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Replacing the G700 Media Gateway

Circumstances may require that the G700 Media Gateway be replaced, either because of hardware/firmware failure, or because of newer technology. Depending upon these circumstances, some or all of the components inserted into the G700 (S8300 Media Server, LED Panel, Avaya Expansion Module, Avaya Octaplane Module, or various Media Modules) may be reused in the replacement G700.

To replace the G700, follow these steps:

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  1. If the original G700 is still in operation, power down the system. This should be done at a time when there will be the minimum interruption in service.
    1. Perform a shutdown of the S8300 Media Server, if present, using either the Web interface or manually, using the shutdown button on the S8300 faceplate.
    2. Power down the G700 by removing the power cord from the wall power source.
  2. Remove all modules from the G700, and carefully set aside (assuming they will be reused).
  3. Reversing the procedures documented in Chapter 2, Installation and Upgrades for an Avaya G700 Media Gateway controlled by an Avaya S8300 Media Server or an Avaya S8700 Media Server, 555-234-100, remove the G700 from its rack mount.
  4. Then, following these same procedures, install the replacement G700 hardware into the rack mount.
  5. Proceed as you would for the installation of a new G700, following the procedures documented in Installation and Upgrades for an Avaya G700 Media Gateway controlled by an Avaya S8300 Media Server or an Avaya S8700 Media Server, 555-234-100.
  6. Install the S8300 Media Server, LED Panel, and any Media Modules according to procedures outlined in Installation and Upgrades for an Avaya G700 Media Gateway controlled by an Avaya S8300 Media Server or an Avaya S8700 Media Server, 555-234-100.
  7. Contact RFA, if you have not already done so, and download new license and authentication files to match the serial number of the replacement G700.
  8. Folowing procedures documented in Installation and Upgrades for an Avaya G700 Media Gateway controlled by an Avaya S8300 Media Server or an Avaya S8700 Media Server, 555-234-100, power up the system, and install the new license and authentication files.
  9. In Communication Manager, use the change media-gateway command to enter the new G700 serial numbers and other data.

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