Configuring a New G700 with an S8300 (Primary Controller
or Local Survivable Processor)

The steps to install a new G700 Media Gateway with an S8300 primary controller and the steps to install a new G700 with an S8300 configured as a local survivable processor (LSP) are almost identical, with the following exceptions:

• While running the Configure Server wizard, you specify the S8300 as either a primary controller or an LSP.
• For an LSP, you administer MultiVantage software on the S8700 primary controller, not on the S8300. The S8700 then copies the MultiVantage translations to the S8300. For complete information on installing an S8700 Media Server, see the Installation documentation on the ''Avaya S8300 and S8700 Media Server Library CD, 555-233-825.''

For a new installation, to obtain new software for the Avaya^TM G700 Media Gateway or the Avaya^TM S8300 Media Server, you may do one of the following:

• Upload the software from a CD on-site
• Download the software directly onto your services computer before going on-site

However, the full load of update software for the S8300 (the .tar file) is available only on CD-ROM.

If you are installing a G700 Media Gateway with either an S8300 or LSP, load and install the license, authentication file, and new S8300 software first. Then use the S8300/LSP server for TFTP services. The new software file for the S8300 (and G700) has a .tar extension and contains both the S8300 and G700 software. The release letter for the installation, which should be shipped with the G700, or available from your Project Manager, will tell you what files you need to load.

Note: A P330 processor is built into the G700 Media Gateway. This P300 processor is also known as the Layer 2 Switch Processor. You normally access the G700 for configuration by first accessing the P300 processor. Configuration and firmware updates of this processor are a required part of most installations and upgrades.