Specifications

86 Hardware Description and Reference for Avaya Communication Manager

allows the TN2305/2306 to appropriately share control by the server with the IPSI. Any

ATM-connected port network that does not have an IPSI may still receive service if the port

network maintains its connection to the ATM switch and the ATM switch still communicates with

one or more IPSI-controlled port networks.

For more information about ESS setup, operation, or feature functionality, see Avaya Enterprise

Survivable Servers (ESS) User Guide, 03-300428.

S8300 Media Server in an LSP mode

The S8300 LSP is located in the G700 Media Gateway and provides survivability when the

S8720/S8710 Media Server is inaccessible. Each S8720/S8710 Media Server can have up to

250 LSPs. The S8300 LSP can support up to 50 H.248 media gateways. The LSP has a copy of

the S8720/S8710 Media Server customer translations. For details, see S8300 Media Server in

an LSP configuration on page 37.

S8500 Media Server in an LSP mode

The S8500 LSP provides survivability when the S8720/S8710 Media Server is inaccessible.

Each S8720/8710 Media Server can have up to 250 LSPs. The S8500 LSP can support up to

250 H.248 media gateways.The LSP has a copy of the S8720/8710 Media Server customer

translations. For the S8500 Media Server in an LSP mode, the processor ethernet interface

must be set (it is not on automatically).

Connectivity

The S8720/8710 Media Server supports the following methods of port network connections.

Note:

Note: For information on port network connectivity, see Administration for Network

Connectivity for Avaya Communication Manager, 555-233-504.

Connectivity with voice bearer over direct-connect, ATM, or CSS

The following connection methods are available with fiber connections:

● Direct-connect (duplicated control network)

● Center Stage Switch (single control network)

● Center Stage Switch (duplicated control network)

● Center Stage Switch (duplicated control and bearer networks)

● ATM Switch (single control network)