Avaya Media Processing Server Series System (Software Release 2.1) Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Avaya Business Communications ManagerRelease 6.0Document Status: StandardDocument Number: P0602477Document Version: 3.1.12Date: June 2010Avaya Media P

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 10 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11ScopeThe Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Referen

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 100 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The pmgr.cfg FileThis file sets parameters used by Avaya’s

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 101 The only other command that might typicall

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 102 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The periview.cfg FileThe periview.cfg file defines configur

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 103The MPSHOME/common/etc/tms DirectoryThis directory contains the configuration files installed

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 104 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11In this file, the term dtc is the same as TMS of release 1.

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 105 Field Name DescriptionPo

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 106 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The tms.cfg File The sections that follow, contain printout

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 107on the site requirements. If this parameter is set incorrectly, it can affect audio quality. F

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 108 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11TMS Resource Definition Section The TMS resource definition

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 109 TMS Resource Definition Secti

Preface# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 11How to Use This ManualThis manual uses many standard terms relating to computer system and software application f

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 110 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11[RSRC_CONFIG]CONFIG_NAME = BasicConfig[CLASS]COUNT = 210

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 111Resource Limitations There are hardware limitations to the classes of resources and the quanti

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 112 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The following table lists the quantity of each resource tha

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 113On the back of each VRC, there is a number selector that defines the number of the chassis. (S

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 115Pool Manager. (See Pool Manager (PMGR) on page 288.) These fields shall each contain a dash (-

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 116 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11MPS Line Definition Section The [VPS_LINE_DEF] section is u

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 117 MPS Line Definition Section;; M P

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 118 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Resource Set Table Section The [RSET_TABLE] section is used

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 119Synclist Configuration Section The synclist section is used to define the source(s) of timing

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 12 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Organization of This ManualThis document is designed to iden

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 120 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The comments contained in the synclist section provide some

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 121For analog systems (and for testing digital systems for which there is no operating span avail

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 123Protocol Configuration Files Protocol configuration is defined by a <proto>.cfg file. On

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 125The $MPSHOME/packages Directory(This section applies to Solaris systems only)This directory co

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 126 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11For sake of clarity and discussion, and as highly recommend

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 127%MPSHOME%\PERIase - /opt/vps/PERIase This directory contains the Application Services Environm

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 128 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Shared

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 129File Based Shared Memory (FBSM) is not transient by default (as Solaris shared memory is) and

Preface# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 13Conventions Used in This ManualThis manual uses different fonts and symbols to differentiate between document ele

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 131 Example: services# Service

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 133%MPSHOME%\PERIdist - /opt/vps/PERIdist The PERIdist package contains utilities used for distri

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 134 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11%MPSHOME%\PERIview - /opt/vps/PERIview This directory conta

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 135 The cardtypes.cfg and ma

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 136 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The /cfg/ps_triplets.cfg File The following is a copy of th

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 137%MPSHOME%\PERImps - /opt/vps/PERImps This directory contains the software used on each MPS com

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 138 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The MPSHOME/tmscommN DirectoryThe MPSHOME/tmscommN director

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 139The MPSHOME/mpsN DirectoryThe $MPSHOME/mpsN (%MPSHOME%\mpsN) directory path contains configura

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 14 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The flying Window icon identifies procedures or events that

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 140 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The MPSHOME/mpsN/apps DirectoryThe $MPSHOME/mpsN/apps (%MPS

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 141The file extension (*.acfg) is appended to the application name when the file is defined with

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 142 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The MPSHOME/mpsN/etc DirectoryThe $MPSHOME/mpsN/etc (%MPSHO

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 143The vos.cfg FileThe vos.cfg file identifies the VOS processes that run on the MPS. This file i

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 144 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The commgr.cfg FileThe COMMGR (Communications Manager) is t

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 145 For a full lis

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 146 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The vmm-mmf.cfg FileThe vmm-mmf.cfg file identifies perform

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 147If all the elements do not fit into Voice Data Memory (VDM) when you load (activate) the vocab

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 148 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11ASE Configuration FilesThe ase.cfg FileThe ase.cfg file ide

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 149The aseLines.cfg FileThe aseLines.cfg file identifies the applications to be run on the specif

Preface# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 15Solaris and Windows 2000 ConventionsThis manual depicts examples (command line syntax, configuration files, and s

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 150 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The string "$1" must be the only entry on the fir

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 151CCM Configuration FilesThe ccm_phoneline.cfg FileThe ccm_phoneline.cfg file stipulates phone l

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 152 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11# DETECTALWAYS : If this argument is provided then t

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 153## maxCacheLoadSize <size in Kilobytes>## Sets the maximum number of pages in a single

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 154 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11For a full list of commands and options available to CCM, s

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 155The ccm_admin.cfg FileThe ccm_admin.cfg file stipulates service parameter values for administr

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 156 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11# Available parameters# ====================## discguard

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 157TCAD Configuration FilesThe tcad-tms.cfg FileThe tcad-tms.cfg file stipulates configuration an

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 158 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The tcad.cfg FileThe tcad.cfg file stipulates TMS debug opt

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 159TRIP Configuration FilesThe trip.cfg FileThe trip.cfg file stipulates process alarm, healthche

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Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 160 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11!The STDOUT and STDERR destination objects are for debuggin

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This chapter covers:Common Configuration1. Multi-Media Format Files (MMFs)2. Call Simulator Facility3. Alarm Filtering4. Interapplication/Host Service

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 164 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Multi-Media Format Files (MMFs)A Multi-Media Format (MMF) f

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 165Vocabulary MMF Files vs. CMR MMF FilesApplications use MMF files as vocabularies to output named el

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 166 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Activating MMF FilesWhen an MMF file is activated, its elem

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 167For example, the component MPS1 uses library.mmf as the default system play MMF and messages.mmf as

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 168 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Delimited and Partial LoadingBy default, the system loads e

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 169Audio PlaybackBy default, VMM does not attempt to load all vocabulary elements into VDM. If "l

This chapter covers:Avaya MPS Architec-tural Overview1. Overview of the Avaya Media Processing Server Series System2. System Architecture3. System Ut

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 170 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The following formula should be used to determine the maxim

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 171Custom LoadingIf all of the data doesn’t fit into voice memory, it will be necessary to select whic

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 172 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Using Hash TablesTo improve access time to vocabulary MMF f

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 173The following is important information about hash tables:• One hash table can index multiple vocabu

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 174 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11In the preceding illustration, both MMF files have an eleme

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 175This setup works as follows:• If the Mortgage application attempts to speak its Greeting, the Avaya

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 176 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Diagnostics and ReportsThe following table explains some us

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 177Synchronizing MMF Files Across NodesPresently available on Solaris platforms only.In instances wher

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 178 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Ensure that any previous references to the MMF in vmm-mmf.c

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 179MPS’ or only one node in the system, ZAP can be run directly from a command line without any other

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 18 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Overview of the Avaya Media Processing Server SystemThe Avay

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 180 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Command Line OptionsTo specify the nodes and MPS’ that are

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 181Advanced Implementation (High Volume/Traffic)By default, ZAP connects from a local (reference) node

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Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 183Individual Group Update OptionTo update all MPS’ on all nodes in a group, use the zap -G <group_

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 184 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Using Multiple zap.network.cfg FilesIn general the zap.netw

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 185If the zap.network.cfg file existed only on nodeA, and each LAN were its own group, the reference n

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 186 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11To update the second and third elements from this reference

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 187Exception ProcessingIf a remote node fails to respond or a MAC file cannot be transferred, an attem

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 188 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11where <mmf_name> is the base name of the MMF file tha

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 189If an elemental comparison finds inconsistencies between the MAC and target MMF files, the MMF

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 19System ArchitectureThe MPS family is designed with a flexible hardware and software arch

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 190 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Consolidation of Log FilesBy default log files are created

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 191Synchronization (ZAP) Command SummaryThe following table contains a list of the options available t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 192 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11-m <mac> Specifies the name of pre-existing MAC file

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 193• The following examples are not meant to construe limitations on or required use of ZAP or any of

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 194 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11TroubleshootingThe information below describes how the ZAP

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 195Call Simulator FacilityThe call simulator facilities of the Avaya Media Processing Server (MPS) Ser

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 196 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Any format-related errors in the script files are reported

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 197StatementsStatement DescriptionSEND Execute a command primitive. Processing of the script stops unt

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 198 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11PrimitivesCommand primitives can be used as arguments to th

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 199Phone Line Behavior During SimulationThe call simulation functions are designed to exercise all nor

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Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 200 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Command Line InterfaceCall simulation functions are perform

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 201scriptlistscriptunbind Removes the binding of a script to a resource set (line). After a script has

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 202 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Example Call Simulation Script FilesTwo sample call simulat

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 203Alarm FilteringTypically alarm filtering is performed through details stipulated at the PeriView Al

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 204 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Processes on page 39.Filtering PreceptsIn general, alarm co

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 205Command Line InterfaceAs discussed earlier, alarm filtering can be invoked upon system startup by s

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 206 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11alarmf Command Line OptionsThe following options apply only

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 207Notation FunctionalityAlarms are generated by the system in the following format:Mon Jan 3 08:51:17

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 208 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11(producer == "ccm") ? print() : discard();(severi

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 209Logical ConditionsFilters can use the following functions to specify logical conditions:Function De

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 21Hardware OverviewTypical system hardware includes a SPARC (Solaris) or Intel (Windows) a

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 210 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The examples shown in the preceding table use operators in

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 211Action FunctionsA filter can utilize action functions to specify activities to perform in response

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 212 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11To prevent alarmd or alarmf from applying additional filter

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 213Filtering ExamplesSeveral examples illustrating the concepts discussed earlier are included below.

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 214 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11• To have any alarms with a severity less than or equal to

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 215Interapplication/Host Service Daemon Data ExchangeVMST (VMS)In a multi-MPS network environment, app

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 216 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11PeriPro InteractionTo be able to pass messages to other com

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 217The new VMST daemon logically represents several VMS’ combined in a single process. All these “inte

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 218 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Examples:VMST may actually use a range [port + #_of_mps’ -1

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 219vmst -s 1 -v raven:2 -v robin:3 -v hawk:4 -V 1(running on host eagle)vmst -s 2 -v robin:3 -v hawk:4

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 22 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11For detailed information on the physical, electrical, enviro

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 220 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11VTCPDThe VTCPD (VPS Transmission Control Protocol Daemon) p

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 221Single Connection to HostThe daemon can connect to the specified VMST or all VMST instances running

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 222 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11One Connection Per LineVTCPD can also create as many connec

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 223Client ModeIn client mode, VTCPD connects to a host as a client process. The option -l may be used

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 224 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Server modeIn this mode, the VTCPD daemon accepts connectio

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 225User Datagram ModeIn both the client and server modes, VTCPD supports User Datagram Protocol (UDP)

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 226 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 vtcpd [

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 227Message FormatPreviously, only one message format could be specified for all connections to one ins

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 228 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Args: len Specifies a fixed-length format with the indicate

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 229a:lf[:hp[:hl]] Specifies that the (ASCII) length field is embedded within the message header. The

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 23 The VRC backplane is

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 230 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Examples: vtcpd -f 120Indicates that the message has a fixe

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 231Message Identification (ID)Messages are identified by a unique combination of consecutive bytes cal

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Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 233Connection CapacityThe term connection capacity refers to the number of outstanding host requests t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 234 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Application-Host Interaction Configuration OptionsThe follo

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 235If it is desired to not allocate a permanent slot with the GET request, the application can issue t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 236 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Queuing RequestsWhen VTCPD receives a request from an appli

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 237By default, VTCPD assumes that every request is answered by the host. It queues the requests and d

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 238 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Monitoring Host ConnectionsIf the event of a host process f

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 239Backup LANTo help to ensure continued host connectivity, a backup LAN connection may be established

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Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 240 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11VFTPDThe VFTPD (VPS File Transfer Protocol Daemon) resource

Common Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 241Automatic StartupTo have VFTPD automatically start up with other VOS processes, make an entry for t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 242 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Identifying the Configured Host ComputersTo save time, perm

This chapter covers:Configuration Procedures and Considerations1. Making Changes to an Existing System2. Verifying/Modifying Boot ROM Settings3. N+1 R

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 244 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Making Changes to an Existing System The following sections

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 245Changing Pool/Class Names To change a resource pool/class name (e.g., make i

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 246 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Renaming a Solaris MPS Node Avaya typically ships systems w

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 247Renaming a Windows MPS Node Avaya typically ships systems with default node

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 248 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Introducing a New Node1. Perform either of the following, a

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 249Enabling Statistics CollectionTo enable system or application statistics col

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 25 +3.3V+5V+12V-12VMIS-MATCH

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 250 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Debug Terminal Connection For verifying the TMS boot ROM an

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 251 b. Change directory (cd) t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 252 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Verifying/Modifying Boot ROM Settings The TMS, DCC, and NIC

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 2532. Cycle the power on the TMS. The ROM banner and the current settings will

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 254 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11c. To change an item’s value, type the new value after the

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 255d. When all prompts are finished, the original verify screen is displayed ag

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 256 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11TMS Boot ROM 1. Connect a serial console to the CONSOLE por

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 2574. If displayed values are all correct, select (C)ontinue option. To modify

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 258 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.115. When all prompts are finished, the original verify scree

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 2596. When the TMS has booted, the Alarm Viewer indicates the system is up. If

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 26 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11VRC Rear PanelThe rear panel of the VRC contains indicators,

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 260 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11NIC Boot ROM The boot ROM on the NICs should be verified an

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 261 3. Verify the items are set as fo

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 262 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 c. To change

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 263nic_860.elf, Release [Developmental] [06/19/00 02:10:23 PM]Copyright (C) 20

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 264 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Resetting the NIC The NIC can be reset by doing either a ha

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 265TMS Computer Telephony (CT) Bus Clocking For the purpose of synchronizing CT

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 266 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11For example, in the illustration above, consider that the s

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 267N+1 RedundancyN+1 Redundancy is a system backup feature that protects system

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 268 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11enabled), or a user can manually return control back to the

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 269Directory Layout on a Secondary (Backup) NodeThe secondary node contains sta

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 27Network Interface Controller (NIC) or Hub-NICEach VRC in the system contains either two

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Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 271Least Cost Routing DaemonIf the Least Cost Routing (LCR) daemon is configure

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 272 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11• Media files (in the $MEDIAFILEHOME directory). Files and

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 273The Failover/Failback Process1. Upon startup in a standby configuration, eac

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 274 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Installation and ConfigurationCreate the Secondary NodeThe

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 275Edit the vpshosts FileEdit the vpshosts in the $MPSHOME/common.standby/etc d

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 276 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Edit the tms.cfg FileEdit the tms.cfg file to designate pri

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 277PMGR configurationAs the primary mps numbers will not match the secondary mp

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 278 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Media DirectoriesEach primary and secondary node must be mo

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 27910. Move the application specific MMF files for each MPS component to its ma

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 28 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Telephony Media Server (TMS)The TMS is the core functional m

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 280 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11First Startup After ConfigurationAfter the cluster is prope

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 281 Table 4:

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Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 283Verifying N+1 FunctionalityThis section assumes that the MPS cluster is full

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 284 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.114. Verify that the MPS and COMMON components started on the

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 285Speech Server Resources in N+1 RedundancySpeech Server resources must be inc

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 286 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11# vpshosts (tmsi02)## COMP NODE TYPE 1 tmsi01 mps

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 287When adding another Speech Server to an existing Speech Server group:1. On t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 288 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Pool Manager (PMGR) Pool manager (PMGR) is a process that r

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 289PoolA grouping of zero or more resource objects that can be allocated by PMG

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 29A single TMS can support up to eight digital T1 (24 channels/span for a total of 192 lin

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 290 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The sample pmgr.cfg file below defines three pools: line.in

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 291Port Service StatesBy default, the system places all inbound-only ports out

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 292 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Database ConversionConversion of databases from one format

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 293• If the target machine is different from the source, then vengine’s command

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 294 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Call MonitoringIf you have access to the equipment, the MPS

Configuration Procedures and Considerations# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 2953. Plug the telephone handset into the AUDIO jack.4. Issue the ccm listen co

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This chapter covers:Security1. Antivirus2. Secure Shell

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 298 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Antivirus SoftwareTo ensure the highest level of security,

Security# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 299Secure Shell Avaya NPopenSSH is a consolidated package of the Secure Shell openssh product and its requirements

Table of Contents# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 3Table of ContentsPreface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 30 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Analog Line Interface (ALI)The ALI provides a phone line int

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 300 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Example: :0 Local local_uid@console root /usr/openwin/bin

Index

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 302 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Symbols 65, 66$MEDIAFILEHOME 166AADSM port 47alarm 51Alarm,

Index# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 303.so 140.vex 140.xhtrahostsrc 86.netrc 241ase.cfg 148aseLines.cfg 141, 149ccm_phoneline.cfg 151, 155commgr.cfg 43,

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 304 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11introduce a new MPS node 248listen to calls (on the system)

Index# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 305NN+1 redundancy 267NCD 39, 45Network Interface ControllerSee also NICNIC 27, 32boot ROM 260resetting 264nriod 39,

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 306 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11number of supportable spans/lines 29phone line interfaces t

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 31Multiple DSP Module (MDM)A resource must be available on the system for an application t

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 32 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11System LAN InterfaceThe TMS interfaces with the system Local

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 33TelCo Connector Panel (TCCP) The TCCP provides a built-in platform for connecting to the

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 34 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Software OverviewThe following illustration shows the functi

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 35Software EnvironmentThe MPS software components are categorized into two process groups:

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 36 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11ASE ProcessesThe Application Services Environment (ASE) proc

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 37performs message server functions for VENGINE. It funnels VOS messages that have been tr

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 38 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11VSUPDVSUPD is the ASE software process that is responsible f

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 39ASE/VOS Integration LayerThis layer is used to convert and translate messages from the a

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 4 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Base System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 40 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11ALARMDALARMD resides in the GEN subcomponent of the common c

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 41See the PeriView Reference Manual for additional information about the Alarm Viewer and

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 42 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11CCMCCM resides in the VOS subcomponent of the MPS component.

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 43COMMGRCOMMGR resides in the VOS subcomponent of the MPS component and provides transacti

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 44 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11CONOUTCONOUT is the VOS process that is responsible for prov

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 45NCDNCD is comprised of three distinct logical entities: bridge control; Phase-Lock Loop

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 46 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11PMGR PMGR provides pooled resource management of all resourc

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 47alarm and diagnostic services for the TMS hardware and loading and configuration service

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 48 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11TRIPTRIP resides in the VOS subcomponent of the MPS componen

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 49VMMVMM resides in the VOS subcomponent of the MPS component and provides media managemen

Table of Contents# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 5The /cfg/tms_triplets.cfg File . . . . . . . . . . . 136%MPSHOME%\PERImps - /opt/vps/PERImps . 137Th

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 50 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11VSTATVSTAT is the VOS software process that is responsible f

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 51System Utilities and SoftwareIn addition to the previously defined software processes, a

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 52 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11alarm database to convert system and user-created messages t

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 53dlt The DLT process provides: • diagnostics (system performance integrity tests) which p

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 54 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11PeriProducerPeriProducer is the software tool used to create

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 55PeriReporterPeriReporter is the tool used for collecting, storing, and reporting statist

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 56 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11PeriStudioPeriStudio is a software tool used to create, mana

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 57PeriViewPeriView provides a suite of self-contained graphical tools used for MPS system

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 58 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11SPIN SPIN (System Performance and INtegrity monitor) is a di

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 59PeriWebPeriWeb is used to both build new applications to take advantage of the Web, and

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 6 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Synchronization (ZAP) Command Summary . . . . . . . . 191Tro

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 60 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11vsh vsh is a text-based command shell which provides access

Avaya MPS Architectural Overview# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 61Any native Solaris or Windows commands entered in an MPS shell are issued to the local n

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This chapter covers:Base System Configuration1. Base System Configuration2. System Startup3. User Configuration Files4. The MPSHOME Directory

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 64 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Base System ConfigurationThe Avaya Media Processing Server (

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 65System StartupWhen started, the MPS software sets several system-wide parameters and commences

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 66 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11siterc.shsiterc.cshThe siterc.csh and siterc.sh files are de

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 67Solaris Startup/ShutdownWhen a Solaris system boots, it executes various scripts that bring the

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 69Windows Startup/ShutdownThe Avaya Startup Service is installed with the PERIglobl package. Dur

Table of Contents# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 7Configuration Procedures and Considerations . . . . . . . . . 243Making Changes to an Existing System .

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 70 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11SRP (Startup and Recovery Process)SRP (the Startup and Recov

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 71To shut down the MPS software, execute the following command:!Do not use the Solaris kill comma

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 72 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Restart of Abnormally Terminated ProgramsSRP can restart pro

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 73The following are the SRP configuration parameters used to configure multicast pinging:Paramete

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 74 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11SRP Configuration Command Line ArgumentsThe SRP command line

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 75VSH Shell CommandsOnce SRP is running, the VSH interface can be used to send commands that disp

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 76 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11to be specified in a single entry intended for one or more M

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 77The syntax and argument format for a VSH SRP command are shown below:srp obj -arg[=val] [obj -a

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 78 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11obj process A subset of a full thread specification starting

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 79-arg[=val] kill Kills the named object.The following arguments are valid for all destination ob

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 8 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Resource Identifier/String . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 80 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11You can use a console option to enable displaying the year i

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 81SRP StatusThe following example of the SRP status command shows information from all MPS system

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 82 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11Call Control Manager (CCM/CCMA)Startup parameters for CCM ca

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 83Startup FilesThe hosts FileThe hosts file associates network host names with their IP addresses

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 84 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11192.168.101.1192.168.101.2192.168.101.3192.168.101.4192.168.

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 85 Entry Descriptionlocalho

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 86 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11User Configuration FilesThe .xhtrahostsrc FileThe $HOME/.xht

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 87The MPSHOME DirectoryThe MPS system installation process creates a home directory and several s

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 88 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The MPSHOME/common DirectoryThe $MPSHOME/common (%MPSHOME%\c

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 89The srp.cfg FileSRP, the process that spawns all other processes in the MPS system, has its own

Preface

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Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 91vosKillAll Informs SRP whether it should invoke the normal restart synchronization method for s

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 92 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11swapLWM Sets the swap space low watermark. When the current

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 93The vpshosts FileAfter the srp.cfg file is read, the vpshosts file is processed. This file is s

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 94 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The vpshosts file is copied over from the MPSHOME/PERIglobl/

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 95The compgroups FileThe compgroups file allows any of the groups (subcomponents) of any of the c

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 96 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The gen.cfg FileThe gen.cfg file lists ancillary software pr

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 97 Example: gen.cfg$3## Exa

Avaya Media Processing Server Series System Reference ManualPage 98 # P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11The first line in a gen.cfg file must contain only the strin

Base System Configuration# P0602477 Ver: 3.1.11 Page 99The alarmd.cfg and alarmf.cfg FilesThese files contain a reference to any filter set file that