Avaya S8710 - Manual (Page 41)

Configuring second media server
Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 41
June 2004
Configuring second media server
The procedures for this installation are the same as for configuring the first media server. Repeat tasks
Clearing the ARP cache on the laptop on page 33 through Disconnecting from the media server on page
40 for the second media server.
Remastering the hard drive
CAUTION:
This task is not part of the ordinary configuration process and erases any information on
the drive. Do not perform this task unless you are updating from a release prior to Release
2.1 of Avaya Communication Manager.
NOTE:
This step upgrades the server, loading the RP software onto the backup partition. The
currently running release remains on the other partition, just as it always does during an
upgrade.
1 Insert the CD containing the software into the CD-ROM drive on the media server and close the
tray.
2 Under Server Configuration and Upgrades, click Install New Software Release.
3 Select from the menu the file from the CD (S8700-00.0-0000.0). Click Continue to complete the
software installation.
On the page asking about installing the license file, select either statement and click Continue.
The license file is replaced later in the upgrade process.
On the page asking about installing the Avaya authentication files, select Do not update
authentication information and click Continue.
4 Select Reboot when you get to that Web page.
After the system reboots, which takes about 3 minutes, the RP software redirects the system to
boot from the CD-ROM drive. This is the same software that would have loaded if the CD were
bootable. Note that no telephony support is provided by this software. Its only purpose is to
reformat the hard drive and install a clean copy of the Avaya Communication Manager server
software.
5 Close the browser.