Installing the software manually

Last Updated : Mar 20, 2025 |

This process covers installing the server software from a bootable USB key configured to Server Edition – Attended Mode.

Warning:

  • This process will erase all existing software and data on the server.

Before you begin

Procedure

  1. Attach a monitor and keyboard to the server.
  2. Insert the bootable USB key into the server.
  3. Start the server.
  4. On a Dell R260 or R660 based server, access the One Time Boot Menu by pressing F12 when you see the Dell logo. In the menu:
    1. Use the cursor keys to select the USB memory key.
    2. Press Enter to start a boot from the USB memory key.
  5. A series of text messages are displayed and then a "Welcome to Avaya R12" menu.
  6. Select the language you want used for the installation menus and click Continue.
  7. Read the EULA (end-user license agreement). If you accept it, click Continue.
  8. Read the Release notes and click Continue.
  9. The Installation Summary menu is displayed.
  10. Click Keyboard:
    1. Check that the correct keyboard type is shown at the top of the list. If necessary, use the +/– icons to add/remove keyboard layouts and the ^/v icons to shuffle the order of listed keyboard layouts.
    2. Click Done.
  11. Click Installation Destination:
    1. Check that the servers primary hard disk is selected.
    2. Click Done.
  12. Click Root Password:
    1. Enter and confirm a temporary password for the root account. This does not need to be a strong password as the IP Office will force you to change it again during a later stage of the installation. However, note the temporary password as you will need it to start the server ignition process.
    2. When completed, press Done.
  13. Click Network & Host Name:
    1. In the Host name field, enter the host name for the server. Click Apply.
    2. Select the Ethernet (eth0) port.
    3. Ensure that the port is enabled.
    4. Click Configure.
    5. Set the IP address details to match the values the server must use on the customer network.

      • Avaya does not support setting IPv6 addresses before IP Office server ignition. For IP Office administration, you must set and use an IPv4 address. If you require an IPv6 address for the IP Office, you can set the address during or after IP Office server ignition.

    6. If separate, enter the networks DNS server.
    7. Click Save.
    8. Repeat the process for the Ethernet (eth1) port is present.
    9. Click Done.
  14. Click Begin Installation.
  15. The next stage takes approximately 30 minutes as the software is installed.
  16. When the Complete! message is shown, remove the USB memory key used for the installation.
  17. Click Reboot System.
  18. The reboot is completed when the server displays address details and an Command: prompt.

Next Steps

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