Migrating from Message Networking Release 1.1 to Message Networking Release 2.0 (hardware and software)

This topic provides information on migrating a Message Networking Release 1.1 system to Message Networking Release 2.0. It is strongly recommended that you plan to do the upgrade during low usage hours.

Important! The following data is not migrated to the Message Networking Release 2.0 system on the new hardware:

• Messages in queue
• Administration and maintenance logs

Notes:

• If you are upgrading only the system's software as part of the upgrade to Message Networking Release 2.0, do not use this procedure. Use the procedure Updating system software.
• If you are not sure which Message Networking Release 2.0 server to migrate to, see Comparison of Message Networking Release 2.0 servers.
• If the system is currently running a release of Message Networking prior to Release 1.1, you must first upgrade your Message Networking system to Release 1.1 before you can upgrade to Release 2.0. If you are not sure what version of the software is running, select Utilities > Software Management > Messaging System Software Display and check the version number of the audixcd line. This is the version of the Message Networking software running on your system. Contact your technical representative for information on upgrading to Message Networking Release 1.1.

To upgrade the software from Message Networking Release 1.1 to Message Networking Release 2.0, you must complete the following basic steps:

1. Log in as craft (for Avaya Global Services) or dadmin (for Avaya Business Partners).
2. If the Message Networking system supports analog protocols, record the type of switch connection software currently installed on the system. To do this:
   1. Start at the Administration main menu and select Utilities > Software Management > System Software Display.
   2. When the results displays, record the Switch integration type, either LANset or SWINset.
   3. Click Return to Main to return to the Administration main menu.
3. Record the settings of each field on the Networking Addressing page. To access the Network Addressing page, start at the Administration main menu and select Basic System Administration > TCP/IP Administration > Network Addressing.
4. Perform an attended system backup.
5. Shut down the Message Networking Release 1.1 system.
6. Remove power from the Message Networking system and disconnect it from the network.
7. Complete the preinstallation requirements.
8. Unpack the system.
9. Identify the server and components.
10. Install the UPS and optional EBMs.
11. If you are migrating from an S3210 server with analog port boards to an S3400-H server, you might need to transfer the analog port boards from the S3210 server to the S3400-H server:
    • If one or two analog port boards are installed in the S3210 server, transfer the boards to the S3400-H server. Follow the steps for Replacing an analog port board.
    • If three analog port boards are installed in the S3210 server, do not transfer the boards to the S3400-H server. The S3400-H server will be shipped with a 12-port board instead.
12. Attach the front bezel (S3400-H).
13. Set up the server in a rack-mount or stackable setup.
14. Connect the power cables.
15. Connect the port boards (analog systems only).
16. Connect the monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
17. Connect the Message Networking server to the LAN.
18. Connect the modem (S3210).
19. Connect the RMB (S3400-H).
20. Power up the system.
21. Log into the system from the console.
22. Set the time and date.
23. Install additional language software (if needed).
24. Install the switch connection software (required for analog systems).
25. Check the system status.
26. Activate the modem/terminal.
27. Set up network addressing using the information you recorded from the Network Addressing page on the Message Networking Release 1.1 system.
28. Reboot the system.
29. Restore the backed up files.
30. Log in to the system.
31. Run an update to and from all remote networked machines to correct any database inconsistencies.
32. Click Return to Main to return to the Administration menu.
33. Register the upgraded system.

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