Specifications
68 Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication Manager
The following sections describe each of the main components.
S8720 Media Server
Note:
Note: For a description of the S8710 Media Server hardware, see S8710 Media
Server on page 72.
The S8720 server’s dimensions are (HxWxD) 3.38 in. (8.6 cm.) x 17.50 in. (44.5 cm.) x 25.75 in.
(65.4 cm.). The S8720 Media Server has a 2U form factor.
Characteristics of the S8720 Media Server include:
● AMD Opteron processor
● 1 GB memory
● 72GB 10,000 RPM SCSI hard disk drive
● 2 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports on the motherboard to support IPSI network control links,
services access, and administration
● Three USB ports, for modem connection, Compact Flash drive connection, and other
connections
● External (USB) Compact Flash
● 4-port (10/100BaseT) network interface card (quad NIC)
● A SCSI CD/DVD-ROM
● Supports software duplication. Hardware duplication is available with the optional DAL1
memory duplication card or (for the extra large configuration) the DAL2 memory
duplication card. A distance limitation of 10 km between the S8720 Media Servers in the
pair.
● Support for global power ranges from 100V to 250V AC
● Active/standby status LED for easy in rack server identification
● Supports secure HTTP server for IP phone file downloads.
● Transport, using Communication Manager and an appropriate media processor (T2302AP
or TN2602AP), of the following messages:
- Fax, Teletypewriter device (TTY), and modem calls using pass-through mode
- Fax, V.32 modem, and TTY calls using proprietary relay mode
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SECURITY ALERT:
SECURITY ALERT: Faxes sent to non-Avaya endpoints cannot be encrypted.










