Swapping Avaya SBC devices in an HA pair deployment

Last Updated : Jan 16, 2024 |

Before you begin

Confirm that one of the Avaya SBC devices in the HA pair is non-functional.

Confirm that both Avaya SBC devices have the same software version before you start the swap procedure.

Confirm that all Avaya SBC devices involved in the swap procedures are in the commissioned state after the swap is complete.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the EMS web interface with the administrator credentials.
  2. In the navigation pane, click Device Management.

    The EMS server displays the Device Management screen in the content area.

  3. On the Device Management page, click Devices tab.
  4. Install a new Avaya SBC with different IP address.

    For more information, see Deploying Avaya Session Border Controller on a Hardware Platform.

  5. In the Devices section, do the following:
    1. Click Add.
    2. In the Hostname and Management IP fields, provide the relevant information.
  6. When the state of the newly added Avaya SBC device becomes Registered, click Swap Device.
  7. Select the IP address of the down Avaya SBC system in the HA pair.
  8. Click Finish.

    The EMS server does not display the old Avaya SBC device in the Devices tab.