Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with G600 Media Gateway
This procedure is for installing a new Avaya S8700 Media Server with G600 Media Gateway, hereafter refered to as the IP Connect configuration. As part of the procedures for configuring the various pieces of hardware, you use 3 administration interfaces: media server Web interface, Avaya Site Administration interface, and a command line interface using either Telnet or terminal emulation.
We recommend that you have the following documents on hand for the installation. These are included in the Avaya S8300 and S8700 Media Server Library CD (555-233-824).
- Getting Started with the Avaya S8700 Media Server with an Avaya G600 Media Gateway (555-233-140)--a quick reference guide providing physical installation and connection information.
- Filled out Pre-Installation Network Planning Forms--S8700 Media Server--job aid providing the customer's network information needed to configure the control network components and other IP components. Get from Avaya project manager, Avaya software technician, or customer network administrator.
- Pre-Installation Information--S8700 Media Server--job aid providing list of required hardware, computer hardware and software specifications, and PC network configuration to access the media server. Available on the Avaya S8300 and S8700 Media Server Library CD.
- Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with G600 Media Gateway--part of the HTML library providing information on configuring the control network components, installing the G600 Media Gateways and telephones, testing, and troubleshooting.
- The following job aids (Available on the Avaya S8300 and S8700 Media Server Library CD):
- Approved Grounds--job aid providing description of all approved grounds.
- Connector and Cable Diagrams (Pinout Charts)--job aid providing diagrams for various components.
- Option Switch Settings--job aid providing settings for various components.
- Upgrading the Avaya S8700 Media Server--part of the HTML library providing information on upgrading the MultiVantage software and firmware for various components and circuit packs.
- Administration Guide for Network Connectivity--documentation providing information on network connectivity.
- Maintenance for the Avaya S8700 Media Server with G600 Media Gateway, Volumes 1-3 (555-233-142)--documentation providing definitions of error codes and tests.
- Software Release Letter for Release 1.2 of Avaya MultiVantage Software--document providing information on obtaining the current software release and patches that may need to be installed.
The following information is included in this installation procedure:
