Avaya S8500 Series Instruction Manual

Installing and Configuring the
Avaya S8500 Media Server
Release 3.1
03-300143
Release 3.1
February 2006
Issue 4

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Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How to use this documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Pre-installation: before going on site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Verifying site readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Laptop preparation, software, and system information. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Copying files to the laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
About ASG and the unique on-site password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Obtaining license and Avaya authentication files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pre-installation: at the site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Equipment specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About the Server Availability Management Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
About SAMP functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About SAMP connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About SAMP software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
About media server port connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
S8500 port connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
About Modem connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About Media Gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About Processor Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
About S8500 LSP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
S8500 LSP License file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
High level overview of installation process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing and cabling the media server complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing Avaya Communication Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing Expanded Meet-me Conferencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuring the SAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Configuring the media server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Translating the IPSI circuit packs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing and cabling the media gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Completing the installation administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Testing the finished installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 2: SNMP Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configuration of the SNMP modules in the UPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Default UPS IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Preparing to configure the SNMP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Administering the SNMP module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setting selected traps (alarming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Configuring the SNMP subagent in the Avaya Ethernet switch (if used) . . . . . 35
Default IP addresses for Ethernet switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Preparing to configure the Ethernet switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Configuring the Ethernet switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 3: Communication Manager Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Powering up the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Accessing the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring Telnet for Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Installing Avaya Communication Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Chapter 4: Media server configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Opening the Maintenance Web Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Copying files to the media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Enabling Network Time Servers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Using the Installation Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Verifying RMB IP information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Installing SAMP firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Verifying media server connection to the customer’s LAN (if provided) . . . . . 48
Enabling firewall settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Configuring the modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Checking LED activity on the optional dual NIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Configuring the dual network interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Configuring the network interface card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Testing connectivity to customer’s network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Chapter 5: IP interface translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Starting SAT terminal emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Inputting initial system translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Adding media gateways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Enabling IPSI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Adding the IPSI to the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setting alarm activation level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Saving translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Chapter 6: IP interface configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Connecting to the IPSIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
IPSI address configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Programming the IPSI for DHCP addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Programming the IPSI for static addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Setting the VLAN and diffserv parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Resetting the IPSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Verifying connectivity to media server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Verifying that IPSIs are translated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Upgrading the IPSI firmware version (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Enabling control of IPSIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Verifying license status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Chapter 7: Install an S8500 Media Server as an LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Configuring the media server as an LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Administering the primary controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Enabling license server capability on a media gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Installing and verifying the license on the new LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Opening the TCP ports on the S8500 LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Resetting the S8500 LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Verifying that the primary controller identifies the new LSP
and has sent the translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Readministering media gateways to point to the LSP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Chapter 8: Post-installation administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Verifying translations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting daylight savings time rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Setting locations (if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Verifying date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Clearing and resolving alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Backing up files to the compact flash media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Enabling alarms to INADS via modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Enabling alarms to INADS via SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Before leaving the site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

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Chapter 9: Installation verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Testing the IPSI circuit pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Testing the license file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
S8500 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
C360 Avaya Ethernet switch LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
UPS LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
TN2312BP IPSI LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix A: Media server access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Accessing the server’s command line interface with SSH . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Connecting to the media server directly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Connecting to the media server remotely over the network . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Connecting to the media server remotely over a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Accessing the Maintenance Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Using the SAT command line prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Logins for Avaya technicians and Business Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Configuring the network for Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Setting browser options for Internet Explorer 6.0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Appendix B: Installation troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting media server hardware installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Troubleshooting configuring the media server hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Troubleshooting the installation of license files and Avaya authentication files . 112
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Chapter 1: Introduction
These procedures are for installing Avaya Communication Manager and configuring a new
Avaya S8500 Media Server and associated components in an IP-connected port network
configuration.
To configure the media server, use the Avaya Installation Wizard. To configure gateways and
other hardware components, use two administration interfaces:
●Maintenance Web Interface
●Command line interface, directly through, secure shell (SSH), telnet, or a terminal
emulation program such as Avaya Native Configuration Manager.
You are not required to install the media server before the port networks (media gateways);
however, the license file allows only 30 minutes to "see" the administered and connected IP
Interface (IPSI) circuit packs.
The following information is included in this installation procedure:
●Pre-installation: before going on site on page 9
●Configuration of the SNMP modules in the UPS on page 29
●Configuring the SNMP subagent in the Avaya Ethernet switch (if used) on page 35
●Media server configuration on page 43
●Configuring the dual network interface card on page 53
●IP interface translations on page 57
●IP interface configuration on page 63
●Post-installation administration on page 83
●Installation verification on page 89
●Media server access on page 99
●Installation troubleshooting on page 109
Audience
This documentation is for the following people tasked with installing and configuring the media
server components:
●Trained field installation and maintenance personnel
●Technical support personnel
●Authorized Business Partners

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How to use this documentation
Use this documentation as a guide to install and configure Avaya media servers. For
information about a particular task, use the index or table of contents to locate the page number
where the information is described.
The S8500 Media Server can be configured as a primary controller or as a Local Survivable
Processor (LSP). Most of the installation procedures are the same for these two configurations
but there are some differences. For an S8500 LSP:
●Skip the "IPSI translations" and "IPSI configuration" sections
●Complete the tasks in the "Install an S8500 as an LSP" section
For an overview of the installation process, see High level overview of installation process on
page 25.
Read Pre-installation: before going on site on page 9 first. This section lists the tasks that must
be completed before going to the installation site. Next, read Pre-installation: at the site on
page 13. This section lists the tasks that must be completed on site before beginning the
installation procedures.
Technical specifications for the hardware are described in Equipment specifications on page 14.
For the physical installation and cabling of the hardware, see the Quick Start for Hardware
Installation: Avaya S8500 Media Server (555-245-701). Use the remaining sections of this
document in the sequence they are presented. If certain components are not to be installed,
skip the procedures for those components. You install and configure the media server
components using information in the following sections:
●Configuration of the SNMP modules in the UPS on page 29
●Configuring the SNMP subagent in the Avaya Ethernet switch (if used) on page 35
●Media server configuration on page 43
●Configuring the dual network interface card on page 53
●IP interface translations on page 57
Next, install the port networks and media gateways, using sections in the following documents:
●Installing the Avaya G650 Media Gateway (03-300144)
●Installation and Configuration for the Avaya G150 Media Gateway (03-300395)
●Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya G350 Media Gateway (03-300148)
●Installation of the Avaya G350 Media Gateway (555-245-104)
●Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8300 Media Server and Avaya G700 Media
Gateway (555-233-150)
●Installation and Upgrades for the Avaya G700 Media Gateway and Avaya S8300 Media
Server (555-234-100)
Program the IP interface using Chapter 6: IP interface configuration.

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If you are installing an S8500 Media Server as an LSP, use Install an S8500 Media Server as an
LSP on page 75
Complete the installation using information in the following sections:
●Post-installation administration on page 83
●Installation verification on page 89
●Media server access on page 99
If problems occur during the installation, use Installation troubleshooting on page 109 to try to
resolve them.
Pre-installation: before going on site
This section describes the steps you need to take to before going to the installation site.
Documentation
Avaya recommends that you have the following documents on hand for the installation. These
are included on the Documentation for Avaya Communication Manager, Media Gateways and
Servers CD (03-300151).
●Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8500 Media Server (555-245-701) — a quick
reference guide providing physical installation and connection information.
●Completed Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet — An Excel spreadsheet providing the
customer’s network information needed to use the Avaya Installation Wizard to configure
the control network components. Get from the Avaya project manager, Avaya software
technician, or customer network administrator. See the Avaya Installation Wizard Web site
(http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw) for the blank form.
●Avaya Server Availability Management Processor User Guide (03-300322) —
documentation providing information on administering the SAMP.
●Job Aid: Approved Grounds (555-245-772) — provides a description of all approved
grounds.

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Verifying site readiness
Before going on site, make sure the customer has:
●adequate power
●19-in. (48-cm) 4-post data racks securely installed to EIA-310D (or equivalent) standards
and grounded
●a local area network set up and running
●a network administrator available the day of the installation
If you are staging the installation at a location other than the customer’s site, verify that you
have all the equipment by comparing the list of items ordered against the items in the boxes.
Your project manager can supply you with an inventory list. Do not rely solely on the packing
slips inside the boxes.
Laptop preparation, software, and system information
Verify that:
●The services laptop has the right hardware and software. See Connecting to the media
server directly on page 101 for the list of computer hardware and software specifications.
●Current Avaya Communications Manager translations are available for download.
●You have a completed Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW) on the services laptop.
See the Avaya Installation Wizard Web site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw) for the
blank form.
The EPW provides customer system information, including:
- IP addresses
- Product IDs for the media server, remote maintenance board, and IA 770 if used
- Avaya services telephone number for remote access over modem
- Avaya services IP address for alarms through the network
●You have the current Communications Manager software update, if required, on your
services laptop
●You have current firmware, including for the media server BIOS. Check the Avaya Support
Web site (http://support.avaya.com), Download Software and Firmware, for the latest
software and firmware. Firmware for the IPSIs, C-LAN, MedPro, and VAL circuit packs are
on the software CD.
●You have License and Avaya authentication files on your services laptop.

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●You have all login IDs and passwords needed to access the media server, maintenance
adapter, and server complex components. This includes the unique service password for
your customer’s equipment.
- To obtain the unique password for a specific media server, call ASG Conversant
(1.800.248.1234 or 1.720.444.5557). You must have the IL, FL, or product ID to get
the password.
- To log in through the services port as craft after you install the Avaya authentication
file, use this password, which does not require an ASG challenge or response.
Copying files to the laptop
In addition to the license and Avaya authentication files, you must copy other required files to
the services laptop. This includes the filled-out Electronic Preinstallation Worksheet (EPW); any
service packs; current firmware, including firmware for the BIOS, remote maintenance board,
and programmable circuit packs.
To get a filled-out EPW, go to the project manager or customer. To get a blank EPW, go to the
Avaya Installation Wizard Web site (http://support.avaya.com/avayaiw). Have the customer fill it
out.
To get the service pack, go to the Avaya Support Web site (http://avaya.com/support) and select
Software & Firmware Downloads to identify and copy the required service pack.
To get the latest firmware for the BIOS, remote maintenance board, and programmable circuit
packs, go to the Avaya Support Web site at http://avaya.com/support and select Software &
Firmware Downloads to identify and copy the latest firmware.
To get instructions on installing firmware, go to:
ftp://ftp.avaya.com/incoming/Up1cku9/tsoweb/firmware/TNpackFirmwareDownloadInstructions.pdf
About ASG and the unique on-site password
After installing the Avaya authentication files, Access Security Gateway (ASG) protects Avaya
services logins to the media server. The ASG challenge/response protocol confirms the validity
of each user, reducing the opportunity for unauthorized access.
If you use the craft password that is unique to the server of the customer and access the media
server on site, you can use this password the next time you log in as craft. You do not need an
ASG challenge/response to log in this way. Every other means of craft access still requires an
ASG challenge/response.

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Obtaining license and Avaya authentication files
Use Remote Feature Activation (RFA) to obtain the Communication Manager license and Avaya
authentication files. RFA is a Web-based application, available to Avaya employees and
authorized BusinessPartners. WIth RFA, you can create and deploy license files for all
Communication Manager product platforms. For more information about RFA and how to
generate license and Avaya authentication files, see the RFA Information page at http://
rfa.avaya.com.
Note:
Note: To access the RFA application, you must complete the RFA online training and
have received access authorization.
To generate a license file, you need the following information:
●Your personal Single Sign-On (SSO) for the RFA Web site authentication login
●SAP order number
●Required customer information
●For a new license, the serial number of one TN2312BP Internet Protocol Server Interface
(IPSI) or TN8412AP System Internet Protocol Interface (SIPI) circuit pack designated the
reference IP interface.
●For an updated license, the RFA system ID (SID) for the existing media server, which is
necessary to locate the existing license
●Internet access to the RFA Web page with Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
Before arriving on site, download the license and Avaya authentication files to the services
laptop. The license and Avaya authentication files are installed during the installation process.
Once the Avaya authentication files are installed, a challenge/response system called Access
Security Gateway (ASG) protects Avaya services logins to the media server. The ASG
challenge/response protocol confirms the validity of each user, reducing the opportunity for
unauthorized access.
When finished installing the Avaya authentication file, Avaya Communication Manager has a
password for the craft login. This password is unique to the server of the customer. You can use
the password the next time you log in as craft, provided you access the media server through
the services port. You do not need an ASG challenge/response to log in this way, even though
every other means of craft access still requires an ASG challenge/response. RFA records the
revised password. ASG Conversant provides this password at 1-800-248-1234 or
1-720-444-5557.

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Pre-installation: at the site
Before beginning the installation, verify that you have all the equipment on site by comparing
the list of items ordered against the items in the boxes. Your project manager can supply you
with an inventory list. Do not rely solely on the packing slips inside the boxes.
The pre-installation team should have done the following tasks. If they were not all done, do not
continue with the installation.
●Verify that the open, customer-supplied, EIA-310D (or equivalent) standard 19-in. (48-cm)
4-post equipment rack(s) is(are) properly installed and solidly secured. Make sure that the
screws that come with the racks are there. If using a rack cabinet, make sure it has
adequate ventilation.
●Verify that the rail kit to support the media server is available for installation.
●Verify that the rail kit, required to support the very heavy UPS, is installed on the rack or
available for installation. For information on installing the rails, see the documentation that
comes with the rail kit.
●Verify that the equipment rack(s) is(are) grounded per local code. See Job Aid: Approved
Grounds (555-245-772).
●Verify that the customer provides AC power to the rack from a nonswitched outlet.
●Verify that cabling for theTN2312BP (IPSI) circuit packs is labeled and runs from the
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Equipment specifications
The media server control network components consist of the media server, one UPS, and an
Avaya-provided Ethernet switch (optional). See Table 1: Control network components
specifications.
The internal room temperature must not exceed 104° F (40° C).
Table 2: S8500 Media Server features and specifications outlines the features and
specifications of the Avaya S8500 Media Server.
Note:
Note: Some values are shown at maximum configuration. Avaya values will be slightly
lower then the maximum.
Table 1: Control network components specifications
Component Dimensions
English (in.) Metric (cm) U (height) Weight (lb/kg)
Media Server:
S8500 1.75h x 17w x 20d 4h x 43w x 51d 1 28/13
Ethernet Switch:
C363T
C364T 1.75h x 17w x 14.4d
1.75h x 17w x 14.4d 4h x 43w x 37d 4h x 43w x 37d 1 111/5 11/5
UPS:
700 VA
1500 VA 3.5h x 17w x 19d 3.5h x 17w x 24d 9h x 43w x 48d 9h x 43w x 61d 2 234/15 50/23
Table 2: S8500 Media Server features and specifications
Feature Specifications
Microprocessor One Pentium 41024-KB Level-2 cache and MMX
(MMX2) technology
Memory 512 MB
Type: PC2700/3200 266 MHz, ECC, SDRAM,
registered DIMMs only
Slots: Four dual inline
Drives Diskette: 1.44 MB
CD/DVD-ROM: IDE
Power Supply 300 watt (110 or 220 VAC auto-sensing)
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Integrated Functions Ethernet ports: Two 10/1000/100BaseT Ethernet
controllers
One serial port (not used)
Four USB ports (3 not used)
Keyboard port (not used)
Mouse port (not used)
Dual-channel bus mastering IDE controller
Diskette drive
Acoustical Noise
Emissions Sound power, idling: 6.5 bel maximum
Sound power, operating: 6.5 bel maximum
Environment: Air
Temperature Media server on:
●50.0° to 95.0° F (10° to 35° C)
●altitude: 0 to 2999 feet (0 to 914 meters)
Media server off:
●-104° to 140° F (-40° to 60° C)
maximum altitude: 6998 feet (2133 meters)
Environment: Humidity ●Server on: 8% to 80%
●Server off: 8% to 80%
Table 2: S8500 Media Server features and specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications
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About the Server Availability Management Processor
The Server Availability Management Processor (SAMP) is a remote maintenance board that is
pre-installed in the S8500 Media Server. The SAMP provides remote maintenance and
serviceability to the media server by monitoring and reporting alerts on the S8500 components.
The SAMP also provides controls to turn the media server’s power on and off.
Heat Output Minimum configuration: 297 BTU (87 watts)
Maximum configuration: 512 BTU (150 watts)
Electrical Input Sine-wave input (47-63 Hz) required
Input voltage low range:
●Minimum: 100 VAC
●Maximum: 127 VAC
Input voltage high range:
●Minimum: 200 VAC
●Maximum: 240 VAC
Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate):
●Minimum: 0.0870 kVA
●Maximum: 0.150 kVA
Receptacle U.S.: XXXX 87=NEMA 5-15
Circuit Breaker: XXXX 87=15 amp
Pole: XXXX 87=1
Amp Draw:
●100-127 V~ 4.6 A
●200-240 V~ 2.3 A
Table 2: S8500 Media Server features and specifications (continued)
Feature Specifications
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About SAMP functionality
The SAMP card provides the following functionality:
●Monitors the media server state of health: fans, voltages, and temperature.
●Reports media server failure and other alarms to INADS by modem.
Modem contention is resolved on a first-come first-serve basis. For instance, if services
dials into the SAMP, and the media server needs to send out an alarm through the modem
interface, it will find the modem busy, but will continue to try to send the alarm.
●Provides remote media server power-on and reset capability.
●Secure dial-in connection to the SAMP and the host.
●Services laptop access to the SAMP (and subsequently the host).
The SAMP presents a virtual TTY that the media server uses when it needs to send out alarms
through the modem interface (see Figure 1: SAMP rear connections on page 18). The system
uses the modem that is connected to the USB port off of the SAMP card for:
●Reporting alarms on the media server by the media server.
●Reporting alarms on the media server by the SAMP, for example, server reboots.
●Reporting alarms on the SAMP by the SAMP.
●Services dial-in access to the media server and the SAMP for remote maintenance and
administration purposes.
About SAMP connections
The SAMP card is installed in PCI-X slot 1 (full-height, 3/4 length slot) of the Avaya S8500
Media Server.
The SAMP comes in a half-card PCI form factor and is powered externally. It supports one USB
interface and two 10/100 Ethernet ports that are located on the rear of the media server.
●SAMP Ethernet 1 is not used.
●SAMP Ethernet 2 is for local Services laptop access. This is for on-site services personnel
to access the SAMP using the craft login.
●The USB interface is used to connect a USB modem that is used for remote dial-in and
dial-out access. This modem connection is shared between the media server and the
SAMP for remote maintenance, administration, and alarming purposes. For dial-in
purposes, the user first establishes a ppp session that terminates at the SAMP. The user
then can establish an SSH (Secure Shell) or HTTPS (Secure Web) session to the SAMP
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The SAMP also communicates with the hostin-band via an on-board industry standard Ethernet
controller on the host’s PCI bus with an internal link to the SAMP.
See Figure 1: SAMP rear connections on page 18 for locations of the connections on the
SAMP.
Figure 1: SAMP rear connections
About SAMP software
The SAMP is shipped from the factory with software installed and with some default settings.
However, you may need to install an updated version of the software and you must configure
the SAMP before it can be used.
If a SAMP software update file is available on the Avaya Support website, you should have
downloaded it to your laptop. See Using the Avaya Server Availability Management Processor
(SAMP), 03-300322, for details on installing software on the SAMP and changing default
settings.
About media server port connections
The following section provides information on connecting the Ethernet ports on the back of the
media server.
Figure notes:
1. SAMP Eth2—to services laptop
(cross-connect CAT5 cable)
2. SAMP Eth1 (not used)
3. USB connection for the modem
4. External power to the SAMP
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S8500 port connections
You connect to the various ports using standard CAT5 cables with RJ45 connectors on each
end. If the S8500 Media Server has only one port network, connect it through the dual NIC.
Figure 2: S8500 Media Server connectivity guide shows typical connectivity for the S8500
Media Server.
Figure 2: S8500 Media Server connectivity guide
Figure notes:
1. Eth0—to customer’s network if
nondedicated control network or to
Ethernet switch for control network if
dedicated control network
(straight-through CAT5 cable)
2. Eth1—to services laptop (cross-connect
CAT5 cable)
3. Eth2—to customer’s network if dedicated
control network (straight-through CAT5
cable)
4. Eth3—unused
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About Modem connections
Note:
Note: USB modems cannot connect to rotary lines. A Touch Tone line is required.
On an Avaya S8500 Media Server, modem connects to the USB port on the SAMP.
Required options on the SAMP modem are set by Avaya defaults on the SAMP. For modem
connectivity, see Figure 3: Modem connectivity on the S8500 Media Server.
Figure 3: Modem connectivity on the S8500 Media Server
Modem options are set when you configure the media server. No options are set on the
modems themselves.
Figure notes:
1. Modem
2. USB cable connecting the USB modem to
the USB port on the media server.
3. Telephone line connecting the modem to
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