S8700 Media Server characteristics

The S8700 Media Server comes standard with the following hardware components:

• 10/100 Ethernet ports to support IPSI network control links, services access, duplication, administration and alarming
• An IDE hard disk
• An IDE CD ROM
• Support for global power
• Storage media for the operating system, customer translations, and maintenance software
• Support for USB port connectivity for modem
• A 128 MB Flash Card for removable media
• Support for remote call out alarming from either server
• SNMP alarming

The S8700 Media Server must be mounted in an open 19-inch rack that is EIA-310-D compliant.

Modems

Each S8700 Media Server is equipped with one modem for remote alarming. The modem connects to the USB port on the back of the S8700 Media Server and is used for Communication Manager alarms. Both modems connect to one telephone port for remote dialing, so that dial-in for maintenance always connects to the active media server.