Avaya S8300 Server
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[edit] Product Name
Avaya S8300 Server
[edit] Manufacturer Part Number
S8300
[edit] Product Date
circa February 2007
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- Overview
The S8300 Server with a G700, G450, G350 or G250 Media Gateway provides a flexible solution for growing companies seeking to streamline voice and data operations over one networked infrastructure. It can be used as a standalone solution for a small business or as a remote edge device for a larger enterprise network ranging between 8 to 450 stations.
What's New With This Release
With Communication Manager 5.0, the S8300C Server now supports co-residency of Communication Manager and SIP Enablement Services. This is Avaya's first all-in-one SIP/H.323/TDM solution. SIP capacity is limited to 100 users.
- Description
The S8300 Server resides inside a G700, G450, G350 or G250 Media Gateway. It can be used as a standalone communication system or as a fully survivable remote gateway. The S8300 can be the primary controller for up to 50 remote G250, G350, G450 and G700 Media Gateways.
As with the S8400, S8500 and S8700 series Servers, the S8300 supports the Linux operating system and it is powered by Communication Manager. It supports industry standard call control, quality of service, management functions, and IP, digital, and analog endpoints.
New with Release 5.0 is the ability to run both Communication Manager and SIP Enablement Services on the same S8300 Server. This provides a complete, all in one H.323, SIP and TDM solution for small to mid sized businesses and branch locations of larger businesses.
- Benefits
- Increases productivity by providing advanced headquarters functionality to remote locations.
- Reduce communication down time with fully survivable gateways.
- Reduce overall costs by leveraging existing communications infrastructure.
- Save time and money by managing all sites from a single system interface.
- Reduce the communication closet space required and the complexity of installation with an integrated messaging solution.
- Components
Included Hardware Components
Servers
S8300C Server
- This material code provides an Intel Celeron-based processor complex that runs the Linux operating system in the form factor of a Media Module.
Optional Components
Media Modules
USB Modem
- This modem is required and used for sending alarm notification to the appropriate technical support organizations as well as for remotely accessing the switch for administration and maintenance activities.
S8300/S8400 DVD/CD ROM Drive
- An external DVD/CD-ROM drive with a USB interface or TFTP server installed on the technicians laptop will be required for software installation. This tool can also be used to upgrade remote S8300 LSPs.
Compact Flash Reader
- This material includes an external Compact Flash Reader plus Compact flash.
Included Software Components
S8300 Server Software License
- Required for the RFA license file to enable software category, release, features and capacities. There are unique material codes for each media server and associated media gateway.
50 USER R4 CM Software Bundle - Standard Edition
- This material code is available with a new system purchase. It contains 50 users of Communication Manager Standard Edition user licenses.
100 USER R4 CM Software Bundle - Standard Edition
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 100 users of Communication Manager Standard Edition user licenses.
150 USER R4 CM Software Bundle - Standard Edition
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 150 users of Communication Manager Standard Edition user licenses.
200 USER R4 CM Software Bundle - Standard Edition
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 200 users of Communication Manager Standard Edition user licenses.
- Note: Over the 200 user software bundle, follow nine tier pricing.
50 USER R4 CMEE Software Bundle
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 50 users of Communication Manager Enterprise Edition user licenses.
100 USER R4 CMEE Software Bundle
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 100 users of Communication Manager Enterprise Edition user licenses.
150 USER R4 CMEE Software Bundle
- This material code available with a new system purchase contains 150 users of Communication Manager Enterprise Edition user licenses.
200 USER R4 CMEE Software Bundle
- This material code available with a new system purchase includes 200 users of Communication Manager user licenses.
- Note: Over the 200 user bundle, follow nine tier pricing.
Communication Manager 4.0 Linux Unity Software CD - New Systems
- With Communication Manager 4.0, the S8300, S8400, S8500 and S8700/10/20 Media Servers will continue have a common software CD for new system installs.
Communication Manager 4.0 Unity Software CD - Upgrades
- This material code provides the Communication Manager 4.0 Unity CD to be used on upgrades.
Avaya Intuity Audix 770 (IA770) Messaging Application
- With Communication Manager 4 and higher, the IA770 messaging application is included as an entitlement as part of the Communication Manager License for the S8300 and S8400 Servers.
S8300 with G700 LSP CM4 Software License with Enterprise Edition Users)
- Enables the server to operate as a Local Survivable Processor. For use on systems with Enterprise Edition licenses.
S8300 with G700 LSP CM4 Software License
- Enables the server to operate as a Local Survivable Processor. For use on systems WITHOUT Enterprise Edition licenses.
S8300 with G350 LSP CM4 Software License (Enterprise Edition Users)
- Enables the server to operate as a Local Survivable Processor. For use on systems with Enterprise Edition licenses.
S8300 with G350 LSP CM4 Software License
- Enables the server to operate as a Local Survivable Processor. For use on systems WITHOUT Enterprise Edition licenses.
- Features
Advanced Voice Applications
- The Media Servers and Gateways use Communication Manager to deliver proven reliability, efficient call handling and more than 525 voice application features over switched and Internet Protocol networks of any size. This is the latest version of advanced telephony software,
- Now businesses can take advantage of the powerful functionality and economy of IP telephony without reinventing their network. Communication Manager is enhanced to run on industry-standard operating systems. This flexible, feature-rich software opens new opportunities to increase efficiency and reliably integrate rich voice features and functions, proven in DEFINITY® Enterprise Communications Systems, into most Internet Protocol (IP) wide area and local area networks.
Business Continuity
- Avaya provides options to deploy local survivable processors or duplicate processors in corporate network, pre-programmed and ready to take over call control in case a central media server or communications link is disrupted.
- For most critical business functions, such as headquarters operations or standalone customer contact centers, a loss of communications is simply not an option. The business continuity capabilities of the S8300 Media Server keep enterprises operational.
Broad Scalability
- From a single office to a campus to a global enterprise with up to 36,000 endpoints.
- Avaya Media Servers and Gateways can meet the voice communication needs of virtually any enterprise.
Integrated Messaging
- The INTUITY AUDIX 770 (IA770) Messaging Solution is a voice mail system used with an S8300 Media Server. IA770 messaging is a software only version of INTUITY AUDIX messaging that uses a QSIG-MWI H.323 virtual trunk for communication between Communication Manager and IA770 Software.
- Delivers voice and email in order to enhance and simplify the communications and exchange of information within both small enterprises as well as small locations of large enterprises.
Integrated System Management
- Integrated Management provides a comprehensive set of tools that make it easier to manage complex network infrastructures; including both voice and data communications through a common Web-based user interface. Avaya Media Servers and Gateways can be configured and managed, IP networks monitored and QoS policies managed through the Integrated Management solutions.
- Improve Network uptime, increase staff productivity and reduce overall operating costs through the utilization of Integrated Management Software. Integrated Management provides easy to learn, easy to use tools for administration, performance monitoring and maintenance.
- Technical Specifications
Beginning with Communication Manager 4.0, we will introduce the S8300C Media Server.
S8300 Media Server
Operating System
- Linux
Processor
- Intel Celeron M 600 MHz Processor
- 1GB RAM
- 4 GB Compact Flash
- 40 GB SATA disk drive
- Includes IA770 Messaging Software Application
- 3 USB 2.0 ports (Modem, DVD/CD-ROM Drive, External Compact Flash Reader)
- 2 10/100 Ethernet NICs
Media Module
- This module is inserted into a G250, 350 or G700 media gateway.
Compliance
Support for Section 508
- Avaya Universal Access Phone Status assists visually impaired users manage voice communications. For instance, the application can announce an incoming caller via the PC speakers through text-to-speech conversion. Universal Access Phone Status is available at no extra cost and helps answer Section 508 access requirements for visually impaired VoIP endpoint users.
- The Avaya TTY-on-IP solution permits voice and TTY to be mixed on the same call. This feature enables Avaya to comply with Titles II, III, and IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Sections 251 and 255 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and Section 508 of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 for a pure IP solution.
- Requirements
Hardware Requirements
S8300 Installation in G700
- The physical installation for the S8300 Media Server module will be the same as other medial modules. The S8300 Media Server still plugs into a Media Module slot but is restricted to the left most slot under the LED board and panel. When installing or removing the Avaya S8300 Media Server, the S8300 and LED board must be removed as a single unit. This is because the LED faceplate/panel will hit the tall components on the S8300, resulting in damage to the hardware, if it is not removed at the same time.
- Software licenses must be purchased to activate the S8300. This software will allow the S8300 to be used as a server or as a Local Survivable Processor (LSP).
Communication Manager 4.0 LINUX Unity Software CD
- With 4.0, the Linux servers will continue to have a common software CD that can be used to install or upgrade all the Linux servers and gateways.
- For new systems SAP material code 700414972 should be used and for upgrades SAP material code 700414980 can be used.
S8300 CD ROM Drive or Avaya TFTP Server Software on a Laptop
- The technician or BusinessPartner will install Communication Manager via CD/DVD ROM Drive. A laptop can also be used providing the TFTP server has been installed.
- Upgrading Communication Manager to release 4.0 will also require the CD/DVD ROM Drive or you must have Avaya TFTP server software installed on the technicians laptop. You can obtain the software from the Avaya support website.
Note: You can use either the TEAC or Panasonic version of drives.
Software Requirements
S8300 Communication Manager 4.0 Upgrade Software License
- Customers upgrading to Communication Manager 4.0 will require the Linux Unity Software CD comcode 700414980
S8300 LSP Upgrade Software License
- Customers upgrading LSPs from a previous release of Communication Manager to the current release will also require the Linux Unity Software CD comcode 700414980.
- Interoperability
Interoperability with Non-Avaya Products
Tests for other products - Lucent, Cisco
- Interoperability test plans include the following: Avaya P333 P130, P580, and P882
- Lucent AP450VPN: VSU-2000
- Cisco Cat 3524, Cat 5500, Ct 6509, 3600
- Check Point: AS5300VPN.
- Reliability and Performance
Reliability Overview
The S8300 Server, G350/450/700 Media Gateway and the associated media modules provide a flexible solution for growing companies seeking to streamline voice and data operations over one networked infrastructure. With the full capabilities of Communication Manager software and an internal Layer two Ethernet switch it can be used as a total converged standalone solution for a small business or as a remote edge device for a larger enterprise network. This configuration leverages the distributed architecture benefits of the media gateway concept and provides a survivable, standards-based, IP communications infrastructure without compromising applications, reliability, and multi-service networking.
The optional, scalable, multimedia-messaging application offers the feature richness and reliability of Avaya messaging systems and has prompts available in 35 languages to meet the needs of the global market.
For more information on reliability with media servers please see the following reliability white papers on the Avaya.com Resource Library.
Performance Measures
Capacities
- S8300 supports 900 ports by a combination of trunks and stations.
- 450 IP stations, 450 non-IP stations, or a combination of 450 IP and non-IP stations
- 450 Trunks
- 50 G700/G450/G350/G250 Media Gateways
- For a complete and up to date list of all server capacities, please download the Avaya Communication Manager Capacities table by visiting the Support Center Website.
Busy Hour Call Completion (BHCC)
- 10,000 BHCC in non call center configurations, 5,000 BHCC in a call center configurations.
- Security
Security Issues
Communication Manager builds on the world-class security features of the Avaya Call Processing Software. Real-time media encryption Communication Manager to provide a secure solution for environments where enhanced voice privacy over a LAN/WAN is required. This allows customers to apply the appropriate level of information privacy to sensitive communications and information.
For more information on security on the S8300 media server, please see the Resource Library on Avaya.com for White papers or Application notes.
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