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Installing a Single (Primary) VCX Connect Server 23
Installing a Single
(Primary) VCX
Connect Server
This section describes how to install and configure a single (primary) VCX
Connect server.
A primary VCX Connect server provides all of the features that a
primary/secondary server pair provides, but without the fail over
redundancy. You can add a secondary server at a later time.
Overview of the
Installation Process
The installation of a single (primary) VCX Connect server involves these
major steps:
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Preparation on page 23
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Configuring Network Parameters on page 23
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Configuring the Media Gateways on page 24
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Moving the VCX Connect Server and Media Gateways on page 26
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Installing a License Key on page 26
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Changing Default Passwords on page 26
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System Configuration on page 26
Preparation
VCX Connect servers can be preconfigured and later taken to the end
customer site, or they can be configured at the customer site. In either
case, the configuration work is done first and the servers are then moved
to their final location and connected to the network.
1 Unpack the primary server and connect it to a power source.
2 If you are using a VCX Connect 200 server, unpack any gateways and
connect them to a power source.
Configuring Network Parameters
1 Connect the eth0 Ethernet interface of the primary VCX Connect server
to a hub or switch that is not connected to any network.
CAUTION: Some VCX Connect servers have two Ethernet interfaces. The
VCX software on a VCX Connect server uses only the eth0 interface. You
can connect to either the eth0 or the eth1 interface in order to configure
the server but you must use eth0 for normal server operation.
If you prefer, you can use a cross-over Ethernet cable to directly connect
the PC to the VCX Connect server.