This process uses Rufus to create a USB key for IP Office software installation or upgrading.
Before you begin
You need a USB drive with at least 8GB storage space.
Procedure
Insert the USB memory key into t PC.
Start Rufus.
Use the Device field to select the USB memory key.
Next to the Boot selection field, click SELECT and select the ISO file. Ensure that you select the correct iso file. For PC servers, the file name is prefixed with abe followed by the software version.
Select the following other options:
Volume label - Change this to AVAYA with no quotation marks.
File System - Leave this as Large FAT32.
Click Start.
Select Write in ISO Image mode and click OK.
If Rufus displays a message about downloading ldlinux.sys and ldlinux.bss files, select Yes.
When Rufus displays a warning about the process erasing all existing data, click OK.
The progress of the unpacking of the ISO file onto the USB memory key is displayed. Allow this process to continue without any interruption. It takes approximately 4 to 10 minutes depending on the size of the USB memory key.
When Rufus has completed the process and shows READY, click CLOSE.
Open the USB memory key in file manager.
Open the USB folder.
For an installation key:
Copy and paste the avaya_autoinstall.conf and syslinux.cfg files to the root folder of the USB memory key.
For an upgrade key:
Copy and paste the avaya_autoupgrade.conf and syslinux.cfg files to the root folder of the USB memory key.
! WARNING
Do not copy any other files. Copying any other files will cause the USB to run a new install, erasing all existing files on the server.
