MGC loadware that comes with Avaya Device Adapter Snap-in supports stronger cryptographic suites for IPSec and SSH connections. MGC old loadwares that come with Avaya Device Adapter Snap-in do not have stronger cryptographic support, and MGC fails to connect to Avaya Breeze® server operating in the FIPS mode.
Do one of the following:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Disable the FIPS mode on Avaya Breeze® server.
Make sure the FIPS mode is disabled on Breeze server:
[root@breeze5 ~]# fips_mode.sh
/opt/Avaya/bin/fips_mode.sh: FIPS mode is disabled in the OS
Use the CLI command to disable the FIPS mode: fips_mode.sh disable
Disable the IPSec.
Install Avaya Device Adapter Snap-in 10.1.x.
Wait until all Media Gateways are upgraded.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Note:
You can verify the new MGC loadware version and upgrade status through mgcShow command.
Next steps
Do the following:
If you disable the FIPS mode in Step 1, enable the FIPS mode.
If you disable the IPSec in Step 1, enable the IPSec.
