Failure to reset the defaults
on a previously used server could cause IP address conflicts if a software
upgrade does not go smoothly. Always reset the defaults to prevent possible
disastrous consequences.Whenever a new Avaya S8700 media server is installed, it must be configured to bring it into service. Software upgrades may also introduce new fields or features, requiring you to revisit the Configuration Wizard; see Software installation at a glance for details.
To configure an Avaya media server:
Know the type of server configuration you are bringing into service (IP-connect or multi-connect), and whether it is intended to support duplex, high, or critical reliability. See Configuration overview for details.
Complete the preinstallation worksheet. Allow up to 4 hours to fill this out the first time. You must work with the customer's LAN administrator to get the correct information.
Allow 1 hour to configure the server for the first time. Future upgrades or changes should only take about 15 minutes.
When you have all necessary information and a local network representative is available to assist you (either in person or on call), proceed.
Connect your laptop to the server's services Ethernet interface.
On a new media server, the only operational interface is Ethernet interface 1.
For a server in service, if the default services interface has been changed, connect the laptop to that interface.
Open your Internet browser, and log in to the server using IP address http://192.11.13.6
For a server that was previously in use: If you are reconfiguring a media server that has already been configured for another site, first use the Reset to defaults screen to reset the server's values to their default configuration before proceeding.
Failure to reset the defaults
on a previously used server could cause IP address conflicts if a software
upgrade does not go smoothly. Always reset the defaults to prevent possible
disastrous consequences.
In the main menu under Server Configuration and Upgrades, click the Configure Server link.
For a new or reset replacement server, the Choose Server screen appears.
If the server is already configured, the Configure Server screen appears.
The Configuration Wizard appears in a new window. Complete all the screens in order in a single session. If you log off or time-out, you will lose the information and have to begin again.
For new duplex systems: After you configure the first server, you must configure the second server as follows:
Connect the laptop to the services interface on the second server and run the Configure Server wizard.
You are always required to set up the modem interface for each server's modem.
If you install new software on the media servers, it is possible that the software will change some of the configuration fields or screens.
Install new software as directed in Software installation at a glance.
When finished, run the Configure Server wizard again. Page through all the screens looking for new fields that must be filled in.
Fill in any new fields as required, then complete the Configuration Wizard.
If no new fields appear, Cancel out of the configuration process on the Update warning screen.
When finished, complete any required network administration.