Install switch connection software

This topic provides information on installing the software required to support the connection between the switch and the Message Networking system.

Note: You can only have one switch connection software package installed on the system at one time. If one package is already installed and you want to install a different package, you must remove the first package before installing the second package.

To install switch connection software:

1. Switch connection software is included on the Message Networking software CD. Obtain the CD and then load the CD into the CD drive.
2. Log on as craft (for a new installation) or sa (if restoring a system).
3. Start at the Administration menu, and select Utilities > Software Management > Software Installation.
4. Click CD (or another installation media if applicable).
5. The system warns you that system data should be backed up:
   • If the system is new, no data needs to be backed up. Click Continue the operation without system backup.
   • If you are installing software on an existing Message Networking system and have not performed a backup recently,click Cancel and then perform a system backup.

   The system displays a list of packages available on the CD, including the two switch integration packages: SWINSet and LANSet. Unless you are connecting to a System 75/DEFINITY or a System 85/DEFINITY, you will be selecting the SWINSet connection package.

   The list of switches supported for use with Message Networking is provided on the Avaya support web site. Go to www.avaya.com/support and then select Messaging. From the Messaging page, follow the links to the Message Networking page.

6. Select the switch integration package you want to install.
7. Press PageDown to see the bottom of the page, and click Install selected packages.
   The system displays a list of packages to be installed.
8. Review the list, then click Proceed with installation.
   The system begins the installation and displays installation status messages. The installation is complete when the pointer changes from a wristwatch to an X.
9. After the software is installed, press PageDown to see the bottom of the status page.
10. If the software was installed successfully, remove the CD from the CD drive.
11. Click Restart the System.
    The system restarts.
12. If the system is to be moved or shipped, stop the voice system and power off the system. If system data is to be restored, log in to the system and go to Performing a restore.

Note: During system administration, you will select the switch connected to the Message Networking system and perform switch administration.

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