Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with the G650 Media Gateway
Pre-installation setup
Installing the Avaya S8700 Media Server with an Avaya G650 Media Gateway
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December 2003
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Verify that the rail kits, required to support the very heavy UPSs, are installed on the rack or
available for installation. For information on installing the rails, see the documentation that comes
with the rail kits.
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Verify that the 19-inch (48-centimeter) EIA-310D open equipment rack(s) is(are) grounded. See
Approved Grounds
.
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Verify that cabling for the TN2312BP Internet Protocol Server Interface (IPSI) circuit packs is
labeled and run from the control hardware rack to the port networks or that appropriate
connectivity is provided.
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Verify that you have the required, customer-provided network information in hand. See the filled-
out Excel spreadsheet titled Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW). See the Avaya
Installation Wizard Web site (
http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw
) for the blank form.
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Verify that you have all the equipment on site. See the job aid titled
Pre-Installation
Information—Avaya S8700 Media Server
for the list of required hardware.
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Verify that the services laptop has the right hardware and software. See the job aid titled
Pre-
Installation Information—Avaya S8700 Media Server
for the list of computer hardware
and software specifications.
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Verify that you have current translations available for download via ProVision.
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Verify that you have the current software patch and license and Avaya authentication files on your
services laptop.
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Verify that you have the required software patch available, if required. Firmware for the IPSIs, C-
LAN, MedPro, and VAL circuit packs are on the software CD.
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Verify that you have all the login IDs and passwords to access the S8700 Media Servers and
server complex components.
