Avaya S8710 Home Theater Server User Manual


 
4Connecting to the IPSIs
Installing and Configuring the Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server 49
June 2004
4 Connecting to the IPSIs
NOTE:
The media gateways must be installed, connected to each other, and powered up.
This chapter covers the following tasks:
Programming the IPSI circuit packs on page 50
Using DHCP addressing on page 50
Using static addressing on page 51
Verifying that IPSIs are translated on page 54
Verifying connectivity to media server on page 55
Upgrading IPSI firmware version (if necessary) on page 55
Enabling control of IPSIs on page 55
Verifying license status on page 56
Reusing a TN2312AP/BP circuit pack on page 56
NOTE:
At a minimum you must program the reference IPSI and connect to it to avoid going into
No License Mode.
NOTE:
Once the IPSIs are connected to the control network, they may alarm if the firmware is not
the most current. The alarm automatically goes away once the IPSI firmware is upgraded.
Single control network: Connect one end of the GREEN CAT5 straight-through cable to the IPSI
adapter on the back of media gateway in position A.
Duplicated control network: In addition connect one end of the RED CAT5 straight-through cable to the
IPSI adapter on the back of media gateway in position B.
Dedicated control network: The other end is connected to the next available port on the Ethernet switch.
Nondedicated control network: The other end is connected to the next available port on the customer’s
network.
For a connectivity guide, see Quick Start for Hardware Installation: Avaya S8700 or S8710 Media Server
(555-245-703).