Backup Now screen (Part Two)

4. Select FTP for the backup method.
Fill in the User Name, Password, Host Name, and Directory fields with information provided
by the customer.
5. Click Start Backup to back up the files.

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7. When the backup is finished, you will see
The final status for your backup job is shown below
on the Backup History Result screen. Check for any errors reported on this screen. You
should see a Success message for each backup set.
8. If the AUDIX options are available, repeat Steps 3–7 for AUDIX Announcements.

Recording configuration information
If you have not already done so, you must record the current server configuration data, which
will be re-entered after the upgrade. If you are upgrading from release 1.2 or later, most of the
configuration data will be re-entered automatically with the restore process. However, if you are
upgrading from a pre-1.2 release, you will need to re-enter all of the server configuration data.

To view and record the current configuration data
1. Launch the Maintenance Web Interface.
2. Under Server Configuration and Upgrades, click Configure Server.
3. Click Continue on the first and second screen.
4. On the Select method for configuring server screen, select Configure all services
using the wizard and click Continue.
5. View and record the configuration information on each screen, and click Continue to move
to the next screen.
6. When you get to the Update System screen, click Cancel.
The best way to record the configuration data is to fill in the Electronic Pre-installation
Worksheet (EPW). You then have the option to use the Installation Wizard to do the server
configuration task. If you do not have the EPW, you can record the current configuration data
and enter it manually after the upgrade.
7. If upgrading from 1.2 or later, record the data displayed on the Configure Interface screen:
- Server IP address
- Gateway IP address,
- Subnet mask
You can skip the remaining configuration screens.
8. If upgrading from pre-1.2 release, record the data from all configuration screens.

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Upgrading the S8300A
! CAUTION:
This upgrade procedure, including remastering the hard drive on the S8300,
requires a service interruption of approximately 4 hours, or up to 6 hours if IA770
is being used.

CAUTION:

This section describes the procedures for upgrading the S8300A Media Server from a pre-3.0
release of Communication manager to release 3.1.
Upgrading an S8300 to release 3.1 requires removing the S8300A and replacing it with an
S8300B. The new S8300B should have the remastering program (RP) software installed on its
hard drive. The remastering program remasters the hard drive and installs the R 3.1
Communications Manager software. These procedures are described in this section.
This section covers:
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Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary on page 251

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Linux migration backup (if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) on page 254

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Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server on page 257

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Upgrading Communication Manager software on page 258

Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary
A pre-upgrade service pack is required only if the current software is between 1.2.0 and 1.3.0.
If the current software release is between 1.1.0 and 1.1.9, or between 2.0.0 and 2.0.9, skip this
service pack installation procedure and go to Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media
Server on page 257.
If the current software release is 1.3.1, skip this service pack installation procedure and go to
Linux migration backup (if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) on page 254.

Note:

Note:
Typically, any existing service packs should be removed before installing a new
service pack. However, removing existing service packs is not necessary for this
procedure.

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To copy pre-upgrade service pack file to the media server
1. Make sure the software CD is in the CD-ROM drive of your laptop.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
3. Select the download method, “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to
the server.”

Note:

Note:
Do not select the checkbox, “Install this file on the local server.”
4. Browse to the directory on the software CD (or laptop) that contains the pre-upgrade service
pack file.
5. Select the pre-upgrade service pack file and click Download.

Installing the pre-upgrade service pack
Use one of the following two procedures to install the pre-upgrade service pack:
Current release is 1.x, use To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is
pre-2.0. on page 252.
Current release is 2.x, use To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is
2.x. on page 253

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7. Type sudo patch_apply patch and press Enter.
where patch is the release or issue number of the service pack file. (For example,
03.0.526.5-1003. Do not use the *.tar.gz extension at the end of the file name).
The media server goes through a software reset system 4. You must wait until the
restart/reset has completed before entering additional commands. The reset should take
1–2 minutes (or longer if messaging is enabled).
8. Type patch_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify the
new software file was applied.
9. Before proceeding, type statapp -c to view the status of the processes.
Make sure everything except dupmgr shows UP. Communication Manager should show
65/65 UP or, if IA770 is installed, 67/67 UP. To stop the continual refresh of the
statapp command, type Ctrl-C.

Note:

Note:
The number of processes (65/65) may vary depending on the configuration. For a
normal state, the second number should not be greater than the first number. For
example, the numbers 64/65 UP would indicate that a process did not come up
and should be investigated before proceeding.
10. Close the telnet session.

To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is 2.x.

Note:

Note:
Use a telnet session to install and activate the service pack file.

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Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset completes before entering
additional commands.
The media server displays a message that the service pack was applied.
8. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify
the service pack file was activated.
9. Enter y in response to the question, Commit this software?

Linux migration backup
(if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x)
!
Important:

Important:
Skip to Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server on page 257 if the
current software release is 2.x. After the upgrade, you will restore data from the
system backup you did earlier.

In this section, you will use the Linux Migration Backup procedure on the Maintenance Web
Interface to save the system files and translations. After the upgrade, you will use the View/
Restore Data feature to restore these files.

To perform the Linux migration backup
1. Launch the Maintenance Web Interface. Under Server Configuration click Linux Migration
(Backup/Restore).
The Linux Migration - Backup screen displays.
Linux Migration - Backup screen

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2. Select "Initiate new backup or restore" and click Submit.
The Linux Migration - Backup Initiate screen displays.
Linux Migration - Backup Initiate screen

3. Under Backup Method, select FTP
Fill in the User Name, Password, Host Name (or host IP address) and Directory fields
for the back up location. The backup location should be a server on the customer’s LAN.
Click Submit.
The Linux Migration - Backup Results screen displays.
Linux Migration - Backup Results screen

4. Click Status to see the backup progress.

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Note:

Note:
The Linux Migration backup status function is not enabled for release 1.3.1. To
check the backup status when upgrading from 1.3.1, select Backup Status
under Data Backup/Restore on the Maintenance Web Interface menu. The
Linux Migration - Backup History screen displays. Select the appropriate
backup set and click Check Status.

Linux Migration - Backup History screen

5. Select the backup set and click Check Status to see the backup results.
If the backup is in progress, click on Refresh until the Backup is finished message
appears.
Linux Migration - Backup Status screen

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The screen will show Backup is finished when the backup is completed.
However, also verify that the message, Backup Successful also appears in the
last line. If any error messages appear stating that the backup failed, follow the
normal escalation procedures.

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Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server
To remove the S8300A and insert the S8300B
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Server select Shutdown Server.
2. Select the Delayed Shutdown option and uncheck the "Restart server after shutdown,"
checkbox.
3. Click the Shutdown button.
Click OK to confirm.
4. When the OK to Remove LED on the S8300 faceplate goes on steady, it is safe to remove
the S8300.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure to wear a properly grounded ESD wrist strap when handling the S8300
Media Server. Place all components on a grounded, static-free surface when
working on them.
5. Loosen the two thumb screws on the S8300 faceplate.
6. When removing or inserting the S8300 circuit pack, the LED module (above slot V1) must
also be removed or inserted together with the S8300.
Disengage the LED module and the S8300 circuit pack and remove them together from the
G700.
7. If the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX module (CWY1 card) is installed on the S8300A, move it from
the S8300A to the S8300B.

Note:

Note:
The CWY1 unit and its associated integration is supported for service packs/
upgrades of existing installations.
8. The LED panel (above slot V1) must be reinserted together with the S8300 circuit pack.
a. Insert both the LED panel and S8300 circuit pack about 1/3 of the way into the guides
The guides are in slot V1 for the S8300 and above slot V1 for the LED panel.
b. Push both circuit packs (together) back into the guides, gently and firmly, until the front of
each circuit pack aligns with the front of the G700.
9. Secure the S8300 faceplate with the thumb screws.
Tighten the thumb screws with a screw driver.

Note:

Note:
If the LED panel is not inserted all the way in, all of the status lights (on the left
side of the LED panel) will be on. If this is the case, press the LED panel all the
way in.
10. Reconnect the laptop to the services port of the new S8300B.

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Upgrading Communication Manager software
●

Setting telnet parameters on page 258

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Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software on page 259

●

Verifying software version on page 264

●

Copying files to the S8300 on page 265

●

Configuring network parameters on page 267

●

Verifying connectivity on page 268

●

Procedure One: Restoring data backup (if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) on page 271

●

Procedure Two: Restoring data backup (If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) on page 272

●

Verifying the time, date, and time zone on page 275

●

Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager service pack file from your laptop on
page 269

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Verifying media server configuration on page 276

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Installing the updated license file on page 278

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Installing the new authentication file, if any on page 279

●
●

Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP) on page 280
Verifying operation on page 280

Setting telnet parameters
The Microsoft Telnet application may be set to send a carriage return (CR) and line feed (LF)
each time you press Enter. The installation program sees this as two key presses. You need to
correct this before you Telnet to the server.

Note:

Note:
This procedure is done entirely on your laptop, not on the S8300.

To set telnet parameters
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet and press Enter to open a Microsoft Telnet session.
3. Type unset crlf and press Enter.
4. Type display and press Enter to confirm that Sending only CR is set.
5. Type quit and press Enter to save the setting and close the window.
This procedure resets your Microsoft Telnet defaults and does not need to be done each time
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Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software
To do before you start the upgrade
1. Verify that the S8300B is inserted in slot V1.
2. Verify good AC power connections to the G700.
3. Avaya recommends using a UPS backup for media servers.
If a UPS is present, make sure the G700 is plugged into the UPS.
4. Verify that all Ethernet connections are secure, to ensure the file transfer process is not
interrupted.
5. Insert the Server CD in the CD-ROM drive:
- If TFTP server software is installed on your laptop, start the TFTP server program
(TFTPServer32.exe), and insert the Communication Manager Server CD in the laptop’s
CD drive.

! CAUTION:
Verify good AC power connections to the laptop. Do not attempt a remastering
using only the laptop’s battery power.

CAUTION:

Note:

Note:
Shut down all applications on the laptop except for the TFTP server and the
telnet client. Other background applications can overly use laptop resources.
Note:
Ensure that the Outbound file path is set to the root of your laptop’s CD-ROM
drive. (For example, D:\)
To check:
i. Open the System menu in the TFTP server program
ii. Select Setup
iii. Open the Outbound tab.
iv. To change the Outbound file path, click the Browser button and select the CD
drive.
or,
- If your laptop does not have TFTP server software installed, attach an external USB
CD-ROM drive to one of the USB ports on the S8300B and insert the Server CD in the
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To begin the upgrade
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
The first RP screen should display.

To upgrade using the procedure in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing
S8300B and G700 to R3.1
1. Complete the procedures starting at Copying and installing the service pack files
to the media server (starting from R2.x only) on page 686 and ending with
Making the upgrade permanent on page 700. Note that you must have a copy of
the license and authentication files on your laptop and install them before doing
the upgrade.
2. Return to this chapter and complete the procedures starting with Verifying
software version on page 264, using the initial craft login.
3. Complete all the remaining procedures except installation of the license and
authentication files, which was done in step 1.
Alternatively, you can obtain a USB CD-ROM drive or an S8300B with only the RP
software and proceed from Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade
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The first RP screen
I

Tip:
Tip:

RP Warning screen

select Yes and press Enter.

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The Select Installation Media screen

5. Select the appropriate release version (if more than one) then select OK and press Enter.
6. The Run AUDIX Installation screen appears.
Run AUDIX Installation screen

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7. Select Yes if you want to install IA770 concurrently with Communication Manager. Select
No if you do not. Then press Enter.

Note:

Note:
If you do not install IA770 concurrently with Communication Manager at this time,
and decide later to install it, you will have to upgrade Communication Manager
again (even to the same release), and select Yes at this screen for IA770
installation.
At this point, the following processes are initiated:
a. The S8300 hard drive is reformatted.
b. The Linux operating system is installed.
c. Once the drive is properly configured, the program begins installing Communication
Manager software and reports the progress.

Communication Manager installation progress

These processes take 15–30 minutes.
d. If IA770 installation has been selected, it is then installed now and enabled.
When the media server is ready to reboot, the following screen flashes for about 5 seconds.

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Software and firmware update reminder

Use the USB CD-ROM to plug into the S8300 and repeat the remastering process using
the Server CD.

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Arrange access to another hard drive (comcode 700307028) should it be necessary to
perform the TFTP remaster procedure on it.

Verifying software version

Note:

Note:
Since the system is now running a new software release, you must login with the
initial craft ID and password. (You cannot use dadmin at this point.)

To verify the software version
1. Log on to Integrated Management and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.
2. Under Server, click Software Version.
3. Verify that the media server is running Release 3.1 software.
The Report as: string should show R013x.01 at the beginning of the string. For example,
R013x.01.0.640.3.
Tip:
Tip:

Normally, you would need to use the Make Upgrade Permanent function on the
Web Interface at this point. However, this is not necessary for this upgrade
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Copying files to the S8300
During reformatting of the hard drive, a new directory, /var/home/ftp/pub, was created. For
release 2.0 and later, this pub directory will be used as the /var/home/ftp directory that was used
in previous releases.
You must copy the remaining required files to the pub directory on the S8300 hard drive. This
includes, but is not limited to:
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the post-upgrade software service pack file

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License file

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Avaya authentication file (if needed)

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New firmware files

To copy files to the S8300
1. Log on to Integrated Management and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.

Note:

Note:
Since the system is now running a new software release, you must login with the
initial craft ID and password. (You cannot use dadmin at this point.)
2. Under Miscellaneous click Download Files.
The Download Files screen displays.

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Download Files screen

3. Select Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server and
browse to each file you want to copy to the S8300.
Leave the “Install this file on the local server” checkbox unchecked.
If you are downloading an IP Telephone software file, download this file last with the Install
this file on the local server checkbox checked. Note that the software file must be in a
special .tar format to use this feature. See 4600 Series IP Telephone LAN Administrator’s
Guide, 555-233-507, for information about installing IP Telephone software.

Note:

Note:
To manually FTP files from your laptop to /var/home/ftp/pub, you must cd to pub
after starting ftp and logging in; that is, type cd pub.
4. Click on Download to copy the files to the S8300.
The transfer is complete when you see the message, Files have been successfully
uploaded to the server.

!
Important:

Important:
Remove the Server CD from the CD drive.

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Configuring network parameters

Note:

Note:
For this procedure, you must have the host name, subnet mask, and IP address
of the S8300, and the IP address of the default gateway.

Because the software upgrade resets the configuration data, you must reconfigure the network
parameters on the S8300 before restoring the backup files. Also, it is possible that the new
software added or changed some of the configuration fields or screens.

To configure network parameters
1. Under Server Configuration click Configure Server to start the configure server process.
2. Click Continue through the Review and Backup Notices to get to the Specify how you
want to use this wizard screen.
Specify how you want to use this wizard screen

3. Select Configure individual services and click Continue.
4. Click Configure Interfaces from the “Configure Individual IP Services” list on the left.
The Configure Ethernet Interfaces screen displays.

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Configure Ethernet Interfaces screen

5. Fill in the correct server IP address, Gateway, and Subnet mask.
If these fields are already filled in, overwrite them with the correct information. Leave the
Integrated Messaging field blank.
Click Change to update the system files.

Note:

Note:
If an Action Cancelled message appears before the success message, refresh
the screen and click Change again.
6. When the configuration change is complete, the screen displays Successfully configured
ethernet interfaces. Click Close Window.

At this point, the system resets the IP interfaces.

Verifying connectivity
To verify that the Ethernet port is working, ping the FTP server where the backup file(s) are
stored.

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To verify connectivity
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Diagnostics click Ping.
2. Enter the IP address where the Linux-Migration backup file is stored.
3. Click Execute Ping.
If the ping is successful, continue with restoring the system files. Otherwise, check the IP
address and connectivity to the server.

Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop

Note:

Note:
Use a telnet session to install and activate the service pack file.

The following steps activate the service pack.
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as either craft or dadmin.
4. Type update_unpack and press Enter.
5. Select the number corresponding to the service pack file. (For example,
00.0.640.4-xxxx.tar.gz). Press Enter.
6. Type update_show and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify that the
new service pack file was unpacked.
7. Type update_activate update, where update is the release or issue number of the
latest service pack file. (For example, 00.0.640.4-xxxx. Do not use the .tar.gz extension
at the end of the file name). Press Enter.
The media server may reboot. If it reboots, it also may display the message
/opt/ecs/sbin/drestart 2 4 command failed.
Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset completes before entering
additional commands.
The media server displays a message that the service pack was applied.
8. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify
the service pack file was activated.
9. Enter y in response to the question, Commit this software?

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Disabling RAM disk on the media server
You must disable RAM disk prior to upgrading the software on the primary controller. To disable
RAM disk, perform the following steps:
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. At the command line, type sudo ramdisk -v -f disabled, and press Enter.

Reboot the media server
To reboot the media server, perform the following steps:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Server select Shutdown Server.
2. Select the Delayed Shutdown option. Also, be sure the Restart server after shutdown
checkbox is selected.
3. Click the Shutdown button.
Click OK to confirm.

Access the media server Maintenance Web Interface
To access the media server Maintenance Web interface, perform the following steps:
1. Launch the Web browser.
2. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Address field to open the logon page.
3. Log on as craft or dadmin, when prompted.
4. Click Launch Maintenance Web Interface to get to the Main Menu.

Restoring data
In this section you will restore the system data that you backed up. Do only one of the following
two procedures, depending on how you backed up the data:

Note:

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Procedure One: Restoring data backup (if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) on page 271

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Procedure Two: Restoring data backup (If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) on page 272
Note:
The backup and restore processes use the ping service to check connectivity to
the backup server. If a backup or restore operation fails, ensure that the ping
service is enabled:
a. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Security, select Firewall.
b. In the Service column, find ping.
c. The checkboxes for both Input to Server and Output from Server should be
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Procedure One: Restoring data backup
(if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release)
Do these tasks only if you have upgraded from a pre-1.2 release.
To restore translations from a pre-1.2 release:
1. Select View/Restore Data under Data Backup/Restore.
2. Select FTP and enter the information for the FTP backup server.
Click View.
3. Select the Communication Manager translations backup set to restore (filename begins with
"xln".
Click Restore.

!
Important:

Important:
Do not restore the system or security backup sets (filenames beginning with "os"
and "security"). If you backed up the AUDIX data, you will need to restore the
AUDIX backup sets as separate steps. The AUDIX translations, names, and
messages backup set filename begins with "audix-tr-name-msg". The AUDIX
announcement backup set filename begins with "audix-ann".

To configure the server using the Avaya Installation Wizard
If you have upgraded from a pre-1.2 release (Procedure One), you must enter all server
configuration information. You can do this most easily using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW),
which will do the server configuration and install the license and password files. If you have filled
in the Electronic Pre-installation Worksheet (EPW), the IW will read the configuration data
from the EPW. Otherwise, you will need to enter the configuration data into the IW.
In addition, the IW will perform the tasks of upgrading firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
and the media modules. When you are finished with the IW, return to Setting rapid spanning
tree on the network on page 283.
For information on using the Avaya Installation Wizard, see Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard,
555-245-754. An interactive demo of the IW can be found at http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw.

Restart the server
You must restart the server to capture the configuration data.
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. Log on as craft.
3. Type /opt/ws/drestart 1 4.
You will see the response, Killed.

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Procedure Two: Restoring data backup
(If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x)
Do these tasks:
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if the original release was between 1.2.0 and 1.3.9, and you performed a Linux Migration
backup

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or if the original release was 2.0 or later and you performed a normal data backup

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you used the Linux Migration Backup/Restore backup process, there will be a
single backup file with a name starting with "upgrade-2.0." Be sure to restore that
backup file, not the backup sets that you may have created with the Data Backup/
Restore — Backup Now process. If you restore the wrong files, the system can
be damaged and the only recovery path is to remaster the S8300 hard drive
again. This recovery procedure can be started using the remaster command,
which is described in Maintenance Commands for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, 03-300431. After running the remaster
command, reboot the S8300 to start the RP program and proceed with
Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software on page 259.

To restore backup data:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Data Backup/Restore select View/Restore Data.
The system displays the View/Restore Data screen.
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2. Select FTP.
Fill in the User Name, Password, Host Name (enter host IP Address), and Directory
fields for the location of the backup file on the customer’s server.
3. Click View.
The system displays the View/Restore Data Results screen.
View/Restore Data Results screen

4. Select the backup file to restore.
If you started with a software release between 1.2.0 and 1.3.x and you used the
Linux-Migration Backup procedure, the backup file name will start with "upgrade-2.0."
If you started with a 2.0.x software release and you used the Backup Now procedure, there
are three backup files with names starting with "os," "xln," and "security."
Note that the time and date are embedded in the file name. Select the backup sets with the
current time and date stamp.
5. Select both Force options, and click Restore.
6. To monitor the restore progress:
a. Select Restore History
The Restore History screen displays.

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Restore History screen

b. Select the backup set being restored and click Check Status.
The Restore History Results screen displays.
c. Click Refresh periodically until the message,
The final status for your restore is shown below appears.
Restore History Results screen

If restoring files from a 2.0.x release, repeat the restore procedure for each backup set,
excluding the AUDIX data (msg and annc files), if any:
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Translations: xln files

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System: os files

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Enabling RAM disk on the media server
To enable RAM disk, perform the following steps:
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. At the command line, type sudo ramdisk -v -f enabled, and press Enter.

Verifying the time, date, and time zone
To verify the time, date, and time zone
1. Under Server click Server Date/Time.
The Server Date/Time screen displays.

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Server Date/Time screen

2. Verify or set the media server's time close enough to the NTS's time, date, and time zone
that synchronization can occur (within about 5 minutes).

Verifying media server configuration

Note:

Note:
If you upgraded from a pre-1.2 release, you should have already completed the
server configuration (see To configure the server using the Avaya Installation
Wizard on page 271. In this case, skip to Setting rapid spanning tree on the
network on page 283.

For the other upgrade scenarios, at this point, you should not have to enter any configuration
information. In the following procedure, click Continue to open each configuration screen and
verify that the configuration information is correct.

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To verify media server configuration
1. Under Server Configuration click Configure Server to start the configure server process.
Click Continue until you reach the screen titled Specify how you want to use this wizard.
Specify how you want to use this wizard screen

2. Select Configure all services using the wizard.
3. Click Continue through all the screens.
Check for new screens and new fields on existing screens as mentioned in the planning
forms.

Note:

Note:
You must click Continue through all the screens whether there are changes or
not. You do not need to enter Static Network Route information.
4. Click Continue on the Update System screen.
The Updating System Files screen displays each configuration task as it completes. When
done, the screen displays the line All configuration information was entered.
5. Click Close Window.
6. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
7. Type /opt/ws/drestart 1 4 to capture the configuration data.
You will see the response, Killed.

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Installing the updated license file
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure to install the license file before the authentication file.

You need to load a new license file when upgrading to a new major release of Communication
Manager or when changing the feature set.

Note:

Note:
If the S8300 is already set up for remote access, Avaya services personnel can
copy new license and authentication files directly into the /pub directory on the
server. Avaya personnel will notify you when the new files are in place as agreed
(for example, by telephone or E-mail). After they are loaded into the /pub
directory, install them using the License File and Authentication File screens
under Security on the Maintenance Web Interface.

To install the updated license file
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Security, click License File.
The License File screen displays.
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2. Select Install the license file I previously downloaded.
Browse to the license file on the services laptop, and click Submit. The system tells you
when the license is installed successfully.

Installing the new authentication file, if any
To install the new authentication file
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Security, click Authentication File.
The Authentication File screen displays.
Authentication File screen

2. Select Install the Authentication file I previously downloaded.
Browse to the authentication file on the services laptop, and click Install. The system tells
you when the authentication is installed successfully
3. Verify that the restoration of the backup files was successful by testing the craft login.
4. Access the SAT command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP address
of 192.11.13.6.

Note:

Note:
If you log into SAT and see the Translation corruption message, ignore it
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Note:

Note:
Avaya Services personnel only: You may need to use the static craft password
at this point. The static password will enable you to log in to the S8300 with a
direct connection to the Services port without the ASG challenge/response. To
obtain the static password, call the ASG Conversant number, 800-248-1234 or
720-444-5557, and follow the prompts to get the password. In addition to your
credentials, you will need to enter the customer’s Product ID or the FL or IL
number.
Note:
Avaya Business Partners should call 877-295-0099.

Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP)
Skip this procedure if the S8300 is an LSP, or if IA770 is being used.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If the system is using IA770, do not save translations at this time. Skip to
Verifying operation on page 280. You will save translations after installing the
new IA770 software.

To save translations (S8300 is not LSP, and IA770 is not used)
1. Access the SAT command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP address
of 192.11.13.6.
2. Log in again as craft.

Note:

Note:
If you see the Translation corruption message on the first SAT screen,
ignore it. Go to Verifying operation on page 280. You will need to save
translations later.
3. Type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.

Verifying operation
To verify operation
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Server, click Process Status.
2. Select Summary and Display once and click View.
The View Process Status Results screen displays.

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View Process Status Results screen

3. Make sure everything except ENV, arbiter, and dupmgr shows UP.
Communication Manager should show 65/65 UP.
The number of processes (65/65) may vary depending on the configuration. For a normal
state, the second number should not be greater than the first number. For example, the
numbers 64/65 UP would indicate that a process did not come up and should be
investigated before proceeding.
4. Using a telephone, make test calls to verify that call processing is working.

Next steps
This completes the S8300 upgrade process for upgrading to release 3.1. You now must
upgrade the G700 and media module firmware and then restart IA770, if it has been installed on
the S8300.

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Upgrade the firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
The tasks in this section can be completed most efficiently by using the Avaya Installation
Wizard or the Upgrade Tool.
●

If the S8300 is a primary controller, use the Installation Wizard.

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If the S8300 is one of several LSPs controlled by the same primary controller, use the
Upgrade Tool.

In either case, you can complete the tasks manually by following the procedures in Chapter
11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A and G700 to R3.1.
Note:
The IW and Upgrade Tool can also be used to upgrade firmware on the G350.

Note:

! CAUTION:
If the passwords to log on to the P330 Stack Processor or the media gateway
processor (MGP) have been changed from the defaults, you must change them
back to the original default passwords before using the Installation Wizard or
Upgrade Tool.

CAUTION:

Go to http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw to download job aids for using the Installation Wizard or
Upgrade Tool.
This section covers:
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Upgrading the G700 using the Installation Wizard on page 282

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Upgrading the G700 using the Upgrade Tool on page 283

Upgrading the G700 using the Installation Wizard
On the Integrated Management main menu, click Launch Avaya Installation Wizard.

To upgrade firmware on the G700 using the Installation Wizard
1. Select the Upgrade a previously installed Media Server with new software and/or
Media Gateway firmware on the Usage Options screen.
The Usage Options screen appears in the Installation Wizard after a few introductory
screens.
2. Continue through the Media Server screens, choosing not to upgrade the Communication
Manager software.

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3. When you get to the G700 Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Action button to view the
versions of the currently installed firmware, and the firmware available in the tftp directory.
4. Select each component for which there is a firmware version that is later than the installed
version.
For information on using the Avaya Installation Wizard, see Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard,
555-245-754. An interactive demo of the IW can be found at http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw.

Upgrading the G700 using the Upgrade Tool
On the Integrated Management main menu, click Launch Upgrade Tool. Follow the
instructions to upgrade the G700 and media module firmware. For more information on the
Upgrade tool, see Job Aid: Upgrade Tool and Worksheets, 555-245-757.

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Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330T User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

Post-upgrade tasks
Complete the following tasks after you have finished the upgrade:
If using IA770:
1. Restore AUDIX data on page 285
2. Saving translations on page 289
3. Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files and optional language files, if any on page 289
Complete the upgrade process (S8300 is the primary controller):
4. To check media modules on page 290
5. To enable scheduled maintenance on page 290
6. To busy out trunks on page 291
7. To check for translation corruption on page 291
8. To resolve alarms on page 291
9. To re-enable alarm origination on page 291
10. To back up the system on page 291

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If using IA770:
Restore AUDIX data
To restore AUDIX data:
1. Under Data Backup/Restore, click View/Restore Data.
The View/Restore Data screen displays.
View/Restore Data screen

2. Select FTP and enter the information for the location of the backed up AUDIX Translations,
Names, and Messages and click View.
The View/Restore Data Results screen displays.

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3. Select the AUDIX Translations, Names, and Messages backup set (that is, the file with
audix-tr-name-msg in the filename)
4. Select both Force options, and click Restore.
To monitor the restore progress:
1. Select Restore History.
The Restore History screen displays.
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2. Select the backup set being restored, and click Check Status.
The Restore History Results screen displays.
Restore History Results screen

3. Click Refresh periodically until the Completed Successfully message appears.
This restore process could take 30 minutes or longer.

Note:

Note:
Warning messages similar to the message shown on this screen are expected
and do not require any action.

To restart Communication Manager and IA770
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. Type stop -ac
3. Type start -ac
4. Ensure that all Communication Manager processes come up.
To monitor the startup of IA770:
1. Type watch /VM/bin/ss
The display will periodically refresh automatically. When you see the following display, the
IA770 startup is complete.

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2. Press Ctrl+C to break out of the watch command.
To verify operation:
1. In the Maintenance Web Interface, under Server, click Process Status.
2. Select Summary and Display once and click View.
the View Process Status Results screen displays.
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3. Make sure everything except ENV, arbiter, and dupmgr shows UP. Communication
Manager should show 65/65 UP or, if IA770 is installed, 67/67 UP.
The number of processes (67/67) may vary depending on the configuration. For a normal
state, the second number should not be greater than the first number. For example, the
numbers 66/67 UP would indicate that a process did not come up and should be
investigated before proceeding.
4. Using a telephone, make test calls to verify that call processing is working.
5. Run an IA770 sanity test:
a. At the Linux command line, type /vs/bin/display
b. All states should be Inserv with an associated phone number.
c. Retrieve the test message saved before the upgrade.

Saving translations
To save translations:
1. In the SSH session, open a SAT session.
2. Log in again as craft.
3. Type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.

Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files
and optional language files, if any
If an IA770 post-upgrade service pack is required, you should have downloaded the service
pack before coming to the site. If not, you can obtain the service pack from the support Web site
at http://support.avaya.com. See the co-located IA770 documentation for procedures to install
the service pack.

To install optional language files
1. Insert the optional language CD in your laptop’s CD-ROM drive.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.
3. Select the “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server”
download method.
4. Browse to the laptop CD and select each language file that you wish to copy.
5. Click the Download button. When the transfer is complete, the message “Files have been
successfully downloaded to the server” is displayed.

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6. If more than four optional language files need to be downloaded, repeat this procedure.
7. To install the language files, under Miscellaneous click Messaging Administration, then
Utilities, then Software Management, then Software Installation. Follow the instructions
to install the language software.

If IA 770 fails to start after an upgrade
If you have upgraded your Communication Manager and IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX software, you
must have a new license that is associated with the latest release. IA 770 will not use the
license for a previous version.
If you upgraded IA 770 without a new license file, it will fail to start during the Communication
Manager startup sequence.
If this occurs, you must do the following steps:
1. Obtain an IA 770 Replace variable w/ release number license file.
2. Install the license file.
3. From a command prompt, start the IA 770 process with the following command:
start -s Audix

Complete the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary controller)
In an SSH session to the S8300 (primary controller), access the SAT command line interface to
complete the following procedures.

To check media modules
1. Type list configuration all and press Enter.
2. Verify that the software is communicating with all media modules and that all media
modules are listed in the reports.
3. Make test telephone calls to verify that Communication Manager is working.

To enable scheduled maintenance
1. Type change system-parameters maintenance and press Enter.
2. Ensure that the Start Time and Stop Time fields' administration is the same as before the
upgrade.

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To busy out trunks
1. Busy out trunks that were busied out before the upgrade (see Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the
S8300 is the primary controller on page 241).

To check for translation corruption
1. Type newterm and press Enter.
If you do not get a login prompt and see the following message:
Warning: Translation corruption detected
follow the normal escalation procedure for translation corruption before continuing the
upgrade.

To resolve alarms
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Alarms click Current Alarms to examine the
alarm log.
2. If any alarms are listed, click Clear All.
3. Resolve new alarms since the upgrade through Communication Manager using the
appropriate maintenance reference.

To re-enable alarm origination
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. At the command prompt, type almenable -d b -s y
where
-d b sets the dialout option to both (numbers)
-s y enables SNMP alarm origination
3. Type almenable (without any options) to verify the alarm origination status.

To back up the system
Using the Maintenance Web Interface, back up the system as you did before the upgrade
selecting Save Translations and all backup sets.

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Chapter 6: Upgrading an existing S8300B to R3.1
using the Upgrade Tool
This section covers the procedures to use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the following:
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The software on an installed Avaya S8300B Media Server and its LSPs, from a 2.x or 3.0
release to 3.1.

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The firmware on an installed Avaya G700 Media Gateway.

Important:
This chapter assumes that the currently installed S8300 is version B running
Communication Manager release 2.1 or greater. If the currently installed S8300 is
version A, follow the upgrade procedures in Chapter 5: Upgrading an existing
S8300A to R3.1 using the Web pages. If the S8300 is version B, but is running
release 2.0 of Communication Manager, follow the upgrade procedures in
Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1 on
page 665

Important:
These procedures assume that you are upgrading an S8300 primary controller
and/or any remote LSPs connected to the primary controller. If you are upgrading
an LSP by itself locally, you cannot use the Upgrade Tool. Instead, you must
follow the procedures in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B and
G700 to R3.1.

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About upgrading the S8300B to release 3.1
and upgrading G700 firmware
The S8300 can be configured as either the primary controller or as a local survivable processor
(LSP). When the S8300 is an LSP, the primary controller, running Avaya Communication
Manager, can be either another S8300 or an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.
These procedures assume the primary controller is an S8300.

! CAUTION:
When you are upgrading the media server as a primary controller, you must
check Product Support Notice #739U for the supported upgrade paths. If you
attempt to upgrade the media server to a release that is not supported as an
upgrade path, you might corrupt the translations.

CAUTION:

Also, you must check PSN #739U for compatibility of software loads between the
primary controller and any LSPs or ESSs. If the software loads of the primary
controller and the LSPs/ESSs are incompatible, then file synchronization
between the primary controller and the LSPs/ESSs can cause translation
corruption on the LSPs/ESSs.
To check PSN #739U, from any computer, access http://support.avaya.com.
Select Product Support Notices > View All Documents > PSN #739U.
The steps to upgrade an S8300 configured as an LSP have the following considerations:
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The version of Communication Manager running on the LSP must be the same as, or later
than, the version running on the primary controller.

●

If upgrading both the primary controller and the LSP, the LSP must be upgraded first.
Then, with Communication Manager turned off on the LSP, the primary controller is
upgraded.

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The Upgrade Tool cannot be used on an S8300 configured as an LSP.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

This upgrade procedure requires a service interruption of approximately 2 hours,
or up to 4 hours if IA770 is being used.

In order to upgrade Release 2.x to Release 3.1, it is necessary to install a pre-upgrade service
pack that prepares the server’s Web Interface to load the upgrade RPM files from the Server
CD onto the S8300 hard drive.

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Note:
With release 3.0 and later of Communication Manager, the Server CD no longer
has *.tar or *.tar.gz files. These have been replaced with RPM files that use
storage space on the Server CD and the S8300 hard drive more efficiently. To
work with these files, a server with release 2.x of Communication Manager first
requires a pre-upgrade service pack installation.

Note:

The need to restore IP Phone files
If, before the upgrade, the existing system was serving as an http or tftp server for 4600-series
IP Phone firmware downloads and configuration updates, the downloadable 4600-series IP
Phone firmware and configuration file are not available on the server after the upgrade.
As a result, you must retrieve the 46xx firmware (the 46xx .tar file, for example
46xxH323_cm2_2_wi1_15_ipt2_2_111405.tar) from the Avaya Downloads Web site and
download the 46xx firmware file to the server after the upgrade. However, you can save a copy
of the 46xx configuration file before the upgrade and copy it back into the /tftpboot directory after
the upgrade.
See the following:
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Saving a copy of the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any on page 310

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Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary on page 339

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Restoring the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any on page 340

Major tasks to upgrade the S8300B to release 3.1
and upgrade the G700 firmware
The major tasks to upgrade the S8300B to release 3.1, and upgrade the G700 firmware are:
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Before going to the customer site

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On-site Preparation for the Upgrade
The Upgrade Tool performs the following tasks automatically:
- Run the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the primary controller, LSPs, and G700 media
gateways

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Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
This section covers:
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Planning forms provided by the project manager on page 297

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Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary on page 297

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Checking the number of allocated ports on page 297

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Checking the versions of the LSPs (if starting from R2.0 only) on page 297

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Checking the FTP server for backing up data on page 298

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Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware on page 298

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Obtaining service pack files on page 299

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Obtaining service pack and language files, if using IA770 on page 301

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Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and password file) on page 302

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Planning forms provided by the project manager
The project manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation. The information primarily consists of IP addresses, subnet mask
addresses, logins, passwords, people to contact, the type of system, and equipment you need
to install. Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists provides several checklists to help you gather
the installation and upgrade information.

Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary
For an upgrade of an existing G700, the existing license file can usually be reused. However, if
the customer is adding feature functionality (for example, adding BRI trunks), or if the upgrade
is between major releases (for example, 2.2 to 3.1), you will need the serial number of the
G700. To get this number, ask the customer’s administrator to log in to the S8300 web page and
select View License Status or License File from the main menu to display the serial number.
The serial number should also be on a sticker on the back of the G700 chassis but this number
is occasionally incorrect.

Checking the number of allocated ports
Release 3.1 of Communication Manager supports a maximum of 900 ports if the S8300 is a
primary controller. If the existing system has more than 900 ports allocated, then there may be a
problem with the upgrade and you need to escalate. Ask the customer to check the system for
the maximum number of ports. This can be done using the SAT command, display
system-parameters customer-options. Verify that the Maximum Ports: field is 900 or
less.

Checking the versions of the LSPs (if starting from R2.0 only)
If you are upgrading a Communication Manager R2.0 server, the S8300 Media Server may be a
version A. In this case, the server hardware must be replaced with an S8300B server. Similarly,
LSPs may require a server replacement. You can check the version of S8300 hardware on
LSPs by running the SAT command on the primary controller, list config media-gateway
, where is the number of the media gateway
containing an LSP. If you do not know which media gateways have LSPs, you can run the SAT
command, list media-gateway.

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Checking the FTP server for backing up data
During the installation and upgrade procedures, you will need to back up the system data to an
FTP server. Normally, you will use an FTP server on the customer’s LAN for backups.
To do this, you will need information on how to get to the backup location:
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IP address

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Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

!
Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
for backups.

Note:

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License file

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Authentication file

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Software service pack files (most recent version)
Note:
The necessary changes in the Web Interface and script/command changes are
available in a required pre-upgrade update to be used for the upgrade from
releases 2.x to release 3.1.

Checking the CD for the most recent files
The media module and media gateway firmware on the Communication Manager software
distribution CD may not be the most recent. Therefore, check the firmware versions contained
on the software CD to verify that you have the latest before installing the firmware using the
LSP’s TFTP server. You can do this by accessing the CD on your laptop and displaying the
actual firmware filenames in the Releases\\Gateways directory.

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For example, the CD may contain a file mm760v60.fdl, but the most recent firmware available
on the Avaya Web site is mm760v65.fdl. In this case, download the mm760v65.fdl file from the
Web site for installation instead of installing the file from the CD. As another example, the CD
may contain the mgp_25_23_0.bin media gateway file, and the Avaya Web site also contains
mgp_25_23_0.bin. In this case, you could use the firmware from the CD because the versions
of the files are the same.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Obtaining service pack files
Pre- and post-upgrade service packs may be needed for this upgrade. If the service pack files
are not on your software CD, download the service pack files from the Avaya Support web site
to your laptop.

Pre-upgrade service pack (starting from R2.x only)
This upgrade requires a pre-upgrade service pack. The service pack filename differs,
depending on which software load the media server is on. See Table 17: Pre-Upgrade service
pack filenames for software release and load for the software load associated with each
release.

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If the customer’s system has Release 2.x of Communication Manager but has a
field load other than those listed in the table, do not use this section to upgrade
Communication Manager to Release 3.1. You must escalate.

Table 17: Pre-Upgrade service pack filenames for software release and load
Software release of
existing media server

Associated software load

Service pack filename

Release 2.0

R012x.00.0.219.0

00.0.219.0-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.0.1

R012x.00.1.221.1

00.1.221.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.1

R012x.01.0.411.7

01.0.411.7-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.1.1

R012x.01.1.414.1

01.1.414.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.2

R012x.02.0.111.4

02.0.111.4-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.2.1

R012x.02.1.118.1

02.1.118.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Post-upgrade service pack
A post-upgrade service pack may be required. If so, download it from http://www.avaya.com/
support on the Internet.

To download service packs to the laptop
1. On your laptop, create a directory to store the file (for example, c:\S8300download).
2. Connect to the LAN using a browser on your laptop or the customer’s PC and access http://
www.avaya.com/support on the Internet to copy the required Communication Manager
service pack file to the laptop.
3. At the Avaya support site, select the following links:
a. Find documentation and downloads by product name
b. S8300 Media Server
c. Downloads
d. Software downloads
4. In the Software Downloads list, click on the link for the appropriate Communication
Manager release (for example, Avaya Communication Manager Software Updates for
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5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN“ Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.
File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

Obtaining service pack and language files, if using IA770
If IA700 is installed, determine whether a service pack is needed and/or optional languages are
used. If so, you will need to obtain the data files.

Checking for IA770 stored messages size
When upgrading Communication Manager to release 3.1 from a previous release, the size of
the messages stored in IA770 must be less than 72 hours due to a change in the voice
encoding algorithm from CELP to G.711. Before the going to the site, have the customer check
the size of messages stored in IA770 and, if greater than 72 hours, contact your service support
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To check the IA770 stored messages size
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select System Configuration and Status > System Status.
Look for “Used Hours of Speech” in the list. If more than 72 hours is reported, the customer
must delete some messages before the upgrade.
Or, you can use the CLI command, /vs/bin/util/vs_status.

Obtaining an IA770 service pack file
If an IA770 service pack is required after the upgrade, obtain the service pack file from the
Avaya Support web site.

To obtain an IA770 service pack file
1. On the Avaya Support website, double click on Messaging in the list on the left.
2. Scroll down to the INTUITY links and double click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
Application.
3. Double click on All Documents.
4. Under Software Download, double click on the service pack for this release. For example,
IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches for 3.1.
5. Double click on the file name. For example, C6039rf+c.rpm
6. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

Obtaining optional language files
Optional languages are any language other than English (us-eng or us-tdd). If optional
languages other than English are used for announcements, you will need to download the
optional languages from a language CD after the upgrade. Before going to the site, obtain the
appropriate language CDs or determine that they are available at the site.

Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and password file)
Every S8300 media server and local survivable processor (LSP) requires a current and correct
version of a license file in order to provide the expected call-processing service.
The license file specifies the features and services that are available on the S8300 media
server, such as the number of ports purchased. The license file contains a software version
number, hardware serial number, expiration date, and feature mask. The license file is
reinstalled to add or remove call-processing features. New license files may be required when
upgrade software is installed.

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The Avaya authentication file contains the logins and passwords to access the S8300 media
server. This file is updated regularly by Avaya services personnel, if the customer has a
maintenance contract. All access to Communication Manager from any login is blocked unless
a valid authentication file is present on the S8300 media server.
A new license file and the Avaya authentication file may be installed independently of each
other or any other server upgrades.

Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server). This is necessary so that if control passes to the
LSP, it can allow the same level of call processing as that of the primary controller.
Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
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Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

Note:

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On-site Preparation for the Upgrade
Perform the following tasks before starting the software upgrade on the S8300:
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Setting up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP software download, if desired on
page 305

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Accessing the S8300 on page 306

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Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary controller on page 307

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Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770 (if IA770 is being used) on page 311

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Backing up S8300 recovery system files on page 315

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Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files to the S8300 hard
drive, including licenses for LSPs on page 319

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Copying authentication files to the LSPs on page 321

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Copying the Communication Manager software and media gateway firmware to a TFTP or
HTTP server on page 321

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Copying the Communication Manager software and media gateway firmware to the
server on page 321

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Preparing LSPs on page 322

Setting up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP software
download, if desired
The Communication Manager software CD-ROM can be used to load software on each LSP
prior to running the upgrade, but this method requires the physical insertion of the CD-ROM into
a CD-ROM drive attached to each LSP’s S8300 server. Alternatively, the customer can set up
one or more TFTP servers from which to download Communication Manager software to each
LSP. However, the TFTP server or servers must be accessible to all LSPs over the WAN.
Additionally, the file structure should be installed on the TFTP server so it matches the format of
the CDROM. This means that, within the outgoing root directory of the TFTP server, a
/Releases subdirectory must be established and all software or firmware should copied to the
TFTP server should be copied as subdirectories and files under the /Releases directory.
As another alternative, the customer can set up a Web server to be used to distribute the files.
The file structure should be installed on the HTTP server so it matches the format of the CM
server CDROM. The source directory should be designated as URL of the webserver followed
by full path name to the /Releases directory. Example (http://www.acme-home.com/upgrades/
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Note:

Note:
Use of the TFTP server should be within the local LAN segment. Downloading
the Communication Manager software over a WAN is not recommended because
a TFTP server can time out, and the download can fail.
Additionally, the bandwidth of the WAN should be large because the
Communication Manager software files are very large ó with some files up to 72
Megabytes (MB) in size and a cumulative total for all files of over 400 MB.

Note:

Note:
To upgrade the firmware on the media gateway or its media modules, you can
download the firmware from a TFTP server only. This TFTP server can be the
/tftpboot directory on an S8300 Media Server or a TFTP directory on any server
that is accessible over the LAN to the media gateway.
An HTTP server cannot be used for firmware downloads to the media gateway or
its media modules.

Accessing the S8300
To perform the installation and upgrade procedures you will need to connect your laptop to the
S8300 Services port using a crossover cable. For a direct connection to the S8300 Services
port, your laptop must be properly configured. See Laptop configuration for direct connection to
the services port on page 57.
You will use both telnet and the Maintenance Web Interface to perform the procedures.

To access the S8300 using telnet
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as craft or dadmin.

To access the S8300 using the Maintenance Web interface
1. Launch the Web browser.
2. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Address field to open the Logon page.
3. Log on as craft or dadmin when prompted.
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To access SAT
1. From the bash CLI, type SAT and press Enter.
Or, to open SAT directly from your laptop,
Click Start > Run, type telnet 192.11.13.6 5023, and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.
3. Enter w2ktt for the Terminal Type (if you are running Windows 2000 on your laptop).
4. Accept the default (y) for Suppress Alarm Origination.

Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary
controller
If the S8300 is configured as an LSP, skip to Run the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the primary
controller, LSPs, and G700 media gateways on page 327.

CAUTION:

Perform the following procedures if you are upgrading an S8300 that is configured as a primary
controller:

Note:

●

To clear alarms

●

To check link status

●

To record all busyouts

●

To disable scheduled maintenance

●

To check for translation corruption

●

To save translations

●

To disable alarm origination
Note:
It is no longer necessary to disable Terminal Translation Initialization (TTI) before
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To check link status
1. Open a SAT session.
2. Enter display communication-interface links.
Note all administered links.
3. Enter status link number for each administered link.
4. Enter list signaling group.
Note the signaling groups listed by number.
5. For each of the signaling groups listed, enter status signaling group number.
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To save translations
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
2. Under Command Completion Status you should see Success.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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Saving a copy of the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any
During an upgrade, any data in the /tftpboot directory is overwritten with new software and
firmware. If the system was using the http or tftp capability for 4600-series phone firmware
downloads and configuration updates, the firmware and 4600-series phone configuration file
are overwritten.
You must redownload the 46xx firmware file after the upgrade. However, you can save a copy of
the 46xx configuration file before the upgrade and copy it back into the /tftpboot directory after
the upgrade.
To copy the 4600-series configuration file to a safe location, perform the following steps:
1. Access the server’s command line interface using telnet and an IP address of
192.11.13.6.
2. Log in as craft.
3. At the Linux command line, type cd /tftpboot, and press Enter.
4. At the prompt, type ls 46*, and press Enter.
If a named 46xxsettings.txt may appear in the list, or the prompt may reappear with no
files listed. If the file name does not appear, there is no file to copy. You are finished with this
procedure.
5. If the file name 46xxsettings.txt appears,at the Linux command line, type cp
46xxsettings.txt ~ftp/pub .
The 4600-series phone settings file is now in a protected directory, /var/home/ftp/pub, and
will not be overwritten during the upgrade. You will copy this file back to the /tftpboot
directory after the upgrade.

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Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used)
Skip to Backing up S8300 recovery system files on page 315 if IA770 is not being used.
If IA770 is being used, you need to collect optional language data (if this had not been done
before arriving at the site), leave a test message, and shut down IA770 before backing up the
files.

Determining whether optional languages are needed
To determine the system language
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select Global Administration; then Messaging Administration.
3. Enter the craft password.
4. At the command prompt, enter display system-parameters features.
The SYSTEM PARAMETERS FEATURES screen displays.
5. Go to page 3.
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6. Under Announcement Sets, note the main system language listed after System: In this
example, the main system language is English (us-eng). If the system language is anything
other than us-eng or us-tdd, you will need to download the appropriate language files from
a language CD after the upgrade.

Note:

To determine other languages
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select Utilities; then Software Management; then Messaging System Software Display.
The Messaging System Software Display screen displays.

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Messaging System Software Display screen

3. Note the System Announcement language files listed. In this example, us-eng and us-tdd
are listed. If any language files other than these two are listed, you will need to download
the additional language files from a language CD after the upgrade.

Downloading optional language files, if needed
Skip to To shut down IA770 on page 314 if optional language files are not needed. If the
optional language files are needed, copy the files from the language CD to /var/home/ftp/pub.

To download optional language files
1. Insert the optional language CD in your laptop’s CD-ROM drive.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.

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3. Select the Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server
download method.
4. Browse to the laptop CD and select each language file that you wish to copy.
5. Click the Download button.
When the transfer is complete, the message
Files have been successfully downloaded to the server
is displayed.
6. If more than four optional language files need to be downloaded, repeat this procedure.
Copies of the optional language files are now in the /var/home/ftp/pub directory and will be
automatically installed during the upgrade process.

Creating an IA770 test message for the upgrade
To test IA770 after the upgrade
1. Write down the number of a test voice mailbox, or create one if none exists.
2. Write down the number of the IA770 hunt group.
3. Leave a message on the test mailbox that will be retrieved after the upgrade.

Shutting down IA770
To shut down IA770

Note:

Note:
If you are using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) to upgrade the server, skip this
procedure. The IW will execute the stop command automatically.
1. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.
3. Type stop -s Audix and press Enter to shut down AUDIX. Note that the "A" in Audix
must be capitalized.
The shutdown will take a few minutes.
4. Type watch /VM/bin/ss and press Enter to monitor the shutdown.
The watch command will automatically refresh every few seconds. When the shutdown is
complete, you will see only the voicemail and audit processes. For example:
voicemail:(10)
audit http:(9)
Press Ctrl+C to break out of the watch command.

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5. Type /vs/bin/util/vs_status and press Enter to verify that AUDIX is shut down.
When AUDIX is shut down, you will see
voice system is down

!
Important:

Important:
After upgrading an S8300, you must upgrade the G700 or G350 and media
module firmware before restarting IA770.

Backing up S8300 recovery system files
Before installing the S8300 software, back up the system data in case you need to back out of
the upgrade. You should back up to an FTP server on the customer’s network. To do this, you
need an FTP address and directory path and a user ID and password to access the customer’s
network. Check with your project manager or the customer for this information. You can also
back up the system data to the S8300 hard drive.

To back up S8300 recovery system data
1. Under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.
The Backup Now screen displays.
Backup Now screen (Part One)

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2. Select all data sets:

Note:

●

Avaya Call Processing (ACP) Translations

●

Save ACP translations prior to backup

Note:
Select this option only if the S8300 is a primary controller. Do not select it if the
S8300 is an LSP.
●

Server and System Files

●

Security Files

3. If the AUDIX options are available, select AUDIX and select AUDIX Translations, Names,
and Messages.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Selecting the Full Backup radio button does NOT include AUDIX files.

Backup Now screen (Part Two)

4. Select the FTP for the backup method and fill in the appropriate fields with information
provided by the customer.
5. Click Start Backup to back up the files.

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Note:

Note:
The backup and restore processes use the ping service to check connectivity to
the backup server. If a backup or restore operation fails, ensure that the ping
service is enabled.
i. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Security select Firewall.
ii. In the Service column, find ping.
The checkboxes for both Input to Server and Output from Server should be
checked.
6. To check the status of the backup:
a. Under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup History.
b. Select the backup file and click Check Status to open the Backup History Results
screen.
When the backup is finished, the Backup History Results screen displays
The final status for your backup job is shown below.
For each backup set, the message
BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
displays, if the set was backed up successfully.
7. If the AUDIX options are available, repeat Steps 3–6 for AUDIX Announcements.

Copying the service pack files to the media server (starting from
R2.x only)
Note:

Note:
Do not perform this task if you are upgrading an R3.0 release to R3.1.

To copy service pack files to the media server from the laptop
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
2. Select the download method, “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to
the server.”

Note:

Note:
Do not select the checkbox, “Install this file on the local server.”
3. Browse to the directory on the laptop that contains the pre-upgrade and post-upgrade
service pack files.
4. Select the service pack files and click Download.

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Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack (starting from
R2.x only)
Note:

Note:
Do not perform this task if you are upgrading an R3.0 release to R3.1.

A pre-upgrade service pack is required to modify the server upgrade tools, including the web
Interface and upgrade scripts, which will enable the upgrade to Communication Manager 3.1 to
complete successfully. LSPs with R2.x software also require the pre-upgrade service pack.

To install the pre-upgrade service pack
1. On the Welcome page of the Communication Manager Web pages, select Launch
Upgrade Tool.
The Upgrade Tool Welcome page appears.
2. Select Schedule Upgrade from the menu on the left pane.
The Schedule Upgrade page appears.
3. Enter the file name of the pre-upgrade software service pack in the Update File Name field
for the Main Server(s).
4. Enter the file name of the pre-upgrade software service pack in the Update File Name field
for LSP.
5. Scroll down to the Main Server Targets field and select the Update box for the primary
controller.
6. Scroll down to the LSP Targets field and select the Update box for the LSPs you are
upgrading.
7. Click Run Now.
The Upgrade Tool updates the primary controller and any LSPs you selected.
8. Check the status of the updates by selecting the View Current option from the left pane
menu.
The word Completed appears in the status field for the primary controller and each LSP you
are updating.

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Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files
to the S8300 hard drive, including licenses for LSPs
Skip to Copying the Communication Manager software and media gateway firmware to the
server on page 321 if you are not installing a new license or password file.
For an upgrade, you need to install a license file when:

Note:

●

Upgrading to a new major release of Communication Manager (for example, R2.x to R3.0
or R3.0 to R3.1)

●

Changing the feature set
Note:
If the S8300 is already set up for remote access, Avaya services personnel can
copy new license and authentication files directly into the FTP directory on the
server. Avaya personnel will notify you when the new files are in place as agreed
(for example, by telephone or E-mail). After they are loaded into the FTP
directory, install them using the License File and Authentication File screens
from the S8300 main menu web-page.

Use the following procedure to transfer the license and password files from the CD or hard drive
on your laptop to the S8300 hard drive. The Upgrade Tool can install licenses of the LSPs when
loaded onto the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
For each LSP, the authentication file must be loaded directly onto the LSP and
installed. The Upgrade Tool cannot install authentication files on LSPs.

To copy license and authentication files to the
S8300 primary controller from your laptop
1. Log on to the S8300 Web Interface
2. In the main menu under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
The Download Files screen displays.

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Download Files screen

3. Select Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server and click
Browse for the first field.
The S8300 displays the Choose File screen, which allows you to select files from your
laptop.
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4. Locate the customer's license (.lic) file.
5. When you have selected the .lic file, click Open in the dialog box.
6. Click Browse for the second field.
7. Locate the customer's .pwd file on your laptop.
8. When you have selected the .pwd file, click Open in the dialog box.
9. When you have finished entering the files to be copied, click Download.
When the files are successfully transferred, the system displays the status screen.

Copying authentication files to the LSPs
The Upgrade Tool cannot install authentication files. Therefore, copy the authentication files to a
computer that can connect to the customer’s network. From that same computer, log into the
Web pages for each LSP and use the Download Files screen to download the authentication file
(see Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files to the S8300 hard
drive, including licenses for LSPs on page 319).

Copying the Communication Manager software and media
gateway firmware to a TFTP or HTTP server
If you want to remotely copy Communication Manager software to LSPs without physically
inserting the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive of each LSP, you must post the software on the
TFTP or HTTP server you set up earlier. To post the software, use whatever tools are available
in the customer’s network for file transfer.
If there are media gateway firmware files that you are installing that are more recent than those
on the Software CD-ROM, post these individual files on a TFTP server. This TFTP server can
be the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server.

Copying the Communication Manager software and media
gateway firmware to the server
Normally, during an upgrade of the primary controller, you will have the Communication
Manager Software Distribution CD-ROM that contains the latest software to install. The latest
software for the S8300 has a file name that reflects the most recent load of software (For
example only, 013-01.0.640.1). The latest service pack software for Communication Manager
also reflects the most recent load of software (for example only, 03.1-01.0.640.0).
These files also contain the most recent firmware for the G700 Media Gateway, the various
media modules, and the P330 Stack Processor.

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Preparing LSPs
If you are upgrading any LSPs using the Upgrade Tool from the primary controller, you must
copy the Communication Manager software to the LSP itself before running the upgrade. You
can copy the files from any of the following:
●

The CD-ROM

●

A TFTP server. See Setting up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP software download,
if desired on page 305.

●

An HTTP server using a URL. See Setting up a TFTP server or HTTP server for LSP
software download, if desired on page 305.

If you use a CD-ROM, you or someone else must be physically on-site with each LSP to insert
and remove the CD-ROM.
If you use a TFTP or HTTP server, you can copy software to each server remotely. However,
the WAN must be able to handle files requiring large bandwidth, up to 71 MB for a single file.
The download from TFTP or HTTP server may experience a timeout, in which case you must
restart the download.

To transfer software files to the server
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

When you are upgrading the media server as a primary controller, you must
check Product Support Notice #739U for the supported upgrade paths. If you
attempt to upgrade the media server to a release that is not supported as an
upgrade path, you might corrupt the translations.
Also, you must check PSN #739U for compatibility of software loads between the
primary controller and any LSPs or ESSs. If the software loads of the primary
controller and the LSPs/ESSs are incompatible, then file synchronization
between the primary controller and the LSPs/ESSs can cause translation
corruption on the LSPs/ESSs.
To check PSN #739U, from any computer, access http://support.avaya.com.
Select Product Support Notices > View All Documents > PSN #739U.
1. Do one of the following steps:
a. If using a CD-ROM as a software source, insert the Server CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Go to step 3.
b. If using a TFTP or HTTP server, log in to the S8300 Linux interface. For LSPs, this can
be a remote log in. Go to step 2.
2. To check for a connection to the TFTP or HTTP server, type ping ip_address where
ip_address is the address of the TFTP or HTTP server, and press Enter.
Replies from the server scroll down the screen.

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3. Log in to the S8300 Web interface. For LSPs, this can be a remote log in.
4. If using a TFTP or HTTP server for software download, do the following steps to verify the
LAN/WAN connections are open for file exchange. Otherwise go to step 5.
a. Click Firewall on the Maintenance Web page menu.
The Firewall screen appears.
b. Check that tftp Service using Port/Protocol 69, or http Service using Port/Protocol 80, is
checkmarked in both Input to Server and Output to Server columns. Go to step 5.
5. Under Server Upgrades, click Manage Software.
The Manage Software screen appears.
Manage Software screen

6. Select the radio button Copy a release to the local hard drive, but do not install it.

Note:

Note:
The S8300 hard drive can hold up to three releases without having to delete a
release before copying a new release from the Server CD.
The S8300 displays the Choose Source screen, which allows you to copy files from one of
several possible sources to the S8300 hard drive.

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Choose Source screen

Possible sources include:
●

This server’s CD-ROM drive

●

TFTP server at IP address (default is local laptop at 192.11.13.5)

●

IP address or URL specified in Copy from URL: field, including the subdirectory
/Releases. For example, if the URL is http://denver-server.com, then the complete URL
will be http://denver-server.com/Releases.

If you select the Copy from this server’s CD-ROM drive: radio button, all available CD
drives are checked. The first drive found with a valid release is used, in the event multiple
CD drives are actually present. If you select
The Choose Software screen displays.

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Choose Software screen

The screen is presented with no radio button selected.
7. Select the release to be copied and click Continue. The Copy in Progress screen
displays.
Copy in Progress screen

The screen lists each file as it is being copied to the S8300 hard drive. When the copy
completes successfully, the Copy Complete screen displays.

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Copy Complete screen

This screen indicates the release just copied, shows the release running on the S8300, and
shows the releases resident on the server’s hard drive.
Note:
Did you experience a timeout while downloading from a TFTP or HTTP server? If
so, you must restart the download.

Note:

! CAUTION:
At this point you are finished with copying the software to the server. If the
software was on CD-ROM, remove the CD from your laptop now to avoid
possible problems the next time your laptop is rebooted.

CAUTION:

8. Repeat this procedure for each LSP you want to upgrade with the Upgrade Tool.

Obtaining additional data for running the Upgrade Tool
To run the Upgrade Tool for upgrading media gateways, you need the following from the
customer:
●

Logins and passwords for the media gateways, including global logins and passwords and
individual media gateway logins and passwords.

●

IP addresses for any TFTP servers being used.

You can use the worksheets in the Job Aid: Upgrade Tool and Worksheets, 555-245-757, to
capture this information.

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Run the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the primary controller,
LSPs, and G700 media gateways
This section describes the procedures to use the Upgrade Tool to upgrade the S8300 Media
Server to Communication Manager release 3.1, including its LSPs and G700 media gateways.
This procedure also applies to the upgrade of the G350 and G250-series Media Gateways and
includes the following tasks:
●

Checking the current releases of all devices (optional) on page 327

●

Running the upgrade on page 330

●

Viewing the status of the upgrade in progress on page 332

●

Installing updated authentication files on page 333

●

Saving translations (only if new license and/or authentication files installed) on page 333

●

Setting rapid spanning tree on the network on page 334

Checking the current releases of all devices (optional)
You should check the current releases of all devices (LSPs, media gateways, and media
modules) to verify which devices need to be upgraded. This step, while optional, can speed the
upgrade process if you find that some devices do not require upgrades.
1. On the Welcome page of the Communication Manager Web pages, select Launch
Upgrade Tool.
The Upgrade Tool Welcome page appears.
2. Select Query Versions from the menu on the left pane.
The Query Versions Select page appears.

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3. Select Initiate New Query and click Submit.
It could take several minutes to complete a new query. The time a new query takes depends
on the number of LSPs and gateways that are in the configuration. The system
automatically finds and lists the primary controller, LSPs, and G700 Media Gateways
registered with the primary controller. Additionally, the media modules are listed for each
media gateway.
Because of the potential length of this screen, hot links are provided in each section so you
can jump to the other sections.

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4. Enter data for the devices you want to query.
You can select to query all of the devices or you can select individual devices. Enter a
common logon ID and password that can be used to access all the gateways that do not
have an override value entered. You can save your entries on the screen and return to the
screen later to run the query. This allows you the capability to stop and research any
necessary information without losing your entries.
5. When you are finished with your selections, click Query.
The Query Results screen appears.

6. Note the devices that do not require updates, if any.

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Running the upgrade
Follow these steps:
1. To set up and schedule upgrades, click Schedule Upgrade.
The Schedule Upgrade screen appears. At the bottom of the screen, the system displays all
main servers, LSPs, and gateway targets that are administered.

2. Fill in all appropriate fields. Click Help for information about the fields on the screen.

Note:

Note:
The file names must be entered in the correct format. Do not change the names
of the firmware files in the process of loading them onto the TFTP servers. See
Firmware file formats on page 203.
Use the information from the planning forms or Upgrade Worksheets to complete the
Software/Firmware fields.

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Use the following guidelines to setup the upgrade:
●

If the customer uses a common logon ID and password for multiple gateways, complete
the Common G350/G700 Logon Values fields.

●

If the customer has a centralized TFTP server for use by multiple G700 or G350 Media
Gateways or the customer has a centralized FTP server for use by multiple G350 Media
Gateways, complete the Common TFTP/FTP Server Values fields.

●

Use the Max Sessions field to specify how many gateways can be simultaneously
connected to a TFTP or a FTP server for upgrading. The number must be between one
and 20 inclusive. If you do not specify a number, the Upgrade Tool defaults to six.

●

If any gateways require unique logon values or unique TFTP servers, complete the
Override Common Values for G350 and G700 Targets fields. You can enter override
values for the following:
- The IP address of the unique TFTP server.
- The completed path to the directory from the root of the TFTP server.
- The logon information for the gateway.

●

If any override fields are left blank, the values entered in the Common fields are used.

●

Some upgrades may time out due to network traffic and limitations on how long the
Upgrade Tool will allow an upgrade to continue. The upgrade of a single LSP has a limit
of one hour. The upgrade of a media gateway has a limit of 30 minutes.

●

Since the media gateway (MGP) firmware files are fairly large they may cause a timeout
during an upgrade to a remote location. What you enter in the TFTP Directory field
depends on the type of TFTP server you are using. If the TFTP server is:
- An S8300 or an LSP, enter the path to the firmware files relative to the /tftpboot
directory. For example, if the firmware files are in /tftpboot/cm3.0/318.0, enter cm3.0/
318.0.

Note:

Note:
If the files are in the /tftpboot directory on the S8300 server/LSP and there is no
subdirectory, leave the TFTP Directory field blank.
- An Avaya Windows server, enter the path of the outbound source for the TFTP server
specified to be accessed. For example, if the firmware files reside in the directory c:
ftp_outbound\cm3.0\340.3 and the TFTP server application is configured to have its
outbound source as c:ftp_outbound, then you would enter cm3.0\340.3 as the value in
the TFTP Directory field.

Note:

Note:
If the files are in /tftpboot directory on the Avaya server and there is no
subdirectory, leave the TFTP Directory field blank.
- A customer server, ask the customer how their TFTP server is set up.

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Note:

Note:
A TFTP server must be accessible over the LAN from the gateway you are
upgrading.
3. Click Schedule to set up the upgrade schedule or Run Now to run the upgrades
immediately.

Viewing the status of the upgrade in progress
To review the status of an upgrade in progress, click View Active.

Note:

Note:
If you use the View Active screen while upgrading the server on which the
Upgrade Tool itself is running, the screen displays an error while the server is
rebooted. To view the successful status of the upgrade of the server on which the
Upgrade Tool is running, you must use the View Prior screen after the upgrade is
complete.
However, the upgrade is not complete until the following events occur:
- The server reboots.
- Additional database updates occur after the reboot.
- The upgrade is made permanent.

Making the upgrade permanent takes at least an additional five minutes beyond the reboot. You
can check to see when the upgrade is complete by checking the View Prior upgrade screen
periodically or by doing the following:
1. Access the Maintenance Web pages on the server from which you started the upgrade.
2. Select Boot Partition.
3. Check to see if a physical partition is identified as both the boot partition and the active
partition, and that the physical partition contains the most recent software release.

Note:

Note:
The Upgrade Tool automatically makes the upgrade permanent.

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Installing updated authentication files
Log into each LSP remotely if possible, and then the primary controller, to install the
authentication files:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface menu under Security, select Authentication File.
The Authentication File screen displays.
Authentication File screen

2. Select Install the Authentication file I previously downloaded and click Install.
The system tells you the authentication file is installed successfully

Saving translations
(only if new license and/or authentication files installed)
Skip this procedure if the S8300 is an LSP.

To save translations
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. Open a SAT session, and log in as craft (or dadmin).
3. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.

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Note:

Note:
Avaya P330 Stack Processors now support a "Faststart" or "Portfast" function,
because the 802.1w standard defined it. An edge port is a port that goes to a
device that cannot form a network loop. To set an edge-port, type
set port edge admin state module/port edgeport.

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330T User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

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Post-upgrade tasks
After the upgrade is complete, perform the following post-upgrade tasks:
●

Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files, if any on page 335

●

Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary on page 339

●

Restoring the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any on page 340

●

Completing the upgrade process (S8300 is the primary controller) on page 340

Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files, if any
If IA770 is being used, a post-upgrade service pack for IA770 may be required. See the IA770
documentation for procedures to install a service pack. The service pack file and documentation
can be found on the Avaya Support Web Site at http://support.avaya.com.

Note:

Note:
The IA770 patch documentation is co-located with the patch software.
7. In the S8300 main menu under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
The Download Files screen displays.

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Download Files screen

8. Select Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server and click
Browse for the first field.
The S8300 displays the Choose File screen, which allows you to select files from your
laptop.
Choose File Screen

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9. Locate the INTUITY AUDIX update file.
10. When you have selected the file, click Open in the dialog box.
11. Click Download.
When the files are successfully transferred, the system displays the status screen.
12. Select Messaging Administration from the main menu.
13. Select Utilities from the Messaging Administration menu.
14. Select Software Management from the Utilities menu.
15. Select Advanced Software Installation from the Software Management menu.
16. Select Continue this operation without current system backup.
17. Select the IA770 update package and click Install Selected Packages.

Note:

Note:
The system automatically prompts you to restart INTUITY AUDIX when the
service pack has been installed. Therefore, if you restart AUDIX at this time, you
do not need to perform the following procedure, Starting IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging.

Starting IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

You do not need to perform this task if you restarted AUDIX as a part of the
installation of the IA770 service pack.

After the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging application has been updated, you must restart it
using the following steps:
1. From the Maintenance Web Page, select Messaging Administration from the
Miscellaneous menu.
The Messaging Administration Web page is displayed in a new Web browser window.
2. From the Messaging Administration Web page, select Utilities.
The Utilities Web page is displayed.
3. Select Stop Messaging Software.
The Stop Messaging Software Web page is displayed.
4. Select the Stop button.
The shutdown of the messaging server will begin once all users have logged off from IA
770. Once the server has been stopped, the Web page will display status information. Once
this process has begun, it will take a few minutes to complete the shutdown.

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5. When the message, "The Voice System has completely stopped" is displayed, select the
Return to Main button.
The Messaging Administration Web page is displayed.
6. From the Messaging Administration Web page, select Utilities.
The Utilities Web page is displayed.
7. Select Start Messaging Software.
The Start Messaging Software Web page is displayed. This page will display the status of
the system as it starts.
8. When the message, "Startup of the Voice System is complete", is displayed, select the
Return to Main button and do the next procedure in this document.

Verifying start up of IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
To verify operation of IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging, perform the following steps:
1. In the Maintenance Web Interface, under Server, click Process Status.
2. Select Summary and Display once and click View.
the View Process Status Results screen displays.
View Process Status screen

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Post-upgrade tasks

Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary
If, before the upgrade, the server was serving as an http server for IP phone firmware,
download the most recent IP phone firmware bundle available from the Avaya Firmware
Download Web site. The firmware bundle reinstates the 46xx IP Phone Web page in
Communication Manager and also makes the 46xx IP Phone firmware for the tftp or http server
capability of the media server.

Note:

Note:
The IP phone firmware that was originally downloaded will have been
overwritten.

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To copy files to the media server:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.
2. Select File(s) to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server.
3. Click Browse next to the top field to open the Choose File window on your computer. Find
the files that you need to copy to the media server.
4. Click Install this file on the local server.
5. Click Download to copy the file(s) to the media server.
The files are copied automatically to the /tftpboot directory. The 46xx IP Phone Web page is
reinstated at the next reboot.

Restoring the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any
If you copied a 4600-series phone configuration file to the /var/home/ftp/pub directory prior to
the upgrade, you should restore it after the upgrade. However, before you restore the file, be
sure you have downloaded the appropriate IP phone firmware.
1. At the Linux command line, type cd ~ftp/pub, and press Enter.
2. At the prompt, type cp 46xxsettings.txt /tftpboot, and press Enter.
The 4600-series phone settings file is now restored to the /tftpboot directory.

Completing the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary controller)
Complete the upgrade process with the following tasks:
1. To check media modules on page 341
2. To enable scheduled maintenance on page 341
3. To busy out trunks on page 341
4. To check for translation corruption on page 341
5. To resolve alarms on page 341
6. To re-enable alarm origination on page 341
7. To back up the system on page 342

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Post-upgrade tasks

To check media modules
1. Open a SAT session, and log in as craft (or dadmin).
2. Type list configuration all and press Enter.
3. Verify that the software is communicating with all media modules and that all media
modules are listed in the reports.
4. Make test telephone calls to verify that Communication Manager is working.

To enable scheduled maintenance
1. Type change system-parameters maintenance and press Enter.
2. Ensure that the Start Time and Stop Time fields' administration is the same as before the
upgrade.

To busy out trunks
1. Busy out trunks that were busied out before the upgrade (see To record all busyouts on
page 308).

To re-enable alarm origination
1. Telnet to the S8300 and log on.
2. At the command prompt, type almenable -d b -s y,
where
-d b sets the dialout option to both (numbers)
-s y enables SNMP alarm origination
3. Type almenable (without any options) to verify alarm origination enabled status.

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To back up the system
1. Using the Maintenance Web Interface, back up the system as you did before the upgrade
selecting Save Translations and all backup sets.

If using IA770, converting switch integration from CWY1 to
H.323 (optional)
The IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging application can use H.323 signaling instead of the
CWY1 board for integration with Communication Manager. If IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
is going to support fax messages, you must convert the CWY1 integration to H.323. The tasks
for converting the CWY1 integration to H.323 are explained in Administering the S8300 and S8400
Media Servers to work with IA 770, 07-600788.

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Chapter 7: Upgrading an existing G700 without an
S8300 using the Upgrade Tool
This section covers the procedures to upgrade the firmware on an existing Avaya G700 Media
Gateway without an Avaya S8300 Media Server. The G700 is controlled by an external primary
server running Avaya Communication Manager. The primary server can be an Avaya S8500 or
S8700-series Media Server or an S8300 residing in another G700.
Note:
Procedures to install or upgrade an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server are not
covered in this document. See Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, which is on the Avaya Support website
(http://www.avaya.com/support) or on the CD, 03-300151.

Note:

About the existing G700 upgrade
To upgrade the firmware on an existing Avaya G700 Media Gateway without an Avaya S8300
Media Server, you perform the following major tasks:
1. Before going to the customer site
2. On-site preparation for the upgrade
The Upgrade Tool performs the following tasks automatically:
3. Determining which firmware to install on the G700
4. Running the upgrade

What are the G700 system components
A P330 Stack Processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. (This processor is also known as
the Layer 2 switching processor). In addition, the G700 contains:
●

Media Gateway Processor (MGP)

●

VoIP processor

●

Up to four media modules

●

Possibly an expansion module

Installing or upgrading the firmware for one or more of these processors and/or media modules
is a required part of most new installations or upgrades.

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About system access
Accessing the G700
See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how to connect and log into
the G700. You can access the G700 in several ways.

Direct connections
●

If you are at the location of the primary server, you can connect directly to the Services
port on the server and:
- Open the Web Interface and use the Upgrade Tool.
- Or, telnet to the server, and then telnet to the P330 stack processor

●

If you are at the location of the G700, you can connect directly to the G700 Console port
and open a Hyperterm session to access the P330 stack processor.

For direct connections, the TFTP server must be on the customer LAN; not on your laptop.

LAN connections
If you can connect to the customer’s LAN, you can:
●

Use your Internet Explorer browser to access the Web Interface on the primary server and
use the Upgrade Tool.

●

Telnet to the P330 stack processor and perform the installation commands.

For LAN connections the TFTP server either can be your laptop or a customer computer on the
LAN.

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Before going to the customer site

Before going to the customer site
Perform the following tasks before going to the customer site:
●

Planning forms that the project manager provides on page 345

●

Setting up the TFTP server on your laptop or on a customer PC, if necessary on page 345

●

Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory on page 346

IP addresses

●

Subnet mask addresses

●

Logins and passwords

●

People to contact

●

The type of system

●

Equipment you need to install

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

Setting up the TFTP server on your laptop or
on a customer PC, if necessary
A tar.gz file, which you obtain from a CD-ROM or a website, contains new G700 firmware. To
install the firmware on a G700, you must place this tar.gz file on a TFTP server that is
connected to the customer’s LAN. The TFTP server can be a customer computer, or it can be
your laptop, if you have arranged with the customer to connect your laptop to the LAN.
Note:
Note:

A Linux or Unix TFTP server should be used only if the customer already has an
existing one. In these cases, you download the tar.gz file to your laptop and give
it to the customer for proper placement and execution.

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To obtain the TFTP server software and install it, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

Downloading individual firmware files
Download the firmware files from the Web to your TFTP directory

Note:

Note:
The latest firmware versions may different from those listed in Table 18. Also, the
appropriate firmware version may depend on the hardware vintage and/or on the
release of Communication Manager. See Communication Manager Software/
Firmware Compatibility Matrix under Downloads on support.avaya.com.

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Before going to the customer site

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Firmware Version
Format

Example

P330 Stack Processor

viisa

viisa4_1_6.exe

P330 Stack Processor

p330

p330Tweb.4.6.6.exe

G700 Media Gateway

mgp

mgp_24_21_1.bin

VoIP Media Module and
Motherboard VoIP

mm760

mm760v57.fdl

8-port DCP Media Module

mm712

mm712v7.fdl

24-port analog Media Module

mm716

mm716v2.fdl

24-Port DCP Media Module

mm717

mm717v4.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 6 or earlier)

mm711

mm711v17.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 7)

mm711

mm711h7v24.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 20 or later)

mm711

mm711h20v68.fdl

4-station/4-CO trunk Analog
Media Module

mm714

mm714v67.fdl

T1/E1 Media Module

mm710

mm710v14.fdl

8-port BRI Media Module

mm720

mm720v6.fdl

2-port BRI Media Module

mm722

mm722v2.fdl

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On-site preparation for the upgrade
Before installing new firmware on the G700 processors and medial modules you need to
prepare on-site by:
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Accessing the P330 Stack Processor on page 348

●

Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory on page 348

as described in this section.

Accessing the P330 Stack Processor
See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how to set up a connection
and login.
Log on to the P330 Stack Processor using one of the following methods:
●

Using a LAN connection, telnet to the IP address of the P330 Stack Processor and log in.

●

If you are not using your laptop as the TFTP server, you can connect your Laptop directly
to the G700 Console (Serial) Port. Then use HyperTerm or a similar terminal emulation
application to log in to the P330 Stack Processor Command Line Interface (CLI).

You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level with prompt P330-1(super)#.

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3. Copy the firmware files from the pub directory to the /tftpboot directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

Determining which firmware to install on the G700
You should check the current releases of all devices (LSPs, media gateways, and media
modules) to verify which devices need to be upgraded. This step, while optional, can speed the
upgrade process if you find that some devices do not require upgrades.
1. From your laptop connected to the services port on the primary controller, launch the Web
browser. You can also launch the Web browser over a LAN connection to the primary
controller
2. On the services port connection, type 192.11.13.6 in the Address field to open the Logon
page.
3. Log on as craft or dadmin when prompted.
4. Click Launch Maintenance Web Interface to get to the Main Menu.
5. On the Welcome page of the Communication Manager Web pages, select Launch
Upgrade Tool.
The Upgrade Tool Welcome page appears.

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6. Select Query Versions from the menu on the left pane.
The Query Versions Select page appears.

7. Select Initiate New Query and click Submit.
It could take several minutes to complete a new query. The time a new query takes depends
on the number of LSPs and gateways that are in the configuration. The system
automatically finds and lists the primary controller, LSPs, and G700 Media Gateways
registered with the primary controller. Additionally, the media modules are listed for each
media gateway.
Because of the potential length of this screen, hot links are provided in each section so you
can jump to the other sections.

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8. Enter data for the G700 Media Gateways you want to query.
You can select to query all of the devices or you can select individual devices. Enter a
common logon ID and password that can be used to access all the gateways that do not
have an override value entered. You can save your entries on the screen and return to the
screen later to run the query. This allows you the capability to stop and research any
necessary information without losing your entries.

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9. When you are finished with your selections, click Query.
The Query Results screen appears.

10. Note the devices that do not require updates, if any.

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2. Fill in all appropriate fields for the G700 Media Gateway. Click Help for information about
the fields on the screen.

Note:

Note:
The file names must be entered in the correct format. Do not change the names
of the firmware files in the process of loading them onto the TFTP servers. See
Firmware file formats on page 347.
Use the information from the planning forms or Upgrade Worksheets to complete the
Software/Firmware fields.

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Use the following guidelines to setup the upgrade:
●

If the customer uses a common logon ID and password for multiple gateways, complete
the Common G350/G700 Logon Values fields.

●

If any override fields are left blank, the values entered in the Common fields are used.

●

Some upgrades may time out due to network traffic and limitations on how long the
Upgrade Tool will allow an upgrade to continue.

●

Note:

Note:
If the files are in /tftpboot on the Avaya server and there is no subdirectory, leave
the TFTP Directory field blank.
- A customer server, ask the customer how their TFTP server is set up.

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Setting rapid spanning tree on the network

Note:

Note:
A TFTP server must be accessible over the LAN from the gateway you are
upgrading.
3. Click Schedule to set up the upgrade schedule or Run Now to run the upgrades
immediately.

To enable/disable spanning tree
1. Open a telnet session on the P330 Stack Processor.
2. At the P330-x(super)# prompt, type set spantree help and press Enter to display the
set spantree commands selection.
3. To enable Spanning Tree, type set spantree enable and press Enter.
4. To set the rapid spanning tree version, type set spantree version
rapid-spanning-tree and press Enter.
The 802.1w standard defines differently the default path cost for a port compared to STP
(802.1d). In order to avoid network topology change when migrating to RSTP, the STP path
cost is preserved when changing the spanning tree version to RSTP. You can use the
default RSTP port cost by typing the CLI command set port spantree cost auto.

Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330T User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).
This completes the G700 firmware upgrade procedures.

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Chapter 8: Telephones and adjunct systems
This section provides information on connecting telephones and other adjunct systems. To
install and wire telephones and connect their power supplies, follow the instructions in
●

Installation and wiring of telephones and power supplies on page 358

●

Complete the telephone installation process on page 383

In addition, you may need to install one or more adjunct systems or devices. Follow the
instructions in:
●

IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX messaging application on page 385

●

INTUITY AUDIX LX messaging system on page 387

●

ASAI co-resident DEFINITY LAN gateway (DLG) on page 387

●

Call center on page 389

●

Avaya Integrated Management on page 392

●

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) on page 397

●

Terminal server installation on page 399

●

Call detail recording (CDR) on page 413

●

Reliable Data Transport Tool (RDTT) package on page 417

●

Printers on page 418

●

DS1/T1 CPE loopback jack on page 419

●

External modems on page 434

●

Busy tone disconnect equipment for non-U.S. installations on page 436

●

Music-on-hold on page 437

●

Paging and announcement equipment on page 441

●

Adjunct Information Sources on page 442

For these adjunct systems, consult the documentation specific to the system for complete
installation instructions.
Your planning documentation specifies the equipment you will be installing.

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line
cords when installing telephones or adjuncts.

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Installation and wiring of telephones and power supplies
The wiring procedures are the same for most Avaya telephones and other equipment.
This section provides wiring examples of similar installation procedures. These are examples
only; actual wiring procedures may vary at each site. For a complete description of wiring
procedures, refer to "Installing and Wiring Telephones" in Installing the Avaya S8700 Media
Server with the Avaya MCC1 or the Avaya SCC1 Media Gateway.
After installing the hardware, dial plans, trunks, and other telephone features must be
administered. These procedures are provided in the Administrator Guide for Avaya
Communication Manager, 03-300509.
These references are on the Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media
Gateways and Servers CD, 03-300151.

About connectable telephones and consoles
Table 19: Connectable Telephone and Consoles lists the telephones and consoles supported
by the Avaya S8300 Media Server in a G700 Media Gateway (consult: http://
support.avaya.com).
Table 19: Connectable Telephone and Consoles
Telephone and Console Models

Type

46xx series:1
4601, 4602, 4606, 4610SW, 4612, 4620, 4620SW,
4624, 4690

Internet Protocol
(IP)

2410, 2420

Digital

64xx series:
6402, 6402D, 6408D+, 6416D+M, 6424D+M

Digital

603F Avaya Callmaster IV

Digital

607A Avaya Callmaster V ACD Console

Digital

606A Avaya CallMaster VI ACD Console

Digital

Enhanced Attendant Consoles:
302D

Digital

62xx series:
6211, 6219

Analog
1 of 2

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Table 19: Connectable Telephone and Consoles (continued)
Telephone and Console Models

Type

2500, 2554

Analog

9040 Avaya TransTalk

Wireless

3127 Avaya Soundstation/SoundPoint
Speakerphones:
3127-ATR, -STD, -EXP, -APE, -APX, -MIC, -PMI

Analog

3127 Avaya Soundstation/SoundPoint
Speakerphones:
3127-DCP, -DCS, -DCE, -DPE, -DPX, -DDP, -DDX,
-MIC, -PMI

Digital

2 of 2
1. For information on administering 46xx series IP Telephones, see 4600 Series IP
Telephone LAN Administrator’s Guide, 555-233-507.

Connecting telephones
Various analog, digital, and IP telephones can be connected to the G700 Media Gateway. In
addition, you may need to install an 808A Emergency Transfer Panel. Examples of these
procedures follow:
●

Connecting an analog station or 2-wire digital station

●

Installing an 808A Emergency Transfer Panel and associated telephones

Connecting an analog station or 2-wire digital station
This example is typical of the 2-wire digital stations (2420, 64xx, 302D), 2-wire analog stations
(2500), analog Central Office (CO) trunks, Direct Inward Dial (DID) trunks, and external alarms.

To connect an analog or 2-wire digital station
1. Choose a peripheral to connect (such as a 2-wire digital station).
2. Choose the media module to use and its media gateway and slot number; for example,
MM711 Analog Media Module, Media Gateway 002, Slot V2.
3. Choose a port circuit on the MM711 Media Module; for example, port 03.

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4. Install cross-connect jumpers to connect the pins from the 2-wire digital station to the
appropriate pins on the MM711 Media Module. Table 20 shows a pinout chart for two-wire
stations.
Table 20: Two-Wire Station Pinout Chart
Jack Name

BRI-T
ADJUNCT

+Vadj

DSS (QUEST)

DTX

+TX

+RX

-RX

-TX

-V

GND

-V

GNDVoice

RRVoice

TTVoice

OKdig

-V

GND

-V

DRX

DSS (ISDN)
GND

BRI-A
BRI-U
DCP

TX1

TX2

RX1

ANALOG
-TX

HANDSET

-V

RX2
TIP

RING

+RX

-RX

+TX

5. Administer using Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, 03-300509.
Figure 23: 2500-Type Analog Telephone Wiring

T 2
R 3

28 T.3
03 R.3
2500wire RBP 071996

Figure notes:
1. 2500-Type Analog Station

2. MM711 Analog Media Module, Position 1V301

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Connecting an ISDN BRI station to an MM720 Media Module
Each ISDN port on the MM720 Media Module (see Media modules on page 85) supports up to
two ISDN BRI stations.

Note:

Note:
The MM720 BRI Media Module cannot be administered to support both BRI
trunks and BRI stations at the same time. Also, the MM720 BRI Media Module
does not support combining both B-channels together to form a 128-kbps
channel. Finally, if the MM720 BRI Media Module is administered to support BRI
stations, it cannot be used as a clock synchronization source.

To connect one ISDN BRI station to one ISDN port:
1. Connect the station via a standard 8-pin BRI cable to one of the ISDN ports on an MM720
Media Module.
To connect two ISDN BRI stations to one ISDN port:
1. Connect each station to an RJ-45 splitter that provides two RJ-45 4-pair jacks, and one
RJ-45 male connector. See Figure 24 for the correct wiring for the splitter.
2. Connect the male connector of the splitter to one of the ISDN ports on an MM720 Media
Module.
Figure 24: RJ-45 splitter wiring for connecting two ISDN BRI stations to one ISDN port

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Installing an 808A Emergency Transfer Panel and
associated telephones

Note:

Note:
Install only 1 emergency transfer power panel per system.

Emergency transfer capability is provided by an 808A Emergency Transfer Panel (or
equivalent) mounted next to the trunk/auxiliary field. See Figure 25: 808A Emergency Transfer
Panel on page 363.
Use analog telephones for emergency transfer. The 2500-type telephones can also be used as
normal extensions. Emergency transfer capability may be provided on analog CO and Wide
Area Telecommunications Service (WATS) trunks.
The transfer panel provides emergency trunk bypass or power-fail transfer for up to 5 incoming
CO trunk loops to 5 selected station sets. The 808A equipment’s Ringer Equivalency Number
(REN) is 1.0A.
For information on installing the 808A Emergency Transfer Panel, see 808A Emergency
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Figure 25: 808A Emergency Transfer Panel

EMERGENCY
TRANSFER
PANEL

POWER

TRUNK/TEST SWITCHES
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

CIRCUIT

1
1
2

2
3
4

TRUNK OPTION
LOOP
GROUND
START
START

BOTH SWITCHES MUST BE
THROWN TO ACTIVATE
TRUNK OPTION

TRANSFER TEST SWITCH
NORMAL
OPERATION

ACTIVATED

TRUNK IDENTIFICATION
TRUNK
LINE

EXT

LOC

808A

led808a LJK 040896

Figure notes:
1. 808A emergency transfer panel
2. Circuit start selection switches

3. Trunk identification label
4. 25-pair male connector

Installing and wiring telephone power supplies
This section provides information and wiring examples of installation procedures for various
telephone and console power supplies. These are examples only and actual wiring procedures
may vary at each site.
The power is provided to telephones or consoles either centrally or locally.
Centrally located power supplies include:
●
●

1152A1 mid-span power distribution unit on page 366
P333T-PWR power over ethernet stackable switch on page 380

Local power supplies include:
●

1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies on page 370

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Typical adjunct power connections
The 400B2 adapter is convenient for connecting local -48 VDC power to a modular plug. See
Figure 26: 400B2 Adapter Connecting to a Modular Plug on page 364.
Each port network can provide power for up to three attendant consoles. This source of power
is preferred for the attendant consoles because it has the same battery backup as the G700
Media Gateway.
Adjunct power can be provided locally at the telephone or console by either the 1151B1/C1 or
1151B2/C2 power supply. The 1151A1 is a standard (no battery backup) power supply unit. The
1151B2/C2 is a battery backup version of the 1151B2/C2. Either power supply can support one
telephone with or without an adjunct. The maximum loop range is 250 feet (76 meters). Two
modular jacks are used. Power is provided on the PHONE jack, pins 7 and 8 (- and +,
respectively).Adjunct power can be provided from the equipment room or equipment closet with
the 1145B power unit.
Refer to Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and Servers CD,
03-300151, for detailed power supply information and installation procedures.
Figure 26: 400B2 Adapter Connecting to a Modular Plug

r749428 KLC 060396

Figure notes:
1. Flush-Mounted Information Outlet
2. Surface-Mounted Information
Outlet
3. To Individual Power Unit

4. 400B2 Adapter
5. To Telephone
6. Destination Service Access Point
(DSAP) Power Cord

Typical adjunct power connections end-to-end
Figure 27: Example Adjunct Power Connections on page 365 shows typical connection
locations for adjunct power.

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Figure 27: Example Adjunct Power Connections
13

2
9

11
7

5
3

14
cydmapwr EWS 052898

Figure notes:
1. Typical display telephone
2. Individual power supply (Such as 1151B/
C) (Not used if item 14 is used)
3. 400B2 adapter
4. Information outlet (modular jack)
5. 4-pair D-Inside Wire (DIW) cable
6. Satellite site or adapter location
7. 25-pair D-Inside Wire (DIW) cable
8. Station side of MDF

9. 100P6A patch cord or jumpers
10. System side of MDF
11. 25-pair cable to digital line
modular jack
12. Equipment room
13. Satellite location
14. Bulk power supply. Install at
satellite location or equipment
room (not both).

Auxiliary power for an attendant console
The nonessential functions of an attendant console and its optional 26A1 or 24A1 selector
console derive power from an auxiliary power source. Provide auxiliary power for an attendant
console through this cable so the console remains fully operational during short power outages.
Note:
Only 1 console can derive auxiliary power from the system and through the
auxiliary cable located in the trunk/auxiliary field.

Note:

A console’s maximum distance from its auxiliary power source is:
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800 feet (244 m) for a 302A1

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350 feet (107 m) for a 301B1 and 302D

An attendant console can also derive auxiliary power from:
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Individual 1151B/C or 1151B2/C2 power supply

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MSP-1 power supply

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258A-type adapters

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Bulk power supplies

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Local and Phantom Power
An attendant console’s maximum distance from the system is limited.
See Table 21: Attendant Console Cabling Distances on page 366.
Table 21: Attendant Console Cabling Distances
Enhanced Attendant
Console (302D)

24 AWG Wire (0.26
mm2)

26 AWG Wire (0.14
mm2)

Feet

Meters

Feet

Meters

Phantom powered

800

244

500

152

Locally powered

5000

1524

3400

1037

Phantom powered

1400

427

900

274

Locally powered

5000

1524

3400

1037

With Selector Console

Without Selector
Console

1152A1 mid-span power distribution unit
The 1152A1 Mid-Span Power Distribution Unit (PDU) is an Ethernet power supply that provides
power to up to 24 46xx-series IP telephones or wireless LAN (WLAN) access points. This unit is
used with a 10/100BaseTx standard Ethernet network over a standard TIA/EIA-568 Category 5,
6 or 6e cabling plant. The 1152A1 meets the current requirements of the IEEE802.3af standard
for resistive detection.
The 1152A1 PDU complies with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) standard UL 1950,
second edition.
Table 22: 1152A1 PDU UL 1950 Compliance
Complies

UL 1950

Approved

CSA C22.2 No.950 Std.

Approved

CE Regulatory
Compliance

Approved

EN 60950

Approved

TUV EN 60950

For safety instructions, see Important 1152A1 PDU Safety Instructions on page 367. For
installation instructions, see Connecting the 1152A1 PDU cables on page 368.

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Important 1152A1 PDU Safety Instructions
Please read the following helpful tips. Retain these tips for later use.
When using this switch, the following safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
●

Read and understand all instructions.

●

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this switch.

●

This product can be hazardous if immersed in water. To avoid the possibility of electrical
shock, do not use it near water.

●

The 1152A1 PDU contains components sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Do not touch
the circuit boards unless instructed to do so.

●

This product should be operated only from the type of AC (and optional DC) power source
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power being provided, contact
a qualified service person.

●

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord
will be abused by persons walking on it.

●

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of line or
electric shock.

●

Disconnect the cords on this product and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
- The power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed
- Liquid has been spilled into it
- Exposed to rain or water
- Dropped or the housing has been damaged
- Exhibits a distinct change in performance
- Operates abnormally when following the operating instructions

Using the 1152A1 PDU
The 1152A1 PDU is used to power the 46xx series of IP telephones in addition to providing 10/
100 megabits per second Ethernet connection.
Generation 1 Avaya IP telephones can receive power from the 1152A1 using an in-line adapter.
This adapter provides the resistive signature so that the 1152A1 allows power to flow to the
telephone. The generation 2 telephones do not need an adapter.
The 1152A1 PDU has 24, 10/100 Base-T ports, each can supply up to 16.8 watts using the
internal power supply and operates on a 100-240 volts AC, 60/50 hertz power source.
The 1152A1 PDU is 1U high and fits in most standard 19-inch racks. It can also be mounted on
a shelf. Refer to the user’s guide that comes with the unit for complete installation instructions.

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To connect the 1152A1 PDU
! CAUTION:
The 1152A1 PDU has no ON/OFF switch. To connect or disconnect power to the
1152A1 PDU, simply insert or remove the power cable from the AC power
receptacle on the rear of the 1152A1 PDU.

CAUTION:

1. Plug a power cord into the power socket on the rear of the 1152A1 Power Distribution Unit.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into the power receptacle.
The 1152A1 PDU powers up, and the internal fans begin operating.
The 1152A1 PDU then runs through its Power On Self Test (POST), which takes less than
10 seconds. During the test, all the ports on the unit are disabled and the LEDs light up. For
more information on the test, refer to the user’s guide that comes with the unit.

Connecting the 1152A1 PDU cables
All of the ports on the front of the 1152A1 PDU are configured as data route-through ports for all
data wires (pins 1, 2, 3 and 6).

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Use a standard CAT5, CAT6 or CAT6e straight-through Ethernet cable (not supplied), including
all 8 wires (4 pairs) as shown in Connecting cables to telephones and other end devices on
page 369.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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End Device
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For Data-In ports connect the Ethernet cable leading from the Ethernet Switch/Hub to the Data
port. For Data & Power Out ports connect the Ethernet cable leading to the telephone or other
end device to the corresponding Data & Power port.
Note:
Be certain to connect correspondingly numbered Data and Data & Power ports.

Note:

Connecting cables to telephones and other end devices
The 1152A1 PDU contains line-sensing capabilities that enable it to send power only to end
devices designed to receive power from the LAN. These end devices, termed Power over LAN
Enabled, receive power once they are connected to the 1152A1 PDU.
To safeguard devices that are not enabled, the 1152A1 PDU detects devices that are not
enabled so does not send power. Note that data continues to flow using the Ethernet cable
regardless of the status of the end device.
End devices that are not enabled to receive power directly may receive power and data through
an external splitter. The external splitter separates the power and data prior to connection to the
end device (see Figure 29: Connecting an IP telephone with an external splitter on page 369).
Figure 29: Connecting an IP telephone with an external splitter

RJ-45
Male Connector
RJ-45
Female Socket

Data
IP
Phone

Connection to
Power over LAN Hub

Power
DC Power
Connector

Before connecting telephones or other end devices to the 1152A1 PDU, determine if the device:
●

Is Power over LAN Enabled or not.
If not, you may safely connect the telephone; however, the port supplies no power and
functions as a normal Ethernet data port.

●

Requires an external splitter or whether it requires only a single RJ45 connection.
If an external splitter is needed, be certain to use a splitter with the correct connector and
polarity.

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Power requirements are consistent with the 1152A1 PDU voltage and power ratings.
Refer to Appendix B in the user’s guide that comes with the unit for voltage and power
ratings.

To connect telephones and other end devices to the 1152A1 PDU
1. Connect an Ethernet cable to the telephone using an external splitter or directly (if the
device is Power over LAN Enabled).
2. Connect the opposite end of the same cable to the RJ45 wall outlet.
3. On the front panel of the 1152A1 PDU, monitor the response of the corresponding port LED.
If it lights up GREEN, the unit has identified your telephone as a Power over LAN telephone.

1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies
The 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies are local power supplies. The telephones or
consoles connect directly to them through an RJ45 connector. The 1151B2/C2 has a battery
backup.
These power supplies comply with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Standard UL 60950
third edition.
Table 23: 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2
Power Supply UL 60950 Compliance
Complies

UL 60950

Certified

CSA 22.2

Approved

EN6950

Approved

For safety instructions, see Important safety instructions for 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power
supplies on page 371. For installation instructions, see Connecting the 1151B1/C1 or 1151B2/
C2 power supplies on page 372.

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Important safety instructions for 1151B1/C1 and
1151B2/C2 power supplies
Please read the following helpful tips. Retain these tips for later use.
When using this power supply, the following safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
●

Read and understand all instructions.

●

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this power supply.

●

This product can be hazardous if immersed in water. To avoid the possibility of electrical
shock, do not use it near water.

●

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product except to replace the
battery.

●

This product should be operated only from the type of AC power source indicated on the
label. If you are not sure of the type of AC power being provided, contact a qualified
service person.

●

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where the cord
will be abused by persons walking on it.

●

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of line or
electric shock.

●

Using the 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 power supplies
The 1151B1/C1 and 1151B2/C2 Power Supplies can be used to supply local power to ISDN-T
85xx and 84xx series and 46xx series telephones connected to a media gateway and to the
302D Attendant Console that requires auxiliary power for its display. The unit can supply power
to adjunct equipment such as S201A and CS201A speakerphones or a 500A Headset Adapter
attached to any currently manufactured analog, DCP, or ISDN-T telephone equipped with an
adjunct jack.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The power supply can be used only with telecommunications equipment, indoors,
and in a controlled environment.

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The power supply has a single output of -48 volts DC, 0.4 amperes and can operate from either
a 120 volts AC 60 hertz power source (105 to 129 volts AC) or a 220/230/240 volts AC 50 hertz
power source (198 to 264 volts AC). Input voltage selection is automatic. The output capacity is
19.2 watts.
The power supply can be placed on a flat surface such as a desk. For wall-mounting, keyhole
slots are provided on the bottom of the chassis.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Do not locate the unit within 6 inches (15 centimeters) of the floor.

Connecting the 1151B1/C1 or 1151B2/C2 power supplies
The 1151B1/C1 is a standard (no battery backup) power supply unit. The 1151B2/C2 is a
battery backup version of the 1151B1/C1. Either power supply can support one telephone with
or without an adjunct. The maximum loop range is 250 feet (76 meters). Two modular jacks are
used. Power is provided on the PHONE jack, pins 7 and 8 (- and +, respectively).
The PHONE and LINE jacks are 8-pin female non-keyed 657-type jacks that can accept D4, D6,
and D8 modular plug cables. See Figure 30: 1151B2/C2 Power Supply — Front on page 372.
Figure 30: 1151B2/C2 Power Supply — Front

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Avaya Power over Ethernet (PoE) switches
Available PoE Switch Options
Data and power are combined in a (PoE) switch and sent over a single cable, thus simplifying
power management and cabling infrastructure and saving rack space.
Avaya offers the following PoE switches:
●

C360 Converged Stackable Switches (C363T-PWR and C364T-PWR)

●

C460 Converged Multilayer Switch

●

P333T-PWR PoE Switch

All PoE Switches comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard.
Switch

Maximum PoE Power (W)

Number of Powered Ports in Switch

C363T-PWR

305

C364T-PWR

520

C460

2,400 (with three PSUs)

192

P333T-PWR

200

PoE is carried over the signal leads, providing remote -48V power feeds on all 10/100 ports in
the switch/module (except on an expansion module in P333T-PWR). This allows the PD
(Powered Device) to be up to 100m away from the switch. Each port performs a standard
compatibility detection process before power is supplied to the Ethernet lines. If the PD is
removed or the link is interrupted, the port polling mechanism detects this, and power is cut off
to the port while the detection process is applied again.
The PoE switch applies power to the port only after it detects that a PD is actually connected to
the port. Each PD has a resistance range known as a "signature." The switch knows what
power has to be supplied to the device according to the signature.
Load detection is performed every 240 ms. All ports are checked for the resistance signature on
a port-by-port basis. Only non-powered ports participate in the periodic load detection. Once
power is provided to a port, it is checked periodically to see if a PD is still connected. If a PD is
disconnected from a powered port, then power is denied to the port. Disconnected ports then
automatically join the periodic load detection cycle. Each port of the switch is protected against
channel overload, short circuit, and reversed polarity that might be caused by faulty connection
between two feeding channels or by a crossed cable connection.

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Power priority mechanism
The priority mechanism is implemented in order to handle cases where the power requested by
the PDs exceeds the switch PoE capacity. This priority mechanism determines the order in
which ports will be powered on after boot, and powered off if the power resources of the module
are exhausted. Three user-configurable port power priority levels are available: low, high &
critical. Within each priority level the lower the port number, the higher the priority (by default all
the ports have low priority).
Disconnected power will be automatically reconnected to the PDs based on their priority,
whenever there is an available power budget. Immediately after the PoE has booted up, it starts
to supply power to the ports where a load is detected. Ports are powered up one after another,
based on the port priority, until the limit is reached. Power calculation is based on the actual
power consumption of the PD. After this, no more ports are powered up until the total power
consumption drops lower than the limit. The limit is 18 Watts below the maximum PoE capacity.
The remaining 18W are reserve power for a change in the power draw of PDs.

C360 converged stackable switches
The Avaya C360 converged stackable switch series is a line of stackable, multilayer switches
that provide high availability, quality of service (QoS), and Power over Ethernet (PoE) to
enhance converged network infrastructure operations. With a range of PoE and non-PoE
configurations, the C360 series is a powerful, yet cost-effective option for enterprise
applications. The C360 series offers a migration path for the P330 series, and can be stacked
with P330 switches and G700 Media Gateways.
The Avaya C360 series of converged stackable switches includes:
●

A range of modules with 24 or 48 10/100 Mbps ports supporting PoE or non PoE and two
GBIC SFP slots for Gigabit Ethernet connections

●

A Layer 3 capability

The available C360 switch models are as follows:
●

C363T converged stackable switch
This switch has 24 10/100 Mbps ports and two GBIC SFP ports.

Figure 31: C363T Converged Stackable switch

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●

C363T-PWR converged stackable switch
This switch has 24 10/100 Mbps ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and two GBIC SFP
ports.

Figure 32: C363T-PWR Converged Stackable switch

●

C364T converged stackable switch
This switch has 48 10/100 Mbps ports and two GBIC SFP ports.

Figure 33: C364T Converged Stackable switch

●

C364T-PWR converged stackable switch
This switch has 48 10/100 Mbps ports with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and two GBIC SFP
ports.

Figure 34: C364T-PWR Converged Stackable switch

A C360 switch can co-reside in a stack with G700 media gateways and with selected P330
switches. A C360 stack can contain up to 10 switches and up to three backup power supply
units. The stacked switches connect using the stacking sub-modules that plug into a slot in the
back of the C360. The X330RC cable connects the top and bottom switches in the stack and
provides redundancy and hot-swappability in the same way that modules can be swapped in a
modular switching chassis.
Avaya C360 switches are multilayer switches and can be upgraded with a license to provide
routing (Layer3) functionality.

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Features of the C360 converged stackable switches
The C360 Converged Stackable switches offer features in the following categories:
●

Stacking

●

Layer 2 features

●

Layer 3 features

●

Management

●

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

Stacking
●

Up to 10 switches can be stacked together.

●

Features such as Spanning Tree, redundancy, VLANs, and SMON are common to the
stack.

●

The Octaplane stacking system provides 8 Gbps stacking bandwidth to all switches in the
stack.

●

C360 stacks continue to function even if one switch or link fails.

●

Switches in the stack can be added, removed, and replaced without disrupting operation.

●

An advanced election algorithm ensures optimal stack master selection.

Layer 2 features
●

Auto-sensing simplifies configuration of LAN connections by automatically selecting the
port speed for devices — either 10Mb or 100Mb.

●

Auto-negotiation simplifies configuration of LAN connections by automatically selecting the
port transmission mode for devices — either half- or full-duplex.

●

Auto-MDIX automatically adjusts for straight-through or crossover cables on all 10/100-TX
ports.

●

Traffic prioritization (802.1p) allows real-time traffic classification into 8 priority levels
mapped to 4 queues.

●

There are four egress queues on all switch ports. The queues can be configured with the
WRR (Weighted Round Robin) or strict priority scheduling algorithm.

●

The use of the IEEE 802.1Q tagging for VLANs and per-port VLAN is supported.

●

Multiple VLANs per port allow access to shared resources by stations that belong to
different VLANs.

●

The use of the IEEE 802.1w standard for Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) provides
rapid convergence of the spanning tree in case of link failure.

●

The use of the IEEE 802.1x standard for port-based network security ensures that only
authorized clients get network access.

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●

Up to 20 redundant-port pairs are supported to increase link resiliency.

●

Inter-module redundancy is supported with one pair in a stack. The switching time is
approximately 1 second.

●

Link Aggregation Group (LAG) support of up to 7 trunks, with each trunk having up to 8 10/
100 links or 2 GB links, provides resiliency, load balancing, and bandwidth expansion.

●

LAG redundancy is supported through resiliency between two LAG groups.

●

Port mirroring of any switch port is supported.

●

RMON/SMON port statistics provide real-time top-down analysis of network traffic.

●

IP multicast filtering (snooping) filters multicast traffic to optimize network bandwidth.

●

Classification of ports as regular or valuable is supported so that if a link fails, notification is
generated for valuable ports only.

●

The L2 CAM table contains 16K MAC addresses.

Layer 3 features
Note:
An additional license is required for Layer 3 features.

Note:

●

Static, RIPv1, RIPv2, OSPF IP routing protocols are supported.

●

Equal cost routing is used for load balancing and redundancy.

●

Router redundancy (VRRP) is supported.

●

NetBIOS rebroadcasting is available for applications such as WINS that use broadcasting
but may need to also communicate with stations on other subnets or VLANs.

●

ICMP and ARP protocols are supported.

●

DHCP/BootP relay allows broadcast requests to be forwarded to servers.

●

Policy-based routing of packets provides enforcement of QoS and ACL rules.

●

The L3 CAM table contains 4K IP addresses.

Management
●

Access to the management interfaces are password-protected at three levels (read-only,
read-write access and supervisor) to prevent unauthorized configuration changes.

●

You can access to the Command Line Interface (CLI) in the following ways:
- Direct console or modem connection
- Telnet (up to five simultaneous connections) or SSHv2 (up to two simultaneous
connections) over the IP network

●

You can use TFTP for the download/upload of configuration files or the download of
firmware files

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You can use SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) for secure download/upload of configuration
files

●

You can use SSH encrypted login sessions as a secure way to manage the switches
remotely.

●

A Java-based Device Manager provides an intuitive Web-based interface for access

●

SNMPv1 is supported.

●

Simple network time protocol (SNTP) or TIME protocols are available to provide a
consistent timestamp to all switches from an external source.

●

Radius authentication enables centralized user management.

●

You can use all appropriate tools of the Avaya Integrated Management suite for
administration.

●

System logging can occur by terminal, internal file, or Syslog server.

●

Switch access can be restricted to specified protocols or services.

●

You an restrict access to management interfaces by IP address.

●

You can invoke a telnet client from the CLI.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)
●

PoE is supported on the C363T-PWR and C364T-PWR switches.

●

PoE is fully compliant with the 802.3af-2003 standard.

●

PoE provides up to 15.4W per port (on10/100 ports) over Ethernet cables to power IP
phones, wireless access points, and other end-points using 802.3af-2003 standards.

●

PoE automatically detects device connections and removal.

●

PoE automatic load detection does the following:
- Tests whether the device connected to the port requires remote powering.
- Controls the power injection to the wires.

●

Power is distributed between the 24/48 PoE ports according to priorities that you
configure. Power priority can be configured on each port. Distribution is calculated from
actual power consumption.

C460 converged multi-layer switch
For enterprises looking to deploy Avaya Communication Manager Communications
Applications, the Avaya C460 converged multi-layer switch is a highly resilient network platform
designed to provide high-availability support for mixed data and IP Telephony deployments.

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The Avaya C460 features a compact modular six-slot chassis with the following main
characteristics:
●

Four I/O slots and two Supervisor slots

●

Fully redundant architecture (including switching fabric, supervisor modules and PSUs)

●

Power over Ethernet (PoE) support with the FE ports

●

High density - up to 192 FE PoE ports and 48 GE ports

●

Fabric switching throughput of 64Gbps at Layer 2 and 48Mpps routing at Layer 3

●

Policy and QoS mechanisms

●

Full router functionality

●

Wire-speed Layer 3 forwarding on all ports

●

Optimal use of physical chassis size (10U)

●

300W or 1000W (for PoE support) power supplies

The C460 full redundancy (supervisor and fabric, power supply, link and port interfaces, router
processor, and fans), high port density and powerful Layer 2 and Layer 3 wire-speed switching
engine make it suitable for robust network infrastructure. The C460 offers advanced
management and monitoring capabilities using complete GUI tools, including the SMON and
Any-layer SMON applications in the Avaya Information Management software.
The C460’s available I/O modules include:
●

48 10/100 PoE port Inline Power module

●

48 10/100 PoE port Inline Power + 2 GBIC (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet port module

●

12 GBIC (SFP) ports Gigabit Ethernet module

●

48 10/100 port Ethernet module

●

48 10/100 port Ethernet + 2 GBIC (SFP) Gigabit Ethernet port module

The C460 extends Avaya Convergence solutions to the network edge by providing advanced
network capabilities, including Quality of Service (QoS), high performance, advanced power
management, security and manageability. Designing a converged network infrastructure using
this highly-resilient, modular, high-performance solution ensures a lifespan of the network,
which reduces the cost of ownership and improves return on investment.
With its flexible configuration options and high-capacity performance, the C460 can also be
deployed as a distribution layer switch or as the network backbone for small to medium
enterprises looking for a reliable modular solution.
For enterprises deploying Avaya Communications Manager for mission-critical call center and
large-scale campus environments, the C460 offers an ideal IP Telephony platform that
combines fault tolerance, network responsiveness for business continuity, and integrated
management and monitoring for converged networks.

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P333T-PWR power over ethernet stackable switch
The P333T-PWR power supply complies with the Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) standard
UL 1950, second edition.
Table 24: P333T-PWR UL 1950 Compliance
Complies

UL 1950

Approved

C22.2 No.950 Std.

Approved

For safety instructions, see Important 1152A1 PDU Safety Instructions on page 367. For
installation instructions, see Connecting the P333T-PWR switch on page 381.

Important P333T-PWR switch safety instructions
Please read the following helpful tips. Retain these tips for later use.
When using this switch, the following safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons:
●

Read and understand all instructions.

●

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this switch.

●

This product can be hazardous if immersed in water.
To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not use it near water.

●

The Avaya P333T-PWR switch and modules contain components sensitive to electrostatic
discharge.
Do not touch the circuit boards unless instructed to do so.

●

This product should be operated only from the type of AC (and optional DC) power source
indicated on the label.

●

If you are not sure of the type of AC power being provided, contact a qualified service
person.

●

Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord.
Do not locate this product where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.

●

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in the risk of line or
electric shock.

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Using the P333T-PWR switch
The P333T-PWR Power over Ethernet Stackable Switch can be used to power 46xx series IP
telephones in addition to providing a 10/100 megabits per second Ethernet connection. The
switch can form part of a stack with the G700 Media Gateway or members of the P330
stackable switching system.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The Avaya P333T-PWR switch does not contain any user-serviceable
components inside. Do not open the case.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The P333T-PWR switch can be used only indoors and in a controlled
environment.

The P333T-PWR switch has 24, 10/100 Base-T ports, each of which can supply up to 16.5
watts using the internal power supply and operates on a 100–240 volts AC, 5.3 amperes, 50/60
hertz power source with the option of using the 44~57 volts DC, 15 amperes to boost the inline
power.
The P333T-PWR switch can be placed in a wiring closet or on a flat, stable surface like a desk.
Screws are provided for mounting in a standard 19-inch rack.

Connecting the P333T-PWR switch
To power up—AC input
1. Insert the power cord into the power connector (BUPS or AC Power Supply) on the rear of
the unit. See Figure 35: Connectors on the P333T-PWR switch on page 382.

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Figure 35: Connectors on the P333T-PWR switch
1
2

BUPS
INPUT
INPUT

Vin

44-57V

Amax 15A

scdlp333 KLC 082002

Figure notes:
1. BUPS connector

2. AC connector

2. Insert the other end of the power cord into a non-switched electrical outlet or the connector
on the BUPS.
The unit powers up and performs a self-test procedure. The LEDs flash at regular intervals
after the self-test procedure is completed successfully.

To power up—DC input (optional)
The P333T-PWR switch can operate on the AC input only. However, you may wish to use the
optional DC input for the following:

Note:

●

To backup the power over Ethernet ports

●

To provide more than 200 watts for the power over Ethernet ports
Note:
Please refer to the P333T-PWR switch User’s Guide for more information.

Connecting the cables
To connect IP telephones, PCs, servers, routers, workstations, and hubs:
1. Connect the Ethernet connection cable (not supplied) to a 10/100 megabits per second port
on the front panel of the Avaya P333T-PWR switch.

Note:

Note:
Use standard RJ45 connections and a CAT5 cable for 100 megabits per second
operation.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the PC, server, router,
workstation, IP telephone, switch, or hub.

Note:

Note:
Use a crossover cable when connecting the Avaya P333T-PWR switch to a
switch or hub.
3. Check that the appropriate link (LNK) LEDs light up.

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Complete the telephone installation process

Complete the telephone installation process
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation. Part of the final process involves:
●

Installing the coupled bonding conductor on page 383

●

Installing over-voltage and sneak-current circuit protection on page 384

Installing the coupled bonding conductor
The Coupled Bonding Conductor (CBC) provides mutual inductance coupling between the CBC
and the telephone cables that are exposed to lightning. The conductor can be a 10 AWG (4
mm2) wire tie wrapped to the exposed cables, a metal cable shield around the exposed cables,
or six spare pairs from the exposed cable. In a high-rise building, connect the CBC to an
approved building ground on each floor.
Before you begin, be sure the telephone lines are cross-connected to the appropriate media
module(s).

To install the CBC:
1. Connect one end of the conductor to a telephone cable building entrance protector ground
that is connected to an approved ground.
2. Route the rest of the conductor next to the exposed telephone cables being protected until
they reach the cross-connect nearest to the telephone system.
3. Terminate the other end to the single-point ground block provided for the telephone system.

Note:

Note:
Position the non-exposed telephone cables at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) away
from exposed telephone cables whenever possible.

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Installing over-voltage and sneak-current
circuit protection
Over-voltage and sneak fuse protection measures are necessary for the safe operation of the
G700 Media Gateway system. Out-of-building installations of telephones or other standard (tip/
ring) devices/terminals that connect to the Avaya G700 Media Gateway Media Modules require
over-voltage and sneak current protection at both building entry points. Sneak current
protectors must have a maximum of 350 mA and a minimum voltage rating of 600V.
The following devices have been evaluated or tested and approved to protect the Media
Modules from over-voltages and sneak current protection:
●

Avaya MM712 DCP: either 146E IROB (In-Range Out-of-Building) or 4C3S-75 solid state
protectors for surge and sneak current.

●

Avaya MM710 T1/E1: over-voltage and sneak protection for the Avaya MM710 T1/E1
Media Module is provided on the Media Module itself.

●

Avaya MM711 Analog: analog trunks use the 507B or 110-SCP-9 sneak current protectors.
Over-voltage protection is normally provided by the local telephone company. Analog
voice terminals use one of the following types of combined over-voltage and sneak current
protection:
- Gas tube with heat coil: 4B1E-W
- Solid state with heat coil: 4C1S
- IROB: 146C (4-lines) or 146F (25-lines)

!
WARNING:

WARNING:
Only service-trained personnel must install these circuit protection devices.

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IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX messaging application

IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX messaging application
Note:
For complete information on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Installations, see Avaya
IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging, Release 3.0, Installation, Upgrades, and
Troubleshooting, 11-300532.

Note:

The IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application runs on a G700 Media Gateway controlled
by an S8300 Media Server. Without the need for additional hardware, IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
software processes touchtones, converts messages to the G.711 format, and converts text to
speech.

! CAUTION:
IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging processes messages using the G.711 codec
only. Therefore, ensure that a codec set exists that uses only the G.711 codec.
Then, assign that codec set to a network region. And, finally, assign that network
region to the AUDIX signaling group that is linked to the IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging trunk group.

CAUTION:

Shared resources of IA770 coresidency
An IA770 uses many resources of the S8300 Media Server and the media gateway where it
resides. The following list outlines the S8300’s shared resources used by the IA770 INTUITY
AUDIX system:
●

Hardware for data storage and retrieval

●

TFTP server for:
- Downloading and updating the license file for feature activation
- Backing up and restoring data over a LAN or a WAN, including translations and
messages
- Updating and upgrading software

●

IP address for administration access

●

General Alarm Manager for alarm display

●

Web interface to start and stop the system

The IA770 system also shares the same switch-tone parameters established for the S8300
Media Server. With the software-only version of the IA770 system that is currently sold, the
S8300 Media Server handles switch tones on behalf of the IA770 system and passes on the
control information to the IA770 system using QSIG signaling. With the IA770 system that uses
a CWY1 board, the installer or administrator must set IA770 parameters to match those of the
S8300 Media Server.

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Where is the IA770 location and software
IA770 INTUITY AUDIX messaging is a software-only version of INTUITY AUDIX messaging
that uses a QSIG-MWI H.323 virtual trunk for communication between the Communication
Manager and IA770 software. The INTUITY AUDIX system software is loaded directly onto the
S8300 hard drive.

Note:

Note:
For upgrades only, a G700 Media Gateway that previously used a CWY1 board
can continue to use the CWY1 board with IA770 INTUITY AUDIX software.
However, the CWY1 board is no longer available for new systems.

Using an AUDIX trunk group as well as an AUDIX hunt group for
new systems
For new systems, an H.323 virtual trunk integration must be established. The virtual trunk
group, and signaling group, setup is handled automatically when you install IA770 INTUITY
AUDIX Messaging with the Avaya Installation Wizard. Otherwise, you must administer the trunk
group, its signaling group, and the assigned network region and IP codec set with
Communication Manager once the software is installed. The number of trunks assigned to the
trunk group can be either 3, 6, or 12.
The use of trunks replaces the need for voice ports in the hunt group. However, an INTUITY
AUDIX hunt group must still be defined. The hunt group setup is also handled automatically
when you install IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging with the Avaya Installation Wizard.
Otherwise, you must administer the hunt group using Communication Manager. Other switch
administration tasks that are associated with proper hunt group functions, such as creating
COR, COS, and coverage paths, are also required.

IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX installations and S8300
upgrades for IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX
The INTUITY AUDIX software must be installed or upgraded at the same time as the S8300
Communication Manager software load (the .rpm files). The IA770 software is delivered on the
Communication Manager software distribution CD. The Communication Manager installation
tools install IA770 INTUITY AUDIX automatically.
For complete information on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Installations Avaya IA770 INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging, Release 3.0, Installation, Upgrades, and Troubleshooting, 11-300532.

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INTUITY AUDIX LX messaging system

INTUITY AUDIX LX messaging system
The process of integrating an INTUITY AUDIX LX system with an Avaya S8300 Media Server
involves a series of tasks to prepare the switch to work with the INTUITY AUDIX LX system.
The procedures for this process are fully documented in INTUITY AUDIX LX Release 1.0
Documentation, 585-313-818. The information is contained in a document with the title INTUITY
AUDIX LX Release 1.0 LAN Integration with S8300 and DEFINITY® Systems.

ASAI co-resident DEFINITY LAN gateway (DLG)
The DEFINITY LAN Gateway (DLG) is an application that enables communications between
TCP/IP clients and Communication Manager call processing. In more technical terms, the DLG
application is software that both routes Internet work messages from one protocol to another
(ISDN to TCP/IP) and bridges all ASAI message traffic (by way of a TCP/IP tunnel protocol).
The DLG listens for client connections (a specific IP Address) over a well-known TCP port
(5678). The client accesses the DLG's services by connecting to TCP port 5678 at the IP
address of the DLG’s Ethernet interface, which can be a MAPD (TN801B), a Processor
(TN2314), or a C-LAN (TN799). The client then exchanges TCP Tunnel Protocol messages with
the DLG to request a connection to a specific Computer Telephony Integration (CTI) link. The
DLG authenticates the client based on its administration and then establishes or refuses the
connection. Once a connection is established, the ASAI layer 3 messages are transparently
passed through the DLG (that is, the DLG does not process any message content). Each TCP
connection to the DLG has a one-to-one correspondence with a CTI Iink.
The DLG application is packaged either externally on a separate circuit pack (the TN801
MAPD circuit pack) or internally, where it co-resides with Communication Manager. The
externally packaged DLG is referred to as the MAPD DLG, and the internally packaged DLG is
referred to as the Co-Resident DLG. The Co-Resident DLG and the MAPD DLG accomplish
the same basic function (ASAI to Ethernet transport).
The Co-Resident DLG is application software that co-resides with Communication Manager on
the Media Server running Communication Manager. No physical installation or MAPD-specific
administration is required for the Co-Resident DLG. In terms of switch-based connectivity, the
Co-Resident DLG is supported by the following platforms:
●

Avaya S8300 Media Server with Avaya G700 Media Gateway

Administration of the Co-Resident DLG is carried out on the switch using the change
ip-services SAT command. When the service type DLG is specified on the IP Services
screen, the DLG administration screen displays. The Co-Resident DLG does not rely on ports.
Port allocation is not required for administering the Co-Resident DLG.
For Avaya S8300 Media Server with Avaya G700 Media Gateway, the Co-Resident DLG relies
on the S8300 Media Server for Ethernet connectivity.

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PROCR administration task summary
(for the S8300 Media Server)
To administer PROCR on the S8300 Media Server with G700 Media Gateway:
1. On the SAT interface, type display system-parameters customer-options.
Go to page 4 and make sure that Processor Ethernet is enabled.
2. Type display ip-interfaces
Make sure the PROCR is administered and its Ethernet port is enabled. If the PROCR is
not listed (PROCR should appear in the Type option field), add the PROCR.
To administer CTI links:
1. Use the display system-parameters customer-options command and make sure
the following option is set to yes:
Co-Res DEFINITY LAN GATEWAY

(y)

2. Use the add cti-link command to administer a CTI link.
3. Use the change ip-services command and specify a Service Type of DLG.
When Service Type DLG is entered, the system adds a DLG Administration page as the
last of the form.
4. Complete the DLG Administration page to add your client information.

Note:

Note:
A CTI link must be administered before a link number can be entered. For more
information and detailed procedures, refer to CallVisor® ASAI Technical
Reference, 555-230-220.

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Call center

Supported Ethernet Interfaces
Table 25: Ethernet Interfaces summarizes Ethernet interfaces used by several current
switching platforms:
Table 25: Ethernet Interfaces

Processor
Ethernet
Interface?

C-LAN
(TN799)
Ethernet
Interface

DEFINITY Servers
csi, si, and r

Yes

Avaya S8100 Media
Server (formerly
DEFINITY ONE/
IP600)

Yes

Avaya S8300 Media
Server with Avaya
G700 Media Gateway

Yes

Platform

Call center
The S8300 Media Server provides a excellent solution for a small call center. The S8300 Media
Server with the G700 Media Gateway supports the following call center capabilities:
●

All three Avaya call center packages:
- Avaya Call Center Basic
- Avaya Call Center Deluxe
- Avaya Call Center Elite

●

Up to 450 agents

●

A maximum of 16 ASAI links

●

Avaya G700 announcement software

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About Avaya G700 announcement software
Voice announcements are used in a call center environment to announce delays, direct
customers to different departments, and entertain and inform calling parties. The announcement
capability is standard and comes co-resident on the G700. The G700 announcement software
has many of the functions of the TN2501AP VAL circuit pack.
See Table 26: Comparison between the G700 Announcement software and the VAL circuit
pack on page 390 for differences between the Avaya G700 Announcement software and the
VAL circuit pack. For more information on Avaya G700 Announcement software, see the
Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, 03-300509, Chapter 13, "Managing
Announcements".
Table 26: Comparison between the G700
Announcement software and the VAL circuit pack
Area
description

TN2501AP (VAL) circuit
pack

Avaya G700
announcement software

Requires
hardware

Yes

Maximum
storage time per
board for TN750
or TN2501AP

Up to 60 minutes at 64
Kbps sample rate

Up to 20 minutes at
64Kbps uncompressed
speech

Concurrent Calls
per
Announcement

50 when using a
DEFINITY Server SI or
DEFINITY Server CSI
1,000 when using the
DEFINITY Server R,
S8500, or S8700/S8710
Media Server

1,000

Backup and
restore over
LAN

Yes

Recording
Method

Use PC or telephone

File portability to
multiple
DEFINITY or
Communication
Manager
servers

Yes

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Table 26: Comparison between the G700
Announcement software and the VAL circuit pack (continued)
Area
description

TN2501AP (VAL) circuit
pack

Avaya G700
announcement software

Playback quality

Toll quality

Backup speed

2.6 seconds for each
60 seconds of
announcement time

Reliability

High

Firmware
downloadable

Yes

Number of
boards per
system

5 on the DEFINITY CSI
and DEFINITY SI
10 on the DEFINITY R and
S8500 or S8700/S8710
Media Server

10 per configuration

Announcements
per board

256

Maximum
number of
announcements
in a
configuration

128 DEFINITY Server CSI
or DEFINITY Server Si
1,000 DEFINITY Server R
3,000 S8500, or S8700/
S8710 Media Server

3,000 over multiple G700
Media Gateways

Format

CCITT A-law or u-law

Sample bits

Sample rate

8,000 KHz

Channels

Mono

Mono
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Avaya Integrated Management
Avaya Integrated Management provides a comprehensive set of network and system
management solutions for the converged voice and data environment. Avaya Integrated
Management is available in several different offers. Each offer includes an appropriate set of
applications to meet different business needs. Contact your client executive to learn which offer
best meets the needs of your enterprise.
Avaya Integrated Management architecture provides standards-based infrastructure for
integrated management applications. The individual applications over time will become
integrated with a common look and feel. The available products include:
●

Avaya ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager

●

Avaya Directory Enabled Management

●

Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView

●

Avaya MultiService SMON Manager

●

Avaya Fault and Performance Manager

●

Avaya Proxy Agent

●

Avaya Configuration Manager

●

Avaya Site Administration

●

Avaya Terminal Configuration

●

Avaya Terminal Emulator

●

Avaya Voice Announcement Over LAN Manager

●

Avaya VoIP Monitoring Manager

Avaya ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager
Avaya ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager is a Windows (98/NT/2000) client/server
software tool with which administrators can upload translations from a main Media Server to the
Avaya ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager workstation. Once translations are uploaded,
administrators can then download them from the workstation to a maximum of 15 separate ATM
WSP Media Servers using LAN connectivity.

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Avaya Integrated Management

Avaya Directory Enabled Management
Avaya Directory Enabled Management is a web-based software solution that provides real-time
Directory-based (LDAP) read/write access to Media Servers. Avaya Directory Enabled
Management provides the capability to keep data, such as station and subscriber data,
synchronized with its image in the LDAP data store, and provides a rules engine that facilitates
the management of these servers/applications, based on events (add/delete/modify) that take
place at servers or applications. Currently, Avaya Directory Enabled Management operates only
with Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView
Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView provides customers with either a
standalone product or one that can integrate with the HP OpenView NMS, and includes
applications that allow customers to manage network devices. These applications include:
●

Avaya MultiService Address Manager — displays a centralized list of hosts in the network,
and correlates among IP addresses, MAC addresses, and device port connectivity.

●

Avaya MultiService Configuration Manager — provides quick network setup and
installation, fast recovery for faulty devices, downloading/uploading configuration data,
backup of configuration files, and export of configuration files to other sources for reporting
or analysis.
Accessible from within Avaya MultiService Configuration Manager, Avaya MultiService
EZ2Rule Manager is a campus-wide application that provides Quality of Service (QoS)
management for small sites with limited bandwidth resources. In addition, Avaya
MultiService EZ2Rule Manager enables the user to preview the application of new rules
before network deployment, ensuring accurate and consistent deployment of priorities in
the network.

●

Avaya MultiService Console — provides the discovery of IP-enabled devices, hierarchical
map representation, device status, fault monitoring, and a launch point for device
managers.

●

Avaya MultiService Software Update Manager — downloads software to managed Avaya
MultiService devices, and performs all necessary software maintenance operations. These
operations include checking current software versions against the latest versions available
from the Avaya Web site, recommending service packs, and providing an inventory of
Avaya MultiService data devices residing on the network.

●

Avaya MultiService VLAN Manager — a graphical application for VLAN management that
allows for configuration and monitoring of VLAN use. Avaya MultiService VLAN Manager
assigns and maintains VLAN numbering and naming, tracks additions and changes to the
network, validates VLAN name and tag values, and monitors the number of VLANs in
order to assist in maintenance tasks.

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Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView supports converged network
environments composed of multi-vendor equipment from key vendors and will be enhanced to
support all Avaya IP voice systems and data devices to create a full convergence solution.

Avaya MultiService SMON Manager
Avaya MultiService SMON Manager monitors the Ethernet and provides complete visibility of all
switched traffic in the network. Although SMON Manager is an application provided with Avaya
Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView, SMON Manager requires a license key
before it can be used.

Avaya Fault and Performance Manager
Avaya Fault and Performance Manager operates standalone or with Avaya Network
Management Console with VoIP SystemView and/or HP OpenView to provide a network map or
system view of a converged network. Use it to view fault and performance data, busyout boards
and ports, acknowledge exceptions, and configure collection times and information.

Avaya Proxy Agent
Avaya Proxy Agent is the SNMP proxy agent that provides an interface to Media Servers
running DEFINITY Release 9 software through and including current versions of Avaya
Communication Manager. Avaya Proxy Agent provides a protocol conversion between the
proprietary OSSI protocol and SNMP.

Avaya Configuration Manager
Avaya Configuration Manager allows you to administer Media Servers running DEFINITY
Release 9 software through and including Avaya current versions of Avaya Communication
Manager. Multiple administrators can access multiple Media Servers. Administrators can
perform station moves/adds/changes, print button labels, as well as many other common
administrative activities. Avaya Configuration Manager provides a web-based Graphical User
Interface (GUI) client that runs in the supported browsers and allows administrators access
Communication Manager from any workstation on the network.

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Avaya Integrated Management

Avaya Site Administration
Avaya Site Administration is a PC-based Windows (98/NT/2000) tool that lets you administer
Media Servers running DEFINITY Release 9 software through and including current versions of
Avaya Communication Manager, and AUDIX Messaging Systems. Avaya Site Administration
simplifies administration with an easy-to-use interface that offers wizards and GEDI (Graphically
Enhanced DEFINITY Interface), as well as terminal emulation.

Avaya Terminal Configuration
Avaya Terminal Configuration is a web-based client application that allows end users to access
Media Servers in order to configure personal station set preferences and features. Avaya
Terminal Configuration runs on top of Avaya Directory Enabled Management software, and
therefore requires that Avaya Directory Enabled Management software be installed.

Avaya Terminal Emulator
Avaya Terminal Emulator is a Windows (98/NT/2000) application that provides direct
connectivity capabilities. It can be run either as a standalone application or run from Avaya Site
Administration. Avaya Terminal Emulator includes the following features:
Connection List — lets you store and organize information about the systems to which you
regularly connect and allows you to connect to them by double-clicking.
FTP Manipulator — lets you transfer files to and from your computer to a remote system.
Icon Manager — lets you assign functionality to icons that come as part of Avaya Terminal
Emulator or to your own icons.
Telnet connection — lets you launch a telnet session to remote systems that you are accessing
over a LAN or WAN.
Terminal Emulator — lets you access systems using a modem, data module, PDM, or direct
connection.

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Avaya Voice Announcement Over LAN Manager
Avaya Voice Announcement over LAN Manager lets you use your LAN to transfer recorded
announcements to the TN2501AP boards located in remote Media Servers.
Avaya Voice Announcement over LAN Manager offers the following capabilities:
●

View the current status of TN2501AP board announcements

●

Simplified administration to add/change/remove announcements

●

Copy/backup announcement files from a supported TN2501AP board to Avaya Voice
Announcement over LAN Manager using a customer’s LAN

●

Copy/restore announcement files to a supported TN2501AP board from Avaya Voice
Announcement over LAN Manager using a customer’s LAN

Avaya VoIP Monitoring Manager
Avaya VoIP Monitoring Manager is Windows 2000 application that allows you to monitor
real-time Quality of Service (QoS) measurements for VoIP systems. Avaya VoIP Monitoring
Manager offers a client GUI accessible from your LAN or using remote access. Avaya VoIP
Monitoring Manager can generate traps associated with VoIP QoS sent to any NMS, and can
receive RTCP packets from IP telephones, IP soft phones, VoIP engines (on G700 Media
Gateways), and Prowler boards. Avaya VoIP Monitoring Manager can operate as a standalone
application, or it can be integrated with Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP
SystemView.

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Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
The Avaya 1000-2000 VA online Uninterruptible power systems (UPSs) provide power
protection for telecommunications systems and equipment. Avaya UPSs are a cost-effective
measure to avoid costly downtime. The Avaya UPS provides complete isolation from power
disturbances to protect customer’s data and equipment. It can keep the phones up and ensure
network reliability, but it also provides customizable alarm and monitoring capabilities.
Avaya online UPSs feature:
●

Isolation of connected equipment from all incoming power problems

●

Doubled battery service life and advanced warning of the end of useful battery life with
Advanced Battery Management (ABM) technology

●

Prolonged backup time with Extended Battery Modules (EBMs)

●

Conditioned incoming power without depleting the battery to preserve battery power for
complete power outages

●

Adapted to rack-mount and standalone tower applications with two-in-one form factor

●

Standard RS-232 communications port

●

Standard DEFINITY alarm contacts

●

Six-foot communications cable included

●

Web/SNMP card to add direct control and monitoring capabilities in SNMP-based
networks and via Web browsers (Optional for all models except select 1000 VA UPS).

Model selection guide and specifications
Model

SAP Code

Power Out
(VA/Watt

Output
Receptacles1

Dimensions (HxWxD)2

Weight (lb)

UPS Models: 120 Vac3, 50/60 Hz, auto-sensing
1000 VA w/Web/
SNMP Card

700290273

700/490

(6) 5-15R

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

1000 VA

408357010

1000/700

(6) 5-15R

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

1500 VA

408357028

1500/1050

(6) 5-15R

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

2000 VA

700019300

2000/1400

(4) 5-15R & (2)
5-20R

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

Optional Extended Battery Modules (EBMs)
EBM 24V

408357044

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

EBM 48V

408357051

3.5 x 17.0 x 19.4 in.

XBU48

408357069

31.8 x 17.2 x 24.6 in.

665

1. Divided into two groups that can be controlled independently by the software.
2. Unit fits into standard 19-inch equipment racks. For tower configurations, the unit stands 17 inches high.
3. Also user-selectable for 100, 110 and 127 V.

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Battery runtimes (in minutes)1
1000 VA Model
Load

Std Internal Batteries

(1) 24V EBM

(2) 24V EBMs

200 VA / 140 W

271

546

400 VA / 280 W

142

278

700 VA / 490 W

156

850 VA / 595 W

124

1000 VA / 700 W

104

1. This table provides typical information. Runtimes are approximate and may vary with equipment,
configuration, battery age, temperature, etc.

Full Details on these units can be found in Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-245-207. You can also go online to find out the latest details
about UPS technology at http://www.avayaups.com/avaya/default.asp.

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Terminal server installation

Terminal server installation
This section provides information on connecting adjunct equipment to a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway with an S8300 Media Server using a terminal server (Figure 36: Switch-to-adjunct
LAN connectivity through a terminal server). Avaya supports the IOLAN+ 104 terminal server.
Any device that does not support a direct TCP/IP connection, but that does support an RS232
interface, can connect through a terminal server. System printers and some CDR devices use
RS232 connections and can connect through a terminal server.
You can connect up to four adjuncts through one terminal server.
Figure 36: Switch-to-adjunct LAN connectivity through a terminal server
1

LAN

4
DATA CONNECTIONS ONLY - NOT FOR TELECOM USE

5
10BASE-T

5VDC

cydfadj KLC 091302

Figure notes:
1. switch
2. IP connection on an S8300/G700 or G350 configuration
3. 10/100Base-T Hub (optional)

4. terminal server
5. serial port
6. CDR adjunct

Installing and administering the terminal server
Make sure you have all the equipment on site before the installation. You must have the
hardware listed in Table 27: Required equipment.
Table 27: Required equipment
Comcode

Description

Qty

Supplier

700015084

IOLAN+ 104 communications server

Avaya

RJ45-to-DB25 connector for IOLAN+
(supplied with 700015084)

Avaya
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Table 27: Required equipment (continued)
Comcode

Description

Qty

Supplier

DB25-to-DB9 connector for PC COM
port

Avaya

RS232 Null modem (if needed for PC
or printer connectivity)

1 or
more

Avaya

405369042

Male/female adapter (if necessary)

1 or
more

Avaya

846943306
or
104154414
NA

6-inch RJ45 crossover cord, or

Avaya

10/100Base-T auto-sensing LAN hub
or router

Customer

102631413
NA

259A adapter, or
CAT5 cross connect hardware and
connecting blocks

Avaya
Customer

RJ45 UTP Category 5 modular cords

1–2

Customer

451A in-line RJ45 adapters, as
needed to connect modular cords
together
2 of 2

You also need a computer (laptop) with the HyperTerminal software program for the initial
administration of the IOLAN+ and to set up the ports.

What are the distance limits for the terminal server
The distance limit from the switch to the LAN hub is 328 feet (100 meters). The distance limit
from the LAN hub to the terminal server is 328 feet (100 meters). If installed, the limit from the
terminal server to the adjunct is 50 feet (15 meters).
However, to achieve greater distance limits, the switch’s LAN hub/router may be connected to a
WAN and the hub/router for the terminal server also connected to the same WAN.

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How is the terminal server cabling connected
Figure 37 shows the connection between the terminal server port and a call accounting system.
Figure 37: Stand-alone call accounting system link using a terminal server

Switch

Standalone
Call Accounting

259A Adapter,
356A Adapter (Jack #1), or
258B Adapter (Jack #1)

Terminal Server
Hub or
Router

C-LAN

M25A or M25B
RS232 Cable

«
RJ45 Cat 5
Modular Cord

RJ45 Cat 5
Modular Cord

Call
Accounting
Port

AC Power

clan2gca.cdr

328 ft max
(100 m)

50 Ft. Maximum
Demarcation
Point

Note:
You can connect the S8300 Media Server directly to the terminal server with a
data crossover cable. This connection eliminates the need for a hub or router in
the middle, but the connection also allows the S8300 Media Server and the
terminal server to communicate only with each other. With this connection, the
S8300 Media Server and the terminal server should be configured with the same
subnet.

Note:

The general connection process requires:
●

Connecting the IOLAN+ to the adjunct and the LAN on page 401

●

Administering the IOLAN+ on page 402

●

Test the connectivity back through the switch

Connecting the IOLAN+ to the adjunct and the LAN
Connect the adjunct to the IOLAN+, using the RJ45-to-DB25 cable and the null modem. You
can use a male/female adapter. See Figure 38.

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Figure 38: Connecting an adjunct to the IOLAN+

cydfrcon KLC 021201

5
5

7
1

7
DATA CONNECTIONS ONLY - NOT FOR TELECOM USE

3
10BASE-T

5VDC

Figure notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.

IP connection on an S8300/G700 or G350
Local area network (LAN)
IOLAN+ 104 terminal server
Adjunct (system management terminal or
a system printer, for example)

5. Null modem
6. PC or laptop (for initial
administration)
7. DB25-to-RJ45 cable
8. DB25-to-DB9 cable

Follow these typical steps:

Note:

Note:
Depending on the adjunct’s connections, you may not need all of these pieces.

To Connect the IOLAN+ to the adjunct and the LAN
1. Connect the null modem adapter to COM1 port on the adjunct.

Note:

Note:
The null modem is an important element in this setup. Without it, data may not
transfer correctly.
2. Connect the other end of the null modem adapter to the DB25 to RJ45 cable.
3. Connect the RJ45 end to any port on the IOLAN+.

Administering the IOLAN+
To administer the IOLAN+ the first time, you must connect a PC or laptop to the RS232 Port 1
on the IOLAN+ terminal server. Follow these typical steps:

Note:

Note:
Depending on the computer’s COM port, you may not need all of these pieces.

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To connect the IOLAN+
1. Connect the DB9 end of the DB9-to-DB25 cable to the COM port on the PC or laptop.
2. Connect the DB25 end to the null modem adapter.
3. Connect the other end of the null modem adapter to the DB25 to RJ45 cable.
4. Connect the RJ45 end to Port 1 of the IOLAN+.
Before beginning the initial administration, make sure you have the following information:
●

New IP address and subnet mask for IOLAN+

●

Host name for IOLAN+

●

IP address of S8300 Media Server Ethernet interface

●

Port number of S8300 Media Server Ethernet interface where adjunct connects

Use the HyperTerminal software program that comes with Windows 95/98/NT/2000 to
administer the IOLAN+.

To set up HyperTerminal on the computer
1. Open HyperTerminal.
2. Click on File > Properties > Connect tab.
In the Connect using: field, select COM n
where n is the communication port your computer is using.
3. Click on CONFIGURE
Set the bits per second field to 9600.
Set the Flow control field to Hardware.
4. Click OK.
5. Press ENTER to get the login prompt.

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To administer the IOLAN+ the first time
1. At the login prompt type any text and press ENTER.
2. At the second prompt type set term ansi and press ENTER to view the Connections
Menu.
Name: port 2

CONNECTIONS MENU

Connection
1
2
3
4

Terminal: 2

Host
***
***
***
***

FREE
FREE
FREE
FREE

**
**
**
**

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3. Under Connection select Port 1 (the port to which the adjunct is connected) and press
ENTER to access the Commands menu.
4. Select Admin mode > Password and press ENTER.
Name: port 2

gateway
host
line
password
port
quit
server
stats

Password

ADMINISTRATION MENU

Terminal: 2

Examine/modify gateway table.
Examine/modify host table.
Terminal configuration organised by line.
Specify password to allow modification of menu items.
Terminal configuration organised by port.
Return to connections menu.
Examine/modify Server parameters.
Examine Server statistics.

[

]

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5. Type iolan, the default password, and press ENTER.
The Administration Menu changes, offering more options.
6. Select server and press ENTER to view the Server Configuration menu.
** Administrator **

SERVER CONFIGURATION

Terminal: 2

Name
[iolan
]
Debug mode
[0
]
IP address
[123.45.67.89 ]
Subnet mask
[222.222.0.0
]
Ethernet address [00:80:d4:03:11:cd]
Ethernet interface [AUTO]
Language
[English ]
Identification
[
]
Lock
[Disabled]
Password limit
[5
]
CR to initiate
[No ]
SNAP encoding
[Disabled]
Boot host
[
] Boot diagnostics [Enabled ]
Boot file
[
]
Init file
[
]
MOTD file
[
]
Domain name
[
]
Name server
[
]
NS Port
[53
]
WINS server
[
]
___________________________________________________________________________
Name used for prompts and message on bottom right of screen.
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7. Fill in the following fields with information appropriate to your network.
Leave the default settings for the other fields.
●

Name:

●

IP address: (for IOLAN+)

●

Subnet mask:

8. Press ENTER and select Save & Exit to effect the changes.
You must reboot the server any time you change an IP address or Local Port value.

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To reboot the IOLAN+
1. Press ENTER to view the Administration Menu.
** Administrator **

access
change
gateway
host
kill
line
port
quit
reboot
server
stats
trap

ADMINISTRATION MENU

Terminal: 2

Remote System Access (PPP).
Change login and/or admin password.
Examine/modify gateway table.
Examine/modify host table.
Kill TCP connections on serial line.
Terminal configuration organised by line.
Terminal configuration organised by port.
Return to connections menu.
Reboot Server.
Examine/modify Server parameters.
Examine Server statistics.
Examine/modify SNMP Trap parameters.

Port

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Note:
The following steps re-initialize the IOLAN+ so it knows it's connected to the LAN
through its IP address.

Note:

2. Select reboot and press ENTER.
3. Press the space bar to restart the IOLAN+.

Navigating the IOLAN+ terminal server
Refer to the IOLAN+ user guide for details. In general, you must:
●

Use the arrow keys to move to a menu item.

●

Use the TAB key to move from field to field horizontally.

●

Use the ENTER key to choose an item.

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Administering the gateway

Note:

Note:
If the S8300 Media Server and IOLAN+ are in the same subnet, skip this step.

To administer the gateway for IOLAN+
1. Select Admin mode > Password and press ENTER.
2. Type iolan and press ENTER.
3. Select gateway to access the Gateway menu
4. Fill in the following fields for Entry 1:

Note:

●

Destination: S8300 Media Server IP address

●

Gateway: Gateway address

●

Netmask: Subnet mask

Note:
The following steps re-initialize the IOLAN+ so it knows it's connected to the LAN
through your gateway.
5. Select reboot and press ENTER.
6. Press the space bar to restart the IOLAN+.

Administering an IOLAN+ port
Use this procedure when connecting an adjunct or serial COM port on a PC directly (locally) to
the IOLAN+ (see Figure 38: Connecting an adjunct to the IOLAN+ on page 402).

To administer an IOLAN+ port
1. Select Admin mode > Password and press ENTER.
2. Type iolan and press ENTER.
3. Select port and press ENTER.

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4. Type port number and press ENTER to view the Port Setup Menu
where port number is the port that the adjunct connects to,
** Administrator **
Hardware
Speed
[9600 ]
Parity
[None]
Bit
[8]
Stop
[1 ]
Break
[Disabled]
Monitor DSR
[Yes ]
Monitor DCD
[No ]
User
Name
[port 2
]
Terminal type [undef ]
TERM
[
]
Video pages
[0]
CLI/Menu
[CLI]
Reset Term
[No ]

PORT SETUP MENU
Flow ctrl
Flow ctrl
[xon/xoff]
Input Flow
[Enabled ]
Output Flow [Enabled ]
IP Addresses
Src
[
Dst
[

]
]

Options
Keepalive
[No ]
Rlogin/Telnet [Telnet]
Debug options
[No ]
Map CR to CR LF [No ]
Hex data
[No ]
Secure
[No ]
MOTD
[No ]

Terminal: 2
Keys
Hot
Quit
Del
Echo

[^]]
[^@]
[^@]
[^@]

Mask

[

Intr
Kill
Sess

[^C]
[^U]
[^@]

]

Access
Access
[Remote ]
Authentication [None ]
Mode
[Raw
]
Connection [None
]
Host [
]
Remote Port
[0
]
Local Port
[5101]

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5. Fill in the following fields.
Leave the default settings for the other fields.
●

Speed: 9600

●

Monitor DSR: Yes

●

Monitor DCD: No

●

Name: port number or other descriptive name

●

Terminal type: undef

●

CLI/Menu: CLI

●

Reset Term: No

●

Flow ctrl: xon/xoff

●

IP addresses: leave blank

●

Mask: leave blank

●

Access: Remote

●

Authentication: None

●

Mode: Raw

●

Connection: None

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Terminal server installation

●

Host: leave blank or enter S8300 Media Server IP Address

●

Remote Port: 0

●

Local Port: must match the value of Remote Port on the IP Services screen of the
Communication Manager software

6. Press ENTER and select Save & Exit to effect the changes.
7. Press ENTER again to view the Administration Menu.
8. Select kill to disable the port connection.
9. Repeat the steps for each additional port you want to administer.
10. When administration is complete, from the Connections Menu, select logout (or press
Ctrl D).
11. Close HyperTerminal.
At this point, you have established a connection path from the adjunct through the IOLAN+ to
the S8300 Media Server.

Testing connectivity through the IOLAN+
To test connectivity through the IOLAN+
1. On the system management terminal, press ENTER to get the login prompt to the
Communication Manager switch.

Note:

Note:
If you get garbled text, check the baud rate setting on the Port Setup Menu. You
can adjust it up or down.
2. If no login prompt appears, log back into the IOLAN+ through HyperTerminal.
3. Select Admin mode > stats and press ENTER twice.
4. Select users and press ENTER.

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5. Look at the port that the adjunct is connected to and see if there is any traffic.
If not, check all your connections and administration fields.
** Administrator **
1. port1
2. port 2
3. port 3
4. port 4 modem
REM
LOG

SERVER STATISTICS
Terminal: 2
Talking to host 172.22.22.67.5111DTR+RTS
SERVER STATISTICS
DTR+RTS
waiting for DSR or DCD
>DTR+RTS
waiting for DSR or DCD
>DTR+RTS
logged out
logger not enabled

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After you have successfully administered and validated the connection between the adjunct and
the S8300 Media Server through the IOLAN+, you can disconnect the laptop or other PC from
the IOLAN+. No further IOLAN+ administration is required.

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Potential failure scenarios and repair actions
If a link goes down between the terminal server and the switch, you must reboot the terminal
server for the link come back up. If you are performing a software upgrade or if a system reset
occurs, you must reboot the terminal server to restore the link. See To reboot the IOLAN+ on
page 406 for instructions.
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
NODE NAMES

Name
IP Address
Name
1. switch-clan___
123.456.7 .89
2. callacctg_____
123.456.9 .00
3. termserver____
123.456.11 .00
4. pmslogpc______
123.456.78 .00
5. ______________
___.___.___.___
6. ______________
___.___.___.___
7. ______________
___.___.___.___
8. ______________
___.___.___.___
9. ______________
___.___.___.___
10. ______________
___.___.___.___
11. ______________
___.___.___.___
12. ______________
___.___.___.___
13. ______________
___.___.___.___
14. ______________
___.___.___.___
15. ______________
___.___.___.___
16. ______________
___.___.___.___

17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.

IP Address
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________

___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

Administering IP services
For each adjunct that you connect using TCP/IP, you need to administer IP services to establish
the IP address/TCP port pairing. The IP address is associated with the node name that you just
administered. In this example, we are administering the primary call detail recording (CDR)
connection as end-to-end TCP/IP.

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To administer IP services
1. Type change ip-services and press RETURN to assign the CDR endpoint.
2. In the Service Type field, enter CDR1 for the call accounting link.
change ip-services

Service
Type
CDR1

Enabled

Page

Local
Node
procr

IP SERVICES
Local
Remote
Port
Node
0
callacctg

1 of

Remote
Port
5101

3. In the Local Node field, enter the node name for the switch.
In this example, enter procr.
4. The Local Port field defaults to 0 for all client applications.
You cannot make an entry in this field.
5. In the Remote Node field, enter the node name for the adjunct, as administered on the
Node Names screen.
For the call accounting application, type callacctg.
6. In the Remote Port field, enter the TCP listen port assigned to the adjunct.
The recommended value for CDR1 is 5101.

Note:

Note:
This number must match the port administered on the end device. If you are
using the Downloadable Reliable Session-Layer Protocol tool, this must match
the port administered in the Server application. If you are using a terminal server,
this number must match the Local Port number on the Port Setup menu.
Consult the documentation for your Call Accounting system to determine the
appropriate port for the CDR device.
7. Go to Page 3 and type n in the Reliable Protocol field for the CDR Service Type.
You do not use RSP with a terminal server.
change ip-services

Service
Type
CDR1

Reliable
Protocol
n

Page
SESSION LAYER TIMERS
Packet Resp
Session Connect
Timer
Message Cntr
3
1

SPDU
Cntr
1

3 of

Connectivity
Timer
1

8. Press ENTER to save your changes.

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Call detail recording (CDR)
This section provides information on connecting call detail recording (CDR) equipment.

Connecting CDR equipment
The interface between an Avaya media server and CDR equipment is a Processor Ethernet
Connection.
CDR equipment connects to one of the two IP connections (EXT 1 or EXT 2) on the front of
the G700 or G350 Media Gateway. As with C-LAN connections, the CDR adjunct may be a
terminal server or a CDR application using RSP.

Note:

Note:
A printer or customer premises equipment (CPE) can also be used as the output
receiving device. Please see on page 426 of this book for instructions on using a
printer.

Administering CDR data collection
Note:

Note:
To send CDR data using a processor Ethernet interface to a device on the LAN/
WAN, you have the option to enable/disable RSP.

To administer CDR Data Collection
1. Setup the CDR adjunct to be ready to collect CDR data.
Record the IP address and the port number of the CDR adjunct, which could be a terminal
server or a CDR application that uses RSP.
If the CDR adjunct is an application that uses RSP, start the application to listen for a client
connection at the port.
2. Access the IP Services screen in Communication Manager (see Administering IP
services on page 411), and do the following:
a. In the Service Type field, enter CDR1 or CDR2.
b. In the Local Node field, enter procr.
c. The Local Port field defaults to 0 for all client applications.
You cannot make an entry in this field.

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d. In the Remote Node field, enter the node name you assigned to the CDR adjunct in step
2.
e. In the Remote Port field, enter the port number used by the CDR adjunct determined in
step 1.
3. Go to Page 3 and do the following:
a. Enter y in the Reliable Protocol field if you have a CDR application using RSP.
Enter n if the CDR adjunct is connected through a terminal server.
b. If RSP is being used, complete the Packet Resp Timer and Connectivity Timer fields
with a reasonable value that matches the network condition (recommended values are
30 and 60 seconds, respectively).
c. Accept the defaults in the other fields.
4. Administer CDR parameters as described in Administering CDR parameters on page 414.

Administering CDR parameters
You must administer CDR parameters to let the system know that the adjunct is connected
through TCP/IP. For details on all fields on the CDR System Parameters screen, see
Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, 03-300509.

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To administer CDR parameters
1. Type change system-parameters cdr and press RETURN.
The CDR System Parameters screen appears.
change system-parameters cdr
CDR SYSTEM PARAMETERS

Page

1 of

Node Number (Local PBX ID):
CDR Date Format: month/day
Primary Output Format: unformatted
Primary Output Endpoint: CDR1
Secondary Output Format: unformatted Secondary Output Endpoint: CDR2
Use ISDN Layouts? n
EIA Device Bit Rate: 9600
Use Enhanced Formats? n
Condition Code ‘T’ for Redirected Calls? n
Modified Circuit ID Display? n
Remove # From Called Number? n
Record Outgoing Calls Only? y
Intra-switch CDR? n
Suppress CDR for Ineffective Call Attempts? y
CDR Call Splitting? y
Disconnect Information in Place of FRL? n
Outg Attd Call Record? y
Interworking Feat-flag? n
Force Entry of Acct Code for Calls Marked on Toll Analysis Form? n
Calls to Hunt Group - Record: member-ext
Record Called Vector Directory Number Instead of Group or Member? n
Record Called Agent Login ID Instead of Group or Member? n
Inc Trk Call Splitting? n
Record Non-Call-Assoc TSC? n
Call Record Handling Option: warning
Record Call-Assoc TSC? n
Digits to Record for Outgoing Calls: dialed
Privacy - Digits to Hide: 0
CDR Account Code Length: 4

2. In the Primary Output Format field, enter a format specific to the call accounting system, if
necessary.
In the example, unformatted is used. If you were sending data directly to a printer, you
would use printer.
3. In the Primary Output Endpoint field, type CDR1.
4. If you use a secondary output device, and that device is also connected through TCP/IP,
complete the Secondary Output Format field.
Also, type CDR2 in the Secondary Output Endpoint field.
5. Press ENTER to save your changes.

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Testing the switch-to-adjunct link
You can use the test, status, busyout and release commands to find and correct problems with
CDR links. For more information about these commands, see Maintenance Commands for
Avaya Communication Manager 3.0, Media Gateways and Servers, 03-300431.
status cdr-link
CDR LINK STATUS
Primary
Link State: up

Secondary
extension not administered

Maintenance Busy? no

Work with the vendor to test the link from the call accounting adjunct.
If a link does not come up immediately, use the busyout cdr-link and release cdr-link
commands to bring up the link.
Additional administration procedures for CDR equipment are provided in the Administrator
Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, 03-300509.

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Reliable Data Transport Tool (RDTT) package

Reliable Data Transport Tool (RDTT) package
Avaya provides this free software application to help vendors and customers develop CDR
applications that use the reliable session protocol to collect CDR data from an Avaya Media
Server. The Reliable Data Transport Tool (RDTT) is a testing tool and thus is not supported by
Avaya.

What does the RDTT package contain
The RDTT package consists of the following:
●

Specifications for the Reliable Session Protocol

●

The Client application (Client.exe)
This application is designed to help you test the reliable session protocol without use of an
Avaya Media Server.

●

The Server application (Server.exe)
This application is designed to help you understand the reliable session protocol and to start
building your products to work with the Avaya media server.

●

User Guide
This document contains information about the client and server applications.

Downloading the RDTT package
The RDTT package is available from the Avaya support Web site as a self-extracting
executable.

To download the RDTT package
1. Go to the Avaya Customer Support Web site at http://avaya.com/support.
2. In the Search For text box, type reliable and click Go.
3. Select Reliable Data Transport Client/Server Tool from the list of links that are found.
4. When asked, save the RDTT.exe file to a temporary folder on your computer.
It is approximately 1.6 to 2.0MB in size.

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Installing the RDTT package
To install the RDTT package
1. Double-click the RDTT.exe file.
The Install Shield Wizard steps you through the installation.
2. When prompted to select Client or Server, select both programs.
3. Continue with the installation.
Use the default destination folder and program folder.

Administering the RDTT package
See the instructions in the user_guide.doc file to administer the RDTT tool on a PC.

Related topics
See the following topics related to CDR:
●

Chapter 16, “Collecting Billing Information,” in Administrator Guide for Avaya
Communication Manager, 03-300509.

●

“Call Detail Recording” in Chapter 21, “Features and Technical Reference” in Administrator
Guide for Avaya Communication Manager, 03-300509.

Printers
For connecting a printer to a G700 or G350 Media Gateway, see Terminal server installation on
page 399 for more information.

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DS1/T1 CPE loopback jack

DS1/T1 CPE loopback jack
This section provides information on how to install and use a DS1 loopback jack to test the DS1
span between the Avaya Media Server or Gateway and the network interface point. The
loopback jack is required when DC power is at the interface to the integrated channel service
unit (ICSU).
Note:
Do not remove the loopback jack after installation. It should always be available
for remote tests of the DS1 span.

Note:

Note:
For G700 or G350 Media Gateway systems, the channel service unit (CSU) is
integrated within the MM710 Media Module. This means that there is no need for
a separate external device. The loopback jack isolates the MM710 internal CSU
from the DC power and properly loops the DC span power.

Note:

This section covers:
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Installing a loopback jack on page 419

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Administering a loopback jack on page 421

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Testing a loopback jack with a smart jack on page 421

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Testing a loopback jack without a smart jack on page 430

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Configurations using fiber multiplexers on page 433

Installing a loopback jack
You can use one of two installation options:
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Installing a loopback jack with a smart jack on page 419

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Installing a loopback jack without a smart jack on page 420

Installing a loopback jack with a smart jack
Use one of the following installation methods:
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Install the loopback jack at the interface to the smart jack, if possible.
This position provides maximum coverage of CPE wiring when remote loopback tests are
run.

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If the smart jack is not accessible, install the loopback jack at the extended demarcation
point.

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If there is no extended demarcation point, install the loopback jack directly at the network
interface point as shown in Figure 39.

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If there is an extended demarcation point and the smart jack is not accessible, install the
loopback jack as shown in Figure 40.

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If there is an extended demarcation point, but the smart jack is accessible, install the
loopback jack as shown in Figure 41.

To install the loopback jack with a smart jack
1. Disconnect the RJ-48 (8-wide) connector at the appropriate interface point, and connect the
loopback jack in series with the DS1 span.
See Figure 39 through Figure 41.
2. Plug the H600-383 cable from the MM710 into the female connector on the loopback jack.
3. Plug the male connector on the loopback jack cable into the network interface point.
Note:
Do not remove the loopback jack after installation. This is not a test tool and
should always be available to remotely test a DS1 span.

Note:

Installing a loopback jack without a smart jack
Use one of the following installation methods:
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Install the loopback jack at the point where the cabling from the ICSU plugs into the dumb
block.

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If there is more than one dumb block, choose the one that is closest to the Interface
Termination feed or the fiber MUX, to provide maximum coverage for loopback jack tests.
Refer to Figure 42 and Figure 43.

To install the loopback jack without a smart jack
1. Disconnect the RJ-48 (8-wide) connector at the appropriate interface point, and connect the
loopback jack in series with the DS1 span.
See Figure 42 through Figure 43.
2. Plug the H600-383 cable from the ICSU, or from the MM710, into the female connector on
the loopback jack.
3. Plug the male connector on the loopback jack cable into the network interface point.

Note:

Note:
Do not remove the loopback jack after installation. This is not a test tool and
should always be available to remotely test a DS1 span.

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Administering a loopback jack
To administer a loopback jack
1. At the management terminal, type change ds1 location
where location is the DS1 interface circuit pack corresponding to the loopback jack.
2. Verify that the near-end CSU type is set to integrated.
3. On page 2 of the form, change the supply CPE loopback jack power field to y.
Setting this field to y informs the technician that a loopback jack is present on the facility
and allows the technician to determine that the facility is available for remote testing.
4. Enter save translation to save the new information.

Testing a loopback jack with a smart jack
The loopback jack and smart jack isolate faults by dividing the DS1 span into three sections
(see Figure 39 through Figure 41).
These three sections are:
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From the MM710 to the loopback jack

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From the loopback jack to the smart jack (network interface point)

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From the smart jack to the CO

The first two sections are your responsibility. The last is the responsibility of the DS1 service
provider.

Testing the DS1 span from the ICSU to the loopback jack
The DS1 span test has 2 parts:
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Checking for circuit connectivity
The first part of the test powers-up the loopback jack and sends a signal from the DS1
circuit pack, through the wiring, to the loopback jack. The test allows about 10 seconds for
the signal to loop around the loopback jack and return to the DS1 circuit pack. Then it sends
the results to the management terminal and proceeds to the second part of the test.

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The second part of the test sends the standard, 3-in-24 DS1 stress-testing pattern from the
DS1 board, through the loopback jack, and back to a bit error detector and counter on the
DS1 board. A bit-error rate counter displays the results on the management terminal until
you terminate the test.

Always perform both parts of the test. Proceed as follows.

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Checking the integrity of local equipment
Before you go any further, make sure that the problem is actually on the DS1 span by testing
the equipment that connects to the span at the near end. Test the DS1 circuit pack, and perform
any needed maintenance or repairs.

To test the DS1 span
1. On the SAT, type busyout board XXXVS
where XXX is the administered number of the G700 or G350 (for example, 002), and VS is
the slot number on the G700 or G350 of the Media Module (for example, V3). The V is not a
variable and needs to be included in the command exactly where shown. A sample address
for a DS1 circuit pack on a G700 or G350 Media Gateway might look like this: 002V3.
2. Type busyout board XXXVS
where XXX is the administered number of the G700 or G350 (for example, 002), and VS is
the slot number on the G700 or G350 of the Media Module (for example, V3).
3. Type change ds1 XXXVS to open the DS1 administration form.
4. Make sure that the near-end csu type field is set to integrated.
5. Go to page 2 of the DS1 administration form, and verify that the value of the TX LBO field
is 0dB.
6. If the value of the TX LBO field is not 0dB, record the current value.
Then set the TX LBO field to 0dB for testing.
7. Press ENTER to make the changes.
8. Type test ds1-loop XXXVS cpe-loopback-jack
where XXX is the administered number of the G700 or G350 (for example, 002), and VS is
the slot number on the G700 or G350 of the Media Module (for example, V3).
The loopback jack powers up. Active, DS1 facility alarms (if any) clear. After about 20
seconds, the first set of results appears on the terminal.
9. If FAIL appears on the terminal display, there may be a fault in the wiring between the ICSU
and the loopback jack or the loopback jack may itself be faulty.
Isolate the problem by replacing the loopback jack and repeating Step 8.
10. If FAIL still appears after the loopback jack has been replaced, suspect a wiring problem.
Replace the cable between the ICSU and the loopback jack. Then repeat Step 8.
11. When PASS appears on the terminal, proceed with the second part of the test, checking the
integrity of transmitted data.

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Testing the integrity of data sent over the loop
Now perform the second part of the test, checking for data errors.

Note:

Note:
The loss of signal (LOS) alarm (demand test #138) is not processed during this
test while the 3-in-24 pattern is active.

To test the integrity of data sent over the loop
1. At the SAT, type clear meas ds1 loop XXXVS to zero out the bit-error counter.
where XXX is the administered number of the G700 or G350 (for example, 002), and VS is
the slot number on the G700 or G350 of the Media Module (for example, V3).
2. Type clear meas ds1 log XXXVS to zero out the performance measurement counter.
3. Type clear meas ds1 esf XXXVS to zero out the ESF error count.
4. Type list meas ds1 sum XXXVS to display the bit error count.
5. Step through Table 28: DS1 Troubleshooting to troubleshoot.
Table 28: DS1 Troubleshooting
Condition

Solution

The value of the
Test: cpe-loopback-jack field is
Pattern 3-in-24

The loopback jack test is active.

The value of the Synchronized field is N

Retry the test 5 times.

The value of the Synchronized field
remains N after 5 tries.

Excessive bit errors are likely. Check for
intermittent connections or broken wires
in an SPE receive or transmit pair, and
repair as necessary. Then repeat Step 1.

The value of the Bit-error count field is
non-zero

Repeat Step 1 several times.

The value of the Synchronized field is Y

The DS1 circuit pack has synchronized to
the looped 3-in-24 pattern and is counting
bit errors in the pattern.
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Table 28: DS1 Troubleshooting (continued)
Condition

Solution

The value of the Bit-error count field
pegs at 75535 or increments by 100s or
1000s each time you repeat Step 1.

Suspect loose or corroded connections,
severe crosstalk, or impedance
imbalances between the two conductors
of the receive or transmit pair. Wiring may
need replacement.

The value of the Bit-error count field
is 0

There are no obvious wiring problems.
Verify this by repeating Step 1 at 1-minute
to
10-minute intervals until you are certain.
If the test reports no errors for 1 minute,
the error rate is less than 1 in 108. If the
test reports no errors for 10 minutes, the
error rate is less than 1 in 109.
2 of 2

Once you are fairly certain that the test is reporting no errors (after at least 1 error-free
minute), confirm that the 3-in-24 pattern error detector is operating.
6. Type test ds1-loop XXXVS inject-single-bit-error
where XXX is the administered number of the G700 or G350 (for example, 002), and VS is
the slot number on the G700 or G350 of the Media Module (for example, V3).
7. Type list meas ds1 sum XXXVS to display the bit error count again.
8. Step through Table 29: DS1 Bit-error count troubleshooting on page 424 to troubleshoot.
Table 29: DS1 Bit-error count troubleshooting
Condition

Solution

The value of the Bit-error count field is
greater than 1

Replace the ICSU, and retest.

The value of the Bit-error count field is
still greater than 1 after you replace the
ICSU.

Replace the DS1 circuit pack, and
retest.

The value of the Bit-error count field is 1

The test passed.

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9. Type test ds1-loop location end-loopback/span-test to end the test.
Wait about 30 seconds for the DS1 to reframe on the incoming signal and clear DS1 facility
alarms. Use Table 30: Evaluation of DS1 loopback test results on page 425 to evaluate the
test results and to determine the solution.
Table 30: Evaluation of DS1 loopback test results
Condition

Solution

Loopback termination fails
with an error code of 1313.

The span is still looped somewhere, possibly at the
loopback jack, at the ICSU, or somewhere in the
network.

The red LED on the loopback
jack is on.

Replace the ICSU, and re-run the test.

Loopback termination still
fails.

Replace the DS1 circuit pack, and repeat the test

The DS1 cannot frame on
the incoming span’s signal
after the loopback jack power
down.

There is something wrong with the receive signal
into the loopback jack from the dumb block or the
smart jack.

The span failed the service
provider’s loopback test.

The problem is in the service provider’s network.

The service provider
successfully loop tested the
span, up to the smart jack.

The wiring between the loopback jack and the
smart jack is suspect. Test, and make repairs, as
needed.

You cannot locate and repair
the problem in the time
available and must terminate
the test.

The test will not terminate normally in the absence
of a good framing signal. You have to reset the
circuit pack. Enter reset board XXXVS.

The test terminated normally.

Proceed with To restore DS1 administration.

To restore DS1 administration
1. At the SAT, type change ds1 XXXVS to open the DS1 administration form.
2. Go to page 2 of the DS1 administration form.
3. Change the value of the TX LBO field to the original value that you wrote down when you
were administering the DS1 for the test.
4. Press ENTER to save the changes.

To release the DS1 circuit pack
1. At the SAT, type release board XXXVS.
2. Leave the loopback jack in place.

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Testing the DS1 span from the smart jack
to the network interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
To test the DS1 span from the smart jack to the CO:
1. Have the service provider run a smart-jack loopback test against the network interface
wiring that links the smart jack to the CO (section 3 in Figure 39 through Figure 41).
2. If the tests fails, there is a problem on the network side.
Have the service provider correct it.

Testing the DS1 span from the loopback jack
to the smart jack

Note:

Note:
This test cannot isolate the problem if there are problems in the wiring between
the far-end CO and the far-end ICSU. You must coordinate this test with the DS1
service provider.

Test the short length of customer premises wiring between the loopback jack and the smart jack
(Section 2 in the following 3 figures) using a loopback that overlaps this section of the span.
To test the DS1 span from the loopback jack to the smart jack:
1. Have the DS1 service provider at the CO end run a local ICSU line loopback test.
2. Have the DS1 service provider at the CO end run a local DS1 payload loopback test.
3. Run a far-end MM710 line loopback, using the following procedure:
a. From the SAT, type test ds1-loop XXXVS far-csu-loopback-test-begin
, where XXX is the administered number of the G700 (for example, 002), and VS is the slot
number on the G700 of the Media Module (for example, V3).
b. Examine the bit-error counts, as in Testing the integrity of data sent over the loop on
page 423.
c. Type test ds1-loop location end-loopback/span-test to terminate the test.
If the tests fails and the there were no problems Testing the DS1 span from the ICSU to the
loopback jack or Testing the DS1 span from the smart jack to the network interface termination
or fiber multiplexer (MUX), there is a problem between the loopback jack to the smart jack. Work
with the service provider to isolate the fault.

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Figure 39: Network interface at smart jack for an MM710 multi-media module
1

7
6

5
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Span section 1
Span section 2
Span section 3
G700 or G350 Media Gateway
E1/T1 port on an MM710
multi-media module

6. RJ-48 to network interface (up to 1000 ft.
[305 m])
7. Loopback jack
8. Network interface smart jack
9. Interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
10. Central office

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Figure 40: Network interface at extended demarcation point (smart jack inaccessible) for
an MM710 multi-media module
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7
6

5
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SM EM

ALM
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SIG

E1/T1
ALM
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ALM
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SERVICES

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Figure notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Span section 1
Span section 2
Span section 3
G700 or G350 Media Gateway
E1/T1 port on an MM710
multi-media module

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

RJ-48 to network interface (up to 1000 ft. [305 m])
Loopback jack
Dumb block (extended demarcation)
Network interface smart jack
Interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
Central office

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Figure 41: Network interface at extended demarcation point (smart jack accessible) for an
MM710 multi-media module
1

8
12

7
6
5
SO

SM EM

ALM
TST
ACT
SIG

E1/T1
ALM
TST
ACT
OK TO
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EIA 530A DCE

ALM
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SHUT DOWN
SERVICES

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Figure notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Span section 1
Span section 2
Span section 3
G700 or G350 Media Gateway
E1/T1 port on an MM710
multi-media module

6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

RJ-48 to network interface (up to 1000 ft. [305 m])
Dumb block (extended demarcation)
Loopback jack
Network interface smart jack
Interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
Central office
Dumb block to smart jack RJ-48

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Testing a loopback jack without a smart jack
When the loopback jack is added to a span that does not contain a smart jack, the span is
divided into 2 sections: from the MM710 to the loopback jack and from the loopback jack to the
central office (CO). Section 2 includes the short cable from the loopback jack to the dumb block
demarcation point (part of the loopback jack). This cable is the only part of Section 2 that is part
of customer premises wiring. It is not covered in the loopback jack’s loopback path. See
Figure 42 and Figure 43.
Figure 42: Network interface at “dumb” block for an MM710 multi-media module
1

6
5

4
SO

SM EM

ALM
TST
ACT
SIG

E1/T1
ALM
TST
ACT
OK TO
REMOVE

EIA 530A DCE

ALM
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SHUT DOWN
SERVICES

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USB 2
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Figure notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Span section 1
Span section 2
G700 or G350 Media Gateway
E1/T1 port on an MM710
multi-media module

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

RJ-48 to network interface (up to 1000 ft. [305 m])
Loopback jack
Dumb block (demarcation point)
Interface termination or fiber multiplexer (MUX)
Central office

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Figure 43: Network interface at “dumb” block with repeater line to fiber MUX for an MM710
multi-media module
1

6
5

4
EI

SM EM

ALM
TST
ACT
SIG

E1/T1
ALM
TST
ACT
OK TO
REMOVE

EIA 530A DCE

ALM
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ACT

SHUT DOWN
SERVICES

USB 1

USB 2
ALM
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Figure notes:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Span section 1
Span section 2
G700 or G350 Media Gateway
E1/T1 port on an MM710
multi-media module

5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

RJ-48 to network interface (up to 1000 ft. [305 m])
Loopback jack
Dumb block (demarcation point)
Repeater
Fiber multiplexer (MUX)
Central office

You are responsible for finding and correcting problems in the customer wiring (section 1 and
the loopback cable portion of section 2). The DS1 service provider is responsible for finding and
correcting problems in the majority of section 2.

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To test a loopback jack without a smart jack
1. Test customer premises wiring from the MM710 to the loopback jack, as described in
Testing the DS1 span from the loopback jack to the smart jack on page 426.
2. Test the loopback jack-to-dumb block and dumb block-to-CO wiring (section 2 in Figure 42
and Figure 43).
This can be done using a loopback that “overlaps” the section of the span. Any of the
following loopbacks can do this:
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The local ICSU’s line loopback, which the DS1 service provider at the CO end typically
activates, tests, and then deactivates.

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The local DS1 interface’s payload loopback, which the DS1 service provider at the CO
end activates and tests.

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The far-end MM710’s line loopback:
a. At the SAT type test ds1-loop location far-csu-loopback-test-begin
to activate this test,
where location is the DS1 interface circuit pack corresponding to the loopback jack.
b. Type test ds1-loop location end-loopback/span-test to terminate this
test,
where location is the DS1 interface circuit pack corresponding to the loopback jack.

Bit error counts are examined as described in Testing the DS1 span from the ICSU to the
loopback jack on page 421. This test only isolates problems to Section 2 wiring if there are
no problems in the wiring between the far-end CO and the far-end ICSU. Coordinate this
test with the DS1 service provider.
Failure of any of these tests indicate a problem in Section 2. This could mean bad loopback
jack -to-”dumb” block cabling, but is more likely to indicate a problem somewhere between
the “dumb” block and the CO. This is the responsibility of the DS1 service provider.
If the DS1 Span Test confirms that there are no problems in Section 1, the technician should
proceed as follows to avoid unnecessary dispatch:
a. Identify and contact the DS1 service provider.
b. Inform the DS1 provider that loopback tests of the CPE wiring to the “dumb” block
(section 1) showed no problems.
c. If the far-end MM710 line loopback test failed, inform the DS1 provider.
d. Request that the DS1 provider perform a loopback test of their portion of the Section 2
wiring by sending someone out to loop Section 2 back to the CO at the “dumb” block.
If this test fails, the problem is in the service provider’s wiring.
If the test passes, the problem is in the cable between the loopback jack and the “dumb”
block. Replace the loopback jack.

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Configurations using fiber multiplexers
Use the loopback jack when customer premises DS1 wiring connects to an on-site fiber
multiplexer (MUX) and allows wiring to the network interface point on the MUX to be remotely
tested. This requires that the MM710 CSU be set so it can be used on DS1 wiring to the MUX.
Fiber MUXs can take the place of Interface termination feeds as shown in Figure 39 through
Figure 42. Test these spans using the same procedures as metallic spans.

Note:

Note:
Fiber MUXs may have loopback capabilities that the service provider can activate
from the CO end. These may loop the signal back to the CO or back to the DS1
MM710. If the MUX provides the equivalent of a line loopback on the “problem”
DS1 facility, activate it after a successful loopback jack test, and use it to isolate
problems to the wiring between the loopback jack and the MUX.

!
Important:

Important:
Be aware that there are installations that use repeater-augmented metallic lines
between the MUX and the “dumb” block. These lines require DC power for the
repeaters and this DC power is present at the “dumb” block interface to the CPE
equipment. A loopback jack is required in this configuration to properly isolate
and terminate the DC power.

Checking for the presence of DC
To check for the presence of DC:
1. Make the following four measurements at the network interface jack:
a. From transmit tip (T, Pin 5) to receive tip (T1, Pin 2)
b. From transmit ring (R, Pin 4) to receive ring (R1, Pin 1)
c. From transmit tip (T, Pin 5) to transmit ring (R, Pin 4)
d. From receive tip (T1, Pin 2) to receive ring (R1, Pin 1)
All measurements should read 0 (zero) volts DC. For pin numbers and pin designations, refer to
Integrated Channel Service Unit (ICSU) Installation and Operation.

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External modems
The following section assumes that you are using one of the recommended external modems.
However, any locally obtained, type-approved external modem should work. Contact your
Avaya representative for more information.
Recommended modems include:
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Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-USB-V92

This section covers:
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Hardware required when configuring modems on page 434

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Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-USB-V92 on page 434

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Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-V92-GLOBAL on page 435

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Administering Multi-Tech modems on page 435

Hardware required when configuring modems
To configure many modems, you use the Hayes-compatible AT command set.

Note:

Note:
If your modem uses a USB connection, use the USB ports instead of the serial
port. Also, AT commands are not required, so you can skip this section. Use the
factory defaults.

Before you can enter AT configuration commands, you must first connect a terminal or a PC
with a keyboard, monitor, and terminal-emulation software to the modem.
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect one end of an RS-232 cable to an RS-232, serial-communications port (often
called a COM port) on the terminal or PC.
2. Connect the other end of the RS-232 cable to the modem.
3. If you are using a PC, start your terminal emulation software.

Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-USB-V92
Avaya recommends using a Multi-Tech USB modem, model MT5634ZBA-USB-V92, with an
S8300/700, S8500, or S8700/S8710 configuration. This modem is used for sending alarms, as
well as for remote dial up to the server for maintenance and administration.

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Configuring the MT5634ZBA-USB-V92 modem
In the United States, the Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-US-V92 modem gets configured automatically
through the USB port with the factory defaults. No special configuration is necessary. In a
non-US country, the modem may require settings specific to the country in which the modem
will be used.

Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-V92-GLOBAL
Avaya recommends using a Multi-Tech serial modem, model MT5634ZBA-V92-GLOBAL, with a
G350 media gateway.
The Multi-Tech serial modem connects the G350 media gateway to an external trunk. This
connection enables remote dial in capability for administration and troubleshooting. For more
information, see Installing and Upgrading the Avaya G350 Media Gateway, 03-300394.

Administering Multi-Tech modems
The Multi-Tech modems do not require administration if used in the United States. In non-US
countries, these modems may require administration.
For the full range of modem options, see the Administrator Guide for Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509.

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Busy tone disconnect equipment for
non-U.S. installations
The customer-provided busy tone disconnect adjunct detects busy tone disconnects of
incoming calls on loop-start, 2-wire, analog trunks. In some non-U.S. countries where a G700 or
G350 Media Gateway is used, the PSTN sends busy tone as the disconnect signal. Therefore,
the S8300 Media Server, G700 Media Gateway, or G350 Media Gateway requires a busy tone
disconnect adjunct. Figure 44 shows typical connections.
Figure 44: Typical cabling for busy tone disconnect
1

5
2

3
4

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Figure notes:
1. Public switched telephone network
2. Main distribution frame
3. Busy tone disconnect device

4. Tip and ring wires
5. To loop-start, central-office, trunk
MM711 analog media module

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Music-on-hold

Music-on-hold
The music-on-hold (MOH) feature allows a caller to hear music when that caller is placed on
hold. This section covers:
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Installing an unregistered music source on a G700 or G350 Media Gateway on page 437

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Installing a registered music source on a G700 or G350 Media Gateway on page 440

Music-on-hold can be provided:
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Through a port on an MM711 Analog Media Module to a customer-supplied music source
on a G700 Media Gateway

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Through a port on an MM711 Analog Media Module or MM714 Analog Media Module, or
through a fixed analog port (LINE 1 or LINE 2) to a customer-supplied music source on a
G350 Media Gateway

On a G700 or G350 Media Gateway, the music-on-hold feature is connected through a port on
an MM711 Analog Media Module or, for a G350 Media Gateway only, an MM714 Analog Media
Module, or the analog LINE ports of the integrated analog media module.
The G700 or G350 Media Gateway does not support an auxiliary trunk circuit pack. Therefore,
for S8300 Media Server users, the music-on-hold feature through an auxiliary trunk is not
supported. However, G700 or G350 Media Gateway users with an S8500 or S8700-series
Media Server as primary controller can access the music-on-hold feature, if their equipment is
physically connected to a TN763 auxiliary trunk circuit pack in an EPN carrier of an S8500 or
S8700-series system.

Installing an unregistered music source on a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway
Figure 45 and Figure 46 show the connections for the music-on-hold feature on a G700 Media
Gateway for an unregistered source.

Note:

Note:
The G350 Media Gateway’s physical connection with the MM711 Analog Media
Module, MM714 Analog Media Module, or fixed analog ports (LINE 1 or 2) on the
front panel is the same as the G700 Media Gateway’s connection with the
MM711 Analog Media Module.
Note:
If you want multiple music sources, you must use multiple ports on the MM711
Analog Media Module.

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Figure 45: Unregistered music-on-hold equipment connecting to KS-23395-L3 for a G700
Media Gateway
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4. KS-23395-L3 coupler
5. RCA cord
6. Music source

To connect an unregistered music-on-hold source to a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway using a KS-23395-L3 coupler:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to a port in the MM711 Analog Media Module.
For a G350 Media Gateway only, connect the RJ-45 cable to a port in an MM714 Analog
Media Module or a fixed analog (LINE 1 or 2) port on the G350 front panel.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a KS-23395-L3 coupler.
3. Connect the KS-23395-L3 coupler to the customer-supplied music source.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to properly connect the music source to the
KS-23395-L3 coupler. Normally, you simply use an RCA cord.
4. Administer the switch for the new equipment.

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Music-on-hold

Figure 46: Unregistered music-on-hold equipment connecting to KS-23395-L4 for a G700
Media Gateway
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RJ-45 connection
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5.
6.
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8-pair modular cord
909A/B universal coupler
8-pair modular cord
Music source

To connect an unregistered music-on-hold source to a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway using a KS-23395-L4 coupler:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to a port in the MM711 Analog Media Module.
For a G350 Media Gateway only, connect the RJ-45 cable to a port in an MM714 Analog
Media Module or a fixed analog (LINE 1 or 2) port on the G350 front panel.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a KS-23395-L4 coupler.
3. Connect the KS-23395-L4 coupler to the 909A/B universal coupler using a 8-pair modular
cord.
4. Connect the 909A/B universal coupler to the music source using a 8-pair modular cord.
5. Administer the switch for the new equipment.

Note:

Note:
For additional installation information, refer to 909A/909B Universal Coupler
Installation Instructions, which is normally shipped with the 909A/909B Universal
Coupler.

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Installing a registered music source on a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway
Figure 47 show the connections for the music-on-hold feature on a G700 Media Gateway for a
registered source.

Note:

Figure 47: Registered music-on-hold equipment connecting to KS-23395-L4 for a G700
Media Gateway
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1. G700 Media Gateway
2. MM711 Analog Media Module
3. RJ-45 connection

4. KS-23395-L4 coupler
5. 8-pair modular cord
6. Music source

To connect a registered music-on-hold source to a G700 or G350 Media Gateway
using a KS-23395-L4 coupler:
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to a port in the MM711 Analog Media Module.
For a G350 Media Gateway only, connect the RJ-45 cable to a port in an MM714 Analog
Media Module or a fixed analog (LINE 1 or 2) port on the G350 front panel.
2. Connect the KS-23395-L4 coupler to the customer-supplied music source.
Normally, you simply use a 8-pair modular cord.
3. Administer the switch for the new equipment.

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Paging and announcement equipment

Paging and announcement equipment
This section provides information on loudspeaker paging.
On a G700 or G350 Media Gateway, the loudspeaker paging feature is connected through a
port on an MM711 Analog Media Module. The port is administered on the SAT Station screen,
not the Loudspeaker Paging screen.
The G700 or G350 Media Gateway does not support an auxiliary trunk circuit pack. Therefore,
the loudspeaker feature through an auxiliary trunk is not supported on a G700 or G350 Media
Gateway.
Users on a G700 or G350 Media Gateway controlled by an S8700/S8710 or S8500 can also
access the loudspeaker paging feature if equipment is physically connected to a TN763
auxiliary trunk circuit pack in an PN carrier of an the S8700/S8710 or S8500 system.
Figure 48 shows the connections for loudspeaker paging, dial dictation, or recorded
announcement features on a G700 or G350 Media Gateway.
Figure 48: Typical loudspeaker equipment connections for a G700 or G350 Media Gateway
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2. MM711 Analog Media Module
3. RJ-45 connection

4. Telephone hybrid (third party)
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5. Loudspeaker paging system

To hook up loudspeaker paging from a G700 or G350 Media Gateway
1. Connect one end of an RJ-45 cable to a port in the MM711 Analog Media Module.
2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a customer-supplied telephone hybrid device.
3. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to properly connect the telephone hybrid device to
your loudspeaker paging system.
4. Administer the M711 port on the SAT Station screen as an analog station.

Note:

Note:
Do not administer the MM711 port on the SAT Loudspeaker Paging screen.

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Adjunct Information Sources
This section lists documents you can use for installation of some of the key adjunct systems that
you can connect. This section covers:
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Call Management System

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INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Systems

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Avaya Modular Messaging System

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ASAI and DEFINITY LAN Gateway

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Avaya Interactive Response

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Avaya EC500 Extension to Cellular and Off-PBX Stations

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SIP Enablement Services

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Seamless Converged Communications across Networks (SCCAN)

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Call Accounting Systems

Call Management System
For information on installing Call Management System R3V12, see the following:
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Avaya Call Management System (CMS) R12 Software Installation, Maintenance, and
Troubleshooting Guide (585-215-117)

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Avaya Call Management System (CMS) Sun Enterprise 3500 Computer Hardware
Installation, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting (585-215-873)

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Avaya CMS R12 Sun Blade 100/150 Workstation Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and
Troubleshooting (585-215-783)

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Avaya CMS Sun Fire V880 Computer Hardware Installation, Maintenance, and
Troubleshooting (585-215-116)

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Adjunct Information Sources

INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Systems
For information on installing INTUITY AUDIX Messaging systems, see one of the following:
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For INTUITY AUDIX Release 5.1 Messaging, see INTUITY Messaging Solutions Release
5 Installation for New Systems on the INTUITY Messaging Solutions Release 5
Documentation CD-ROM, 585-313-803.

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For INTUITY AUDIX LX Messaging, see INTUITY AUDIX LX Installation Checklist on the
INTUITY AUDIX LX Release 1 Documentation CD-ROM, 585-313-818.

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Avaya IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging, Release 3.0, Installation, Upgrades, and
Troubleshooting, 11-300532.

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For IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging R1.3 (when available), go to
http://support.avaya.com.

Avaya Modular Messaging System
For information on installing Avaya Modular Messaging systems, see Modular Messaging
Release 2.0 Documentation CD-ROM, 11-300121.

ASAI and DEFINITY LAN Gateway
For information on installing ASAI systems and DEFINITY LAN Gateway, see Avaya
MultiVantage ASAI Applications over MAPD, 555-230-136 and Avaya Communication Manager
Release 2.0 ASAI Technical Reference, 555-230-220 on the Avaya Communication Manager
Release 2.0 ASAI Documents CD-ROM, 585-246-801.
Another document related to ASAI is Avaya CVLAN Server 9.0 for Linux Installation and Basic
Administration, which is available at http://avaya.com/support. Click the following links:
Support>Technical Database>Contact Centers/CRM>CTI>CVLAN Server for
Linux R9.

Avaya Interactive Response
For information on installing Avaya Interactive Response systems, see Avaya Interactive
Response R1.3 Installation, Migration, and Troubleshooting Guide (07-300180) on the Avaya
Interactive Response R1.3 Documentation CD (07-300181).

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Avaya EC500 Extension to Cellular and Off-PBX Stations
For information on installing Avaya EC500 Extension to Cellular and Off-PBX Station systems,
see the Avaya EC500 Extension to Cellular and Off-PBX Station (OPS) Installation and
Administration Guide, 210-100-500.

SIP Enablement Services
For information on installing Avaya SIP Enablement Services (SES), see the SIP Enablement
Services Implementation Guide, 16-300140, and SIP Support in Avaya Communication
Manager 3.1, 555-245-206.

Seamless Converged Communications across Networks (SCCAN)
For information on installing Seamless Converged Communications across Networks (SCCAN),
see the SCCAN Total Solution Guide, 21-300041, and the SCCAN Configuration Guide.
Additionally, see the following:
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Avaya W310 WLAN Gateway Installation and Configuration Guide, 21-300041

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Avaya W310/W110 Quick Setup Guide Using the CLI, 21-300178

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Avaya W310/W110 Quick Setup Guide Using the W310 Device Manager, 21-300179

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Wireless AP-4, AP-5, and AP-6 User Guide, 555-301-708, Issue 3

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Motorola NMS User Guide

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Motorola WSN User Guide

Call Accounting Systems
For information on installing Call Accounting Systems, see the online help or documentation
included with the eCAS software CD-ROM

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Section 3: G700 installation
and upgrades - manual
procedures
This section contains manual procedures to install or upgrade an Avaya G700 Media Gateway
controlled by an Avaya S8300, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server. Information on
connecting telephones and adjuncts to the G700 is presented in Chapter 8: Telephones and
adjunct systems.
This section is organized into the following chapters:

Note:

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Chapter 9: Manual installation of a new G700 with an S8300

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Chapter 10: Manual installation of a new G700 without an S8300

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Chapter 11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A and G700 to R3.1

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Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1

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Chapter 13: Manual upgrade of an existing G700 without an S8300 to R3.1
Note:
Automated procedures to perform many of these tasks, using Avaya wizard tools
may be found in Section 2: G700 installation and upgrades - wizards.

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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists
From your planning sheets, you can determine what type of installation or upgrade is involved
with the G700 Media Gateway. Use Table 31 to determine which task list is most appropriate for
your upgrade or installation.
Table 31: Task lists for your manual upgrade or installation
G700
with an S8300
(Primary or
LSP)

G700
without an
S8300

New
Installation

Checklist 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 9

Checklist 2
Chapter 2
Chapter 10

Upgrade an
Existing
System

S8300A to R3.0:
Checklist 3
Chapter 11
S8300B to R3.0:
Checklist 4
Chapter 12

Checklist 5
Chapter 13

G700 Controlled by an
S8300 with IA 770
INTUITY AUDIX
Messaging
See Installation Checklists
in the IA 770 INTUITY
AUDIX Messaging
documentation, available
on the Documentation for
Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways
and Servers CD,
03-300151

Checklist 1:
Install a new G700
with an S8300 (Primary or LSP)
Use Checklist 1 to install a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
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The G700 has an S8300 Media Server configured as the primary controller
or,

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The G700 has an S8300 Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by an
S8300, S8400, S8500, or an S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 2: Hardware installation for the G700 Media Gateway and S8300 Media
Server and Chapter 9: Manual installation of a new G700 with an S8300 with this checklist.

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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700 or S8300, see About connection
methods on page 63.
Checklist 1: Manually install new G700 with an S8300 (Primary or LSP)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Installation Overview on
page 458

- G700 components
- Software and firmware files
- Access to the Server CD
- Access to the S8300 and G700

Before Going to the Customer
Site on page 461

Hardware installation for the
G700 Media Gateway and
S8300 Media Server on page 83

- On site checklist
- Unpack and check the order
- Install the G700
- Cable multiple units
- Attach ground conductors

Install the S8300 on page 468

- Insert the S8300
- Remaster the hard drive and install new
software
- Download service pack and security files
- Verify time, date, and time zone
- Install license and authentication files
- Save translations
- Install Communication Manager service pack,
if any
- Install IA770 service pack, if any

Configuring the S8300 on
page 481

- Backup data
- Set server identities
- Configure Ethernet interfaces
- Configure LSP
- Configure Ethernet adjuncts
- Configure External DNS server
- Set Static network routes, if necessary
- Configure network time server
- Set modem interface
- Update system
- Load Key files, if necessary
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Checklist 1: Manually install new G700 with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Configure the G700 Media
Gateway on page 497

Install New Firmware on the
G700 on page 506

Administer Communication
Manager on page 516

Considerations for IP Phones
Supported by a Local Survivable
Processor on page 536
Set Up SNMP Alarming on the
G700 on page 537
Complete the Installation of the
S8300 (if the Primary
Controller) on page 541

- Register the system
- Back up the system
- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Checklist 1: Manually install new G700 with an S8300 (Primary or LSP) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

If using IA770, administer
Communication Manager for
Integrated Messaging on
page 542
Complete the Installation
Process (for an S8300 LSP) on
page 543

- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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Checklist 2:
Install a new G700 without an S8300
Use Checklist 2 to install a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
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The G700 does not have an S8300 and is controlled by an external S8300, S8400, S8500,
or S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapters 2 and 10 with this checklist.
For help with connecting to and logging in to the G700, see About connection methods on
page 63.
Checklist 2: Manually install a new G700 without an S8300
Major Task

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 547

- Get planning forms
- Get the G700 serial number
-- Set up TFTP server, if necessary
- Download firmware files

Hardware installation for the
G700 Media Gateway and
S8300 Media Server on
page 83

- On site checklist
- Unpack and check the order
- Install the G700
- Cable multiple units
- Attach ground conductors
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Checklist 2: Manually install a new G700 without an S8300 (continued)
Major Task

Subtasks

Configure the G700 on
page 550

Prepare to install firmware on
the G700 on page 560

- Verify contents of the tftp directory
- Determine which firmware to install

Install New Firmware on the
G700 Media Gateway on
page 563

- Install firmware on the P330 stack processor
- Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
-Set Rapid Spanning Tree

Administer Communication
Manager on page 568

Complete the Installation
Process on page 588

- Check planning documentation
- Connect and administer test endpoints
- Complete electrical installation
- Enable adjunct systems
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Checklist 3
Upgrade an existing G700 with an
S8300A to R3.0
!
Important:

Important:
You must replace the S8300A with an S8300B for this upgrade.

Use Checklist 3 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
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The G700 has an S8300A Media Server configured as the primary controller.
or,

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The G700 has an S8300A Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by either
an S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.

You will use Chapter 11 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the
G700 or S8300, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 3: Task list to manually upgrade an existing G700 with an S8300A (R1.x or
R2.x to R3.0)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 592

Preparing for the upgrade to
R3.1 on-site on page 602

- Check current software release
- Pre-Upgrade tasks — If the Target S8300 is the
Primary Controller
- Get IA770 data and stop IA770
- Back up system files
- Record configuration information
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Checklist 3: Task list to manually upgrade an existing G700 with an S8300A (R1.x or
R2.x to R3.0) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Upgrading the S8300A on
page 615

- Install the pre-upgrade service pack
- Linux Migration Backup
- Replace the S8300A
- Remaster and Upgrade the S8300:
- Verify software version
- Copy licence and authentication files to the
S8300
- Disable messaging
- Configure S8300 network parameters
- Verify connectivity to backup server
- Restore backup data
- Verify date and time
- Install post-upgrade service pack, if necessary
- Verify S8300 configuration
- Install license file, if necessary
- Install authentication file, if necessary
- Save translations (if not using IA770)
- Verify operation

Upgrade the firmware on the
G700 Media Gateway on
page 646

- Verify contents of the tftp directory
- Determine which firmware to install
- Install firmware on the P330 stack processor
-Install firmware on the G700 media gateway
processor
- Install firmware on the media modules
- Install firmware on other G700s in the stack or
network, if any
- Set Rapid Spanning Tree
If using IA770:
- Install and restart IA770
- Save translations
- Install IA770 service pack, if any
- Install optional language files, if any

Complete the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary
controller) on page 663

- Check media modules
- Enable scheduled maintenance
- Busyout trunks
- Check for translation corruption
- Resolve alarms
- Re-enable alarm origination
- Back up system
- Restart LSPs, if any
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Checklist 4
Upgrade an existing G700 with an
S8300B to R3.0
Use Checklist 4 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
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The G700 has an S8300B Media Server configured as the primary controller.
or,

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The G700 has an S8300B Media Server configured as an LSP and is controlled by either
an S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server

You will use Chapter 12 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the
G700 or S8300, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 4: Task list to manually upgrade an existing G700 with an S8300B (R2.0.x
to R2.2.x)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 667

On-site Preparation for the
Upgrade on page 675

- Pre-Upgrade tasks — If the Target S8300 is the
Primary Controller
- Get IA770 data and stop IA770
- Back up recover system files
- Install new license and authentication files, if
necessary
- Save translations, if new license and/or
authentication files installed
- Transfer files from CD or laptop

Upgrade the S8300 on
page 694

Install the Upgrade Software:
- Upgrade S8300
- Make the upgrade permanent
- Install Communication Manager service pack, if
any
- Install IA770 service pack, if any
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Checklist 4: Task list to manually upgrade an existing G700 with an S8300B (R2.0.x
to R2.2.x) (continued)
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Upgrade the G700
Firmware on page 702

Installing IA770 service pack
(or RFU) files, if any on
page 712

- Download the service pack software
- View the service pack documentation

Completing the upgrade
process (S8300 is the primary
controller) on page 716

- Check media modules
- Enable scheduled maintenance
- Busy out trunks
- Check for translation corruption
- Resolve alarms
- Re-enable alarm origination
- Back up system
- Restart LSPs, if any
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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Checklist 5:
Upgrade an existing G700 without
an S8300
Use Checklist 5 to upgrade a G700 Media Gateway with the following characteristics:
●

The G700 does not have an S8300 and is controlled by an external S8300, S8400, S8500,
or S8700-series Media Server

You will use Chapter 13 with this checklist. For help with connecting to and logging in to the
G700, see About connection methods on page 63.
Checklist 5: Task list to manually upgrade an existing G700 without an S8300
Major Tasks

Subtasks

Before going to the customer
site on page 721

- Get planning forms
- Get the G700 serial number
- Set up TFTP server, if necessary
- Download firmware files

On-site preparation for the
upgrade on page 724

- Verify contents of the tftp directory
- Determine which firmware to install

Install new firmware on the
G700 Media Gateway on
page 727

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About the Installation Roadmap and Task Lists

Chapter 9: Manual installation of a
new G700 with an S8300
This chapter covers the manual procedures to install a new Avaya G700 Media Gateway with
an Avaya S8300B Media Server. The S8300 can be configured as either the primary controller
or as a local survivable processor (LSP).
The new S8300 normally ships without Communication Manager software installed on the hard
drive. The hard drive contains only the remastering program (RP) software, which remasters the
hard drive and installs the Communication Manager Software from the Server CD. To install the
software, you need to have the Avaya TFTP Server installed on your laptop or use an external
USB CD-ROM drive.
However, the S8300B may occasionally ship with Communication Manager software installed.
In this case you must use an external USB CD-ROM drive — you cannot use the TFTP server
on the laptop. See About access to the Server CD on page 458 for more information.
The G700 ships with the firmware installed on the G700 processors and media modules.
However, you may need to upgrade Communication Manager, G700 firmware, and/or media
module firmware if the latest available versions are not currently installed.

!
Important:

Note:

The steps to install an S8300 configured as an LSP are the same as the steps to install an
S8300 configured as the primary controller, with the following additional considerations:
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The version of Communication Manager on the LSP must be the same as, or later than,
the version running on the primary controller.

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For an LSP, you administer Communication Manager translations on the primary
controller, not on the LSP. The primary controller then copies the translations to the LSP.

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Installation Overview
About G700 components
A P330 stack processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. (This processor is also known as
the Layer 2 switching processor). The G700 also contains an MGP processor, a VoIP
processor, and media modules. Updating the firmware for one or more of these processors and/
or media modules is a required part of most S8300 software upgrades.

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System Access

!
Important:

Important:
Before you go the site, you must either have the TFTP server installed on your
laptop (recommended) or have an external USB CD-ROM drive.

System Access

What provides initial access to the G700
Before the P330 stack processor is configured with an IP address, the only way to access it is
with a direct connection from your laptop to the services port on the G700. With this connection,
you can assign the IP addresses to the G700 processors, which can then be accessed over the
customer LAN.

How is normal access to the S8300 and G700 provided
You can access the S8300 and G700 in several ways with either a direct connection or LAN
connection.

Note:

Note:
Before the Upgrade Tool can be used to upgrade software on an LSP or firmware
on a G700, as summarized below, the LSP must be administered on the primary
controller.

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Connecting directly to a target S8300
If you are at the location of the target S8300 (primary or LSP), you can connect directly to the
S8300 Services port.

To install or upgrade directly
1. Install the S8300 software by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Avaya Installation Wizard
or,
- Opening the Web interface and using the main menu
2. Upgrade the G700 firmware by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Avaya Installation Wizard or the Upgrade Tool
or,
- Opening a telnet session to the S8300, and then telnet to the P330 stack processor

To install or upgrade the target LSP remotely
1. Install the S8300 (LSP) software by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Upgrade Tool
2. Upgrade the G700 firmware by:
- Opening the Web interface and using the Upgrade Tool
or,
- Opening a telnet session to the primary server and then telnet to the P330 stack
processor and perform the installation commands

Note:

Note:
For direct connections, the TFTP server must be on the Customer LAN, not on
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Note:

See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how physically to connect
and log into the G700.

Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive)

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Collecting Upgrade Information

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Obtaining service pack files, if needed

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If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files

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Completing the RFA process (Obtaining license and password file)

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Installing TFTP server (or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive)
Upgrading Communication Manager on an S8300 to release 3.0 requires remastering the
S8300B hard drive. After remastering the drive, the remastering program looks for the
Communication Manager software files on:
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Your laptop if a TFTP server is installed
or,

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An external USB CD-ROM drive

!
Important:

Collecting Upgrade Information
Planning Forms that the Project Manager provides
The project manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation. The information primarily consists of:
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IP addresses

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Subnet mask addresses

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Logins and passwords

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People to contact

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The type of system

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Equipment you need to install

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

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IP address

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Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

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Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
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3. At the Avaya support site, select the following links:
a. Find documentation and downloads by product name
b. S8300 Media Server
c. Downloads
d. Software downloads
4. In the Software Downloads list, click on the link for the appropriate Communication
Manager release (for example, Avaya Communication Manager Software Updates for
3.1).
5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN: “Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.
File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

If using IA770, obtaining service pack and language files
If IA700 will be installed, determine whether a service pack is needed and/or optional languages
are used. If so, obtain the data files.

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Obtaining an IA770 service pack file
If an IA770 service pack is required after the upgrade, obtain the service pack file from the
Avaya Support web site.

To obtain an IA770 service pack file
1. On the Avaya Support website, double click on Messaging in the list on the left.
2. Scroll down to the INTUITY links and double click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
Application.
3. Double click on All Documents.
4. Under Software Download, double click on the service pack for this release. For example,
IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches for 1.3.
5. Double click on the file name. For example, C6039rf+c.rpm
6. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

If using IA770, obtain Ethernet interface IP address and subnet
mask
If IA770 Integrated Messaging is to be installed, you must obtain an IP address and subnet
mask to be used for the Ethernet interface for the H.323 integration. The subnet mask must be
the same as that used for the media server (control network), and is entered on the Configure
Server Web screen when you configure the S8300.

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Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, S8700, S8710, or S8720). This is necessary so that if control passes to the LSP,
it can allow the same level of call processing as that of the primary controller.
Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
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Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

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Inserting the S8300
To insert the S8300
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure to wear a properly grounded ESD wrist strap when handling the S8300
Media Server. Place all components on a grounded, static-free surface when
working on them. When picking up the hard drive, be sure to hold it only on the
edges.
1. When inserting the S8300 circuit pack, the LED module (above slot V1) must also be
removed or inserted together with the S8300.
Disengage the LED module and the S8300 circuit pack and remove them together from the
G700.
2. The LED panel (above slot V1) must be inserted together with the S8300 circuit pack.
a. Insert both the LED panel and S8300 circuit pack about 1/3 of the way into the guides
(the guides are in slot V1 for the S8300 and above slot V1 for the LED panel).
b. Push both circuit packs (together) back into the guides, gently and firmly, until the front of
each circuit pack aligns with the front of the G700.
3. Secure the S8300 faceplate with the thumb screws.
Tighten the thumb screws with a screw driver.
4. Power up the G700 by plugging in the power cord.
5. Connect the laptop to the Services port on the faceplate of the S8300.

Installing Communication Manager Software
Note:

Note:
You cannot use the SSH protocol to access the hard drive on an S8300 Media
Server that has never been installed.

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Note:

Note:
This procedure is done entirely on your laptop, not on the S8300.

Remastering the hard drive and installing the software
To do before you start the upgrade
1. Verify that the S8300B is inserted in slot V1.
2. Verify good AC power connections to the G700.
3. Avaya recommends using a UPS backup for media servers.
If a UPS is present, make sure the G700 is plugged into the UPS.
4. Verify that all Ethernet connections are secure, to ensure the file transfer process is not
interrupted.
5. Insert the Unity CD in the CD-ROM drive:
- If TFTP server software is installed on your laptop, start the TFTP server program
(TFTPServer32.exe), and insert the Communication Manager unity CD in the laptop’s
CD drive.

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Note:

To begin the upgrade
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.

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2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
The first RP screen should display.

NOTE: If you get the login prompt instead of the RP screen
If the telnet login prompt appears instead of the RP screen, the hard drive contains
a Communication Manager software release. In this case, if you have a USB
CD-ROM drive, connect the drive to a USB port on the S8300 and insert the unity
CD. Using your browser, log in to the Maintenance Web interface (using the initial
craft login) and shut the server down:
a. Select Shutdown Server on the Maintenance Web Interface.
b. On the Shutdown Server page, select Shutdown to reboot the system.
As the server shuts down, the CD-ROM tray opens.
c. Close the tray immediately before the system reboots so that the system will
reboot from the CD-ROM.
d. After the reboot completes, telnet to 192.11.13.6 and the RP screen should
now be displayed.
If you do not have the USB CD-ROM, you cannot proceed with the upgrade
procedure described in this chapter. However, you can upgrade the Communication
Manager software using the procedure described in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of
an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1 and then return to this chapter.

To upgrade using the procedure in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing
S8300B and G700 to R3.1
1. Complete the procedures starting at Copying and installing the service pack files
to the media server (starting from R2.x only) on page 686 and ending with
Making the upgrade permanent on page 700. Note that you must have a copy of
the license and authentication files on your laptop and install them before doing
the upgrade.
2. Return to this chapter and complete the procedures starting with Verifying
software version on page 264, using the initial craft login.
3. Complete all the remaining procedures except installation of the license and
authentication files, which was done in step 1.
Alternatively, you can obtain a USB CD-ROM drive or an S8300B with only the RP
software and proceed from Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade
software on page 259.

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The first RP screen
I

Tip:
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RP Warning screen

5. Select Yes and press Enter.

Note:

Note:
At this point, the installation script looks for the Unity CD either on your laptop or
in a CD drive connected to the USB port. If you do not have the TFTP server
running on the laptop, and a CD drive is not attached to a USB port, you will see
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The Select Installation Media screen

If you see the Select Installation Media screen:
a. Start up the TFTP server on your laptop, or connect a USB CD-ROM drive to one of
the USB ports.
b. Insert the unity CD in the laptop or USB drive.
c. Select either TFTP or CDROM.
d. Select OK, and press Enter.
The Select Release Version screen appears.
The Select Release Version screen

6. Select the appropriate release version (if more than one) then select OK and press Enter.
7. The Run AUDIX Installation screen appears.
Run AUDIX Installation screen

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8. Select Yes if you want to install AUDIX concurrently with Communication Manager. Select
No if you do not. Then press Enter.
At this point, the following processes are initiated:
a. The S8300 hard drive is reformatted.
b. The Linux operating system is installed.
c. Once the drive is properly configured, the program begins installing Communication
Manager software and reports the progress.
Communication Manager installation progress

These processes take 15–30 minutes. When the media server is ready to reboot, the following
screen flashes for about 5 seconds.

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Software and firmware update reminder

Use the USB CD-ROM to plug into the S8300 and repeat the remastering process using
the Unity CD.

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Arrange access to another hard drive (comcode 700307028) should it be necessary to
perform the TFTP remaster procedure on it.

Verifying Software Version
Note:

Note:
Since the system is now running a new software release, you must login with the
initial craft ID and password. (You cannot use dadmin at this point.)

To verify the software version:
1. Log on to Integrated Management and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.
2. Under Server, click Software Version.
3. Verify that the media server is running Release 3.0 software.
The Report as: string should show R012x.01 at the beginning of the string. For example,
R012x.01.0.411.1.
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Copying Files to the S8300 hard drive
During reformatting of the hard drive, a new directory, /var/home/ftp/pub, was created. For
release 2.0 and later, this pub directory will be used in place of the /var/home/ftp directory that
was used in previous releases.
You must copy the remaining required files to the pub directory on the S8300 hard drive. This
includes, but is not limited to:
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Post-upgrade software service pack

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License file

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Avaya authentication file

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New firmware files

To copy files to the S8300 hard drive
1. Log on to Integrated Management and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.

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Download Files screen

3. Select "Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server" and browse
to each file you want to copy to the S8300. Leave the “Install this file on the local server”
checkbox unchecked.
If you need to download an IP Telephone firmware file, download this file last with the
“Install this file on the local server” checkbox checked.

Note:

Note:
To manually FTP files from your laptop to /var/home/ftp/pub, you must change the
directory to pub after starting ftp and logging in; that is, type cd pub.
4. Click on Download to copy the files to the S8300. The transfer is complete when you see
the message,
Files have been successfully uploaded to the server

!
Important:

Important:
Remove the Server CD from the CD drive.

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Verifying the Time, Date, and Time Zone
To verify the Time, Date, and Time Zone:
1. Under Server click Server Date/Time.
Server Date/Time Window

2. Verify or set the media server's time close enough to the NTS's time, date, and time zone
that synchronization can occur (within about 5 minutes).

Installing License and Authentication Files
To install license and authentication files
1. Under Security, select License File.
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License File Screen

2. Select "Install the license file I previously downloaded" and click Submit.
The system tells you the license is installed successfully.
3. Under Security, select Authentication File.
The Authentication File screen displays.
Install Authentication Screen

4. Select "Install the Authentication file I previously downloaded" and click Install.
The system tells you the authentication is installed successfully

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Saving Translations

Note:

Note:
Skip this procedure if the S8300 is an LSP.

To save translations
1. In a telnet session, open a SAT session, and log in again as craft (or dadmin).
2. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message:
Command successfully completed

Installing Communication Manager service pack files, if any
Note:

Note:
Skip this procedure if there are no Communication Manager update files to
install.

To install Communication Manager update files
1. From your laptop, open an SSH session to the S8300.
If IA770 will be used with this system, the IA770 software is automatically installed after the
Communication Manager software is installed. If the IA770 installation has not completed,
the following warning screen will appear.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If this warning screen appears, close the SSH session, wait about 5 minutes, and
try again.
2. At the SSH prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub and press Enter to access the FTP
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3. At the prompt, type ls -ltr and press Enter to list files in the FTP directory.
The S8300 displays a list of files in the FTP directory.
4. Verify that the directory contains the update .tar.gz file you have uploaded, if any.
5. Type update_unpack .tar.gz, and press Enter,
where is the release or issue number of the latest update file (for example,
00.0.661.4-1003.tar.gz).
6. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files.
Verify the new software file was installed.
7. Type update_activate , and press Enter,
where is the release or issue number of the latest update file (for example,
00.0.661.4-1003). Do not use the .tar.gz extension at the end of the file name.
Enter y response to the question, Commit this software?
The S8300 goes through a software reset system 4. The S8300 also may display the
message:
/opt/ecs/sbin/drestart 1 4 command failed
Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset has completed before entering
additional commands.
The S8300 displays a message that the update was applied.
8. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files.
Verify the new software file was applied.

Configuring the S8300
To configure the S8300 server using the Maintenance Web Interface
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

For a new installation, be sure you have set the time and timezone before
proceeding. Failure to do so may cause network problems later.
1. On the S8300 Web page main menu, click on Configure Server under Server
Configuration and Upgrade. The system displays the Configure Server screen.

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2. Click Continue.
The system displays the Back Up Data Notice screen. Do one of the following options:
- For a new installation, a backup at this point is unnecessary. Perform a backup after
the installation.
- For an upgrade, perform the backup, as described in To back up the system on
page 541.
3. Click Continue.
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Select Method Screen

4. Click Configure all services using the wizard.
With this option, the wizard guides you through the screens to configure all of the IP
services.

Note:

Note:
This option is for the built-in Web Interface configuration wizard, not the Avaya
Installation Wizard (IW).
If you are upgrading an existing system, you may also click Configure individual services.
This method is useful after an initial configuration has been completed and one or more
services need to be changed.
5. Click Continue.
The Set Identities screen appears.

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Set Identities Screen

6. Enter the host name for this server in the Host Name field (see your planning forms).
The host name uniquely identifies this server.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

If the S8300 on the G700 is hosting an IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
Application with Digital Networking, the name must be 10 characters or less.
Note:
The screen also lists the current physical cabling to the server. For example, the
Services laptop is connected to Ethernet interface 0. Ethernet functions are fixed
on the S8300 media server and cannot be changed.
7. Click Continue.
The Configure Ethernet Interfaces screen appears.

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Configure Ethernet Interfaces Screen

8. Use your planning forms to complete the fields for the:
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Ethernet 1: Control Network
- IP Address server1 (hostname) assigned to the S8300 Media Server. Check your
planning forms.
- Gateway with the IP address of the default gateway of the subnet.
- Subnet mask with the value of the subnet mask of the hosting subnet.
- Speed which should be set to Auto Sense.

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Integrated Messaging (if messaging software was installed earlier)
- IP Address server1 (hostname) assigned to Integrated Messaging. Check your
planning forms.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Do not guess on the addresses on this screen. If you enter the wrong addresses,
Integrated Messaging will not be installed, service will be disrupted across the
customer’s network and may be difficult to correct.
9. Click Continue.
The Configure Local Survivable Processor screen appears.

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Configure Local Survivable Processor Screen

10. Select one of the following options:
- This is NOT a local survivable processor.
- This is a local survivable processor (LSP).
11. If you clicked the LSP option and the primary controller is an S8500 or S8700-series Media
Server, complete the additional fields as follows:
●

In the Registration address at the main server field, enter the IP address of a server’s
NIC connected to a LAN to which the LSP or ESS server is also connected. The IP
address is used by the LSP or ESS server to register with the main server. In a new
installation, where the LSP or the ESS server has not received the initial translation
download from the main server, this address will be the only address that the LSP or the
ESS server can use to register with the main server.

●

File synchronization address of the main cluster: Enter the IP address of a server’s
NIC connected to a LAN to which the LSP or the ESS server is also connected. The ESS
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which interface you want the file sync to use. Avaya recommends the use of the
customer LAN for file sync.

Note:

Note:
The CLAN boards must be TN799DP running version 5 or greater firmware. Be
sure to check the firmware version for these boards on the S8500 or
S8700-series. For information on how to upgrade the firmware on the S8500 or
S8700-series, please see the "Upgrading firmware on programmable TN circuit
packs," in Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Avaya Media Servers and
Gateways, 03-300412.
12. If you clicked the LSP option and the primary controller is an S8300 or S8400 Media Server,
simply enter the IP address of the S8300 server.
13. Click Continue.
The Ethernet Adjuncts screen appears.

Ethernet Adjuncts Screen

14. In the Number of UPS Units field, select the number of Uninterruptible Power Supplies
(UPS) units connected to the S8300 Media Server.
This number is usually 0 or 1.
15. If you enter 1 in the Number of UPS Units field, enter its IP address in the UPS 1 IP
Address field.
The system will use this address to trap power loss signals from the UPS.
16. (Optional) If you enter 1 in the Number of UPS Units field, enter the SNMP community
strings for the UPS in the SNMP GET and SET fields.

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17. Click Continue.
The External DNS Server Configuration screen appears.
Most corporate networks have one or more domain name service (DNS) servers that
associate an IP address with a device's name. When the DNS is administered with the
S8300 Media Server name, you will be able to access the S8300 server by name as well as
IP address over the corporate network.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you configure an external DNS server, the DNS will be an extra device that, if
not working properly, can cause delays in S8300 access.

External DNS Server Configuration Screen

18. Enter the appropriate IP addresses from your planning documentation.
Complete the following fields:
- In the Name Servers fields, enter the IP addresses for up to 3 DNS servers on the
corporate network.
The S8300 Media Server checks the DNS servers in the order in which their addresses
are entered for name-to-IP address resolution.
- In the DNS Domain field, enter the name for the part of the network on which the DNS
server(s) reside (for example, mycompany.com).
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- In the Search Domain fields, 1 to 5, enter the names of the domains that will be
searched, in order, if a user enters an unqualified or incomplete name (such as a host
name only without its domain).

Note:

Note:
For Search Domain 1, enter the same domain name you entered in the DNS
Domain field above.
19. Click Close Window.
The Static Network Routes screen appears.
Static Network Routes are used only if the customer has defined additional routes for IP
packets other than through the default gateway. Leave these entries blank, unless the
planning documentation supplies routing information.

Set Network Routes Screen

20. Click Continue.
The system displays the Network Time Server screen.
The Network Time Server screen allows you to set up the Network Time Protocol (NTP)
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Network Time Server Screen

Make the following choices, according to the planning documentation:
- Choose Disable NTP if the user does not want the Network Time Protocol to run on the
S8300 Media Server.
Select this option to disable Network Time Protocol (NTP) and use the media server's
own clock as a time source. You typically choose this option if this is the only media
server in the configuration and it will not be synchronized with an external time source.
- Choose Enable NTP if the S8300 Media Server will be the primary NTP server.
Optionally, you can provide the address of the survivable S8300 Media Server in the
local survivable configuration. Select this option to enable NTP and use the media
server's own clock as a time source. You typically choose this option if there is more than
one media server in the configuration (for example, this or another media server may be
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synchronization between the units. Select this option to enable NTP and use its own
clock as a time source. You need to set up the time clock with Set Server Time/Timezone
option. You need to set the server clock using the Set Server Time / Timezone screen.
You can do this now, then return to the Configure Server window.
- Choose Use these Network Time Servers to enter up to three time servers.
Select this option to enable NTP and be synchronized with an external time source on
the corporate network.
21. If you did not select Use these Network Time Servers in the previous step, click Continue
and go to the next step.
If you selected Use these Network Time Servers in the previous step, complete the
following fields:
Specify up to three network time servers by IP address or DNS name in the order in which
you want the S8300 Media Server to check them. You should always specify at least two.
- Primary — Enter an IP address or DNS name.
If a trusted key is required, enter a valid key number in the Trusted Key field.
- Secondary — Enter an IP address or DNS name.
If a trusted key is required, enter a valid key number in the Trusted Key field.
- Tertiary — Enter an IP address or DNS name.
If a trusted key is required, enter a valid key number in the Trusted Key field.
- Multicast Client Support — Select Yes if the NTS routinely broadcasts its timing
messages to multiple clients.
Select No if the S8300 Media Server is to poll (directly request the time from) the NTS.
- Additional trusted keys (optional) — If you want to encrypt the messages between an
NTS and the S8300 Media Server, list the valid key numbers, up to 3, provided by your
LAN administrator on the pre-installation worksheet.
Trusted keys function like a checksum to make sure the time packets are valid. Use a
blank space as a delimiter if there is more than one key (for example, 2 3 6 to specify
valid keys 2, 3, and 6). These numbers are associated with encryption codes in a "keys"
file.
- Request key — Enter a key to send a remote query request.
Only 1 key is allowed in this field.
- Control key — Enter a key to query and request changes to an NTS.
Only 1 key is allowed in this field.

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22. If you have a file named keys.install to allow the media server to communicate with the
NTS, select Install keys from var/home/ftp/keys.install.
If you do not have a keys.install file, select Do not install a new keys file.

Note:

Note:
If you have a keys.install file, upload or create it now, if possible. See Providing
the keys.install File (If Necessary) on page 494. If you upload the keys file later,
you have to run the Web Interface Configure Server wizard again to have the
system recognize it.
Click Continue.
23. At the next screen, Set Modem Interface, you can set up the Modem Interface IP Address
for Avaya-provided service.

Set Modem Interface Screen

Note:

Note:
The Modem IP Address for the Avaya INADS alarming is assigned by the ART
tool. You should have obtained this address when you performed Running the
Automatic Registration Tool (ART) for the INADS IP address, if necessary on
page 467.
Click Continue.
The next Warning screen indicates that the data entry process has concluded and that the
system is ready to be configured.

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Warning Screen

Note:

Note:
This is the final step in configuring the system. When you click Continue, all the
configuration information will be written to disk and implemented. This step
normally completes in about 5 minutes.
This is your last chance to cancel or correct the configuration.
24. To check, or possibly change, something you entered on a previous screen, use your
browser's Back button to page back through the Configure Server screens.
25. Check or change the items in question.
26. Click the Continue button to move forward again, whether you change anything or not.
If you don't do this, information in the wizard may not be processed correctly.

Note:

Note:
For any configuration, it is always safe to Cancel the configuration, and run the
Configure Server screens of the Web Interface again later from the beginning.
You might use this option if you are checking or modifying settings on a server
that has already been configured, and there is not a large amount of new
information to enter.
27. On the Update System screen, if you are satisfied that everything is set correctly, click
Continue.
You can watch the progress of the configuration at the Updating System Files screen. If
the configuration status displays stops updating at some point and the screen appears to
freeze, you may have lost contact with the server. In this case, the configuration process will
continue and you can log back on and pick up where left off.

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Updating System Files Screen

When the process is complete, you will receive a notification.
28. Click Close Window and continue the configuration of the G700 Media Gateway on the
command line interface.

Providing the keys.install File (If Necessary)
Use this procedure only if you selected one of the customer-provided keys options in the
previous procedure.
If encryption between the NTS and S8300 Media Server is to be used for additional security,
you must provide a keys.install file that specifies for each key:
●

The key number

●

The encryption type

●

The key code

If the keys file is short, the network administrator can create one now during configuration if
needed:

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To create the key file
1. On a directly connected laptop or other computer, create a flat-text file named keys.install,
with the correct keys information using any ASCII application (for example, Notepad).
2. Upload the keys.install file using the Upload Files to Server screen as described earlier.
3. When finished, click on the Configure Server wizard window to resume server
configuration.
The keys file can be loaded in one of the following two ways. If a keys.install file was previously
created on or downloaded to the services laptop or another computer on the network, it can be
installed now, as follows:

To upload the keys file
1. In the main menu under Miscellaneous, click the Upload Files to Server link.
2. Locate the keys.install file on your computer or network, then click Load File.
The file is uploaded to the media server's FTP directory.
3. When finished, click on the Configure Server wizard window to resume server
configuration.
Longer files may be transferred from the network time server to the S8300 Media Server as
follows:

To download or copy the keys file
1. Using either the Download Files to Server screen or the Transfer files using an FTP
procedure to access the keys file listed on your pre installation worksheet.
In both cases, the file is transferred to the media server's FTP directory.
2. When finished, click on the Configure Server wizard window to resume server
configuration.
3. After the keys.install file is uploaded, select the location where it resides, usually in the /var/
home/ftp subdirectory. (Services personnel may direct you to use the /tmp directory.)
4. If a keys file is not used, or if the correct keys.install file is already installed, select the option
not to install a new keys file.

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Setting the media server's time
To set the media server's time
1. In the main menu under Server, click Server Date/Time.
The S8300 displays the Server Date/Time window.
Server Date/Time Window

2. Set the media server's time close enough to the NTS's time, date, and time zone that
synchronization can occur (within about 5 minutes).
3. When finished, click on the Configure Server window to continue.
After NTP is enabled, time changes greater than 15 minutes will disrupt the synchronization
with the NTS and NTP will shut down. You need to set the server's clock now so that
synchronization can take place.
4. When finished, click Continue.

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Configure the G700 Media Gateway
This section describes the procedures for assigning IP addresses to the G700 components and
for assigning IP routing.
The section contains:
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Assigning IP Addresses of the G700 Media Gateway Components

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Setting up the Controller List for the G700

●

Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)

Assigning IP Addresses of the G700 Media Gateway Components
This section describes how to assign the IP addresses and IP routes to the G700 Media
Gateway and its components. The IP addresses should be available to you on the IP
Addressing Planning Form. The command arguments you will be supplying include:
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VLAN — Virtual Local Area Network: a defined network segment that allows users on that
segment to have priority services in sharing information with each other.
If the network is not using VLANs, the VLAN should be 1. Otherwise, use the VLAN
numbers indicated in your planning forms. The G700 Media Gateway should be assigned
the same VLAN as the VLAN to which the Ethernet ports are connected. The P330 stack
processor might or might not be assigned to the customer’s network management VLAN.

●

IP address — the unique identifier assigned to an entity on the customer LAN.

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Netmask — the subnet mask for the customer’s LAN segment.

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Destination — distant networks to which the IP route command needs to send packets.
Usually generalized to 0.0.0.0 for networks other than the local segment.

●

default gateway — the gateway the ip route command specifies to get to the distant
networks.

This section contains the following procedures:
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To access the P330 stack processor

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To assign the IP address to the P330 stack processor

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To establish IP routing for the stack

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To check the serial number of the G700 media gateway processor

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To assign the IP address to the G700 media gateway processor

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To assign the default IP route to the G700 media gateway

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To assign IP addresses to the VoIP resources

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Checking for IP connections

To access the P330 stack processor
1. Set up a direct connection to the G700 Console (serial) port and access the P330 stack
processor using Hyperterminal (or similar terminal emulation application).
2. Login as root.

To assign the IP address to the P330 stack processor
1. At the P330-1(super)# prompt, type nvram init to initialize the default values of the
media gateway processor.
This command ensures that any existing configuration information is cleared so you can
enter the IP address and IP route information.
The system prompts you to verify that you want to erase the configuration.
2. Answer the prompt by typing y(es).
The process re-initializes the G700 software back to factory defaults so new IP addresses
can be stored correctly in the software. It also clears all configuration and administration on
the G700 Media Gateway.
The G700 Media Gateway re-initializes.
3. Type configure to change to configuration mode.
4. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
set interface inband to assign an IP
address to the P330 stack processor.
is the vlan number, usually 1, to be established on the S8300 for the G700 Media
Gateways. The is the assigned address and subnet for the
P330 stack processor.
5. Type reset and press Enter to reset the stack.
Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
All LEDs flash. As the unit powers up, self-tests are run. When the G700 MPG or P330
stack processor has reset, login again to continue.
6. Login at the Welcome to P330 menu.
The prompt P330-1(super)# appears.
7. Type configure to obtain the P330-1(configure)# prompt.

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To establish IP routing for the stack
1. Type show interface inband to verify that the Avaya P330 stack server (Layer 2
Switching Processor) has the correct address.
2. Type set ip route 0.0.0.0 to specify the gateway to handle
addresses outside of the local subnet.
is the IP address of the customer’s default network gateway. This
address should be available in the planning documentation.
3. Press Enter to save the destination and gateway IP addresses.
4. Type show ip route.
The route net and route host tables appear. Verify that the information is correct.
After you have configured the P330 stack processor, you assign an IP address to the G700
Media Gateway Processor (MGP). Your first task is to check the serial number of the MGP.

To check the serial number of the G700 media gateway processor
1. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.
2. At the MG-???-1(super)# prompt, type show system to list various attributes of the G700.
The system displays a list of attributes, as shown in the following example:
Show System List for G700 Media Gateway

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3. Write the serial number on your planning document.
Make sure it matches the serial number sticker on the back of the G700 Media Gateway
chassis. If there is a difference, the serial number in the displayed list is correct.You will
need this later.
After you have assigned an IP address to the G700 processor, telnet directly to the G700 media
gateway processor and login (the login name and password are provided in the planning
documentation).

To assign the IP address to the G700 media gateway processor
1. At the MG-???-n(super)# prompt, type configure to change to configuration mode.
2. Type nvram init to initialize the default values of the media gateway processor.
This command ensures that any existing configuration information is cleared so you can
enter the IP address and IP route information.
The system prompts you to verify that you want to erase the configuration.
3. Answer the prompt by typing y(es).
This process re-initializes the G700 software back to factory defaults so new IP addresses
can be stored correctly in the software. It also clears all configuration and administration on
the G700 Media Gateway.
The G700 Media Gateway re-initializes.
4. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.
5. At the MG-???-1(super)# prompt, type configure to change to configuration mode.
6. Type set interface mgp to assign an IP
address to the G700 Media Gateway.
is the vlan to be established on the customer’s local network. This is usually 1. The
is the assigned IP address and subnet for the G700 media
gateway.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If this G700 contains an S8300 configured as an LSP, use the VLAN
administered on the primary controller.
7. At the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt, type reset mgp.
A system prompt asks to confirm the reset.
8. Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
The G700 Media Gateway processor resets. The LEDs on the G700 Media Gateway and
the media modules flash. These elements each conduct a series of self-tests. When the
LEDs on the media modules are extinguished and the active status LEDs on the G700
media gateway are on, the reset is complete.
9. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.

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10. At the MG-???-1(super)# prompt, type configure to reach the configuration level of the
command line interface.
11. Type show interface mgp to verify that the G700 media gateway has the correct IP
address.

To assign the default IP route to the G700 media gateway
1. At the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt, type
set ip route 0.0.0.0

0.0.0.0

to specify the gateway to handle addresses outside of the local subnet.
is the IP address of the default network gateway. This address
should be available in the planning documentation.
2. Type show ip route mgp to view the results.
3. Repeat Step 1 for additional ip routes, if needed.
Usually, only a default route is needed. Refer to your planning document.
From the G700 media gateway processor command line interface, you assign IP addresses to
the VoIP resource resident on the G700 media gateway and to any installed MM760 VoIP media
modules.

To assign IP addresses to the VoIP resources
1. At the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt, type set interface voip
is the slot number of the VoIP media module. v0 designates the VoIP resource
resident on the G700 Media Gateway motherboard. The MM760 VoIP Media Modules are
designated according the slot (for example, v1, v2, v3, v4) in which the media module has
been installed.
is the IP address of the VoIP resource.
For example: set interface voip v0 132.236.73.3
2. Type show interface to display a table of all configured interfaces, including all VoIP
Media Modules.
3. Type show voip v0 to display the VoIP resource on the motherboard.

Note:

Note:
It is not necessary to configure the VLAN, netmask, or IP routes for VoIP engines.
The media gateway parameters are applied automatically.

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Checking for IP connections
After you have assigned IP addresses to the P330 Stack Processor (Layer 2 Switching
Processor), the G700 Media Gateway MGP, media modules, and the VoIP resources, validate
the IP connections.

To run the ping command
1. At the MG-???-n(config)# prompt, type ping mgp
where is the address of an S8300, S8500, S8700, S8710, or S8720 Media
Server, the VoIP engine, or any other functioning endpoint accessible on the customer’s
LAN. It is recommended to ping endpoints on both the same subnet and a different subnet.
Ping results appear on the screen, similar to the following example.
Ping MGP results
MG-???-1(configure)# ping mgp 135.122.49.55
PING 135.122.49.55: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=0. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=1. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=2. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=3. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=4. time=0. ms
----135.122.49.55 PING Statistics---5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received, 0% packet loss
round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/0/0

2. Check that the same number of packets transmitted were also received.
3. Type ping voip v0
is the address of the G700, or any other functioning endpoint on the
customer’s LAN.
Ping results appear on the screen, similar to the following example.
Ping VoIP results
MG-???-1(configure)# ping voip v0 135.122.49.55
----135.122.49.55 PING Statistics---5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received, 0 packet loss
round-trip(ms) min/avg/max = 0/1/0

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Setting up the Controller List for the G700
To complete the configuration of the G700 media gateway, you need to administer a list of
primary and alternate controllers. This list begins with the IP address of the primary controller. In
the event that the G700 media gateway loses contact with its primary controller, it will seek to
re-register with the primary controller first, then with the other controllers on this list. The other
controllers are S8500 or S8700/S8710/S8720 media servers that can act as the primary
controller, or S8300 media servers configured as Local Survivable Processors (LSPs).
Up to four IP addresses separated by commas can be entered to form the controller list.

To set the MGP controller list
1. At the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt, type the following commands to designate the
primary, secondary, and LSP controllers for this G700:
a. clear mgc list
b. set mgc list [, [,
[,]]]
where, the first can be one of the following IP addresses:
●

For an S8700-series primary controller, the IP address of a C-LAN board that is
connected to the primary controller.

●

For an S8400 or S8500 primary controller, the IP address of either a C-LAN board that
is connected to the primary controller, or an Ethernet port, on the server itself, that has
been enabled for processor Ethernet connections.

●

For an S8300 primary controller, the IP address of the S8300.

The next three parameters are optional IP addresses of up to three
alternate controllers. Each of the three optional controllers can be a second C-LAN
connected to the primary controller (S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Servers), an
S8300 configured as an LSP, or the port enabled as the Ethernet processor port on an
S8500 configured as an LSP. The types of alternate controllers in the list depend on the
G700’s primary controller and the other controller devices it supports.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you need to change the mgc list, you must run clear mgc list before
running set mgc list again. You can also remove a single address in the list
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Table 32 describes the possible optional controllers for an S8300 and S8700/S8710/S8720
primary controller:
Table 32: Possible optional controllers for various primary controllers
If primary
controller is

Then, controller IP addresses can be

S8300

First: IP address of the S8300 primary controller.
Next three: one, two, or three IP addresses of S8300s configured as LSPs.

S8400, S8500
or S8700,
S8710, or
S8720

First: IP address of the C-LAN for the S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710/
S8720 primary controller or IP address of processor Ethernet-enabled port
on S8400 or S8500.
Next three: one, two, or three IP addresses of alternate C-LANs and/or
LSPs.

Note:

Note:
For an S8500 or S8700/S8710/S8720 primary controller, If you enter a
combination of both C-LANs and LSPs, you must list C-LANs first.
2. Type reset mgp at the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt to reset the G700 media gateway
processor.
A system prompt asks you to confirm the reset.
3. Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
The G700 media gateway processor resets. The LEDs on the G700 media gateway and the
media modules flash. These elements each conduct a series of self-tests. When the LEDs
on the media modules are extinguished and the active status LEDs on the G700 media
gateway are on, the reset is complete.
The system ultimately returns you to the P330-1 (configure) prompt.
At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.
At the MG-001-1(super)# prompt, type configure to change to the configuration mode.

Note:

Note:
Because the G700 media gateway has registered with its primary controller, the
prompt name has changed; for example, to MG-001-1.
Type show mgc to display the list of available servers and their IP addresses.
For example:

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Show Call Controller Status Screen
MG-001-1(configure)# show mgc
CALL CONTROLLER STATUS
-----------------------------------------Registered
: YES
Active Controller
: 135.9.71.95
H248 Link Status
: UP
H248 Link Error Code: 0x0
MGC List Management : Static
CONFIGURED MGC HOST
-------------------135.9.71.95
- Not Available -- Not Available -- Not Available --

DHCP SPECIFIED MGC HOST
------------------------ Not Available --- Not Available --- Not Available --- Not Available --

The Gateway will have registered with the primary controller, if present. If the primary
controller is running and has been administered properly, the Registered field says YES
and the H248 Link Status says UP. If the controller is not running, the Registered field says
NO and the H248 Link Status says DOWN.

Setting the LSP Transition Points
You must set the length of time that the G700 searches, in the event of a network problem, for
primary controllers (for example, additional CLAN connections) with which to register. After this
search time has elapsed, the G700 will search for an LSP with which to register. You must also
set the total time the G700 searches for either a primary controller and an LSP, after which the
G700 resets. And finally, you must define how many primary controllers, from 1 to 4, are in the
controller list you just defined.

To set LSP transition points
1. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type set mgp reset-times primary-search

where is the time in minutes that the G700 searches for a primary
controller before looking for an LSP. The range is from 1 to 60.
2. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type set mgp reset-times total-search

where is the total time in minutes that the G700 searches for both primary
controllers or LSPs. The range is from 1 to 60.

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3. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type set mgp reset-times
transition-point <#_of_primary>
where <#_of_primary> is the number of primary controllers in the controller list. If the
primary controller is an S8500 or S8700/S8710/S8720, the range is from 1 to 4. If the
primary controller is an S8300, <#_of_primary> must be 1.

Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)
User Guides and Quick Start Guides for the expansion modules are available on the Avaya
Support web site:

Install New Firmware on the G700
This section describes the manual procedures to install firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
processors and media modules.

Manual upgrade procedures — G700 firmware
This section contains the following tasks:
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Verifying the Contents of the tftpboot Directory

●

Determining which firmware to install on the G700

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Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor

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Installing new firmware on the media modules

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Retrieving IA770 service pack files, if any

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Verifying the Contents of the tftpboot Directory
Before proceeding with the G700 firmware installation, you should check the /tftpboot directory
on the TFTP server to make sure the firmware versions match those listed in the planning
documentation. If they do not, you must copy the correct firmware versions into the /tftpboot
directory using the following procedure:
1. Download the firmware files from the support Website to your laptop.
2. Using the Web Interface on the S8300 Media Server, copy the firmware files from your
laptop to the /var/home/ftp/pub directory on the S8300, or
Alternatively, you can "ftp" the files from your laptop to the pub directory.
3. Copy the firmware files from the pub directory to the /tftpboot directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Use SSH, Avaya Site Administration, or another tool to access the S8300 Media Server
command line.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

Determining which firmware to install on the G700
Conduct the following procedure to compare software versions running on the G700 processors
and media modules with the versions in you planning documents. If the versions do not match,
you need to install the new firmware for those components.

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To determine if new firmware for the P330 stack processor is necessary
1. At either the P330-1(super)# or P330-1(configure)# prompt, type dir.
The system displays the directory list of software for the P330 stack processor.
Directory list for P300 stack processor

M# file
-- ---1 module-config
Configuration
1 stack-config
1 EW_Archive
1 Booter_Image

ver num
------N/A

file type
---------Running Conf

file location
------------Ram

N/A
4.0.4
3.2.5

Running Conf Ram
SW Web Image NV-Ram
SW BootImage NV-Ram

file description
---------------Module
Stack Configuration
WEB Download
Booter Image

2. Check the version number (ver num) of the EW_Archive file to see if it matches the Release
Letter.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.
3. Type show image version
The system displays the list of software.
Show image version List for P330 stack processor

Mod
-----3
3

Module-Type
----------Avaya G700 media gateway
Avaya G700 media gateway

Bank Version
---- ------A
0.0.0
B
4.0.17

4. Check the version number of the stack software image file in Band B to see if it matches the
your planning document.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

To determine if new firmware is required for the MGP, VoIP module, and installed
media modules
1. Type session mgp
2. At the MG-001-1(super)# prompt, type show mg list_config
The system displays the list of software.

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Show MG list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(B)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

3. Refer to the list to check the FW vintage number of the G700.
In the TYPE column, find G700, then check the matching field in the FW VINTAGE column
to see if it matches the vintage number in your planning forms. If not, you must install new
firmware on the G700 media gateway. Also check if the release number in the FW
VINTAGE column contains (A) or (B) to designate the software bank. If the list shows B, you
will upgrade A. If the list shows A, you will upgrade B.
4. Refer to the VOIP FW column and row for slot V0 (same row occupied by the G700
information) to see if the number matches the VoIP firmware identified in your planning
forms.
If not, you must also upgrade the G700 media gateway motherboard VoIP module.

Note:

Note:
The VoIP processor on the motherboard is upgraded using the same firmware
image file as the VoIP media modules; for example, the file mm760v8.fdl is
vintage #8.
5. Check the FW VINTAGE column for vintages of each of the installed media modules:
MM710, MM711, MM712, MM714, MM716, MM717, MM720, MM722, and/or MM760 to see
if they match the FW vintages in the planning forms.
If not, you must upgrade them, as well.

Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
To install P330 stack processor firmware
1. From your S8300 telnet session, telnet back to the P330 stack processor:
Type telnet
where is the IP address of the P330 stack master processor on the
customer’s LAN.

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2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp SW_image EW_archive

where is the full-path name for the image file with format and vintage number
similar to viisa3_8_2.exe,
is the full-path name for the embedded web application file with format similar
to p330Tweb.3.8.6.exe,
is the IP address of the TFTP server, and
is the number, 1 through 10, of the media gateway in the stack. If there is only
one G700 media gateway, the number is 1.
3. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns:
a. type show image version and check the version number in the
Version column for Bank B.
b. type dir and check the version number in the ver num column for the
EW_Archive file.
4. Type reset .

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor
To install MGP firmware
1. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp to reach the G700 media gateway
processor.
2. Type configure at the MG-???-1(super)# prompt to enter configuration mode, which will
change the prompt to MG-???-1(configure)#.
3. At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type show mgp bootimage to determine which
disk partition (bank) is in the Active Now column.
You will update the bank that is not listed as Active Now. The system displays the following
screen:
Example: Show mgp bootimage

FLASH MEMORY
Bank A
Bank B

IMAGE VERSION
109
210

ACTIVE NOW
Bank B

ACTIVE AFTER REBOOT
Bank B

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4. At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp mgp-image
to transfer the mgp image from the tftp server to the G700,
where
is the bank that is not Active Now (Bank A in the example).
is the full path name of the mgp firmware image file, which begins with mgp
and will be similar to the name mgp_8_0.bin.
is the IP address of the S8300.
For example:
copy tftp mgp-image a mgp_8_0.bin 195.123.49.54
The screen shows the progress.
5. Type set mgp bootimage
where is the same letter you entered in the previous step.
6. At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type reset mgp.
A system prompt asks you to confirm the reset.
7. Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
The G700 media gateway processor resets. The LEDs on the G700 media gateway and the
media modules flash. These elements each conduct a series of self-tests. When the LEDs
on the media modules are extinguished and the active status LEDs on the G700 media
gateway are on, the reset is complete.
8. When the P330-1(super)# prompt appears, type session mgp.
9. At the MGP-???-1(super)# prompt, type configure.
10. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns.
Type show mg list_config.
The system displays the list of software.
Example: Show mg list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
72
2
2
1

FW VINTAGE
---------230(A)
00
58
57
58

VOIP FW
------67
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Installing new firmware on the media modules
For upgrades of active media modules, you need to take the media modules out of service
before initiating the upgrade process. To do this, go to a SAT session on the primary controller
and issue a busyout command.

Note:

Note:
Skip this busyout procedure if the media modules are not in service; for example
during an initial installation.

To busyout board (for active media modules)
1. Go to a SAT session on the primary controller and enter the command,
busyout board vx
where x is the slot number of the media module to be upgraded.
2. Verify the response,
Command Successfully Completed
3. Repeat for each media module to be upgraded.

To install media module firmware
1. Be sure that you have checked for the current vintage of the VoIP Module for the v0 slot (on
the G700 motherboard).
This VoIP module does not occupy a physical position like other media modules.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.
3. At the MG-001-1(super)# prompt, type configure to change to the configuration mode.
4. Type copy tftp mm-image v

where
is the slot of the specific media module,
the full-path name of the media module firmware file in a format such as
mm712v58.fdl, and
is the ip address of the S8300.
Two or three minutes will be required for most upgrades. The VoIP media module upgrade
takes approximately 5 minutes. Screen messages indicate when the transfer is complete.
5. After you have upgraded all the media modules, verify that the new versions are present.
At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type show mg list_config
The list of software appears.

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Show MG list_config

SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(A)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

6. In the TYPE column, find the particular media module (v1 through v4), then check the
matching field in the FW VINTAGE column to see if it matches the planning documentation.

Note:

Note:
Slot V1 can contain either a media module or the S8300, which will show as
TYPE ICC.
7. Check the VOIP FW column and row for slot v0 to see if the number matches the VoIP
firmware identified in the planning documentation.
8. Type reset
where is the number of the G700 in the stack.
9. When the reset is finished, type show mm to verify the upgrade.

To release board (if media module was busied out)
1. When the upgrade procedure is complete, go to the SAT session and release the board
Type release board vx
where x is the slot number of the upgraded media module.
2. Verify the response,
Command Successfully Completed

Note:

Note:
If you see the response, Board Not Inserted, this means that the media
module is still rebooting. Wait one minute and repeat the release board
command.
3. Repeat the release board command for each media module that was busied out.

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To enable/disable spanning tree
1. Open a telnet session on the P330 stack processor, using the serial cable connected to the
Console port of the G700.
2. At the P330-x(super)# prompt, type set spantree help and press Enter to display the
set spantree commands selection.
3. To enable Spanning Tree, type set spantree enable and press Enter.
4. To set the rapid spanning tree version, type set spantree version
rapid-spanning-tree and press Enter.
The 802.1w standard defines differently the default path cost for a port compared to STP
(802.1d). In order to avoid network topology change when migrating to RSTP, the STP path
cost is preserved when changing the spanning tree version to RSTP. You can use the
default RSTP port cost by typing the CLI command set port spantree cost auto.

Note:

Note:
Avaya P330s now support a "Faststart" or "Portfast" function, because the
802.1w standard defined it. An edge port is a port that goes to a device that
cannot form a network loop.
To set an edge-port, type set port edge admin state module/port
edgeport.

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330 User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

Retrieving IA770 service pack files, if any
If IA770 is being used, a post-upgrade service pack for IA770 may be required. See the IA770
documentation for procedures to install a service pack. The service pack file and documentation
can be found on the Avaya Support Web Site at http://support.avaya.com.

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Note:

Note:
The IA770 patch documentation is co-located with the patch software.
7. Under IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application, click on Installation, Migrations,
Upgrades & Configurations.
8. Click on IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Release 3.1 Installation.
This opens the window that contains the document for installing IA770 software.

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Administer Communication Manager
!
Important:

The S8300 you previously installed

●

A separate, possibly remote, S8300.

Administering an S8300 primary controller

●

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller

Administering an S8300 primary controller
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Skip this section and go to Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller on page 522 if the primary controller is an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media
Server.
This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of administration required, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.

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In this section, you will use the SAT interface to:
●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Associating LSPs with Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying LSPs to the S8300 primary controller

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Before continuing, be sure you have saved translations in Communication
Manager.

Begin by resetting the system.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs
If the S8300 network configuration includes LSPs, they must be specified on the Node Names
screen.

To assign node names
1. At the S8300 SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names
screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

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2. Enter the name and IP addresses for the LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

To define IP network region 1
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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Page

1 of

IP NETWORK REGION
Region: 1
Location:
Name:

Home Domain:

MEDIA PARAMETERS
Codec Set: 1
UDP Port Min: 2048
UDP Port Max: 3028
DiffServ/TOS PARAMETERS
Call Control PHB Value: 34
Audio PHB Value: 46
802.1P/Q PARAMETERS
Call Control 802.1p Priority: 7
Audio 802.1p Priority: 6
H.323 IP ENDPOINTS
H.323 Link Bounce Recovery? y
Idle Traffic Interval (sec): 20
Keep-Alive Interval (sec): 5
Keep-Alive Count: 5

Intra-region IP-IP Direct Audio: yes
Inter-region IP-IP Direct Audio: yes
IP Audio Hairpinning? y
RTCP Reporting Enabled? n
RTCP MONITOR SERVER PARAMETERS
Use Default Server Parameters? y

AUDIO RESOURCE RESERVATION PARAMETERS
RSVP Enabled? n

2. If necessary, complete the fields as described in ‘‘Administration for Network Connectivity
for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.’’

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended to use the defaults in the screen. However, for the
RTCP Enabled and RSVP Enabled fields, the entry should be n (no).
3. Press F3 (Enter) to submit the screen.

To associate LSPs with a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.

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IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

Administering IP Interfaces
This procedure assigns network region 1, as an example, to the S8300 media server.

To assign the network region and IP endpoint access to the S8300
1. At the SAT prompt, type change ip-interfaces procr.
The S8300 displays the IP Interfaces screen for the media server.

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IP Interfaces Screen
change ip-interfaces procr

Page

1 of 1

IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

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Figure 49: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
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Page

1 of

SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller
In this case, the S8300 you have installed is configured as an LSP.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

This administration applies only to the primary controller that controls the S8300
LSP that you are installing. The primary controller can be an S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server. Do not administer the S8300 LSP. Translations are
automatically copied to the LSP from the primary controller.

Skip this section and go to Administering an S8300 primary controller on page 516 if the
primary controller is an S8300.

Note:

Note:
Some of the procedures in this section may have been completed previously as
part of a normal media server installation.

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In this section, you will use the SAT interface on the primary controller to:

Note:

●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs
Note:

To assign node names and IP addresses

Note:

Note:
At the SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names
screen.

Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-1-clan
__
node-2-clan
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.124
192.168.1 _.97_
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

1. Enter the name and IP address for the C-LANs and LSPs.
2. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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Administering Network Regions
Before assigning an IP network region to a G700, you must define network region on the IP
Network Region form. After a network region is defined, you can assign it to the various network
elements (servers, gateways, IP phones).
The information you need to do this should be provided in your planning documentation. Use
the system defaults if the planning documentation does not specify otherwise.
For a G700 with an S8300 LSP and an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server as the primary
controller, there may be more than one network region, since there can be up to 250 G700
media gateways connected to the S8500 or S8700-series Media Server with thousands of
telephones in the network. In this case, you define a network region for each CLAN board on
the S8500 or S8700-series port networks, though they may also have the same network region.

Note:

To configure IP network regions for the G700 and CLAN board(s)
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

Page

1 of

2. Complete the fields as described in Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

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Page
Inter Network Region Connection Management
src
rgn
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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rgn
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IGAR

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To assign LSPs to a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

Administering IP Interfaces
To define the IP interfaces of the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series port network CLAN
boards

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces to open the IP Interfaces screen.

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IP INTERFACES
Type:
Slot:
Code/Suffix:
Node Name:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway Address:
Enable Ehternet Port?
Nework Region:
VLAN:

C-LAN
01A03
TN799 d
procr
135.9.41.146
255.255.255.0
135.9.41.254
y
1
0

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:
Receive Buff TCP Window Size:
ETHERNET OPTIONS
Auto? n
Speed: 100 Mbps
Duplex: Full

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 33.
Table 33: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Either C-LAN.

Slot

The slot location for the circuit pack.

Code/Suffix

Display only. This field is automatically populated with
TN799 for C-LAN.

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. The node
name here must already be administered on the Node
Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Gateway
Address

The address of a network node that serves as the default
gateway for the IP interface.
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Table 33: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Enable Ethernet
Port?

Conditions/Comments
The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.

VLAN

The VLAN number assigned to the C-LAN, if any.

Target socket
load

Receive Buffer
TCP Window
Size

The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN that triggers a warning message to be sent to the
error log.

Link

This display only field shows the unique number for the
Ethernet link. The Ethernet link was assigned on the data
module form.

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

Auto?

Enter ’y’ or ’n’ to set auto-negotiation.

Speed

Enter 10 or 100 Mbps if Auto was set to no.

Duplex

Enter half or full if Auto was set to no.
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3. Close the screen.

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To define the IP interface of the S8400 or S8500 processor Ethernet port

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces procr to open the IP Interfaces screen.

IP Interfaces Screen
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IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 34.
Table 34: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Display only. PROCR

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. procr is the
default node name. The node name here must already
be administered on the Node Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Enable Ethernet
Port?

The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.
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Table 34: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Target socket
load

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

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SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering the Media Gateway
To perform the procedures in this section, SSH to the primary controller, log in, and open a SAT
session.

! CAUTION:
Before administering a media gateway, make sure that the gateway has been
fully configured.

CAUTION:

In this section, you will do the procedures:
●

To add a media gateway

●

To verify changes

●

To enable announcements, if necessary

●

To save Communication Manager translations

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number: 1
Type: g700
Name: Swainsons
Serial No: 012X06230551
Network Region: 1
Registered? n
Recovery Rule: none
Slot
Module Type
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link? y
Location: 1
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name

V8:
V9:

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number:
Type:
Name:
Serial No:
Network Region:
Registered?
Slot
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

1
g700
Swainsons
012X06230551
1
y

Module Type
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name
ICC MM
DCP MM
ANA MM
T1/E1 MM

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
00:04:0d:02:06:ca
y
1
135.9.41.146

V8:
V9:

The media modules installed in the G700 are listed next to their slot numbers. Verify that a
G700 media gateway has been successfully added.

To verify changes
1. At the SAT prompt, type list media-gateway.
Media-Gateway Report screen
list media-gateway
MEDIA-GATEWAY REPORT
Num

Name

LabA

Data MG2

Serial No/
FW Ver/HW Vint
01DR07128730
21 .13 .0 /0
02DR01130356
11 .2 .0 /0

IP Address/
Cntrl IP Addr
135.177.49.57
135.177.49.59
135.177.49.90
135.177.49.40

Type

g700
g350

NetRgn Reg?
RecRule
1
1
1
none

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y
n

Administer Communication Manager

To save Communication Manager translations
Save translations again after all Communication Manager administration is complete.
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation

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Considerations for IP Phones Supported by a Local
Survivable Processor
A DHCP server assigns IP addresses to IP endpoints dynamically. Avaya IP phones perform a
DHCP discover request to receive an IP address, as well as receive parameters necessary to
function correctly. These parameters include the location of the call control server, the location
of the TFTP server, as well as the directory on the TFTP server from which the phone receives
its upgrades.
When preparing a DHCP server to work with Avaya IP phones, there is an option that must be
administered to allow the Avaya phone to receive the DHCP offer. This option is
“site-specific-option-number” (sson) 176. Different DHCP servers allow for this administration in
different ways, but the sson option must be mapped to 176. Then the option can be set up to
send the information desired to the Avaya phones for the intended activity.
The sson option sends a string that includes the IP address of the Avaya Call Controller with
which the phone will register (“MCIPADD=www.xxx.yyy.zzz”). In an S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series system, this can be a CLAN address; in an S8400 or S8500, this can also be the
IP address for the server’s port that is enabled for processor ethernet; in an S8300 system, this
is the IP address of the S8300. Multiple addresses can be administered to allow for LSP
failover. The second address in the MCIPADD list may be an IP address for a second CLAN
board or an LSP. If a second CLAN board is used, then the third address must be the LSP, and
any subsequent addresses should be alternate LSPs. Local LSPs should appear first in the list,
with remote LSPs later in the list as possible back ups.
If an IP phone looses its connection to the primary controller, it will try to register with an LSP
associated with its network region (as defined on page 3 of the IP Network Region form).
However, if the phone resets, it looses this information and goes to the DHCP server for a
controller. If the only controller in the MCIPADD list is the primary controller, and if the
connection to the primary controller is down, the phone cannot register. Having an LSP in the
MCIPADD list gives the IP phones an alternate controller in this situation.

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended that at least one LSP be administered in the
MCIPADD list.

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Set Up SNMP Alarming on the G700

Set Up SNMP Alarming on the G700
Setting up SNMP alarm reporting involves two main tasks:
●

Configuring the primary server to report alarms to a services support agency

●

Configuring the G700 Media Gateway to send its traps to a network management system
(NMS)

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Configuring the primary server to report alarms to a services
support agency
The primary server may be an S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server.
The media server supports two methods for reporting alarms. Either, both, or no alarm-reporting
method may be used at a given site.
●

OSS Method.
The server's software applications and hardware devices under its control can generate
Operations Support System (OSS) alarms. These alarms are recorded in the server logs,
and may be reported to Avaya's Initialization and Administration System (INADS), or
another services support agency over the server's modem interface.
To provide OSS alarm notification, the server requires a USB connection to a modem that is
connected to an analog line. The modem must be configured using the media server’s Web
Interface, in the Set Modem Interface screen, and enabled to send and receive calls using
the Enable/Disable Modem screen.
Note:
Configuration of the OSS alarming method can only be done using Linux shell
commands.

Note:

●

SNMP Method
SNMP traps may be sent in User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to a corporate network
management system (NMS) using the Configure Trap Destinations screen on the media
server’s Web Interface. The OSS and SNMP alarm-notification methods operate
independently of each other; either or both may be used. Currently, the following NMSs are
supported:
- Avaya Fault and Performance Manager, as a standalone application, or integrated within
Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView
- Avaya Network Management Console with VoIP SystemView
- HP Openview
To provide SNMP alarm notification, on the server Web Interface use the Configure Trap
Destinations screen to set up SNMP destinations in the corporate NMS.

Administering INADS phone numbers and Enabling alarms to INADS
The following procedure, using the primary server’s Linux shell commands, administers the
dial-out modem to send alarms in the OSS method. In this example, the primary server is an
S8300, and the services support agency is Avaya’s Initialization and Administration System
(INADS).
Perform this task after all Communication Manager administration is complete.

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Set Up SNMP Alarming on the G700

Note:
Do these steps only if the S8300 is the primary controller and the customer has a
maintenance contract with Avaya. Use the information you acquired from the
ART tool (see Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART) for the INADS IP
address, if necessary on page 467).

Note:

Also, a USB modem must have already been installed.

To add INADS phone numbers and Enable alarms to INADS
1. With a direct connection to the S8300 Services port, open a telnet session and log in as
craft (or dadmin).
2. At the Linux prompt, type almcall -f INADS phone number -s
and press Enter.
3. At the prompt, type almenable -d b -s y and press Enter.
4. Type almenable and press Enter to verify that the alarms are enabled.
5. Log off

Configuring the G700 Media Gateway to send its traps
to a network management system (NMS)
Configuring the G700 Media Gateway to send SNMP traps to the primary server can be
accomplished by two commands:
●

P330 stack processor CLI command set snmp community trap [community
string]

●

Media Gateway Processor (MGP) CLI command set snmp trap
enable

Configuring an SNMP community string for traps
SNMP requires community strings to be used for each SNMP ’request’. You can set only three
community strings on the G700 — one each for read requests, write requests, and traps.

To configure an SNMP community string for traps
1. Telnet to the P330 stack processor.
2. Log in as root.
3. At the P330-1(super)# prompt, type set snmp community trap [community
string] and press Enter.
4. Type exit

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Configuring the destination for G700 SNMP traps
Events occurring on the G700 cause SNMP traps to be generated. The G700 MGP can be
configured to send SNMP traps to any network management system (NMS) in the network,
including the primary server (S8300, S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server). The MGP
CLI set snmp trap command is the way to configure the NMS network element that will
receive those traps.
The command syntax is:
set SNMP trap {enable|disable}
[{all|power|temp|app|module|config|voice|operations}]
where
is the IP address of the NMS trap receiver that will be receiving the traps
from the G700, and
[{all|power|temp|app|module|config|voice|operations}] indicates the
groups whose traps will be sent to the specified receiver. If no keywords follow the IP
address entry, then ’all’ traps will be enabled for the specified receiver.
If ’enable’ or ’disable’ is used without a trap designation keyword, then ’all’ traps is
assumed. Up to ten trap receivers can be configured.

To configure the destination for G700 SNMP traps
1. At the P330-1(super)# prompt, type session mgp
2. At the mg-xxx-n(super-user)# prompt, type configure and press Enter.
3. At the mg-xxx-n(configure)# prompt, type
set snmp trap enable
and press Enter.
4. Type exit

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Complete the Installation of the S8300 (if the Primary Controller)

Note:

●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test the endpoints

●

Administer Communication Manager for trunks, features, networking, or other items
required by the customer

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems
Note:
Follow the existing process and procedures to register the S8300.

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Host name
Enter the DNS name or IP address of the FTP or SCP server to which the backup data is
sent. To enter an IP address, use the dotted decimal notation (for example, 192.11.13.6).

●

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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Complete the Installation Process (for an S8300 LSP)

Complete the Installation Process
(for an S8300 LSP)
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation.
Part of the final process will be to:
●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test endpoints

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems

This completes the installation of the G700 Media Gateway with an S8300 LSP.

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Chapter 10: Manual installation of a new G700
without an S8300
This chapter covers the manual procedures to install the firmware on an new Avaya G700
Media Gateway without an Avaya S8300 Media Server. The G700 is controlled by an external
primary server running Avaya Communication Manager. The primary server can be an Avaya
S8500 or S8700-series Media Server or an S8300 residing in another G700.
Note:
Procedures to install or upgrade an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server are not
covered in this document. See Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, which is on the Avaya Support website
(http://www.avaya.com/support) or on the CD, 03-300151.

Note:

The following major tasks are covered in this chapter:
●

Before going to the customer site

●

Configure the G700

●

Prepare to install firmware on the G700

●

Install New Firmware on the G700 Media Gateway

●

Administer Communication Manager

●

Complete the Installation Process

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Media Gateway Processor (MGP)

●

VoIP processor

●

Up to four media modules

●

Possibly an expansion module

Installing or upgrading the firmware for one or more of these processors and/or media modules
is a required part of most new installations or upgrades.

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Before going to the customer site

Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
This section covers:
●

Collecting Installation Information

●

Setting Up the TFTP Server on Your Laptop or on a Customer PC, if Necessary

IP addresses

●

Subnet mask addresses

●

Logins and passwords

●

People to contact

●

Type of system

●

Equipment needed

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

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Installing the Gateway Installation Wizard
To obtain and install the GIW software
1. Go to http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw.
2. Click on Download Gateway Installation Wizard (GIW).
3. Scroll down to the GIW program file, and click on the latest filename (for example,
GIW-3.0-1.exe).
4. Save it to a directory on your laptop.
5. Click on the GIW Readme file (for example, GIW-3.0-1.README).
6. Save this file to your laptop.
7. Follow the instructions in the Readme file to install the GIW.

Note:

To obtain the TFTP server software and install it, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

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Before going to the customer site

Downloading individual firmware files
Download the firmware files from the Web to your TFTP directory

Note:

Note:
The latest firmware versions may different from those listed in Table 35. Also, the
appropriate firmware version may depend on the hardware vintage and/or on the
release of Communication Manager. See Communication Manager Software/
Firmware Compatibility Matrix under Downloads on support.avaya.com.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Firmware Version
Format

Example

P330 Stack Processor

viisa

viisa4_1_6.exe

P330 Stack Processor

p330

p330Tweb.4.6.6.exe

G700 Media Gateway

mgp

mgp_24_21_1.bin

VoIP Media Module and
Motherboard VoIP

mm760

mm760v57.fdl

8-port DCP Media Module

mm712

mm712v7.fdl

24-port analog Media Module

mm716

mm716v2.fdl

24-Port DCP Media Module

mm717

mm717v4.fdl
1 of 2

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Table 35: Firmware file formats (continued)
Component

Firmware Version
Format

Example

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 6 or earlier)

mm711

mm711v17.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 7)

mm711

mm711h7v24.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module
(version 20 or later)

mm711

mm711h20v68.fdl

4-station/4-CO trunk Analog
Media Module

mm714

mm714v67.fdl

T1/E1 Media Module

mm710

mm710v14.fdl

8-port BRI Media Module

mm720

mm720v6.fdl

2-port BRI Media Module

mm722

mm722v2.fdl
2 of 2

Configure the G700
For a new installation of a G700 Media Gateway, you must complete the following configuration
tasks:
1. Assigning the IP addresses of the G700 media gateway components
2. Setting up the controller list for the G700

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Configure the G700

Assigning the IP addresses of the G700 media gateway
components
This section describes how to assign the IP addresses and IP routes to the G700 Media
Gateway and its components. The IP addresses should be available to you on the IP
Addressing Planning Form. The command arguments you will be supplying include:
●

●

IP address — the unique identifier assigned to an entity on the customer LAN.

●

Netmask — the subnet mask for the customer’s LAN segment.

●

Destination — distant networks to which the IP route command needs to send packets.
Usually generalized to 0.0.0.0 for networks other than the local segment.

●

default gateway — the gateway the ip route command specifies to get to the distant
networks.

This section contains the following procedures:
●

To access the P330 stack processor

●

To assign the IP address to the P330 stack processor

●

To establish IP routing for the stack

●

To check the serial number of the G700 media gateway processor

●

To assign the IP address to the G700 media gateway processor

●

To assign the default IP route to the G700 media gateway

●

To assign IP addresses to the VoIP resources

●

Checking for IP connections

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Configure the G700

After you have configured the P330 stack processor, you assign an IP address to the G700
Media Gateway Processor (MGP). Your first task is to check the serial number of the MGP.

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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Configure the G700

To assign the default IP route to the G700 media gateway
1. At the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt, type
set ip route 0.0.0.0

0.0.0.0

Note:

Note:
It is not necessary to configure the VLAN, netmask, or IP routes for VoIP engines.
The media gateway parameters are applied automatically.

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To run the ping command
1. At the MG-???-n(config)# prompt, type ping mgp
where is the address of an S8300, S8500, or S8700 Media Server, the VoIP
engine, or any other functioning endpoint accessible on the customer’s LAN. It is
recommended to ping endpoints on both the same subnet and a different subnet.
Ping results appear on the screen, similar to the following example.
Ping MGP results
MG-???-1(configure)# ping mgp 135.122.49.55
PING 135.122.49.55: 56 data bytes
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=0. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=1. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=2. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=3. time=0. ms
64 bytes from 135.122.49.55: icmp_seq=4. time=0. ms
----135.122.49.55 PING Statistics---5 packets transmitted, 5 packets received, 0% packet loss
round-trip (ms) min/avg/max = 0/0/0

Setting up the controller list for the G700
To complete the configuration of the G700 media gateway, you need to administer a list of
primary and alternate controllers. This list begins with the IP address of the primary controller. In
the event that the G700 media gateway loses contact with its primary controller, it will seek to
re-register with the primary controller first, then with the other controllers on this list. The other
controllers are S8500 or S8700/S8710 media servers that can act as the primary controller, or
S8300 media servers configured as Local Survivable Processors (LSPs).

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Configure the G700

Up to four IP addresses separated by commas can be entered to form the controller list.

For an S8700-series primary controller, the IP address of a C-LAN board that is
connected to the primary controller.

●

For an S8300 primary controller, the IP address of the S8300.

! CAUTION:
If you need to change the mgc list, you must run clear mgc list before
running set mgc list again. You can also remove a single address in the list
with the command clear mgc list .

CAUTION:

Table 36 describes the possible optional controllers for an S8300 and S8700/S8710 primary
controller:
Table 36: Possible optional controllers for various primary controllers
If primary
controller is

Then, controller IP addresses can be

S8300

First: IP address of the S8300 primary controller.
Next three: one, two, or three IP addresses of S8300s configured as LSPs.

S8400, S8500
or S8700,
S8710, or
S8720

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Note:

Note:
For an S8500 or S8700/S8710 primary controller, if you enter a combination of
both C-LANs and LSPs, you must list C-LANs first.
2. Type reset mgp at the MG-???-n(configure)# prompt to reset the G700 media gateway
processor.
A system prompt asks you to confirm the reset.
3. Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
The G700 media gateway processor resets. The LEDs on the G700 media gateway and the
media modules flash. These elements each conduct a series of self-tests. When the LEDs
on the media modules are extinguished and the active status LEDs on the G700 media
gateway are on, the reset is complete.
The system ultimately returns you to the P330-1 (configure) prompt.
At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp.
At the MG-001-1(super)# prompt, type configure to change to the configuration mode.

Note:

DHCP SPECIFIED MGC HOST
------------------------ Not Available --- Not Available --- Not Available --- Not Available --

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Configure the G700

To set LSP transition points
1. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type set mgp reset-times primary-search

where is the total time in minutes that the G700 searches for both primary
controllers or LSPs. The range is from 1 to 60.
3. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type set mgp reset-times
transition-point <#_of_primary>
where <#_of_primary> is the number of primary controllers in the controller list. If the
primary controller is an S8500 or S8700, the range is from 1 to 4. If the primary controller is
an S8300, <#_of_primary> must be 1.

Configuring an X330 Expansion Module (If Necessary)
User Guides and Quick Start Guides for the expansion modules are available on the Avaya
Support web site:

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Prepare to install firmware on the G700
Before installing new firmware on the G700 processors and media modules, you must be:
●

Accessing the P330 Stack Processor

●

Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory

Accessing the P330 Stack Processor
See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how to set up a connection
and login.
Log on to the P330 stack processor using one of the following methods:
●

Using a LAN connection, telnet to the IP address of the P330 stack processor and log in.

●

If you are not using your laptop as the TFTP server, you can connect your Laptop directly
to the G700 Console (Serial) Port.
Then, use HyperTerm or a similar terminal emulation application to log in to the P330 stack
processor Command Line Interface.

You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level with prompt P330-1(super)#.

Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory
Before proceeding with the G700 firmware installation, you should check the /tftpboot directory
on the TFTP server to make sure the firmware versions match those listed in the planning
documentation. If they do not, you must copy the correct firmware versions into the /tftpboot
directory using the following procedure:
1. Download the firmware files from the support Website to your laptop.
2. Using the Web Interface on the S8300 Media Server, copy the firmware files from your
laptop to the /var/home/ftp/pub directory on the S8300, or
Alternatively, you can "ftp" the files from your laptop to the pub directory.
3. Copy the firmware files from the pub directory to the /tftpboot directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Use SSH, Avaya Site Administration, or another tool to access the S8300 Media Server
command line.

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b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

M# file
-- ---1 module-config
Configuration
1 stack-config
1 EW_Archive
1 Booter_Image

ver num
------N/A

file type
---------Running Conf

file location
------------Ram

N/A
4.0.4
3.2.5

Running Conf Ram
SW Web Image NV-Ram
SW BootImage NV-Ram

file description
---------------Module
Stack Configuration
WEB Download
Booter Image

2. Check the version number (ver num) of the EW_Archive file to see if it matches the Release
Letter.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

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3. Type show image version
The system displays the list of software.
Show image version List for P330 stack processor

Mod
-----3
3

Module-Type
----------Avaya G700 media gateway
Avaya G700 media gateway

Bank Version
---- ------A
0.0.0
B
4.0.17

4. Check the version number of the stack software image file in Band B to see if it matches the
your planning document.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(B)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Note:
The VoIP processor on the motherboard is upgraded using the same firmware
image file as the VoIP media modules; for example, the file mm760v8.fdl is
vintage #8.

Note:

5. Check the FW VINTAGE column for vintages of each of the installed media modules:
MM710, MM711, MM712, MM714, MM716, MM717, MM720, MM722, and/or MM760 to see
if they match the FW vintages in the planning forms.
If not, you must upgrade them, as well.

Install New Firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
The procedures in this section install firmware on the G700 processors and media modules.
This section covers:
●

Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor

●

Installing new firmware on the media modules

Following these procedures, Setting rapid spanning tree on the network enables a loop
avoidance protocol on the network.

Manually installing G700 and media modules firmware
Installing New Firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
To install P330 stack processor firmware
1. Accessing the P330 Stack Processor.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp SW_image EW_archive

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is the IP address of the TFTP server, and
is the number, 1 through 10, of the media gateway in the stack. If there is only
one G700 media gateway, the number is 1.
3. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns:
a. type show image version and check the version number in the
Version column for Bank B.
b. type dir and check the version number in the ver num column for the
EW_Archive file.
4. Type reset .

IMAGE VERSION
109
210

ACTIVE NOW
Bank B

ACTIVE AFTER REBOOT
Bank B

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is the IP address of the S8300.
For example:
copy tftp mgp-image a mgp_8_0.bin 195.123.49.54
The screen shows the progress.
5. Type set mgp bootimage
where is the same letter you entered in the previous step.
6. At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type reset mgp.
A system prompt asks you to confirm the reset.
7. Select Yes at the dialog box that asks if you want to continue.
The G700 media gateway processor resets. The LEDs on the G700 media gateway and the
media modules flash. These elements each conduct a series of self-tests. When the LEDs
on the media modules are extinguished and the active status LEDs on the G700 media
gateway are on, the reset is complete.
8. When the P330-1(super)# prompt appears, type session mgp.
9. At the MGP-???-1(super)# prompt, type configure.
10. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns.
Type show mg list_config.
The system displays the list of software.
Example: Show mg list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
72
2
2
1

FW VINTAGE
---------230(A)
00
58
57
58

VOIP FW
------67
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
Skip this busyout procedure if the media modules are not in service; for example
during an initial installation.

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SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(A)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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6. In the TYPE column, find the particular media module (v1 through v4), then check the
matching field in the FW VINTAGE column to see if it matches the planning documentation.

Note:

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Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330 User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

Administer Communication Manager
!
Important:

Important:
The administration procedures in this section are done on the media server that
is the primary controller for the new G700 you previously installed.

Administering an S8300 primary controller

●

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary controller

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Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Associating LSPs with Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Before continuing, be sure you have saved translations in Communication
Manager.

Begin by resetting the system.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the LSPs
If the S8300 network configuration includes LSPs, they must be specified on the Node Names
screen.

To assign node names
1. At the S8300 SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names
screen.

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Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

2. Enter the name and IP addresses for the LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

To define the network region for the S8300
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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IP Network Region Screen
change ip-network-region 1

Page

1 of

2. If necessary, complete the fields as described in ‘‘Administration for Network Connectivity
for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.’’

Note:

Note:
It is strongly recommended to use the defaults in the screen. However, for the
RTCP Enabled and RSVP Enabled fields, the entry should be n (no).
3. Press F3 (Enter) to submit the screen.

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To associate LSPs with a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

Administering IP Interfaces
This procedure assigns network region 1, as an example, to the S8300 media server.

To assign the network region to the S8300
1. At the SAT prompt, type change ip-interfaces procr.
The S8300 displays the IP Interfaces screen for the media server.

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Page

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IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

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Figure 51: Add Local Survivable Processor screen
add survivable-processor sv-mg2-lsp

Page

1 of

SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series primary
controller
Complete the procedures in this section if the primary controller for the G700 you are installing
is an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server. If the primary controller is an S8300, you
should have completed the procedures in Administering an S8300 primary controller on
page 569.
This document covers only the administration of Communication Manager required for the
G700 media gateway to communicate with the primary controller over a customer’s network.
For the majority of required administration, see Administrator Guide to Avaya Communication
Manager, 03-300509, or Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication
Manager, 555-233-504.
In this section, you will use the SAT interface on the primary controller to:
●

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

●

Administering Network Regions

●

Assigning LSPs to the Network Regions

●

Administering IP Interfaces

●

Identifying the Survivable Processor on the primary controller

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Note:

Note:
For information on installing the CLAN boards on the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server port networks and complete information on installing
an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server, see the Installation
documentation on the Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media
Gateways and Servers CD, 03-300151.

Assigning Node Names and IP Addresses for the C-LANs and LSPs

Note:

Note:
The CLAN boards must be TN799DP running version 5 or greater firmware. Be
sure to check the firmware version for these boards on the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server. For information on how to upgrade the firmware on
the C-LAN circuit pack, please see the "Upgrading firmware on programmable
TN circuit packs," in Upgrading, Migrating, and Converting Avaya Media Servers
and Gateways, 03-300412.

To assign node names and IP addresses
1. At the SAT prompt, type change node-names ip to open the Node Names screen.
Example Node Names Screen
change node-names ip

Page 1 of 1
IP NODE NAMES

Name
default_________
node-1-clan
__
node-2-clan
node-10-lsp
node-11-lsp
__________
__________
__________

IP Address
0__.0__.0__.0__
192.168.1 _.124
192.168.1 _.97_
192.168.1 _.50_
192.168.1 _.51_
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _
___.___.___. _

Name
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
_______________

IP Address
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___
___.___.___.___

2. Enter the name and IP address for the C-LANs and LSPs.
3. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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Administering Network Regions
Before assigning an IP network region to a G700, you must define network region on the IP
Network Region form. After a network region is defined, you can assign it to the various network
elements (servers, gateways, IP phones).
The information you need to do this should be provided in your planning documentation. Use
the system defaults if the planning documentation does not specify otherwise.
For a G700 with an S8300 LSP and an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server as the primary
controller, there may be more than one network region, since there can be up to 250 G700
media gateways connected to the S8500 or S8700-series Media Server with thousands of
telephones in the network. In this case, you define a network region for each CLAN board on
the S8500 or S8700-series port networks, though they may also have the same network region.

Note:

To configure IP network regions for the G700 and CLAN board(s)
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Configuring IP network regions can be quite complex. For detailed information on
the use and administration of IP network regions, see ‘‘Administration for Network
Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.’’
1. On the SAT screen of the primary controller for the G700 media gateway, type change
ip-network-region
where is the region you will assign to the G700 media gateway. This
region number may or may not match the network region of the S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series CLAN boards.
The system displays the IP Network Region screen.

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IP Network Region Screen
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Page

1 of

2. Complete the fields as described in ‘‘Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504.’’

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IP Network Region Screen, Page 3
display ip-network-region 1
Page
Inter Network Region Connection Management
src
rgn
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1

dst
rgn
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

codec
set
1

direct
WAN
WAN-BW-limints

Intervening-regions

3 of 19

Dynamic CAC
Gateway

IGAR

4. Type the number for the type of codec set (1–7) that the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series
Media Server will use to interconnect the G700 and the C-LAN board(s) in the row
corresponding to the region of the C-LAN.
In this example, the C-LAN is in region 9 and codec-set type 3 is to be used for the
interconnection between region 1 and region 9. (In this example, codec type 1 is used for
communication within region 1)
The SAT command, list ip-codec-set, lists the types of codecs available on this server.
For more detail about the Inter Network Region Connection Management form, see
‘‘Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager,
555-233-504.’’
5. Press F3 (Enter) when complete.

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To assign LSPs to a network region
1. On the IP Network Region screen, go to page 2.
IP Network Region Screen, page 2
change ip-network-region 1

Page

2 of

IP NETWORK REGION
INTER-GATEWAY ALTERNATE ROUTING
Incomming LDN Extension:
Conversion to Full Public Number - Delete:
Maximum Number of Trunks to Use:
LSP
1
2
3
4
5
6

NAMES IN PRIORITY ORDER
node-10-LSP_____
________________
________________
________________
________________
________________

Insert:

SECURITY PROCEDURES
1
challenge
2
3
4
5
6

Administering IP Interfaces
To define the IP interfaces of the S8400, S8500, or S8700-series port network CLAN
boards

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces to open the IP Interfaces screen.

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IP INTERFACES
Type:
Slot:
Code/Suffix:
Node Name:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Gateway Address:
Enable Ehternet Port?
Nework Region:
VLAN:

C-LAN
01A03
TN799 d
procr
135.9.41.146
255.255.255.0
135.9.41.254
y
1
0

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:
Receive Buff TCP Window Size:
ETHERNET OPTIONS
Auto? n
Speed: 100 Mbps
Duplex: Full

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 37.
Table 37: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Either C-LAN.

Slot

The slot location for the circuit pack.

Code/Suffix

Display only. This field is automatically populated with
TN799 for C-LAN.

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. The node
name here must already be administered on the Node
Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

Gateway
Address

The address of a network node that serves as the default
gateway for the IP interface.
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Table 37: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Enable Ethernet
Port?

Conditions/Comments
The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.

VLAN

The VLAN number assigned to the C-LAN, if any.

Target socket
load

Receive Buffer
TCP Window
Size

The threshold for the number of sockets used by this
C-LAN that triggers a warning message to be sent to the
error log.

Link

This display only field shows the unique number for the
Ethernet link. The Ethernet link was assigned on the data
module form.

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

Auto?

Enter ’y’ or ’n’ to set auto-negotiation.

Speed

Enter 10 or 100 Mbps if Auto was set to no.

Duplex

Enter half or full if Auto was set to no.
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To define the IP interface of the S8400 or S8500 processor Ethernet port

Note:

Note:
This should have already been established as a part of normal S8400, S8500, or
S8700-series Media Server installation.
1. Type change ip-interfaces procr to open the IP Interfaces screen.

IP Interfaces Screen
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Page

1 of 1

IP INTERFACES
Type: PROCR

Node Name: procr
IP Address: 135.9.41.146
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Enable Ethernet Port? y
Nework Region: 1

Link: 1
Allow H.323 Endpoints? y
Allow H.248 Gateways? y
Gatekeeper Priority: 5

Target socket load:

2. Complete the fields as described the in Table 38.
Table 38: IP interfaces field descriptions
Field
Type

Conditions/Comments
Display only. PROCR

Node name

The unique node name for the IP interface. The node
name here must already be administered on the Node
Names screen.

IP Address

The IP address (on the customer LAN) of the C-LAN.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask associated with the IP address for this
IP interface.
For more information on IP addresses and subnetting,
see Administration for Network Connectivity for Avaya
Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Enable Ethernet
Port?

The Ethernet port must be enabled (y) before it can be
used. The port must be disabled (n) before changes can
be made to its attributes on this screen.

Network Region

The region number for this IP interface.
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Table 38: IP interfaces field descriptions (continued)
Field
Target socket
load

Allow H.323
Endpoints

Enter a ’y’ to allow H.323 endpoint connectivity on this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.323 endpoints to
connect to this CLAN.

Allow H.248
Gateways?

Enter ’y’ to allow H.248 gateway connectivity to this
CLAN. Enter ’n’ if you do not want H.248 gateways to
connect to this CLAN.

Gatekeeper
Priority

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add survivable-processor sv-mg2-lsp

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1 of

SURVIVABLE PROCESSOR - PROCESSOR ETHERNET
Node Name: sv-mg2-lsp
IP Address: 128.256.173.101
Type: LSP
Network Region: 1

Administering the Media Gateway
To perform the procedures in this section, telnet to the primary controller, log in, and open a SAT
session.

! CAUTION:
Before administering a media gateway, make sure that the gateway has been
fully configured.

CAUTION:

In this section, you will do the procedures:
●

To add a media gateway

●

To verify changes

●

To enable announcements, if necessary

●

To save Communication Manager translations

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Add media gateway Screen
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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number:
Type:
Name:
Serial No:
Network Region:
Registered?
Slot
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

1
g700
Swainsons
012X06230551
1
n

Module Type

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
y
1

V8:
V9:

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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MEDIA GATEWAY
Number:
Type:
Name:
Serial No:
Network Region:
Registered?
Slot
V1:
V2:
V3:
V4:

1
g700
Swainsons
012X06230551
1
y

Module Type
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

IP Address:
FW Version/HW Vintage:
MAC Address:
Encrypt Link?
Location:
Controller IP Address:
Site Data:
Name
ICC MM
DCP MM
ANA MM
T1/E1 MM

135.9.41.150
21.13.0 /0
00:04:0d:02:06:ca
y
1
135.9.41.146

V8:
V9:

The media modules installed in the G700 are listed next to their slot numbers. Verify that a
G700 media gateway has been successfully added.

To verify changes
1. At the SAT prompt, type list media-gateway.
Media-Gateway Report screen
list media-gateway
MEDIA-GATEWAY REPORT
Number

Name

LabA

Data MG2

Serial No/
FW Ver/HW Vint
01DR07128730
21 .13 .0 /0
02DR01130356
11 .2 .0 /0

IP Address/
Cntrl IP Addr
135.177.49.57
135.177.49.59
135.177.49.90
135.177.49.40

Type

g700
g350

NetRgn Reg?
RecRule
1
1
1
none

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y
n

Administer Communication Manager

To save Communication Manager translations
Save translations again after all Communication Manager administration is complete.
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation

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Complete the Installation Process
Consult the planning documentation to obtain the necessary information to complete the
installation. Part of the final process will be to:
●

Connect and administer test endpoints

●

Test the endpoints

●

Complete the electrical installation

●

Enable adjunct systems

This completes the upgrade procedures.

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Chapter 11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A
and G700 to R3.1

About upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1
This chapter covers the procedures to upgrade the Communication Manager software to
release 3.1 on an installed Avaya S8300 Media Server, version A. The procedures to upgrade
the G700 firmware use CLI commands instead of the Upgrade Tool. The current
Communication Manager release can be any pre-2.1 release. These procedures require
replacing version A of the S8300 with version B. This chapter also covers the procedures to
upgrade the firmware on an installed Avaya G700 Media Gateway.

!
Important:

Important:
This chapter assumes that the currently installed S8300 is version A. If the
currently installed S8300 is version B, follow the upgrade procedures in Chapter
12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1.

The B version of the S8300 shows a “B” on the faceplate (see Figure 53: S8300B version
faceplate) — the version is not indicated on the faceplate of the A version.
Figure 53: S8300B version faceplate

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The steps to upgrade an S8300 configured as an LSP are the same as the steps to upgrade an
S8300 configured as the primary controller, with the following additional considerations:
●

The version of Communication Manager running on the LSP must be the same as, or later
than, the version running on the primary controller.

●

If upgrading both the primary controller and the LSP, the LSP must be upgraded first.
Then, with Communication Manager turned off on the LSP, the primary controller is
upgraded.

●

Do not save translations on an LSP.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

These upgrade procedures require remastering the hard drive on the S8300B.
This can result in a service interruption of 3–4 hours, or up to 6 hours if IA770 is
being used.
Tip:

Tip:

You may skip some of the procedures described in this chapter depending on the
upgrade scenario. Watch for the skip to instructions.

Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios
The upgrade procedures are slightly different depending on the upgrade scenario. The main
differences between the scenarios are summarized in Table 39 and are noted in the detailed
procedures.
Table 39: Release 3.1 upgrade scenarios
S8300 B Hard Drive has
Remastering Software
Only

S8300 B Hard Drive has
R2.x Software Installed

R 1.x

Linux Migration backup
Remaster and upgrade
View/Restore Data

Linux Migration backup
Upgrade
View/Restore Data

R 2.x

Backup Now
Remaster and upgrade
View/Restore Data

Backup Now
Upgrade
View/Restore Data

Upgrade From

Move hard drive from A to B
Upgrade
The unshaded cells in this table are the most common and recommended upgrade scenarios.
The shaded cells are scenarios that are unlikely or not recommended.

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About upgrading an existing S8300A to R3.1

The new S8300B media server will normally not have Communication Manager software
installed on it. If it does, remastering the hard drive is still recommended but could be replaced
with a standard upgrade.
If the current system has a 2.0.x release of Communication Manager installed, it is possible to
move the hard drive from the S8300A to the S8300B and then upgrade to 3.1. This saves a few
steps but it is not recommended for the following reasons:
●

If the S8300A hard drive is not moved, it provides a means to quickly revert to the original
configuration, if necessary.

●

Hardware could be damaged in the process of changing hard drives.

●

Only the Fujitsu hard drives can be moved.

●

The hard drives on the S8300B have a larger capacity than the hard drives on S8300A.

Accessing the Server CD
The R3.1 Communication Manager software and other files needed for the R3.1 upgrade are on
the Server CD that you take to the customer site. You can make the Server CD available to the
upgrade process in one of two ways:
●

Recommended: Place the CD in the CD-ROM drive on the technician’s laptop. This
method requires that the Avaya TFTP Server software (available at support.avaya.com) is
installed on the technician’s laptop. In addition, this method requires that the S8300B does
not have Communication Manager software installed on its hard drive.
or,

●

!
Important:

Important:
Before you go to the site, either you must have the TFTP server installed on your
laptop (recommended), or you must have an external USB CD-ROM drive.

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This chapter describes the upgrade procedure with the TFTP Server software installed on the
laptop and using the laptop CD-ROM drive as source of the upgrade software. For instructions
on obtaining and installing the Avaya TFTP Server, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
Do the following procedures:
●

Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive on page 593

!
Important:

●

Installing TFTP server or obtaining USB CD-ROM drive on page 593

●

Planning forms provided by the project manager on page 593

●

Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary on page 594

●

Checking the number of allocated ports on page 594

●

Identifying the FTP server for backing up data on page 594

●

Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware on page 595

●

Obtaining service pack files, if needed on page 596

●

If using IA770, checking stored messages size, obtaining service pack (or RFU) and
language files on page 597

●

Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and authentication files) on page 599

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Before going to the customer site

An external USB CD-ROM drive, or

●

The laptop, if a TFTP server is installed

!
Important:

Appendix B: Information checklists provides several checklists to help you gather
the installation and upgrade information.

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Getting the serial number of the G700,
if necessary
To create a new license file or update an existing license file, you need the serial number of the
G700 in which the S8300 is installed.
For an upgrade of an installed S8300, the existing license file can usually be reused. However,
if the customer is adding feature functionality (for example, adding BRI trunks), or if the upgrade
is between major releases (for example, 1.3 to 2.1), you will need an updated license file. To get
the serial number of the G700, ask the customer’s administrator to log into the S8300 web page
and select View License Status from the main menu to display the serial number. The serial
number should also be on a sticker on the back of the G700 chassis but this number is
occasionally incorrect.

CAUTION:

To check the system for the maximum number of ports
1. Type the SAT command, display system-parameters customer options and
press Enter.
2. Verify that the Maximum Ports: field is 900 or less.

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IP address

●

Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

!
Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
for backups.

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Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware
The file containing the software for the S8300 has a *.tar extension and contains both the S8300
software and the G700 and media module firmware. The *.tar file is on a CD-ROM that you take
to the site. This CD is called the “Server CD” because it contains software for all of the Linux
servers. Additional files that may be needed are license and authentication files, and the most
recent versions of the software service pack files and G700 firmware files.
The process for upgrading to release 3.1 of Communication Manager varies slightly, depending
on the release from which you are upgrading.
Table 40: R3.1 Upgrade requirements depending on pre-upgrade release
Software Release
Before Upgrade to
Release 2.1

Upgrade Requirement

Release 1.1.x and all
other 1.x.x releases not
listed below
R011x.01.xxx.x

Release 1.2.x, 1.3.1.
R011x.02.110.4
R011x.03.526.6

Release 1.3.1.x
R011x.03.1.531.0
R011x.03.1.5xx.x

Release 2.0.x
R012x.00.0.000.0
R012x.01.x.xxx.x

No pre-upgrade service pack is required for the Linux backup.
However, a different pre-upgrade service pack for a 2.x to 3.1
upgrade is required. Back up the system and translations files
using Data Backup/Restore2. Once the hard drive is remastered
and the new software is installed on the S8300B, you can restore
the files using Data Backup/Restore.

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To download a service pack
1. On your laptop, create a directory to store the file (for example, c:\S8300download).
2. Connect to the LAN using a browser on your laptop or the customer’s PC and access http://
www.avaya.com/support on the Internet to copy the required Communication Manager
service pack file to the laptop.
3. At the Avaya support site, select the following links:
a. Find documentation and downloads by product name
b. S8300 Media Server
c. Downloads
d. Software downloads
4. In the Software Downloads list, click on the link for the appropriate Communication
Manager release (for example, Avaya Communication Manager Service Packs for 3.1).
5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN:“ Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.

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File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

To upgrade from release 1.2.x or 1.3.0
1. If you are upgrading from release 1.2.x or 1.3.0, on the Document Preview/Software
Updates page, locate the service pack file name that matches the load currently installed
on the system you are upgrading.
The file name ends with .tar.gz (for example, if upgrading from 1.3, the filename will be
similar to 03.1.661.5-1003.tar.gz).
2. Double-click the file name.
The system displays a File Download window.
3. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

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Obtaining optional language files
Optional languages are any language other than English (us-eng or us-tdd). If optional
languages are used with this IA770, you will download the appropriate language files from a
language CD after the upgrade. The customer should have the language CD(s) at the site. If
not, you need to obtain the appropriate language CD(s) and take them to the site.

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Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, S8700, S8710, or S8720). This is necessary so that if control passes to the LSP,
it can allow the same level of call processing as that of the primary controller.
Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
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Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

Note:

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Preparing for the upgrade to R3.1 on-site
When you arrive on-site, you must perform the following tasks in preparation for the upgrade to
release 2.1:
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Accessing the S8300 on page 602

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Checking current software release on page 603

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Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller on page 604

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Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770 (if IA770 is being used) on page 608

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Backing up system files on page 611

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Recording configuration information on page 614

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Checking current software release
Check the release of Communication Manager currently running on the S8300 to determine
whether a pre-upgrade service pack is required.

To check the current software release
1. Log in to the Web interface on the S8300 and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.
2. Choose View Software Version under Server Configuration and Upgrades.
The system displays the View Software Version screen.
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3. Check the Reports as: field for the release number of the S8300 software.
In this example, the release number is reported as R011x.02.0.524.0. This corresponds to
release 1.2.0. Table 41 maps the release number to the Reports as: field, and specifies
whether or not a pre-upgrade update is required.
Table 41: Software Release Numbers
Release Number
Reported as

Release
Number

Pre-upgrade
update
Required?

From:
R011x.01.0.xxx
To:
R011x.01.9.xxx

1.1.0 to
1.1.9

From:
R011x.02.0.xxx
To:
R011x.03.0.xxx

1.2.0 to
1.3.0

Yes

From:
R011x.03.1.xxx
To:
R011x.03.9.xxx

1.3.1 to
1.3.9

From:
R012x.00.0.xxx
To:
R012x.00.9.xxx

2.0.0 to
2.0.9

Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the S8300 is the primary controller
Skip to Backing up system files on page 611, if the S8300 is configured as an LSP.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you are upgrading an S8300 primary controller that has LSPs registered to it,
the LSPs must be upgraded before the primary controller. (You can use the SAT
command, list media-gateway, to see if there are LSPs registered to the S8300.)

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Perform the following procedures if you are upgrading an S8300 that is configured as a primary
controller:

Note:

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To clear alarms

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To check link status

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To record all busyouts

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To disable scheduled maintenance

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To check for translation corruption

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To save translations

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To stop Communication Manager on an LSP

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To disable alarm origination
Note:
It is no longer necessary to disable Terminal Translation Initialization (TTI) before
an upgrade or to enable it after an upgrade.

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To save translations
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
2. Under Command Completion Status you should see Success.

Note:

Note:
You should upgrade the LSP before you upgrade the primary controller.

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

After the primary controller has been upgraded, you need to restart the LSPs.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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Getting IA770 data and stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used)
Skip to Backing up system files on page 611 if IA770 is not being used.
If IA770 is being used, you need to collect data, leave a test message, and shut down IA770
before backing up the files.

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System-Parameters Features screen

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A770 Messaging Application screen
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3. Note the System Announcements language files listed.
In this example, us-eng and us-tdd are listed. If Latin-Spanish (lat-span) and Canadian
French (french-c) are listed, ask if these will be used with the release 3.1 system. If any
other language files are listed, you will need to download the additional language files from
a language CD after the upgrade.

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Stopping IA770
To stop IA770:
1. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.

Note:

!
Important:

Important:
After upgrading an S8300 media server, you must upgrade the G700 or G350
media gateway firmware and media module firmware before restarting IA770.

Backing up system files
For releases 1.2.0 through 1.3.9, this backup is optional but recommended in case there is a
need to back out of the upgrade.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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To back up data
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.
The Backup Now screen displays.
Tip:
Depending on the Communication Manager software version, the following
screen may look slightly different.

Tip:

Backup Now screen (Part One)

2. Select all data sets:

Note:

●

Avaya Call Processing (ACP) Translations

●

Save ACP translations prior to backup

Note:
Select this option only if the S8300 is a primary controller. Do not select it if the
S8300 is an LSP.
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Server and System Files

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Security Files

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3. If the AUDIX options are available, select AUDIX and select AUDIX Translations, Names,
and Messages.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Selecting the Full Backup radio button does NOT include AUDIX files.

Backup Now screen (Part Two)

4. Select FTP for the backup method.
Fill in the User Name, Password, Host Name, and Directory fields with information provided
by the customer.
5. Click Start Backup to back up the files.

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CAUTION:

This section describes the procedures for upgrading the S8300A Media Server from a pre-2.2
release of Communication manager to release 3.1.
Upgrading an S8300 to release 3.1 requires removing the S8300A and replacing it with an
S8300B. The new S8300B should have the remastering program (RP) software installed on its
hard drive. The remastering program remasters the hard drive and installs the R 3.1
Communications Manager software. These procedures are described in this section.
This section covers:
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Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary on page 615

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Linux migration backup (if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) on page 618

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Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server on page 621

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Upgrading the S8300B Media Server on page 622

Installing the pre-upgrade software service pack, if necessary
A pre-upgrade service pack is required only if the current software is between 1.2.0 and 1.3.0.
If the current software release is between 1.1.0 and 1.1.9, or between 2.0.0 and 2.0.9, skip this
service pack installation procedure and go to Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media
Server on page 621.
If the current software release is 1.3.1, skip this service pack installation procedure and go to
Linux migration backup (if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x) on page 618.

Note:

Note:
Typically, any existing service pack(s) should be removed before installing a new
service pack. However, removing existing service packs is not necessary for this
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3. Select the download method, “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to
the server.”

Note:

Installing the pre-upgrade service pack
Use one of the following two procedures to install the pre-upgrade service pack:
Current release is 1.x, use To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is
pre-2.0. on page 616.
Current release is 2.x, use To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is
2.x. on page 617

To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is pre-2.0.
1. Use Telnet to access the media server.
a. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
b. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
c. Log in as craft.
2. Type cd /var/home/ftp and press Enter to access the ftp directory.
3. At the prompt, type ls -ltr and press Enter to list files in the ftp directory.
The S8300 displays a list of files in the ftp directory.
4. Verify that the directory contains the *.tar.gz file you have uploaded.
5. Type sudo patch_install patch.tar.gz and press Enter.
where patch is the release or issue number of the service pack file. (For example,
03.1.526.5-1003.tar.gz).
6. Type patch_show and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify the new
software file was installed.
7. Type sudo patch_apply patch and press Enter.
where patch is the release or issue number of the service pack file. (For example,
03.1.526.5-1003. Do not use the *.tar.gz extension at the end of the file name).
The media server goes through a software reset system 4. You must wait until the
restart/reset has completed before entering additional commands. The reset should take
1–2 minutes (or longer if messaging is enabled).
8. Type patch_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify the
new software file was applied.

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9. Before proceeding, type statapp -c to view the status of the processes.
Make sure everything except dupmgr shows UP. Communication Manager should show
65/65 UP or, if IA770 is installed, 67/67 UP. To stop the continual refresh of the
statapp command, type Ctrl-C.

Note:

To install the pre-upgrade service pack when the current release is 2.x.

Note:

Note:
Use a telnet session to install and activate the service pack file.

The following steps activate the service pack.
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as either craft or dadmin.
4. Type update_unpack and press Enter.
5. Select the number corresponding to the service pack file. (For example,
00.0.339.4-xxxx.tar.gz). Press Enter.
6. Type update_show and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify that the
new service pack file was unpacked.
7. Type update_activate update, where update is the release or issue number of the
latest service pack file. (For example, 00.0.339.4-xxxx. Do not use the .tar.gz extension
at the end of the file name). Press Enter.
The media server may reboot. If it reboots, it also may display the message
/opt/ecs/sbin/drestart 2 4 command failed.
Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset completes before entering
additional commands.
The media server displays a message that the service pack was applied.
8. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify
the service pack file was activated.
9. Enter y in response to the question, Commit this software?

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Linux migration backup
(if current release is 1.2.0 through 1.3.x)
!
Important:

Important:
Skip to Replacing the S8300A with the S8300B Media Server on page 621 if the
current software release is 2.x. After the upgrade, you will restore data from the
system backup you did earlier.

In this section, you will use the Linux Migration Backup procedure on the Maintenance Web
Interface to save the system files and translations. After the upgrade, you will use the Linux
Migration Restore feature to restore these files.

2. Select "Initiate new backup or restore" and click Submit.
The Linux Migration - Backup Initiate screen displays.

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Linux Migration - Backup Initiate screen

4. Click Status to see the backup progress.

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Note:

Linux Migration - Backup History screen

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

Note:
The CWY1 unit and its associated integration is supported for upgrades of
existing installations.
8. The LED panel (above slot V1) must be reinserted together with the S8300 circuit pack.
a. Insert both the LED panel and S8300 circuit pack about 1/3 of the way into the guides
The guides are in slot V1 for the S8300 and above slot V1 for the LED panel.
b. Push both circuit packs (together) back into the guides, gently and firmly, until the front of
each circuit pack aligns with the front of the G700.
9. Secure the S8300 faceplate with the thumb screws.
Tighten the thumb screws with a screw driver.

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Setting telnet parameters on page 622

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Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software on page 623

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Verifying software version on page 628

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Copying files to the S8300 on page 629

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Configuring network parameters on page 631

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Verifying connectivity on page 632

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Disabling RAM disk on the media server on page 634

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Procedure One: Restoring data backup (if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) on page 635

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Procedure Two: Restoring data backup (If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) on page 636

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Enabling RAM disk on the media server on page 639

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Verifying the time, date, and time zone on page 639

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Verifying media server configuration on page 640

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Installing the new license file on page 642

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Installing the new authentication file, if any on page 643

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Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP) on page 644

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Verifying operation on page 644

Note:

Note:
This procedure is done entirely on your laptop, not on the S8300.

To set telnet parameters
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet and press Enter to open a Microsoft Telnet session.
3. Type unset crlf and press Enter.
4. Type display and press Enter to confirm that Sending only CR is set.
5. Type quit and press Enter to save the setting and close the window.
This procedure resets your Microsoft Telnet defaults and does not need to be done each time
you use Telnet.

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Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade software
To do before you start the upgrade
1. Verify that the S8300B is inserted in slot V1.
2. Verify good AC power connections to the G700.
3. Avaya recommends using a UPS backup for media servers.
If a UPS is present, make sure the G700 is plugged into the UPS.
4. Verify that all Ethernet connections are secure, to ensure the file transfer process is not
interrupted.
5. Insert the Unity CD in the CD-ROM drive:
- If TFTP server software is installed on your laptop, start the TFTP server program
(TFTPServer32.exe), and insert the Communication Manager unity CD in the laptop’s
CD drive.

! CAUTION:
Verify good AC power connections to the laptop. Do not attempt a remastering
using only the laptop’s battery power.

CAUTION:

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To begin the upgrade
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
The first RP screen should display.

NOTE: If you get the login prompt instead of the RP screen
If the telnet login prompt appears instead of the RP screen, the hard drive contains
a Communication Manager software release. In this case, if you have a USB
CD-ROM drive, connect the drive to a USB port on the S8300 and insert the unity
CD. Using your browser, log in to the Maintenance Web interface (using the initial
craft login) and shut the server down:
a. Select Shutdown Server on the Maintenance Web Interface.
b. On the Shutdown Server page, select Shutdown to reboot the system.
As the server shuts down, the CD-ROM tray opens.
c. Close the tray immediately before the system reboots so that the system will
reboot from the CD-ROM.
d. After the reboot completes, telnet to 192.11.13.6 and the RP screen should
now be displayed.
If you do not have the USB CD-ROM, you cannot proceed with the upgrade
procedure described in this chapter. However, you can upgrade the Communication
Manager software using the procedure described in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of
an existing S8300B and G700 to R3.1 and then return to this chapter.

To upgrade using the procedure in Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing
S8300B and G700 to R3.1
1. Complete the procedures starting at Copying and installing the service pack files
to the media server (starting from R2.x only) on page 686 and ending with
Making the upgrade permanent on page 700. Note that you must have a copy of
the license and authentication files on your laptop and install them before doing
the upgrade.
2. Return to this chapter and complete the procedures starting with Verifying
software version on page 264, using the initial craft login.
3. Complete all the remaining procedures except installation of the license and
authentication files, which was done in step 1.
Alternatively, you can obtain a USB CD-ROM drive or an S8300B with only the RP
software and proceed from Remastering the hard drive and installing the upgrade
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The first RP screen
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Tip:
Tip:

RP Warning screen

select Yes and press Enter.

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The Select Installation Media screen

5. Select the appropriate release version (if more than one) then select OK and press Enter.
6. The Run AUDIX Installation screen appears.
Run AUDIX Installation screen

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7. Select Yes if you want to install AUDIX concurrently with Communication Manager. Select
No if you do not. Then press Enter.

Note:

Communication Manager installation progress

These processes take 15–30 minutes. When the media server is ready to reboot, the following
screen flashes for about 5 seconds.

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Software and firmware update reminder

Use the USB CD-ROM to plug into the S8300 and repeat the remastering process using
the Unity CD.

●

Arrange access to another hard drive (comcode 700307028) should it be necessary to
perform the TFTP remaster procedure on it.

Verifying software version

Note:

Note:
Since the system is now running a new software release, you must login with the
initial craft ID and password. (You cannot use dadmin at this point.)

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Note:

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the post-upgrade service pack file

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License file

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Avaya authentication file (if needed)

●

New firmware files
Note:
If you are copying a license file or authentication file, be sure the /var/home/ftp/
pub directory contains no files with a *.pwd or *.lic extension. There should be
only one of each of these file types this directory. If any of these file types exist in
the pub directory, move, rename, or delete them before you copy the new files.

To copy files to the S8300
1. Log on to Integrated Management and launch the Maintenance Web Interface.

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Download Files screen

Note:

!
Important:

Important:
Remove the Server CD from the CD drive.

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Configuring network parameters

Note:

Note:
For this procedure, you must have the host name, subnet mask, and IP address
of the S8300, and the IP address of the default gateway.

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Configure Ethernet Interfaces screen

Note:

At this point, the system resets the IP interfaces.

Verifying connectivity
To verify that the Ethernet port is working, ping the FTP server where the backup file(s) are
stored.

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Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

The software service pack may or may not be call-preserving.
Note:
Skip this procedure if there is no Communication Manager service pack file to
install.
This service pack may or may not be call preserving.

Use a telnet session to install the service pack file.
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
3. Log in as craft.
4. Type cd /var/home/ftp/pub and press Enter to access the pub directory.
5. At the prompt, type ls -ltr and press Enter to list files in the pub directory.
The media server displays a list of files in the FTP directory. Verify that the directory
contains the Communication Manager .tar.gz file you have uploaded, if any.
6. Type update_unpack update.tar.gz, where update is the release or issue number of
the latest software update file. (For example, 03.0.640.4-xxxx.tar.gz). Press Enter.
7. Type update_show and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify the new
software update file was unpacked.
8. Type update_activate update, where update is the release or issue number of the
latest software update file. (For example, 00.0.339.4-xxxx. Do not use the .tar.gz
extension at the end of the file name). Press Enter.
Enter y response to the question, Commit this software?
The media server may reboot (reset system 4). If it reboots, it also may display the message
/opt/ecs/sbin/drestart 2 4 command failed.

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Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset completes before entering
additional commands.
The media server displays a message that the software update (patch) was applied.
9. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify
the new software update file was activated.

Restoring data
In this section you will restore the system data that you backed up. Do only one of the following
two procedures, depending on how you backed up the data:

Note:

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Procedure One: Restoring data backup (if upgrading from a Pre-1.2 release) on page 635

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Procedure Two: Restoring data backup (If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x) on page 636
Note:
The backup and restore processes use the ping service to check connectivity to
the backup server. If a backup or restore operation fails, ensure that the ping
service is enabled:
a. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Security, select Firewall.
b. In the Service column, find ping.
c. The checkboxes for both Input to Server and Output from Server should be
checked.

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!
Important:

To configure the server using the Avaya Installation Wizard
If you have upgraded from a pre-1.2 release (Procedure One), you must enter all server
configuration information. You can do this most easily using the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW),
which will do the server configuration and install the license and password files. If you have filled
in the Electronic Pre-installation Worksheet (EPW), the IW will read the configuration data
from the EPW. Otherwise, you will need to enter the configuration data into the IW.
For information on using the Avaya Installation Wizard, see Job Aid: Avaya Installation Wizard,
555-245-754. An interactive demo of the IW can be found at http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw.

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Procedure Two: Restoring data backup
(If upgrading from R1.2.x through 2.x)
Do these tasks:
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if the original release was between 1.2.0 and 1.3.9, and you performed a Linux Migration
backup

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or if the original release was 2.0 or later and you performed a normal data backup

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

To restore backup data:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Data Backup/Restore select View/Restore Data.
The system displays the View/Restore Data screen.
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Restore History screen

If restoring files from a 2.0.x release, repeat the restore procedure for each backup set,
excluding the AUDIX data (msg and annc files), if any:
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Translations: xln files

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System: os files

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Security: security files

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Verifying the time, date, and time zone
To verify the time, date, and time zone
1. Under Server click Server Date/Time.
The Server Date/Time screen displays.

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Server Date/Time screen

2. Verify or set the media server's time close enough to the NTS's time, date, and time zone
that synchronization can occur (within about 5 minutes).

Verifying media server configuration

Note:

Note:
If you upgraded from a pre-1.2 release, you should have already completed the
server configuration (see Procedure One: Restoring data backup (if upgrading
from a Pre-1.2 release) on page 635). In this case, skip to Installing the new
license file on page 642.

At this point, you should not have to enter any configuration information. In the following
procedure, click Continue to open each configuration screen and verify the that configuration
information is correct.

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2. Select Configure all services using the wizard.
3. Click Continue through all the screens.
Check for new screens and new fields on existing screens as mentioned in the planning
forms.

Note:

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Installing the new license file
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Be sure to install the license file before the authentication file.

You need to load a new license file when upgrading to a new major release of Communication
Manager or when changing the feature set.

Note:

To install the new license file, if any
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface under Security, click License File.
The License File screen displays.
License File screen

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2. Select Install the license file I previously downloaded.
Browse to the license file on the services laptop, and click Submit. The system tells you
when the license is installed successfully.

Note:

Note:
If you log into SAT and see the Translation corruption message, ignore it
for now.

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Note:

Saving translations (if not using IA770 and S8300 is not an LSP)
Skip this procedure if the S8300 is an LSP, or if IA770 is being used.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If the system is using IA770, do not save translations at this time. Skip to
Verifying operation on page 644. You will save translations after installing the
new IA770 software.

To save translations (S8300 is not LSP, and IA770 is not used)
1. Access the SAT command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP address
of 192.11.13.6.
2. Log in again as craft.

Note:

Note:
If you see the Translation corruption message on the first SAT screen,
ignore it. Go to Verifying operation on page 644. You will need to save
translations later.
3. Type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.

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View Process Status Results screen

Next steps
This completes the S8300 upgrade process for upgrading to release 3.1. You now must
upgrade the G700 and media module firmware and then install and restart IA770, if installed on
the S8300.

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Upgrade the firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
Conduct the following manual procedures to update the firmware running on the G700 Media
Gateway processors and media modules.
This section covers:
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Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory on page 646

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Determining which firmware to install on the G700 on page 647

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Installing new firmware on the P330 Stack Processor on page 649

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Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor on page 649

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Installing new firmware on the media modules on page 651

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Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways on page 654

Manually upgrading G700 firmware
Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory
Before proceeding with the G700 firmware installation, you should check the /tftpboot directory
on the TFTP server to make sure the firmware versions match those listed in the planning
documentation. If they do not, you must copy the correct firmware versions into the /tftpboot
directory using the following procedure:
1. Download the firmware files from the support Website to your laptop.
2. Using the Web Interface on the S8300 Media Server, copy the firmware files from your
laptop to the /var/home/ftp/pub directory on the S8300, or
Alternatively, you can "ftp" the files from your laptop to the pub directory.
3. Copy the firmware files from the pub directory to the /tftpboot directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Use SSH, Avaya Site Administration, or another tool to access the S8300 Media Server
command line.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.

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e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

M# file
-- ---1 module-config
Configuration
1 stack-config
1 EW_Archive
1 Booter_Image

ver num
------N/A

file type
---------Running Conf

file location
------------Ram

N/A
4.0.4
3.2.5

Running Conf Ram
SW Web Image NV-Ram
SW BootImage NV-Ram

file description
---------------Module
Stack Configuration
WEB Download
Booter Image

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Show image version List for P330 stack processor

Mod
-----3
3

Module-Type
----------Avaya G700 media gateway
Avaya G700 media gateway

Bank Version
---- ------A
0.0.0
B
4.0.17

4. Check the version number of the stack software image file in Band B to see if it matches the
your planning document.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(B)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
The VoIP processor on the motherboard is upgraded using the same firmware
image file as the VoIP media modules; for example, the file mm760v8.fdl is
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5. Check the FW VINTAGE column for vintages of each of the installed media modules:
MM710, MM711, MM712, MM720, and/or MM760 to see if they match the FW vintages in
the planning forms.
If not, you must upgrade them, as well.

Installing new firmware on the P330 Stack Processor
To install P330 stack processor firmware
1. From your S8300 telnet session, telnet back to the P330 stack processor:
Type telnet
where is the IP address of the P330 stack master processor on the
customer’s LAN.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp SW_image EW_archive

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3. At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type show mgp bootimage to determine which
disk partition (bank) is in the Active Now column.
You will update the bank that is not listed as Active Now. The system displays the following
screen:
Example: Show mgp bootimage

FLASH MEMORY
Bank A
Bank B

IMAGE VERSION
109
210

ACTIVE NOW
Bank B

ACTIVE AFTER REBOOT
Bank B

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10. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns.
Type show mg list_config.
The system displays the list of software.
Example: Show mg list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
72
2
2
1

FW VINTAGE
---------230(A)
00
58
57
58

VOIP FW
------67
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
Skip this busyout procedure if the media modules are not in service; for example
during an initial installation.

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4. Type copy tftp mm-image v

SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(A)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

6. In the TYPE column, find the particular media module (v1 through v4), then check the
matching field in the FW VINTAGE column to see if it matches the planning documentation.

Note:

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2. Verify the response,
Command Successfully Completed

Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330 User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

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Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways
Installing G700 firmware in a stack configuration
If the customer has multiple G700 media gateways connected in an IP stack, you can stay
connected to the master G700/P330 and "session" over from the master P330 Stack Processor
to the next G700 in the stack. If you are dialed in remotely, you should have automatically dialed
in to the stack master. For a local installation, you should have plugged your laptop into the
stack master P330, which you can identify by the LED panel on the upper left of each G700 or
P330/C360 device in the stack.
The LEDs signal as follows:
●

On the G700 Media Gateway: a lit MSTR LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.

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On the P330 or C360 device: a lit SYS LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.

The G700 and P330/C360 at the bottom of the stack is module number 1, the next module up is
number 2,. and so on. However, the stack master can be any module in the stack, depending on
the actual model, the vintage firmware it runs, and whether the S8300 is inserted into it.

Note:

Note:
You do not need to configure the other P330 or C360 processors in the stack.
These will use the IP address and IP route of the master stack processor.
However, you will need to check firmware on all devices of the other G700s in the
stack, including the media gateways themselves, and update the firmware as
required.
You may also use the "session stack" command to access other standalone P330
or C360 processors in the stack (those that are not part of a G700 unit).

To "session" over to another G700/P330/C360 in a stack
1. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type session stack
The P330-1(configure)# prompt appears.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp
where is the next P330 or C360 processor in the stack.
If you are currently logged in to the master stack processor, would be 2, for
the second G700/P330/C360 processor in the stack.
3. For other G700s in the stack, repeat the steps described previously to install firmware for
the stack processor, MGP, and media modules.

Installing G700 firmware in a remote, no stack configuration
If additional G700 media gateways are supported in the configuration, but they are not attached
as a stack, then you must configure each G700, with all of its devices, including the P330
processors. Additionally, you must check firmware and update the firmware as required.

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Post-upgrade tasks

Post-upgrade tasks
Complete the following tasks after you have finished the upgrade:
If using IA770:
1. Restore AUDIX data on page 656
2. Saving translations on page 661
3. Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files and optional language files, if any on page 661
Complete the upgrade process (S8300 is the primary controller):
4. To check media modules on page 663
5. To enable scheduled maintenance on page 663
6. To busy out trunks on page 663
7. To check for translation corruption on page 663
8. To resolve alarms on page 663
9. To re-enable alarm origination on page 664
10. To back up the system on page 664
11. To restart LSPs (if any) on page 664

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If using IA770:
Restore AUDIX data
To restore IA770 AUDIX data
1. Enable messaging:
a. Go to the Web Interface and select Messaging Software under Miscellaneous.
b. If the Enable button shows at the bottom of the screen, click it to enable messaging.
If the Disable button is showing, messaging is already enabled.

Note:

Note:
This does not start messaging. Communication Manager and Messaging are still
stopped at this point.
2. Restore AUDIX data:
a. Under Data Backup/Restore, click View/Restore Data.
The View/Restore Data screen displays.

View/Restore Data screen

b. Select FTP and enter the information for the location of the backed up AUDIX
Translations, Names, and Messages and click View.
The View/Restore Data Results screen displays.

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Note:

View/Restore Data Results screen

c. Select the AUDIX Translations, Names, and Messages backup set (that is, the file with
audix-tr-name-msg in the filename)
d. Select both Force options, and click Restore.

To monitor the restore progress
1. Select Restore History.
The Restore History screen displays.

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Restore History screen

2. Select the backup set being restored, and click Check Status.
The Restore History Results screen displays.
Restore History Results screen

3. Click Refresh periodically until the Completed Successfully message appears.
This restore process could take 30 minutes or longer.

Note:

Note:
Warning messages similar to the message shown on this screen are expected
and do not require any action.

To restart Communication Manager and IA770 Intuity AUDIX
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. Type stop -ac
3. Type start -ac

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To monitor the startup of IA770
1. Type watch /VM/bin/ss
The display will periodically refresh automatically. When you see the following display, the
IA770 startup is complete.
IA770 startup complete screen

2. Press Ctrl+C to break out of the watch command.

To verify operation
1. In the Maintenance Web Interface, under Server, click Process Status.
2. Select Summary and Display once and click View.
the View Process Status Results screen displays.

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View Process Status screen

3. Make sure everything except ENV, arbiter, and dupmgr shows UP. Communication
Manager should show 65/65 UP or, if IA770 is installed, 67/67 UP.
The number of processes (67/67) may vary depending on the configuration. For a normal
state, the second number should not be greater than the first number. For example, the
numbers 66/67 UP would indicate that a process did not come up and should be
investigated before proceeding.
4. Using a telephone, make test calls to verify that call processing is working.
5. Run an IA770 sanity test:
a. Type /vs/bin/display
b. All states should be Inserv with an associated phone number.
c. Retrieve the test message saved before the upgrade.

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Saving translations
To save translations
1. In the SSH session, open a SAT session.
2. Log in again as craft.
3. Type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.
4. If an IA770 post-upgrade service pack is required, see the IA770 documentation for
procedures to install the service pack.

Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files
and optional language files, if any
If IA770 is being used, a post-upgrade service pack for IA770 may be required. See the IA770
documentation for procedures to install a service pack. The service pack file and documentation
can be found on the Avaya Support Web Site at http://support.avaya.com.

Note:

Note:
The IA770 patch documentation is co-located with the patch software.
7. Under IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging Application, click on Installation, Migrations,
Upgrades & Configurations.
8. Click on IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Release 3.1 Installation.
This opens the window that contains the document for installing IA770 software.

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To download optional language files
1. Insert the optional language CD in your laptop’s CD-ROM drive.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.
3. Select the “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server”
download method.
4. Browse to the laptop CD and select each language file that you wish to copy.
5. Click the Download button. When the transfer is complete, the message “Files have been
successfully downloaded to the server” is displayed.
6. If more than four optional language files need to be downloaded, repeat this procedure.
7. To install the language files, under Miscellaneous click Messaging Administration, then
Utilities, then Software Management, then Software Installation. Follow the instructions
to install the language software.

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Complete the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary controller)
In an SSH session to the S8300 (primary controller), access the SAT command line interface to
complete the following procedures.

To enable scheduled maintenance
1. Type change system-parameters maintenance and press Enter.
2. Ensure that the Start Time and Stop Time fields' administration is the same as before the
upgrade.

To busy out trunks
1. Busy out trunks that were busied out before the upgrade (see Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the
S8300 is the primary controller on page 604).

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To re-enable alarm origination
1. Telnet to the S8300 and log on.
2. At the command prompt, type almenable -d b -s y
where
-d b sets the dialout option to both (numbers)
-s y enables SNMP alarm origination
3. Type almenable (without any options) to verify the alarm origination status.

To back up the system
Using the Maintenance Web Interface, back up the system as you did before the upgrade
selecting Save Translations and all backup sets.

To restart LSPs (if any)
To restart Communication Manager on LSPs (if any) after the upgrade:
1. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
2. At the command prompt, type start -ac and press Enter.
This completes the upgrade process for a G700 with an S8300.

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Chapter 12: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300B
and G700 to R3.1
This chapter covers the procedures to upgrade the software on an installed Avaya S8300B
Media Server from a 2.x or 3.0 release to 3.1. The procedures to upgrade the G700 firmware
use CLI commands instead of the Upgrade Tool. This chapter also covers the procedures to
upgrade the firmware on an installed Avaya G700 Media Gateway.

!
Important:

Important:
This chapter assumes that the currently installed S8300 is version B, which is
required to run Communication Manager release 2.0 or greater. If the currently
installed S8300 is version A, follow the upgrade procedures in Chapter
11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A and G700 to R3.1

Considerations for upgrading the S8300B as a primary
controller or as an LSP
The S8300 can be configured as either the primary controller or as a local survivable processor
(LSP). When the S8300 is an LSP, the primary controller, running Avaya Communication
Manager, can be either another S8300 or an S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

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The steps to manually upgrade an S8300 configured as an LSP are the same as the steps to
upgrade an S8300 configured as the primary controller, with the following additional
considerations:
●

The version of Communication Manager running on the LSP must be exactly the same as,
or a later version that is compatible to, the version running on the primary controller.

●

If upgrading both the primary controller and the LSP to the same release, you must
upgrade the LSP first. Then, with Communication Manager turned off on the LSP, you
upgrade the primary controller.

The need to restore IP Phone files
During an upgrade, any data in the /tftpboot directory is overwritten with new software and
firmware. If the system was using the http or tftp capability for 4600-series phone firmware
downloads and configuration updates, the firmware and 4600-series phone configuration file
are overwritten.
You must retrieve the 46xx firmware (the 46xx .tar file, for example
46xxH323_cm2_2_wi1_15_ipt2_2_111405.tar) from the Avaya Downloads Web site and
download the 46xx firmware file to the server after the upgrade. However, you can save a copy
of the 46xx configuration file before the upgrade and copy it back into the /tftpboot directory after
the upgrade. See the following:
●

Saving a copy of the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any on page 678

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Copying IP Phone firmware to the media server, if necessary on page 701

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Restoring the 4600-series phone configuration file, if any on page 702

Major tasks to upgrade the S8300B to release 3.1
and upgrade the G700 firmware
The major tasks to upgrade the S8300B to release 3.1 and upgrade the G700 firmware are:
●

Before going to the customer site

●

On-site Preparation for the Upgrade

●

Upgrade the S8300

●

Upgrade the G700 Firmware

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Post-upgrade tasks

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Before going to the customer site
The procedures in this section should be completed before going to the customer site or before
starting a remote installation.
This section covers:
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Planning forms that the project manager provides on page 667

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Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary on page 667

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Checking the number of allocated ports on page 668

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Checking the FTP server for backing up data on page 668

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Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware on page 668

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Obtaining service pack and language files, if using IA770 on page 671

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Completing the RFA process (obtaining license and password file) on page 672

Planning forms that the project manager provides
The project manager should provide you with forms that contain all the information needed to
prepare for this installation. The information primarily consists of IP addresses, subnet mask
addresses, logins, passwords, people to contact, the type of system, and equipment you need
to install. Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists provides several checklists to help you gather
the installation and upgrade information.

Getting the serial number of the G700, if necessary
For an upgrade of an existing G700, the existing license file can usually be reused. However, if
the customer is adding feature functionality (for example, adding BRI trunks), or if the upgrade
is between major releases (for example, 1.3 to 2.0), you will need the serial number of the
G700. To get this number, ask the customer’s administrator to log in to the S8300 web page and
select View License Status or License File from the main menu to display the serial number.
The serial number should also be on a sticker on the back of the G700 chassis but this number
is occasionally incorrect.

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IP address

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Directory path on the FTP server

Check with your project manager or the customer for this information.

!
Important:

Important:
Before going to the customer site, make sure that you can use a customer server
for backups.

Obtaining S8300 software and G700 firmware
The files containing the software for the S8300 and the G700 and media module firmware are
on the Communication Manager Software Distribution CD-ROM that you take to the site. This
CD is called the software CD because in contains software for all of the Linux servers.
Note:
With release 3.0 and later of Communication Manager, the Server CD no longer
has *.tar or *.tar.gz files. These have been replaced with RPM files that use
storage space on the Server CD and the S8300 hard drive more efficiently. To
work with these files requires a pre-upgrade service pack installation.

Note:

Additional files that may be needed are:
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License file

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Authentication file

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Software service pack files (most recent version)

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G700 firmware file (most recent version)

Checking the CD for the most recent firmware files
The firmware on the Communication Manager software distribution CD may not be the most
recent. Therefore, check the firmware versions contained on the software CD to verify that you
have the latest before installing the firmware using the LSP’s TFTP server. You can do this by
accessing the CD on your laptop and displaying the actual firmware filenames in the Releases\
\Gateways directory.
For example, the CD may contain a file mm760v60.fdl, but the most recent firmware available
on the Avaya Web site is mm760v65.fdl. In this case, download the mm760v65.fdl file from the
Web site for installation instead of installing the file from the CD. As another example, the CD
may contain the mgp_25_23_0.bin media gateway file, and the Avaya Web site also contains
mgp_25_23_0.bin. In this case, you could use the firmware from the CD because the versions
of the files are the same.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Pre-upgrade service pack (starting from R2.x only)
This upgrade requires a pre-upgrade service pack. The service pack filename differs,
depending on which software load the media server is on. See Table 42: Pre-Upgrade service
pack filenames for software release and load for the software load associated with each
release.

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Table 42: Pre-Upgrade service pack filenames for software release and load
Software release of
existing media server

Associated software load

Service pack filename

Release 2.0

R012x.00.0.219.0

00.0.219.0-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.0.1

R012x.00.1.221.1

00.1.221.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.1

R012x.01.0.411.7

01.0.411.7-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.1.1

R012x.01.1.414.1

01.1.414.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.2

R012x.02.0.111.4

02.0.111.4-xxxx.tar.gz

Release 2.2.1

R012x.02.1.118.1

02.1.118.1-xxxx.tar.gz

Post-upgrade service pack
A post-upgrade service pack may be required. If so, download it from http://www.avaya.com/
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5. Scroll down the page to find a link called Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x
Software Update (where x.x.x is the release number).
After this link, there should be a link starting with “PCN:“ Click on this link to read about the
release and software load to which this service pack applies.
6. Click on Latest Avaya Communication Manager x.x.x Software Update (where x.x.x is
the release that is currently running on the S8300).
The File Download window displays.
File download window

7. Click the Save button and browse to the directory on your laptop in which you want the file
saved.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

This upgrade procedure requires a service interruption of approximately 2 hours,
or up to 4 hours if IA770 is being used.

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Obtaining an IA770 service pack file
If an IA770 service pack is required after the upgrade, obtain the service pack file from the
Avaya Support web site.

To obtain an IA770 service pack file
1. On the Avaya Support website, double click on Messaging in the list on the left.
2. Scroll down to the INTUITY links and double click on IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
Application.
3. Double click on All Documents.
4. Under Software Download, double click on the service pack for this release. For example,
IA 770 INTUITY AUDIX Embedded Messaging Application Patches for 1.3.
5. Double click on the service pack file name. For example, C6039rf+c.rpm
6. Click on Save and browse to the location on your laptop where you want to save the file.

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Note:

Note:
For an upgrade, you do not normally need to install a new authentication file (with
a .pwd extension). However, if one is required, follow the same steps as with a
license file.

Downloading license file and Communication Manager
versions for an LSP
The license file of the S8300 as a Local Survivable Processor must have a feature set that is
equal to or greater than that of the media server that acts as primary controller (an S8300,
S8400, S8500, or S8700-series Media Server). This is necessary so that if control passes to the
LSP, it can allow the same level of call processing as that of the primary controller.
Additionally, the LSP must have a version of Communication Manager that is the same as, or
later than, that of the primary controller.

Note:

Note:
The license file requirements of the LSP should be identified in your planning
documentation.

To download the license file to your laptop
Tip:
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Running the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP address, if necessary
This step is necessary only if the configuration of the customer’s INADS alarming modem has
changed.

Note:

Note:
Business Partners call 800-295-0099. ART is available only to Avaya
associates.

The ART tool is a software tool that generates an IP address for a customer’s INADS alarming
modem. This IP address is required for configuring the S8300’s modem for alarming.

Note:

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On-site Preparation for the Upgrade
Perform the following tasks before starting the software upgrade on the S8300:
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Accessing the S8300 on page 675

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Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary controller on page 676

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Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770 (if IA770 is being used) on page 679

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Backing up S8300 recovery system files on page 683

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Copying and installing the service pack files to the media server (starting from R2.x
only) on page 686

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Copying the software and firmware files to the server on page 689

To access the S8300 using telnet
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as craft or dadmin.

To access SAT
1. From the bash CLI, type SAT and press Enter.
Or, to open SAT directly from your laptop,
Click Start > Run, type telnet 192.11.13.6 5023, and press Enter.

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2. Log in as craft or dadmin.
3. Enter w2ktt for the Terminal Type (if you are running Windows 2000 on your laptop).
4. Accept the default (y) for Suppress Alarm Origination.

Completing pre-upgrade tasks — If the target S8300 is the primary
controller
If the S8300 is configured as an LSP, skip to Upgrade the S8300 on page 694.

CAUTION:

Perform the following procedures if you are upgrading an S8300 that is configured as a primary
controller:

Note:

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To clear alarms

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To check link status

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To record all busyouts

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To disable scheduled maintenance

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To check for translation corruption

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To save translations

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To disable alarm origination
Note:
It is no longer necessary to disable Terminal Translation Initialization (TTI) before
an upgrade or to enable it after an upgrade.

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To save translations
1. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
2. Under Command Completion Status you should see Success.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Note:

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To copy the 4600-series configuration file to a safe location, perform the following steps:
1. Access the server’s command line interface using telnet and an IP address of
192.11.13.6.
2. Log in as craft.
3. At the Linux command line, type cd /tftpboot, and press Enter.
4. At the prompt, type ls 46*, and press Enter.
If a named 46xxsettings.txt may appear in the list, or the prompt may reappear with no
files listed. If the file name does not appear, there is no file to copy. You are finished with this
procedure.
5. If the file name 46xxsettings.txt appears,at the Linux command line, type cp
46xxsettings.txt ~ftp/pub .
The 4600-series phone settings file is now in a protected directory, /var/home/ftp/pub, and
will not be overwritten during the upgrade. You will copy this file back to the /tftpboot
directory after the upgrade.

Getting IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stopping IA770
(if IA770 is being used)
Skip to Backing up S8300 recovery system files on page 683 if IA770 is not being used.
If IA770 is being used, you need to collect optional language data (if this had not been done
before arriving at the site), leave a test message, and shut down IA770 before backing up the
files.

Determining whether optional languages are needed
To determine the system language
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous select Messaging
Administration.
2. Select Global Administration; then Messaging Administration.
3. Enter the craft password.
4. At the command prompt, enter display system-parameters features.
The SYSTEM PARAMETERS FEATURES screen displays.
5. Go to page 3.

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System Parameters Features screen

6. Under Announcement Sets, note the main system language listed after System: In this
example, the main system language is English (us-eng). If the system language is anything
other than us-eng or us-tdd, you will need to download the appropriate language files from
a language CD after the upgrade.

Note:

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Downloading optional language files, if needed
Skip to To shut down IA770 on page 682 if optional language files are not needed. If the
optional language files are needed, copy the files from the language CD to /var/home/ftp/pub.

To download optional language files
1. Insert the optional language CD in your laptop’s CD-ROM drive.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, select Download Files.
3. Select the Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to the server
download method.
4. Browse to the laptop CD and select each language file that you wish to copy.
5. Click the Download button.
When the transfer is complete, the message
Files have been successfully downloaded to the server
is displayed.
6. If more than four optional language files need to be downloaded, repeat this procedure.
Copies of the optional language files are now in the /var/home/ftp/pub directory and will be
automatically installed during the upgrade process.

Shutting down IA770
To shut down IA770

Note:

Note:
If you use the Avaya Installation Wizard (IW) to upgrade the server, you would
skip this procedure. The IW executes the stop command automatically.
1. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
2. Log in as craft or dadmin.

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3. Type stop -s Audix and press Enter to shut down AUDIX. Note that the "A" in Audix
must be capitalized.
The shutdown will take a few minutes.
4. Type watch /VM/bin/ss and press Enter to monitor the shutdown.
The watch command will automatically refresh every few seconds. When the shutdown is
complete, you will see only the voicemail and audit processes. For example:
voicemail:(10)
audit http:(9)
Press Ctrl+C to break out of the watch command.
5. Type /vs/bin/util/vs_status and press Enter to verify that AUDIX is shut down.
When AUDIX is shut down, you will see
voice system is down

!
Important:

Important:
After upgrading an S8300, you must upgrade the G700 or G350 and media
module firmware before restarting IA770.

To back up S8300 recovery system data
1. Under Data Backup/Restore, click Backup Now.
The Backup Now screen displays.

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Backup Now screen (Part One)

2. Select all data sets:

Note:

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Avaya Call Processing (ACP) Translations

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Save ACP translations prior to backup

Note:
Select this option only if the S8300 is a primary controller. Do not select it if the
S8300 is an LSP.
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Server and System Files

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Security Files

3. If the AUDIX options are available, select AUDIX and select AUDIX Translations, Names,
and Messages.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Selecting the Full Backup radio button does NOT include AUDIX files.

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Backup Now screen (Part Two)

4. Select Network Device and then select FTP for the backup method and fill in the
appropriate fields with information provided by the customer.
5. Click Start Backup to back up the files.

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b. Select the backup file and click Check Status to open the Backup History Results
screen.
When the backup is finished, the Backup History Results screen displays
The final status for your backup job is shown below.
For each backup set, the message
BACKUP SUCCESSFUL
displays, if the set was backed up successfully.
7. If the AUDIX options are available, repeat Steps 3–6 for AUDIX Announcements.

Copying and installing the service pack files to the media server
(starting from R2.x only)
Note:

Note:
Do not perform this task if you are upgrading an R3.0 release to R3.1.

To copy pre-upgrade service pack file to the media server
1. Insert the software CD in the CD-ROM drive of your laptop.
2. On the Maintenance Web Interface, under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
3. Select the download method, “Files to download from the machine I’m using to connect to
the server.”

Note:

To install the pre-upgrade service pack

Note:

Note:
Use a telnet session to install and activate the service pack file.

The following steps activate the service pack.
1. Click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.

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2. Type telnet 192.11.13.6 and press Enter.
3. Log in as either craft or dadmin.
4. Type update_unpack and press Enter.
5. Select the number corresponding to the service pack file. (For example,
00.0.339.4-xxxx.tar.gz). Press Enter.
6. Type update_show and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify that the
new service pack file was unpacked.
7. Type update_activate update, where update is the release or issue number of the
latest service pack file. (For example, 00.0.339.4-xxxx. Do not use the .tar.gz extension
at the end of the file name). Press Enter.
The media server may reboot. If it reboots, it also may display the message
/opt/ecs/sbin/drestart 2 4 command failed.
Ignore this message. You must wait until the restart/reset completes before entering
additional commands.
The media server displays a message that the service pack was applied.
8. Type update_show again and press Enter to list Communication Manager files to verify
the service pack file was activated.
9. Enter y in response to the question, Commit this software?

Copying license, authentication, and post-upgrade service pack files
to the S8300 hard drive (from your laptop)
Skip to Copying the software and firmware files to the server on page 689 if you are not
installing a new license or password file.
For an upgrade, you need to install a license file when:

Note:

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Upgrading to a new major release of Communication Manager (for example, R2.x to R3.x
or R3.0 to R3.1)

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Use the following procedure to transfer the license and password files from the CD or hard drive
on your laptop to the S8300 hard drive.

To copy license and authentication files to the
S8300 hard drive from your laptop
1. Log on to the S8300 Web Interface
2. In the main menu under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
The Download Files screen displays.
Download Files screen

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Choose File Screen

Copying the software and firmware files to the server
Normally, during an upgrade, you will have the Communication Manager Software Distribution
CD-ROM that contains the latest software to install. The latest software for the S8300 has a file
name that reflects the most recent load of software (For example only, 013-01.0.640.1). The
latest service pack software for Communication Manager also reflects the most recent load of
software (for example only, 03.1-01.0.640.0).

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

These files also contain the most recent firmware for the G700 Media Gateway, the various
media modules, and the P330 Stack Processor.

To transfer files from the software CD
1. Insert the Server CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Log in to the S8300 Web interface.
3. Under Server Upgrades, click Manage Software.
The system displays the Manage Software screen.
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4. Select the radio button Copy a release to the local hard drive, but do not install it.

Note:

Choose Source screen

Possible sources include:
●

This server’s CD-ROM drive

●

TFTP server at IP address shown (default is local laptop at 192.11.13.5)

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URL specified in Copy from URL: field

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Choose Software screen

The screen is presented with no radio button selected.
5. Select the release to be copied and click Continue.
The system displays the Copy in Progress screen.
Copy in Progress screen

The screen lists each file as it is being copied to the S8300 hard drive. When the copy
completes successfully, the Copy Complete screen displays.

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Copy Complete screen

This screen indicates the release just copied, shows the release running on the S8300, and
shows the releases resident on the server’s hard drive.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

At this point you are finished with the software CD-ROM. Remove the CD from
your laptop now to avoid possible problems the next time your laptop is
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Upgrade the S8300
This section describes the procedures to upgrade the S8300B Media Server from a 2.x or 3.0
release of Communication Manager to release 3.1. To upgrade from a pre-2.0, use the
procedures in Chapter 11: Manual upgrade of an existing S8300A and G700 to R3.1.

Manually upgrading the S8300
Perform the following tasks to upgrade the S8300 to the most recent load of software:
1. Installing new software on page 694
2. Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager service pack file from your laptop, if
any on page 698
3. Making the upgrade permanent on page 700

Installing new software
The first step in upgrading the S8300B Media Server to Communication Manager 3.1 is to copy
the appropriate software release to the server hard drive using the Manage Software screens of
the Web Interface (see Copying the software and firmware files to the server on page 689). The
next step is installation of that release, which is now resident on the S8300B hard drive, onto the
S8300 Media Server. After you have finished with the Copy Complete screen, click Continue.
The Choose Software of the Manage Software: Install screen displays.

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Choose Software screen

This screen will show the release currently running on the S8300B, and the releases resident on
the hard drive. To install the 3.1 release, click the radio button next to the 3.1 release and click
Continue.
This screen also displays a prompt for installing IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging.
The radio buttons default as follows: If IA770 is not supported, the "no" button will be selected; if
IA770 is supported, the "yes" button will be selected.
The install screens following the IA770 screen are unchanged from their former versions.
1. Click Continue.
The S8300 displays the Choose License Source screen.

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Choose License Source screen

2. If you have installed the license and authentication files, select the following:
- I want to reuse the license files from the currently active partition on this server.
- Do not update authentication information.
For a normal installation, the license and authentication files should have been installed at
this point. If these files have not been installed, select the following:
- I will supply the license/authentication files myself when prompted later in this process.
- Update authentication information as well as license information.
3. Click Continue.
The system displays the Review Notices screen.
4. For a new installation, or if you previously ran a backup, you do not need to run a backup at
this time.
If your planning documents instruct you to enable Tripwire, follow the instructions to reset
the signature database.
5. Click Continue.
The S8300 displays the Begin Installation screen, which summarizes the request you
have made.

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6. Click Continue.
The S8300 displays the Install in Progress screen.
7. The installation should take 10 to 20 minutes.
The Install in Progress screen refreshes every 10 seconds or on demand by clicking the
Refresh button. When complete, the S8300 displays the Reboot Server screen.
8. Click Reboot.
If IA770 is being used, it may take approximately 5 minutes to shut down IA770 before the
reboot begins.
The S8300 displays the Reboot in Progress screen.
Note:
The reboot can take 20 minutes or longer. The system does not automatically tell
you when the reboot is complete.

Note:

Wait 5 minutes and then click Continue. If you click Continue before the reboot is finished,
the screen will display Expired Page. If you see the Expired Page message, refresh the
browser. If the Session Timeout screen appears, close the screen, logoff, and log on
again. Click the Pickup button.
If IA770 is being installed when you click Continue and you get the Expired Page
message, enter the 192.11.13.6 URL in the address window of your browser. When you log
in you will be able to monitor the IA770 installation progress.
9. When the reboot is complete, clicking Continue will display the Update Tripwire Database
screen.
10. Unless instructed in your planning documents to update the tripwire database, select Do
not update the tripwire data base now and click Continue.
The system displays the Installation Complete screen.
11. Click Close.
You are returned to the main menu.
12. Under Server, click Software Version to verify the new software version.

!
Important:

Important:
After upgrading an S8300, you must upgrade the G700 or G350 and media
module firmware before restarting IA770.

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Installing post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop, if any
Skip to Upgrade the G700 Firmware on page 702 if there is no Communication Manager
service pack file to install.

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

The service pack may or may not be call-preserving.

To install post-upgrade Communication Manager
service pack file from your laptop

Note:

Note:
Skip this procedure if there is no Communication Manager service pack file to
install.
This service pack may or may not be call preserving.

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Install updated license and authentication files
To install the license and authentication files:
1. On the Maintenance Web Interface menu under Security, select License File.
The License File screen displays.
License File Screen

2. Select Install the license file I previously downloaded and click Submit.
The system tells you the license is installed successfully.
3. Under Security, select Authentication File.
4. The Authentication File screen displays.

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Authentication File screen

5. Select Install the Authentication file I previously downloaded and click Install.
The system tells you the authentication file is installed successfully

Test to verify system functionality
Test the system for functionality by verifying the following:
●

Telephones have dial tone

●

You can call from one telephone to another telephone on the system

●

You can make an external trunk call.

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The media gateways have registered. Use the SAT command list media-gateway.

Making the upgrade permanent
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

You must make the upgrade of the software permanent so that the software is
recognized and kept on the S8300. If you fail to make software permanent, then
the next time you reboot, old software will become active.

To make the upgrade permanent
1. From the Maintenance Web Interface main menu, under Server Upgrades click Make
Upgrade Permanent.
The S8300 displays the Make Upgrade Permanent window.

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2. Click Submit.
When the new S8300 upgrade software is permanent, the S8300 displays the message:
The commit operation completed successfully

Saving translations
(only if new license and/or authentication files installed)
Skip this procedure if the S8300 is an LSP.

To save translations
1. In the telnet session, open a SAT session. and log in as craft (or dadmin).
2. At the SAT prompt, type save translation and press Enter.
When the save is finished, the system displays the message,
Command successfully completed.

Note:

Note:
The IP phone firmware that was originally downloaded will have been
overwritten.

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Upgrade the G700 Firmware
This section describes how to upgrade firmware on the components of the G700, including the
Media Gateway Processor (MGP), the P330 Stack Processor, and any installed media modules.

Manually upgrading G700 firmware
Conduct the following manual procedures to update the firmware running on the G700 Media
Gateway processors and media modules:

G700 Pre-Upgrade Tasks
1. Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory on page 703
2. Determining which firmware to install on the G700 on page 704

G700 Upgrade Tasks
1. Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor on page 706
2. Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor on page 706
3. Installing new firmware on the media modules on page 708
4. Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways on page 711

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! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

If you are a customer administrator, you might be required to access the
Download Center Web site in order to download firmware. For instructions on
setting up access to the Download Center, access http://support.avaya.com and
click on the appropriate links.
2. Using the Web Interface on the S8300 Media Server, copy the firmware files from your
laptop to the /var/home/ftp/pub directory on the S8300, or
Alternatively, you can "ftp" the files from your laptop to the pub directory.
3. Copy the firmware files from the pub directory to the /tftpboot directory, using the S8300
Media Server command line interface.
To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Access the server’s command line interface using an SSH client, like PuTTY, and an IP
address of 192.11.13.6.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

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To determine if new firmware for the P330 stack processor is necessary
1. Access the stack processor. See one of the following:
●

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a Direct Connection to the S8300 Services
Port on page 76

●

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a LAN Connection on page 77

●

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with a Direct Serial Connection on page 78

●

Logging in to the P330 Stack Processor with Device Manager on page 78

2. At either the P330-1(super)# or P330-1(configure)# prompt, type dir.
The system displays the directory list of software for the P330 stack processor.
Directory list for P300 stack processor

M# file
-- ---1 module-config
Configuration
1 stack-config
1 EW_Archive
1 Booter_Image

ver num
------N/A

file type
---------Running Conf

file location
------------Ram

N/A
4.0.4
3.2.5

Running Conf Ram
SW Web Image NV-Ram
SW BootImage NV-Ram

file description
---------------Module
Stack Configuration
WEB Download
Booter Image

3. Check the version number (ver num) of the EW_Archive file to see if it matches the Release
Letter.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.
4. Type show image version
The system displays the list of software.
Show image version List for P330 stack processor

Mod
-----3
3

Module-Type
----------Avaya G700 media gateway
Avaya G700 media gateway

Bank Version
---- ------A
0.0.0
B
4.0.17

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5. Check the version number of the stack software image file in Band B to see if it matches the
your planning document.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(B)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
The VoIP processor on the motherboard is upgraded using the same firmware
image file as the VoIP media modules; for example, the file mm760v8.fdl is
vintage #8.
5. Check the FW VINTAGE column for vintages of each of the installed media modules:
MM710, MM711, MM712, MM720, and/or MM760 to see if they match the FW vintages in
the planning forms.
If not, you must upgrade them, as well.

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Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor
To Install P330 stack processor firmware
1. From your S8300 telnet session, telnet back to the P330 stack processor:
Type telnet ,
where is the IP address of the P330 stack master processor on the
customer’s LAN.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp SW_image EW_archive

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Example: Show mgp bootimage
FLASH MEMORY
Bank A
Bank B

IMAGE VERSION
109
210

ACTIVE NOW
Bank B

ACTIVE AFTER REBOOT
Bank B

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Example: Show mg list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
72
2
2
1

FW VINTAGE
---------230(A)
00
58
57
58

VOIP FW
------67
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
Skip this busyout procedure if the media modules are not in service; for example
during an initial installation.

where
is the slot of the specific media module,

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the full-path name of the media module firmware file in a format such as
mm712v58.fdl, and
is the ip address of the S8300.
Two or three minutes will be required for most upgrades. The VoIP media module upgrade
takes approximately 5 minutes. Screen messages indicate when the transfer is complete.
5. After you have upgraded all the media modules, verify that the new versions are present.
At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type show mg list_config
The list of software appears.
Show MG list_config

SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(A)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

6. In the TYPE column, find the particular media module (v1 through v4), then check the
matching field in the FW VINTAGE column to see if it matches the planning documentation.

Note:

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Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330 User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).

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Upgrade the G700 Firmware

Installing new firmware on other G700 media gateways
Installing G700 firmware in a stack configuration
If the customer has multiple G700 media gateways connected in an IP stack, you can stay
connected to the master G700/P330 and "session" over from the master P330 Stack Processor
to the next G700 in the stack. If you are dialed in remotely, you should have automatically dialed
in to the stack master. For a local installation, you should have plugged your laptop into the
stack master P330, which you can identify by the LED panel on the upper left of each G700 or
P330 device in the stack.
The LEDs signal as follows:
●

On the G700 Media Gateway: a lit MSTR LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.

●

On the P330 device: a lit SYS LED indicates that this unit is the stack master.

The G700 and P330 at the bottom of the stack is module number 1, the next module up is
number 2,. and so on. However, the stack master can be any module in the stack, depending on
the actual model, the vintage firmware it runs, and whether the S8300 is inserted into it.

Note:

Note:
You do not need to configure the other P330 processors in the stack. These will
use the IP address and IP route of the master stack processor. However, you will
need to check firmware on all devices of the other G700s in the stack, including
the media gateways themselves, and update the firmware as required.
You may also use the "session stack" command to access other standalone P330
processors in the stack (those that are not part of a G700 unit).

To "session" over to another G700/P330 in a stack
1. At the MG-001-1(configure)# prompt, type session stack
The P330-1(configure)# prompt appears.
2. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type session mgp
where is the next P330 processor in the stack.
If you are currently logged in to the master stack processor, would be 2, for
the second G700/P330 processor in the stack.
3. For other G700s in the stack, repeat the steps described previously to install firmware for
the stack processor, MGP, and media modules.

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Post-upgrade tasks
After the upgrade is complete, perform the following post-upgrade tasks:
●

Installing IA770 service pack (or RFU) files, if any on page 712

●

Completing the upgrade process (S8300 is the primary controller) on page 716

Note:

Note:
The IA770 patch documentation is co-located with the patch software.
7. In the S8300 main menu under Miscellaneous, click Download Files.
The Download Files screen displays.

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Note:

Starting IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging
! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

You do not need to perform this task if you restarted AUDIX as a part of the
installation of the IA770 service pack.

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Completing the upgrade process
(S8300 is the primary controller)
Telnet to the S8300 (primary controller) and open a SAT session:
1. To check media modules on page 717
2. To enable scheduled maintenance on page 717
3. To busy out trunks on page 717
4. To check for translation corruption on page 717

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5. To resolve alarms on page 717
6. To re-enable alarm origination on page 718
7. To back up the system on page 718

To enable scheduled maintenance
1. Type change system-parameters maintenance and press Enter.
2. Ensure that the Start Time and Stop Time fields' administration is the same as before the
upgrade.

To busy out trunks
1. Busy out trunks that were busied out before the upgrade (see To record all busyouts on
page 677).

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To back up the system
1. Using the Maintenance Web Interface, back up the system as you did before the upgrade
selecting Save Translations and all backup sets.

If using IA770, converting switch integration from CWY1 to
H.323 (optional)
The IA770 INTUITY AUDIX Messaging application can use H.323 signaling instead of the
CWY1 board for integration with Communication Manager. The tasks for converting the CWY1
integration to H.323 are explained in Administering the S8300 and S8400 Media Servers to
work with IA 770, 07-600788.

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Chapter 13: Manual upgrade of an
existing G700 without an S8300 to R3.1
This section covers the manual procedures to upgrade the firmware on an existing Avaya G700
Media Gateway without an Avaya S8300 Media Server. The G700 is controlled by an external
primary server running Avaya Communication Manager. The primary server can be an Avaya
S8500 or S8700-series Media Server or an S8300 residing in another G700.
Note:
Procedures to install or upgrade an S8500 or S8700-series Media Server are not
covered in this document. See Documentation for Avaya Communication
Manager, Media Gateways and Servers, which is on the Avaya Support website
(http://www.avaya.com/support) or on the CD, 03-300151.

Note:

What are the G700 system components
A P330 Stack Processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. (This processor is also known as
the Layer 2 switching processor). In addition, the G700 contains:
●

Media Gateway Processor (MGP)

●

VoIP processor

●

Up to four media modules

●

Possibly an expansion module

Installing or upgrading the firmware for one or more of these processors and/or media modules
is a required part of most new installations or upgrades.

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About system access
Accessing the G700
See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how to connect and log into
the G700. You can access the G700 in several ways.

Direct connections
●

●

If you are at the location of the G700, you can connect directly to the G700 Console port
and open a Hyperterm session to access the P330 stack processor.

For direct connections, the TFTP server must be on the customer LAN; not on your laptop.

LAN connections
If you can connect to the customer’s LAN, you can:
●

Use your Internet Explorer browser to access the Web Interface on the primary server and
use the Upgrade Tool.

●

Telnet to the P330 stack processor and perform the installation commands.

For LAN connections the TFTP server either can be your laptop or a customer computer on the
LAN.

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Before going to the customer site

Before going to the customer site
Perform the following tasks before going to the customer site:
●

Planning forms that the project manager provides on page 721

●

Setting up the TFTP server on your laptop or on a customer PC, if necessary on page 721

●

Downloading G700 firmware files to your TFTP directory on page 722

IP addresses

●

Subnet mask addresses

●

Logins and passwords

●

People to contact

●

The type of system

●

Equipment you need to install

Verify that the information provided by the project manager includes all the information
requested in your planning forms.
Tip:
Tip:

Appendix B: Information checklists, provides several checklists to help you
gather the installation and upgrade information.

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To obtain the TFTP server software and install it, see Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP
server.

Downloading individual firmware files
Download the firmware files from the Web to your TFTP directory

Note:

Note:
The latest firmware versions may different from those listed in Table 43. Also, the
appropriate firmware version may depend on the hardware vintage and/or on the
release of Communication Manager. See Communication Manager Software/
Firmware Compatibility Matrix under Downloads on support.avaya.com.

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Before going to the customer site

! CAUTION:
CAUTION:

Firmware Version
Format

Example

P330 Stack Processor

viisa

viisa4_0_17.exe

P330 Stack Processor

p330

p330Tweb.4.0.4.exe

G700 Media Gateway

mgp

mgp_21_16_0.bin

VoIP Media Module and
Motherboard VoIP

mm760

mm760v43.fdl

8-port DCP Media Module

mm712

mm712v5.fdl

24-Port DCP Media Module

mm717

mm717v2.fdl

8-port/trunk Analog Media Module

mm711

mm711h20v60.fdl

4-station/4-CO trunk Analog
Media Module

mm714

mm714v60.fdl

T1/E1 Media Module

mm710

mm710v9.fdl

8-port BRI Media Module

mm720

mm720v4.fdl

2-port BRI Media Module

mm722

mm722v2.fdl

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On-site preparation for the upgrade
Before installing new firmware on the G700 processors and medial modules you need to
prepare on-site by:
●

Accessing the P330 stack processor on page 724

●

Verifying the contents of the tftpboot directory on page 724

as described in this section.

Accessing the P330 stack processor
See About connection and login methods on page 56 for details on how to set up a connection
and login.
Log on to the P330 stack processor using one of the following methods:
●

Using a LAN connection, telnet to the IP address of the P330 stack processor and log in.

●

You are now logged-in at the Supervisor level with prompt P330-1(super)#.

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On-site preparation for the upgrade

To copy firmware files to the /tftpboot directory of an S8300 Media Server, do the following:
a. Use telnet, Avaya Site Administration, or another tool to access the S8300 Media Server
command line.
b. Log in as craft.
c. At the Linux prompt, type cd /var/home/ftp/pub, and press Enter.
d. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /var/home/ftp/pub.
e. At the Linux prompt, type cp /tftpboot, and press Enter to
copy a single firmware file to the /tftpboot directory. To copy multiple firmware files (most
firmware files have an .fdl suffix), use the command cp *.fdl /tftpboot.
f. The Linux prompt reappears. The firmware file or files have been copied to the /tftpboot
directory.
g. Repeat step 4, if necessary, for other firmware files you want to install.
h. At the Linux prompt, type cd /tftpboot.
i. The Linux prompt reappears. The current directory has changed to /tftpboot.
j. At the Linux prompt, type ls, and press Enter.
k. A list of files in the directory appears.
l. Check the directory to make sure the firmware files you want to install are listed.

M# file
-- ---1 module-config
Configuration
1 stack-config
1 EW_Archive
1 Booter_Image

ver num
------N/A

file type
---------Running Conf

file location
------------Ram

N/A
4.0.4
3.2.5

Running Conf Ram
SW Web Image NV-Ram
SW BootImage NV-Ram

file description
---------------Module
Stack Configuration
WEB Download
Booter Image

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Mod
-----3
3

Module-Type
----------Avaya G700 media gateway
Avaya G700 media gateway

Bank Version
---- ------A
0.0.0
B
4.0.17

4. Check the version number of the stack software image file in Band B to see if it matches the
your planning document.
If not, you must upgrade the P330 stack processor.

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(B)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

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Install new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway

4. Refer to the VOIP FW column and row for slot V0 (same row occupied by the G700
information) to see if the number matches the VoIP firmware identified in your planning
forms.
If not, you must also upgrade the G700 media gateway motherboard VoIP module.
Note:
The VoIP processor on the motherboard is upgraded using the same firmware
image file as the VoIP media modules; for example, the file mm760v8.fdl is
vintage #8.

Note:

Install new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway
!
Important:

Important:
The procedures in this section copy firmware files from a TFTP server to the
G700. The TFTP server can be an S8300 primary controller, a customer server,
or the technician’s laptop (if TFTP server software is installed). Before starting
this procedure, ensure that:
- The firmware files have been stored on the TFTP server.
- The G700 has connectivity to the TFTP server over the customer’s LAN.
If the TFTP server is on the laptop, and the laptop is not connected to the LAN, you
can administer a private network between the laptop and G700 with a physical
connection through one of the Ethernet ports on the G700.

Manually installing G700 and media modules firmware
Follow the procedures in this section to install firmware on the G700 processors and media
modules manually:
●

Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor on page 728

●

Installing new firmware on the G700 Media Gateway Processor on page 728

●

Installing new firmware on the media modules on page 730

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Installing new firmware on the P330 stack processor
To install P330 stack processor firmware
1. At the P330-1(configure)# prompt, type
copy tftp SW_image EW_archive

where is the full-path name for the image file with format and vintage number
similar to viisa3_8_2.exe,
is the full-path name for the embedded web application file with format similar
to p330Tweb.3.8.6.exe,
is the IP address of the TFTP server, and
is the number, 1 through 10, of the media gateway in the stack. If there is only
one G700 media gateway, the number is 1.
2. Verify that the download was successful when the prompt returns:
a. type show image version and check the version number in the
Version column for Bank B.
b. type dir and check the version number in the ver num column for the
EW_Archive file.
3. Type reset .

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Example: Show mgp bootimage
FLASH MEMORY
Bank A
Bank B

IMAGE VERSION
109
210

ACTIVE NOW
Bank B

ACTIVE AFTER REBOOT
Bank B

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Example: Show mg list_config
SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
72
2
2
1

FW VINTAGE
---------230(A)
00
58
57
58

VOIP FW
------67
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Note:

Note:
Skip this busyout procedure if the media modules are not in service; for example
during an initial installation.

where
is the slot of the specific media module,
the full-path name of the media module firmware file in a format such as

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mm712v58.fdl, and
is the ip address of the S8300.
Two or three minutes will be required for most upgrades. The VoIP media module upgrade
takes approximately 5 minutes. Screen messages indicate when the transfer is complete.
5. After you have upgraded all the media modules, verify that the new versions are present.
At the MG-???-1(configure)# prompt, type show mg list_config
The list of software appears.
Show MG list_config

SLOT
---V0
V1
V2
V3
V4

TYPE
-----G700
ICC
DCP
ANA
DS1

CODE
----DAF1
S8300
MM712
MM711
MM710

SUFFIX
-----A
A
A
A
A

HW VINTAGE
---------00
00
2
3
1

FW VINTAGE
---------21.25.0(A)
5
5
16
8

VOIP FW
------26
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

6. In the TYPE column, find the particular media module (v1 through v4), then check the
matching field in the FW VINTAGE column to see if it matches the planning documentation.

Note:

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Note:

For more information on the Spanning Tree CLI commands, see the Avaya P330 User’s Guide
(available at http://www.avaya.com/support).
This completes the G700 firmware upgrade procedures.

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Appendix A: Technical information
This appendix collects some of the detailed technical information you will need to install the
Avaya G700 Media Gateway with an Avaya S8300 Media Serve. More complete information
can be found in Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication Manager,
555-245-207.

Avaya G700 Media Gateway Technical Specifications
Table 44: Technical Specifications provides detailed information on the physical dimensions
and tolerances of the G700 Media Gateway.
Table 44: Technical Specifications
Chassis Dimensions
Height

2U (3.5
in)

88 mm

Depth

17.7 in

450 mm

Width

19 in

482.6
mm

Weight
empty

22.25 lbs

10 kg

Weight

34-27 lbs

16-12 kg

Required Clearances
Front

12 in

30 cm

Rear

18 in

45 cm

consistent with EIA 464 data rack
standards

Temperature Tolerances
Recommended

65 to 85 deg Farenheit

18 to 29 deg Celsius

Continuous operation

+41 deg F to +104 deg
F

5 deg C to 40 deg C

BTU per Hr

1218
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Table 44: Technical Specifications (continued)
Voltage and Current
AC

100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 5A Max

-48 VDC, 8A Max

Circuit Breaker

15 amp

Humidity Tolerances
Recommended

20 to 60% relative humidity

Relative humidity range

5% to 95% non-condensing

Altitude
Recommended

up to 10,000 feet or 3,000 meters
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Cabling Equipment
Table 45: Media Gateway Cables and Peripherals lists the types and specifications of the
cables used to connect the Media Gateway. See also Avaya P333T User’s Guide.
Table 45: Media Gateway Cables and Peripherals
Cable

Description

Length

Length
(metric)

X330SC Short Octaplane™
Cable (30 cm) (Catalog No.
CB0223)

Short Octaplane cable light-colored, used to
connect adjacent switches
or switches separated by
one Backup Universal
Power Supply (BUPS) unit.

12 in

30 cm

X330LC Long Octaplane
Cable (2 m) (Catalog No.
CB0225)

Long Octaplane cable light-colored, used to
connect switches from two
different physical stacks

6 ft

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Table 45: Media Gateway Cables and Peripherals (continued)
Cable

Description

Length

Length
(metric)

X330RC Redundant
Octaplane Cable (2 m)
(Catalog No. CB0222)

Redundant cable - black,
used to connect the top and
bottom switches of a stack.

6ft

X330L-LC Extra Long
Octaplane Cable (8 m)
(Catalog No. CB0270)

Extra-Long Octaplane cable
- light-colored, used to
connect switches from two
different physical stacks

24 ft

X330L-RC Long Redundant
Octaplane Cable (8 m)
(Catalog No. CB0269)

Long Redundant cable black, used to connect the
top and bottom switches of
a stack.

24 ft

Stacking Sub-Module
X330STK

Stacking Sub-Module
provides two backplane
links
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Appendix B: Information checklists
This appendix is can be used as an aid for collecting necessary information for the installation of
a G700 Media Gateway and an S8300 Media Server.
The following lists are provided:
●

Installer's Checklist: Tools, software, laptop settings, customer network information.

●

Serial Number and Login Information: Serial numbers of the G700s and login/passwords
for various access methods.

●

Set-Up for P330 Stack Processor: IP addresses and setup commands for the P330 stack
processor.

●

Set Up for G700 Media Gateway Processor (MGP): IP addresses and setup commands
for the MGP.

●

Set Up for VoiP Resources: IP addresses, slot numbers, and setup commands for the
VoIP media modules.

●

Set Up for S8300 Media Server: IP addresses and setup commands for the S8300.

●

Installation Site Information: Customer and site contact information

●

Stack Layout: G700 stack arrangement and slot assignments.

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Installer's Checklist
tools
laptop with 32 MB RAM
40 MB available disk space
RS-232 port connector
cross-over Ethernet cables
direct Ethernet cable
serial cable and adapter
Ethernet network connection (NIC card)
screwdriver
software
Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT/2000 operating system
FTP Program
TFTP Program
Telnet Program
Terminal emulation program: HyperTerminal or other
TCP/IP networking software: bundled with Windows OS
Web browser: Netscape 4.7x or Internet Explorer 5.0
Ethernet connections
laptop default address and mask: 192.11.13.5, 255.255.255.252
Browser: no proxies
laptop default address and mask: 192.11.13.5, 255.255.255.252
Communications Properties: 9600 baud rate; no parity; 8 data bits, 1 stop bit; no
SSO login
Obtaining this login will require that you complete the authentication process.
You will not be able to obtain the license file or to perform remote feature
activation without the SSO login authentication process. You will not be able to
obtain the license file or to perform remote feature activation without the SSO
login.
dial plan
IP addressing plan
List of customer-provided IP services

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Serial Number and Login Information

Serial Number and Login Information
G700 Serial Numbers

Logins
Name & Password
S8300 Media Server
P330 Stack
G700 Media Gateway
SSO Authentication Login
ftp

anonymous
email address

Communication Manager

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Set-Up for P330 Stack Processor
Located in G700 Media Gateway#
Prompt: P330-1(super)# type configure to change prompt to: P330-1(configure)#
For the Stack Master:
Command

Requested Field

Information to be
Entered

set interface
inband

vlan

IP address
netmask
set ip route

destination IP address
gateway IP address

set time protocol

sntp-protocol |
time-protocol

set time server

IP address of time
server

set timezone

zone name
- (offset from GMT)

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Set Up for G700 Media Gateway Processor (MGP)

Set Up for G700 Media Gateway Processor (MGP)
G700 Media Gateway #
Prompt:
MG-???-n (super)# type configure to change prompt to MG-???-n
(configure)#

Command

Requested Field

Information to be Entered

set interface
mgp

vlan

IP address
netmask
gateway IP address
set hostname

hostname

set ip route

destination IP address
gateway IP address

set mgc list

IP address
IP address
IP address
IP address

show system

serial number

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Set Up for VoiP Resources
G700 Media Gateway #
Command

Requested Field

Information to be Entered

set interface voip

number

V0 for resident VoIP resource of the G700

ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address

G700 Media Gateway #
Command

Requested Field

Information to be Entered

set interface voip

number

V0 for resident VoIP resource of the G700

ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address
number (v + slot #)
ip address

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Set Up for S8300 Media Server

Set Up for S8300 Media Server
Location: slot #1 of G700
_______________________

survivable processor?

Web Interface: 192.11.13.6 (default)
Screen Title

Field

Name

Information to be Entered

Password
Set Time and Date

Time & Date

Configure Server
Set Server Identities

hostname
Server IP address
Server netmask
default gateway IP address
Ethernet interface IP
address (IA770)
Ethernet interface netmask
(IA770; same as Server
netmask)

Configure VLAN

VLAN ID
IP address
gateway IP address
netmask

DNS Server
Configuration

Enable/Disable DHCP

Network Time Server

Enable/Disable NTP

Disable

IP addresses of designated
Network Time Servers

Set Modem Interface

Trusted Key, Requested
Key, Control Key

leave blank

Do Not Install a New Keys
File

Default

IP address

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Installation Site Information
Site Name

Main Phone

Installation Address

Shipping Address

Customer Contact

Name
Title
Phone:
FAX:
Mobile:
Pager:
email:
Off-hours contact:

Salesperson/ Account Exec

Sales/AE phone:
Other Contact Info:

Notes to installer: access procedures, safety/security procedures

Access Contact

Name
Title
Phone:
FAX:
Mobile:
Pager:
email:
Off-hours contact:

Installer Name
Date of Installation

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Stack Layout

Stack Layout
Label each unit in the stack. Make photocopies if needed. There can be no more than 10 units
per stack.
Media Gateway (module) #
or C360 switch #
v2
v1
Expansion Module

v3
v4

Media Gateway (module) #
or C360 switch #
v2
v1
Expansion Module

v3
v4

Media Gateway (module) #
or C360 switch #
v2
v1
Expansion Module

v3
v4

Media Gateway (module) #
or C360 switch #
v2
v1
Expansion Module

v3
v4

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Appendix C: Equipment list
The following lists contain information necessary for ordering Avaya G700 Media Gateway and
Avaya S8300 Media Server equipment.

Note:

Note:
If ordering parts, use the 9-digit "Comcode" numbers, not the 6-digit numbers.

Table 46: Equipment List: Avaya S8300 Media Server with
G700 Media Gateways
Avaya G700 Media Gateway
The Avaya G700 Media Gateway is a 19-inch 2u rack-mountable device with a physical design
modeled after the Avaya P330 stackable switching products. The G700 Media Gateway
contains VoIP resources, a layer 2 switch, modular interface connectivity for traditional trunk
and station access and performs the function of a gateway/gatekeeper. It also houses four
Media Module Bays as well as a single, standard Avaya Expansion Module interface slot. The
Avaya G700 Media Gateway is designed to offer options and scalability. A customer will be
able to mix and match Media Modules, as well as stack and/or add additional Avaya G700
Media Gateways as they grow in size.
Material Code: 170896

Apparatus Code: MGW1

Not Optional

Avaya G700 Media Gateway Comcode (for Services Ordering Only)
Comcode

Number of Items

Description

700316326

G700 Media Gateway
(AC/DC version)

700017932

Rack mount screw set (attach
ears to rack)

700316425

Rack Mount Ears

901342105

Rack Mount screw set ear to
box

700051055

Feet

700169998

Tech Laptop Cable

700316409

Media Module Blanks

700316367

Avaya Expansion Blank

700179203

Avaya Octaplane Blank
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Table 46: Equipment List: Avaya S8300 Media Server with
G700 Media Gateways (continued)
Avaya G700 Media Gateway
700179526

Documentation, CIB 3246 FCC/
Safety G700

700236680

Grounding Kit for multiple
G700s in a 19" rack
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Table 47: Equipment List: G700 Media Gateway Power Cords
G700 Media Gateway Power Cords
Supplies Power to the G700 Media Gateway. One cord per gateway is required, and
there are various cords depending on the power required for the country in which the
unit will be installed.
Material Code: 170904

Apparatus Code: none

Not Optional

When you order this material code, a descriptive attribute will be required; the attributes
are:
Attribute

Option

Comcode: Description

CRD

405362641: PWR CORD 9X10
IN USA 17505

CRD

407786623: PWR CORD 98IN
EUROPE 12013S

CRD

407786599: PWR CORD 98IN
UNITED KINGDOM 14012

CRD

407786631: PWR CORD 98IN
AUSTRALIA 15012

CRD

407790591: PWR CORD INDIA
P250CIM

CRD

408161453: PWR CORD 96IN
ARGENTINA

CRD

700252638: DC PWR CORD

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Table 48: Equipment List: Avaya S8300 Media Server
Server
S8300B Media Server
The Avaya S8300 Media Server is an Intel™-based server complex that carries:
●

Avaya Communication Manager

●

administration and maintenance provisioning software

●

Hard drive (Field-replaceable. Comcode: 700307028)

●

512 MB RAM

●

Web serve

●

Linux OS

●

H.248 Media Gateway Signaling Protocol

●

CCMS messages tunneled over H.248 Signaling Protocol

●

TFTP server

The S8300 Media Server can act as the primary server of the G700 Media
Gateway, or it can serve as a local survivable processor for remote/branch
customer locations.
Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700335144

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Table 49: Equipment List: Media Modules
Media Modules
MM710 T1/E1 Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700315567

The MM710 T1/E1 Media Module offers the combined features of a DEFINITY
DS1 circuit pack and will include the following:
●

A built-in CSU

●

AMI-BASIC

●

Both A-law for E1 and μ -law for T1

●

Line Coding: AMI, ZCS, B8ZS for T1 and HDB3 or AMI for E1

●

Stratum 3 Clock compatibility

●

Trunk signaling for supporting US and International CO trunks and tie
trunks as currently in existence

The MM710 T1/E1 Media Module supports the universal DS1 conforming to
1.544 Mbps T1 standard and 2.048 Mbps E1 standard
ISDN PRI is also supported for T1 or E1 revenue-associated option

DEF DS1 LOOPBACK JACK 700A
Provides the ability to remotely troubleshoot the MM 710 T1/E1 Media Module. It
is required for any customer with a maintenance contract and highly
recommended for any other customer.
Material Code:
107988867

Apparatus Code: None

Required for any
customer with a
maintenance contract
and an MM710 T1/E1
Media Module, highly
recommend for other
customers to avoid
expensive technician
visits.

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Table 49: Equipment List: Media Modules (continued)
Media Modules
MM711 Analog Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700277379

The MM711 Analog Media Module supports eight analog interfaces allowing the
connectivity of Loop Start, Ground Start, Analog DID trunks, and 2-wire analog
Outgoing CAMA E911 trunks. As well, the MM711 Analog Media Module allows
connectivity of analog, tip/ring devices such as single line telephones, modems
or group 3 fax machines. Each port may be configured as either a trunk interface
or a station interface.
Also included is support for caller ID signaling, ring voltage generation for a
variety of international frequencies and cadences and administrable line
termination styles.

MM714 Analog Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700277379

The MM714 Analog Media Module supports four analog stations and four CO
trunks. Analog DID trunk connections are to be associated with the ports labeled
"Line" and not "Trunk".
MM712 DCP Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700315583

The MM712 DCP Media Module allows connectivity of up to 8 two-wire DCP
voice terminals. MM712 will not support 4-Wire DCP telephones.
Signal timing specifications for the MM712 support TDM Bus Timing in receive
and transmit modes. The G700 Media Gateway supplies only +5 VDC and –48
VDC to the MM712 Media Module. Any other required voltages must be derived
on the module.
Loop range secondary protection is provided on the MM712. The MM712 is also
self-protecting from an over current condition on a tip and ring interface.

MM716 24 port Analog
Media Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only):
700302409

The MM716 provides 24 analog ports supporting telephones, modem, and fax.
These ports can also be configured as DID trunks with either wink-start or
immediate-start. The 24 ports are provided via a 25 pair RJ21X amphenol
connector, which can be connected by an amphenol cable to a breakout box or
punch down block.

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Table 49: Equipment List: Media Modules (continued)
Media Modules
MM717 24 port DCP
Media Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700302433

The MM717 DCP Medial Module supports 24 DCP stations. The MM717 uses a
25-pair amphenol connector on the media module’s faceplate. The 24 DCP ports
are intended for in-building use only. Phone lines connected to those ports are
not to be routed out-of-building. Failure to comply with this restriction could
cause harm to personnel or equipment.
NOTE: No more than 3 MM717 Media Modules can be installed in a single
G700.

MM720 BRI Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700315591

The MM720 BRI Media Module contains eight ports that can be administered
either as BRI trunk connections or BRI endpoint (telephone and data module)
connections. Information is communicated in two ways:
Over two 64 Kbps channels called B1 and B2 that can be circuit-switched
simultaneously
Over a 16 Kbps channel called the D channel that is used for signaling. The D
channel occupies one time slot for all eight D channels.
The circuit switched connections have a u-law or A-law option for voice
operation. The circuit switched connections operate as 64 Kbps clear channels
when in the data mode.
The MM720 BRI Media Module does not support combining both B channels
together to form a 128 Kbps channel.

Note:

Note:
The MM720 BRI Media Module cannot be administered to
support both BRI trunks and BRI endpoints at the same time.

For BRI trunking, the MM720 BRI Media Module supports up to eight BRI
interfaces, or up to 16 trunk ports, to the central office at the ISDN S/T
reference point.
For BRI endpoints, each of the 8 ports on the MM720 BRI Media Module can
support one integrated voice/data endpoint or up to 2 BRI stations and/or data
modules. Supported endpoints must conform to AT&T BRI, World Class BRI, or
National ISDN NI1/NI2 BRI standards. The MM720 BRI Media Module provides
-40 volt phantom power to the BRI endpoints.

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Table 49: Equipment List: Media Modules (continued)
Media Modules
MM722 2-port BRI Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700277361

The MM722 BRI Media Module supports two BRI ports.

MM760 VoIP Media
Module

Comcode (for Services Ordering Only): 700315609

The MM760 VoIP Media Module is a clone of the motherboard VoIP engine. It
provides an additional 64 VoIP channels with G.711 compression. Each chassis
base system can support up to 64 G.711 single channel calls. If the desire is to
have an essentially non-blocking system, an additional MM760 VoIP Media
Module needs to be added if more than two MM710 T1/E1 Media Modules are
used in a single chassis. This will provide for an additional 64 channels.
This VoIP conversion resource in the G700 Media Gateway is an improved
version of the Prowler board resource and from a configuration perspective, the
two are the same. The capacity is 64 G.711 TDM/IP simultaneous calls, or 32
compression codec (G.729 or G.723) TDM/IP simultaneous calls. These call
types can be mixed on the same resource, so we say that the simultaneous call
capacity of the resource is 64 “G.711 Equivalent Calls”.

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Table 50: Avaya P330 Equipment
Avaya P330 Equipment
Avaya P330 Stacking Sub-Module (optional)
Material Code:
108562943

P330 MOD P330 STACKING

CASCADE CABLES
Material code: 108592445

Avaya P330 CABLE OCTAPLANE STACKING 1FT

Material code: 108592437

Avaya P330 CABLE OCTAPLANE STACKING 6FT

Material code: 108563453

Avaya CABLE ASSY X330RC REDUN STACKING

EXPANSION MODULES
Material code: 108562927

Avaya MOD P330
1000BSX UPLINK 2PT

The X330-S2 provides
1000Base-SX
connectivity with two
Multimode Fiber ports
(up to 550 m,1804 ft)
with LAG and Load
Sharing

Material code: 108563032

Avaya MOD P330
1000BLX UPLINK 2PT

The X330-L2 provides
1000Base-LX
connectivity with two
Single Mode Fiber ports
(up to 5 km,3.11 miles)
with Link Aggregation
(LAG) and Load Sharing

Material code: 108562992

Avaya MOD P330
1000BSX UPLINK 1PT

The X330-S1 provides
1000Base-SX
connectivity with one
Multimode Fiber port
(up to 550 m,1804 ft)

Material code: 108562976

Avaya MOD P330
1000BLX UPLINK 1PT

The X330-L1 provides
1000Base-LX
connectivity with one
Single Mode Fiber port
(up to 5 km,3.11 miles)
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Table 50: Avaya P330 Equipment (continued)
Avaya P330 Equipment
Material code: 108562968

Avaya MOD P330 10/
100TX UPLINK 16PT

The X330-T16 adds 16
10/100Base-T ports. It
allows up to 64 ports in
a single switch and an
impressive 640 per
stack. Two LAGs can be
created, with up to eight
ports per group.

Material code: 108562950

Avaya MOD P330
100FX UPLINK 2PT

The X330-F2 adds two
100Base-FX ports
which can be
aggregated using LAG
to provide a 200 Mbps
link for backbone or
high-speed server
applications.

Material code: 108659178

Avaya P330 MOD EXP
GBIC 2PT

The X330-G2 provides
GBIC connectivity with
an adapter for standard
GBIC transceivers.

Material code: 700214612

Avaya X330 WAN-2DS1

The X330 WAN-2DS1
provides two T1/E1
ports and a 10/
100BaseT port.

Material code: 700247570

Avaya X330
WAN-2USP

The X330 WAN-2USP
provides two serial ports
supporting V.35, X.21,
RS530 and a 10/
100BaseT port.

Material code: 700247588

V.35 DTE Cable

Used with the X330
WAN-2USP.

Material code: 108659194

Avaya MOD DUAL
SPEED OC12/0C3 SMF
15KM

Material code: 108659186

Avaya MOD DUAL
SPEED OC12 OC3
MMF 500M
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Appendix D: Install the Avaya TFTP server
This appendix describes the procedure to install and configure the Avaya TFTP server on a
technician’s laptop or other computer. You can use the capabilities of the TFTP server as the
"source" to install software on the S8300 and install firmware on the G700 or G350 Media
Gateways and the gateway media modules.

To install the Avaya TFTP server
Create a tftpboot directory
1. Skip this step if you intend to use your CD-ROM drive as the source location for the system
software files. Otherwise, on the hard drive of your laptop or the customer’s PC, create a
directory into which you will load the system software. It is recommended that you create a
directory called C:\tftpboot.
Download the TFTP software
The TFTP server software may be available on the Server CD in \pc-software\TFTP. If so, skip
to Step 8.
2. Connect to the LAN using a browser on your laptop or the customer’s PC and access the
Avaya Support website on the Internet:
http://www.avaya.com/support
3. At the Avaya support site, select the following sequence of menu options:

> Software & Firmware Downloads
scroll down to the Telephones and End User Devices
category and select
> 4600 Series IP Telephones
> Software Downloads
4. >Double-click on one of the links listed with "TFTP Server"; for example,
4630/4630SW IP Telephone R 2.0.1 and TFTP Server.
5. Scroll to bottom of page to find the TFTP Server Application file, iptel_avaya_tftp.exe.
6. Double-click on the filename and download the file to your laptop or the customer PC that
will serve as the TFTP server. The directory that you download this file to can be a
temporary directory — it is not the directory that the TFTP server will be installed in.
Remember this directory.
7. You may also wish to download and view or print the file iptel.pdf, which provides
instructions on installing the iptel_avaya_tftp.exe for Windows servers.

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Install the TFTP software
8. After downloading the iptel_avaya_tftp.exe file, double-click it and follow the installation
instructions. The installation program creates the default installation directory
C:\Program Files\Walusoft\TFTPSuite.
9. When the file has been installed, go to the directory where the software was installed and
double-click the file tftpserver32.exe to open the program.
The TFTP Server window appears.The IP address of the PC plus port 69 shows in the top
border.

10. Configure the TFTP server as follows:
a. Click on System from the menu bar and select setup.
b. In the Server Options window, select the Outbound tab, and browse to your CD-ROM
drive location and double-click to enter in the outbound file path.

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c. Select the Inbound tab and ensure that the Inbound file path is blank

d. Select the Options tab. Enter 69 in the Use Port field and 30 in the Timeout field.
e. Select No Incoming. However, if you wish to copy files as a backup prior to performing
an upgrade of software, leave this field unchecked.
f. Select Prevent AutoRe-Start.

g. In the Allow tab, leave the Only allow these connections checkbox unchecked.

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h. Select the Deny tab and ensure that all fields are blank.

i. Select the MultiThreading & Logging tab and select High for Thread Priority
Settings.
j. Leave the default filename in the Log to file field.

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k. Select the Client Limits tab and move the slide button all the way to the right for
Maximum simultaneous Clients (~) and Maximum Clients in display (100).

l. Select the ICMP Messages tab and ensure that all fields are blank.

m. Click OK to save these settings.
This completes the installation and configuration of the TFTP server.

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Index

Numerical
1151A1 and 1151A2 power supply
1151A1 power supply . . . . . .
1151A2 power supply . . . . . .
120A ICSU . . . . . . . . . . .
2-wire digital station
connecting . . . . . . . . . .
pinout chart . . . . . . . . .
wiring . . . . . . . . . . . .
400B2 Adapter . . . . . . . . .
4600 Series IP Telephones . . . .
46xx IP Phone
firmware . . . . . . . . . . .
46xx IP Phone configuration file. .

B
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.

. .
. .
. .

371, 372
370
370
421

.
.
.
.
.

359
360
359
364
359

. . . . . . 295, 666
. . . . . . 295, 666

A
AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
activate pre-upgrade service pack. . 253, 269, 617, 686
adding
switch configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
adjunct power connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Adjuncts
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
alarm wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
analog station
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
approved grounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
ART, Automatic Registration Tool 147, 237, 304, 467, 600,
674
ASAI Co-Resident DLG . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
ATM WAN Survivable Processor Manager . . . . . 392
Attendant Console, Aux power . . . . . . . . . . 365
AUDIX
IA 770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 385
LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
Avaya C360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
Avaya C460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Avaya Site Administration . . . . . . . . . . . 79, 395
adding new switch configuration . . . . . . . . . 79
configuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

backup
to FTP server . . . . .
to laptop . . . . . . .
backup, Linux Migration . .
bonding conductor, install .
BRI stations
connecting . . . . . .
busy tone disconnect . . .

.
.
.
.

231, 594
231, 594
254, 618
. . 383

. . . . . . . . . . . . 361
. . . . . . . . . . . . 436

C
C460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
cabling
multiple units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Octaplane Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112, 733
Call Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
G700 announcements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390
CBC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
CD, Unity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139, 458
Checklist 1, Install new G700 with S8300 . . . 126, 446
Checklist 2, Install new G700 without S8300 . . 129, 449
Checklist 3, Upgrade G700 with S8300 131, 133, 451, 453
Checklist 4, Upgrade G700 without S8300 . . . 136, 455
checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Circuit Protection
Media Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
circuit protection, install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 384
CLI commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
CO trunk wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359
Command Line Interface Help . . . . . . . . . . 76, 77
Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394
configure
G700 Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . 158, 497
G700 with S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
administer Communication Manager . . . 173, 516
completing installation . . . . . . . . . 195, 541
G700 serial number 143, 231, 297, 463, 594, 667
IP connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502, 555
LSP transition points . . . . . . . . . . 505, 559
manual procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . 457
SNMP alarming setup . . . . . . . . . . . 537

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configure, (continued)
G700 with S8700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
administer Communication Manager 206, 211, 569,
574
completing installation . . . . 197, 224, 543, 588
Expansion Module . . . . . . 171, 205, 506, 559
G700 firmware installation . . . . . . . . . 563
tar.gz file . . . . . . . . . . 202, 346, 548, 722
TFTP server setup . . . . . . 202, 345, 548, 721
G700 without S8300
manual procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 545
configuring
Avaya Site Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
connect AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Connecting
BRI stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
connecting a printer to a G700 or G350
Media Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418
Connecting devices
BRI stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
consoles
connectable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
controller list for G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . 503, 556
copy Avaya authentication file
from computer to server . . . . . . . . . . 339, 701
copy license file
from computer to server . . . . . . . . . . 339, 701
Co-Resident DLG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
administration tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388
ethernet interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 389
coupled bonding conductor, install . . . . . . . . 383
CWY1 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 386

D
Data Expansion Modules . . . .
DC
wiring diagram . . . . . . .
DC power . . . . . . . . . . .
default for media gateway . . .
DEFINITY LAN Gateway . . . .
DHCP server . . . . . . . . .
DID trunk wiring . . . . . . . .
Directory Enabled Management .
DLG . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DS1 loopback jack . . . . . . .
DS1 span . . . . . . . . . . .
T1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . 86
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

. .
. .

124
123
501, 555
. . 387
193, 536
. . 359
. . 393
. . 387
. . 419
. . 420
. . 419

E
Equipment List
Avaya Expansion Modules . . . . . . . . .
G700 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loopback Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MM710 T1/E1 media module . . . . . . . .
MM711 analog media module . . . . . . .
MM712 DCP media module . . . . . . . .
MM714 analog media module . . . . . . .
MM717 DCP media module . . . . . . . .
MM720 BRI media module . . . . . . . . .
MM722 BRI media module . . . . . . . . .
MM760 VoIP media module . . . . . . . .
Octaplane Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S8300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X330STK Stacking Sub Module . . . . . .
Expansion Module
G700 with S8700 . . . . . . . . 171, 205,
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
external alarm wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . .
external communications controller (ECC) . . .

.
.
.
.
.
.
.

751,

.
.
.
.
.
.
.

754
747
750
750
751
751
751
752
752
753
753
754
748
749
754

506, 559
. . 110
. . 359
. . 437

F
Fault and Performance Manager . . . . . . . . . 394
FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 594

G
G350 firmware upgrade .
G600 Media Gateway . .
G650 Media Gateway . .
G700 Media Gateway
rack mounting . . . .
SNMP alarming setup
grounding
approved . . . . . .
conductors . . . . .
connections . . . . .
requirements . . . .
safety . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 537
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

117
116
119
116
119

I
IA770
language files . . . . . . . . . . 234, 244, 597, 608
patch files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234, 597
Initial Administration Tasks 174, 180, 206, 211, 517, 523,
569, 574

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Index

inserting
Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . .
X330STK Stacking Sub-Module . . . .
install
license file . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
installation
checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
roadmap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
installing
telephone power supplies
procedures . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Management . . . . . . . . .
internal communications controller (ICC) .
Intuity AUDIX
hunt group . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IA 770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IOLAN+ 104 terminal server . . . . . . .
installation and administration . . . . .
IP interface
processor ethernet . . . . . . . 187,
IP phone
configuration file . . . . . . . . . . .
firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IP phones
LSP configuration . . . . . . . . . . .
IP route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499,
IP services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IP Telephone file . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IP Telephones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ISDN BRI stations
connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . 110
. . . . . 111
. . 278, 642
. . . . . 96
. . 126, 446
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .

363
392
437

.
.
.
.
.

386
385
387
399
399

.
.
.
.
.

189, 530, 582

. . 295, 666
. . 295, 666
. . 193, 536
501, 552, 555
. . . . . 411
266, 477, 630
. . . . 359
. . . .

361

keys.install file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

494

L
LAN switches
C360. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
C460. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
languages, for IA770 announcements 234, 235, 244, 289,
301, 302, 311, 313, 597, 598, 608, 661, 671, 672, 679,
682
laptop
as FTP server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231, 594
direct Ethernet connection . . . . 171, 205, 506, 559
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
license file
install . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278, 642
Linux Migration backup . . . . . . . . . . . . 254, 618
Local Survivable Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Local Survivable Processor screen 179, 189, 211, 522, 532,
574, 584

loopback jack . . . .
administration . . .
installation . . . .
LSP . . . . . . . . .
IP phones . . . . .
transition of control

.
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.

419
421
419
. 94
193, 536
194, 537

M
MCC1 Media Gateway . . . . . . . .
Media Modules . . . . . . . . . . . .
Messaging
IA770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MGP controller list . . . . . . . . . .
MM720 media module
connecting ISDN BRI stations to . .
modems, external . . . . . . . . . .
administration . . . . . . . . . . .
hardware to configure . . . . . . .
Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-USB . . .
Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-V92 . . . .
multiple units . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MultiService SMON Manager . . . . .
Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-USB modems .
Multi-Tech MT5634ZBA-V92 modems .
music-on-hold (MOH) . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . 94
. . . . . . . 84
. . . . . . 385
. . . . . . 387
. . . . 503, 557
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.

361
434
435
434
434
435
112
394
434
435
437

N
network integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
network interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Network Management Console with VoIP
SystemView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393

P
P330 LAN Expansion Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
P333T-PWR power over Ethernet stackable switch . 380
paging equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
loudspeaker paging for G700 or G350 media
gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 441
patch files
for IA770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234, 597
pinout chart
2-wire station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
Planning
documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Logins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739
S8300 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 743
Serial Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739
POE switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
C360 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
C460 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
P333T-PWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373

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power
AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
AC Outlet Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Testing the AC Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
power supplies
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358
power supplies for telephones
1151A1 -48V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
1151A2 -48V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
installing and wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
P333T-PWR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
power up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
pre-upgrade service pack
activating . . . . . . . . . . . . 253, 269, 617, 686
printers
connecting to a G700 or G350 Media Gateway . 418
processor ethernet 179, 189, 193, 211, 522, 532, 574, 584
defining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530, 582
MGP controller list . . . . . . . . . . 503, 504, 557
processor ethernet port . . . . . . . . . . 94, 536, 557
defining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187, 189
Proxy Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 394

R
RAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
RAM disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270, 275, 634, 639
disabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270, 634
enabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275, 639
remaster command . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272, 636
Remote Feature Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Restricted Access Location . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
RJ-45 splitter for connecting two BRI stations . . . 361

S
S8300
B version . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S8400 Media Server . . . . . . . . .
S8500 Media Server . . . . . . . . .
S8700/S8710/S8720 Media Server . .
safety instructions
1151A1 and 1151A2 power supply .
SCC1 Media Gateway . . . . . . . .

.
.
.
.
.

225, 589
. . 92
. . 94
. . 94
. . 94

.
.
.
.

service pack
for Communication Manager . . .
service pack files
for Communication Manager . . .
Single Sign-On SSO
RFA Single Sign-On . . . . . . .
site verification . . . . . . . . . . .
site-specific-option-number (sson) . .
SNMP alarming on G700 . . . . . .
stack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
stacks
multiple units . . . . . . . . . .
supplementary ground conductor . .
switches
adding new switch configuration .
switch-to-call accounting link, testing .

. . . . . . . 233
. . . . . . . 596
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
.
.
.

. . . 96
. . . 97
193, 536
. . 537
499, 552

. . . . . . . 112
. . . . . . . 100
. . . . . . . . 79
. . . . . . . 416

T
T1 DS1 span . . . . . . . . . . . .
task list . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
new G700 with S8700 . . . . . .
upgrade G700 with S8300 . . . .
upgrade G700 with S8700 . . . .
Technical Specifications Table . . .
Telephones
connecting . . . . . . . . . . .
telephones
connectable . . . . . . . . . . .
installation . . . . . . . . . . .
wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
telnet
set parameters . . . . . . . . .
Terminal Configuration . . . . . . .
terminal emulation
ntt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
w2ktt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Terminal Emulator . . . . . . . . .
terminal server . . . . . . . . . . .
administering IP services . . . .
IOLAN+ 104 . . . . . . . . . .
testing, switch-to-call accounting link .
TFTP server
on laptop . . . . . . . . . . . .
TFTP server setup . . . . . . . . .
translations, CDR parameters . . . .

. . . . . . . 419
. . . . . 126, 446
. . . . . 129, 449
131, 133, 451, 453
. . . . . 136, 455
. . . . . . . 733
. . . . . . . 357
. . . . . . . 358
. . . . . . . 358
. . . . . . . 358
150, 258, 469, 622
. . . . . . . 395

.
.
.
.
.
.
.

. 82
. 82
395
399
411
399
416

139, 228, 458, 591
202, 345, 548, 721
. . . . . . . 414

. . . . . . 371
. . . . . . . 94

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Index

U
uninterruptible power supply . . . . . . .
Unity CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unity CD, access . . . . . . . . . . . .
upgrade
existing G700 without S8300
manual procedures . . . . . . . .
existing S8300A
manual procedures . . . . . . . .
existing S8300B
manual procedures . . . . . . . .
G700 with S8300 . . . . . . . . . . .
completing upgrade (S8300 primary
controller) . . . . . . . . . 290,
configure G700 Media Gateway . .
G700 with S8700 . . . . . . . . . . .
G700 firmware installation . . . . .
UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USB CD-ROM drive . . . . . . . . 139,

W
. . . . 397
. . 139, 458
. . 228, 591
. . . .

719

. . . .

589

. . . . 665
. . 225, 293
340, 663, 716
. . . . 702
. . . . 343
. . . . 727
. . . . 397
228, 458, 591

wiring
2-wire digital station . . . . .
alarm . . . . . . . . . . . .
analog station . . . . . . . .
CO trunk . . . . . . . . . .
DID trunk . . . . . . . . . .
wiring diagram
DC . . . . . . . . . . . . .
wiring telephone power supplies
procedures . . . . . . . . .

.
.
.
.
.

359
359
359
359
359

. . . . . . . . . 124
. . . . . . . . . 363

X
X330 WAN Access Routing Module . . . . . . . . . 87
X330STK Stacking Sub-Module
installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

V
Voice Announcement over LAN Manager . . . . .

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