This process describes how to create a USB memory key for upgrading a PC based IP Office system from R11.0.4.8 to R11.1.3.
You can use the same USB upgrade key to upgrade multiple R11.0.4.8 servers.
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This process erases all existing files and folders on the USB key without any chance of recovery.
Before you begin
Rufus USB creation software
You cannot use the Avaya USB Creator software application for the R11.0.4.8 to R11.1.3 upgrade of PC-based servers. Instead, downloaded and use Rufus from https://rufus.ie/.
IP Office R11.1.3 server PC ISO file
The iso file name starts with "abe" followed by the version.
256GB+ USB memory key
PC server upgrades require a USB memory key of at least 256GB.
Insert the USB memory key into a Windows 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.
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Ensure that you select the correct ISO file. For PC servers, the file name starts with abe followed by the software version.
Select the following other options:
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Volume label: Change this to AVAYA with no quotation marks.
File System: Leave this as Large FAT32.
Click Start.
The application shows the progress of unpacking the ISO file onto the USB memory key. This takes up to 10 minutes depending on the USB memory key size.
When Rufus has completed the process and shows "READY", click CLOSE.
Open the USB memory key in file manager.
Open the USB folder.
Copy and paste the avaya_autoupgrade.conf and syslinux.cfg files to the root folder of the USB memory key.
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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.
