Swapping a secondary EMS server in an HA pair deployment

Last Updated : Jun 01, 2023 |

Before you begin

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

Procedure

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

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

  4. On the Device Management page, click Devices tab.
  5. Click Uninstall corresponding to the secondary EMS from the primary EMS web interface.

    The EMS server displays a confirmation pop-up to confirm your selection.

  6. Click OK.
  7. Deploy and configure a new EMS as secondary EMS. For more information, see Deploying Avaya Session Border Controller on a Hardware Platform.

    Secondary EMS is automatically added until Release 10.1. From Release 10.1.2 onwards, users must add the secondary EMS from primary EMS Device Management on GUI.

  8. On the Device Management page, click Devices tab.
  9. Click Restart Application corresponding to all the EMS connected servers.

    The EMS server displays a confirmation pop-up.

  10. Click OK to confirm.

Result

Secondary EMS will be added in the Devices section.