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Technical Configuration Guide

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Document Date: March 2011
Document Number: NN48500-613
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Abstract
This Technical Solution Guide defines the recommended best practices for configuring Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches to support the Avaya Flare Experience. This guide is specifically focused on best
practices and recommendations for Avaya data products at the core, distribution, access and data center
layers of the network and complements the general best practice recommendations outlined in the Small,
Medium, Large and Super Large Technical Solution Guides.
This Technical Solution Guide is intended for Avaya Sales teams, Partner Sales teams and end-user
customers who are deploying the Avaya Flare Experience on Avaya data products. All of these groups
can benefit from understanding the best practices and recommendations outlined in this guide.

Acronym Key
Throughout this guide the following acronyms will be used:
ADAC Automatic Detect Automatic
Config
ADVD Avaya Desktop Video Device
ASCs Avaya Service Classes
B-MAC Backbone MAC
BEB Backbone Edge Bridge
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol
D-MLT Distributed Multilink Trunk
DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point
GRT Global Route Table
I-SID Backbone Service Instance
Identifier
IGP Interior Gateway Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
IS-IS Intermediate System To
Intermediate System
IST Inter Switch Trunk
LAG Link Aggregation Group
LLDP Link Layer Discovery Protocol
MAC Media Access Control
MLT Multilink Trunk
PBB Provider Backbone Bridge
QoS Quality of Service
RSMLT Routed Split Multilink Trunk
SMLT Split Multilink Trunk
SPB Shortest Path Bridging
SPBM Shortest Path Bridging MAC
VLAN Virtual LAN
VRF Virtual Routing and Forwarding
VRRP Virtual Router Redundancy
Protocol
VSN Virtual Services Network

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Revision Control
No Date Version Revised By Remarks
1 March 2011 1.0 K. Marshall Initial Draft

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Table of Contents
Tables ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 9
2. Solution Components .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Avaya Ethernet Switching ........................................................................................................... 15
2.3 Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 .......................................................................................................... 28
3. Campus Reference Architectures ....................................................................................................... 29
3.1 Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches ............................................................................................... 30
3.2 Wireless LAN 8100 ..................................................................................................................... 36
4. Design Details ..................................................................................................................................... 38
4.1 Avaya Aura System Platform ...................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Avaya G250 / G350 / G4x0 Media Gateways ............................................................................. 42
4.3 Virtual LANs ................................................................................................................................ 44
4.4 Discovery and Configuration ....................................................................................................... 58
4.5 Quality of Service ........................................................................................................................ 65
5. Reference Documentation .................................................................................................................. 79

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Figures
Figure 1 Avaya Converged Campus Architecture ..................................................................................... 9
Figure 2.1.1 Avaya Flare Architecture ..................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2.1.2 Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises ...................................................................... 12
Figure 2.1.3 Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard Edition .................................................................. 13
Figure 2.1.4 Avaya Desktop Video Device .............................................................................................. 14
Figure 2.2 Avaya Ethernet Switches ........................................................................................................ 15
Figure 2.2.1 Avaya Switching Software ................................................................................................... 16
Figure 2.2.2 Virtual Services Platform 9000 Chassis .............................................................................. 17
Figure 2.2.3 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 Chassis Options ......................................................... 19
Figure 2.2.4 Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 Chassis Options .................................................................. 21
Figure 3 Avaya Data Solutions Strategic Values ..................................................................................... 29
Figure 3.1.1 Small Campus Reference Architecture ............................................................................... 30
Figure 3.1.2 Medium Campus Reference Architecture ............................................................................ 31
Figure 3.1.3 Large Campus Reference Architecture ............................................................................... 32
Figure 3.1.4 Super Large Campus Reference Architecture ..................................................................... 33
Figure 3.1.5.1 End of Row Data Center Reference Architecture ............................................................. 34
Figure 3.1.5.2-1 Top of Rack Data Center Reference Architecture ......................................................... 35
Figure 3.1.5.2-2 Horizontal Stacking Data Center Reference Architecture ............................................. 35
Figure 3.1.5.2-3 Horizontal Stack Switch Cluster Data Center Reference Architecture .......................... 36
Figure 3.2 Wireless LAN 8100 Overlay Reference Architecture.............................................................. 37
Figure 4.1 System Platform Architecture ................................................................................................. 38
Figure 4.1.1 System Platform Active / Backup Link Layer Redundancy ................................................. 40
Figure 4.1.2 System Platform 802.3ad .................................................................................................... 41
Figure 4.2-1 Media Gateway Active / Backup Link Layer Redundancy ................................................... 42
Figure 4.2-2 Media Gateways with RSTP ................................................................................................ 43
Figure 4.3.1-1 Small Campus Example with Single Converged VLAN ................................................... 44
Figure 4.3.1-2 Medium / Large Campus Example with Multiple Converged VLAN ................................. 45
Figure 4.3.2-1 Single Data Center Example with Aura Services VLAN ................................................... 45
Figure 4.3.2-2 Dual Data Center Example with Two Aura Services VLANs ............................................ 46
Figure 4.3.3.1 GRT Shortcuts .................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 4.3.3.2 Layer 2 Virtual Service Networks ..................................................................................... 49
Figure 4.3.3.3 Layer 3 Virtual Service Networks ..................................................................................... 50
Figure 4.3.3.4 Inter VSN Routing ............................................................................................................. 51
Figure 4.3.4.2-1 Data Center Example with One Wireless Converged VLAN ......................................... 54
Figure 4.3.4.2-2 Data Center Example with Multiple Wireless Converged VLANs ................................. 55
Figure 4.3.5 Default Gateway Redundancy ............................................................................................. 56
Figure 4.3.6 DHCP Relay......................................................................................................................... 57
Figure 4.4.1.1 Avaya Desktop Video Device VLAN Options ................................................................... 59
Figure 4.4.3.1 DHCP with 802.1Q Tagged Converged VLAN ................................................................. 63
Figure 4.4.3.2 DHCP with Untagged Converged VLAN .......................................................................... 64
Figure 4.5-1 802.1Q Ethernet Frame ....................................................................................................... 65
Figure 4.5-2 IPv4 Datagram ..................................................................................................................... 65
Figure 4.5.2 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration ......................................................................... 67
Figure 4.5.2.1 Recommended ADVD Configuration File QoS Settings ................................................... 68
Table 4.5.2.2 Avaya Default Audio, Control and Video UDP Ports ......................................................... 69

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Figure 4.5.3 Core / Distribution Layer QoS Port Configuration................................................................ 71
Figure 4.5.4 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration ......................................................................... 72
Figure 4.5.5 Wireless QoS for Avaya Desktop Video Device Traffic ....................................................... 74
Figure 4.5.5.1 Wireless LAN QoS Port Configuration .............................................................................. 75
Figure 4.5.5.2 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration ...................................................................... 76

Tables
Table 2.2.2 Virtual Services Platform 9000 Modules ............................................................................... 18
Table 2.2.3 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 Modules ....................................................................... 20
Table 2.2.4 Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 Modules ................................................................................ 22
Table 2.2.5 Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Portfolio ..................................................................... 24
Table 2.3 Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 Portfolio ......................................................................................... 28
Table 4.1 System Platform NIC Teaming Modes .................................................................................... 39
Table 4.3.3 Ethernet Virtualization Evolution ........................................................................................... 47
Table 4.3.4.1 Converged Network Profile ................................................................................................ 53
Table 4.4.1-1 ADAC Detection Support ................................................................................................... 58
Table 4.4.1-2 ADVD MAC Address Range .............................................................................................. 59
Table 4.4.3 Example ADVD DHCP Options ............................................................................................ 61
Table 4.5.1 Avaya Service Classes ......................................................................................................... 66
Table 4.5.2.1 Recommended ADVD QoS Values ................................................................................... 68
Table 4.5.2.3-1 ERS 2500 / 4500 / 5000 Queue Sets ............................................................................. 70
Table 4.5.2.3-2 ERS 2500 / 4500 / 5000 Queue Set and Buffer Size ..................................................... 70
Table 4.5.4 Recommended Avaya Aura Server / Media Gateway QoS Values ...................................... 73
Table 4.5.5.3 ADVD DSCP WMM Mapping Table .............................................................................. 77
Table 4.5.5.3 Recommended ADVD Wireless QoS Values .................................................................... 78

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Conventions
This section describes the text, image, and command conventions used in this document.
Symbols

Tip Highlights a configuration or technical tip.

Note Highlights important information to the reader.

Warning Highlights important information about an action that may result in equipment
damage, configuration or data loss.
Text
Bold text indicates emphasis.
Italic text in a Courier New font indicates text the user must enter or select in a menu item, button or
command:
ERS5520-48T# show running-config
Output examples from Avaya devices are displayed in a Lucida Console font:
ERS5520-48T# show sys-info

Operation Mode: Switch
MAC Address: 00-12-83-93-B0-00
PoE Module FW: 6370.4
Reset Count: 83
Last Reset Type: Management Factory Reset
Power Status: Primary Power
Autotopology: Enabled
Pluggable Port 45: None
Base Unit Selection: Non-base unit using rear-panel switch
sysDescr: Ethernet Routing Switch 5520-48T-PWR
HW:02 FW:6.0.0.10 SW:v6.2.0.009
Mfg Date:12042004 HW Dev:H/W rev.02

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1. Introduction
Avayas data architecture includes four standard designs for small, medium, large and super large
campus environments and involves strategic products, innovative features, and best practices for each
campus size. Although the definition of small, medium, large and very large vary between customers and
geographic region, the overall concept of the designs and required feature sets are consistent providing a
highly scalable, always-on communications platform capable of supporting real-time communication
systems such as Avaya Aura and the Avaya Flare experience.

Figure 1 Avaya Converged Campus Architecture

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2. Solution Components
The solution components outlined in this guide focus solely on the campus network and include Avaya
Aura Servers, Avaya Media Gateways, Avaya Desktop Video Devices and Avaya Ethernet switching
platforms. The following section provides a high level overview of the individual solution components
which provide the Avaya Flare experience along with the individual Avaya Ethernet Switching platforms
that can be selected and deployed in the core, optional distribution, access and data center layers for
each campus size.
2.1.1 Avaya Aura
The Avaya Flare experience is groundbreaking software that offers a uniquely compelling multi-modal
collaboration experience. Delivered on the Avaya Desktop Video Device, the Avaya Flare Experience
offers quick and easy access to real-time communications and collaboration tools. Capabilities include
desktop video, social media, audio/video/web conferencing, multiple directories, presence, instant
messaging, and contextual history. It eliminates the need to use different interfaces and different
directories to communicate across various types of tools.
The Avaya Desktop Video Device is a fit-for-purpose collaboration tool with high definition video and high
quality audio combined with an interactive touch screen interface. The Avaya Flare Experience and
Desktop Video Device together enhance user productivity and enable easy collaboration.
The Avaya Flare Experience leverages the SIP based Avaya Aura communications platform to deliver
improved real-time, multi-session and multi-modal communications to the desktop. Users communicate
and collaborate without regard to type of network or how to access that network. The Avaya Flare
Experience utilizes the Avaya Aura advanced unified communication features and services, application
enablement and management capabilities. Avaya Aura delivers real time communications services,
providing a single infrastructure, administration and management tool. Social network interfaces such as
Facebook are implemented locally and are independent of Avaya Aura applications. Point-to-point video
calls do not require a video conferencing server though multi-party conferencing is enabled by Avaya
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Figure 2.1.1 Avaya Flare Architecture
The Avaya Flare Experience can be enabled in existing Avaya Aura 6.0 deployments as well as legacy
Avaya, Nortel and third-party communication systems. For large deployments Avaya Aura services can
be deployed on individual Avaya servers providing a highly scalable and available converged
communications platform. For greenfield, legacy or trial environments Avaya offers the Avaya Aura
Solution for Midsize Enterprises which packages all the necessary Avaya Aura services and applications
in a easy to deploy single server solution. The Avaya Aura Conferencing Standard Edition Server adds
multi-party video conferencing and web-conferencing capabilities.

In March 2011 the Avaya Aura Collaboration Server has been replaced with the Avaya Aura
Solution for Midsize Enterprises.

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2.1.2 Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises
The Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises provides all required Avaya Aura services and
applications in a single easy to deploy server solution that can support up to 1,000 SIP endpoints. The
Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises offers basic voice conferencing for up to 6 participants and
point-to-point video conferencing. Advanced voice conferencing and multi-party video conferencing is
enabled by deploying an additional Avaya Aura Conferencing Standard Edition Server.

Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises Highlights
Supported SIP Endpoints
Avaya Video Conference Solution components,
Avaya Desktop Video Device (powered by the
Avaya Flare Experience), and SIP enabled phones
(96x1 series)
Virtualization
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0.3
Utility Services
Communication Manager Utility Services 6.1
Voice & Video Platform
Communication Manager and Communication
Manager Messaging 6.0.1
Session Management
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.1
Management
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.1
Presence
Avaya Aura Presence Services 6.1
Application Integration
Avaya Aura Application Enablement Services 6.1
Maximum SIP Endpoints
250 1,000
Remote Access and Alarming
SAL and VPN
Server Hardware
Avaya Aura Midsize Enterprise leverages Avaya
Aura System Platform virtualization and Avaya
sourced servers
Figure 2.1.2 Avaya Aura Solution for Midsize Enterprises

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2.1.3 Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard Edition
Avaya Aura Conferencing enables real-time conferencing and collaboration anytime, anywhere, and
offers scalable conferencing configurations for businesses of every size. Avaya Aura Conferencing is
easily deployed on premise for audio only, or as an integrated combination of audio, video, and web
conferencing. Integration to Unified Communications applications from Avaya and third parties lets users
leverage familiar desktop applications and interfaces for increased conference control.
Conferencing Standard Edition is an on premises suite of multimedia conferencing applications that
provides easy to use audio, video and web conferencing tools that allow for high touch communications
between employees, partners and customers. Simplifying how virtual teams connect, Conferencing
Standard Edition offers audio conferencing and fully integrated web conferencing with video capabilities
for both moderators and participants. This robust capacity allows enterprise wide usage and typically
addresses the needs of companies with up to 5,000 employees or more.
Conferencing Standard Edition allows for essentially unlimited growth of capacity and conferencing
capabilities with a direct upgrade path to Avaya Aura Conferencing Enterprise Edition. Sharing a common
software base with Conferencing Enterprise Edition businesses can reuse the same hardware and simply
uplift the licenses as their needs evolve to roll out conferencing services to progressively larger user
communities or expand from simple to more sophisticated conferencing solution sets.

Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard Edition Highlights
Convenient Reservationless or Scheduled
Conferencing
With unlimited conferencing configurations of up to
500 concurrent users. Organize yourself or
workgroups with an easy to use web-based
scheduling tool
Recording and playback
With simple to use DTMF or GUI audio controls
In-bound and outbound dialing
Have the bridge call you through a reservation in
your Microsoft outlook calendar. Need another
resource on the call? Pull them in to get the answers
you need.
Touchtone (DTMF) commands
Provides professional conferences with easy access
to quality and management controls such as mute
(for noisy bridges), lock conference (for security),
participant count, music on hold
Reporting
System and user level reporting to understand
utilization and allow for billing
Localization for all major markets
Including English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese,
Korean, and German
Disaster Response
Providing emergency notification, disaster response,
all at no incremental cost to the business using the
Blast Dial capability
Easy Access
As a 24x7 on net globally accessible resource
Scaling
500 audio conferencing ports
500 web conferencing ports
Figure 2.1.3 Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard Edition

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2.1.4 Avaya Desktop Video Device
The Avaya Desktop Video Device is a cost-effective video desktop collaboration endpoint. In addition to
HD video, device features include telephone, web conferencing, social media, calendar, and scheduling
from a single user interface on a multi-touch device. The Desktop Video Device with the Avaya Flare
Experience can be used to consolidate tools such as a desk phone, speaker phone and video endpoint. It
enables ad hoc, person-to-person collaboration for enterprise workers. Used as a customer service kiosk,
the device allows customers to get information and click to communicate with contact center experts.

Avaya Desktop Video Device Highlights
Audio
Dual Microphones
Stereo Speakers
Authentication (Wireless)
802.1X (MD5, PEAP, TLS, TTLS, PSK)
Battery
Removable Lithium Polymer (3 Hours Minimum)
Base Station
The Avaya Desktop Video Device is mobile and can
be docked to a base station that has its own set of
network connections, USB slots, sub-woofer
speaker, etc.
Bluetooth 2.0/2.1
The Avaya Desktop Video Device supports
speakerphones, headsets, and smart phone
integration for synchronization of contacts list.
Handset and Cradle
The handset and cradle support private
conversations with wideband audio (7KHz) and a
TDD acoustic coupler w/o an adaptor.
High Definition LCD Screen
11.6 (1366 x 768 resolution)
Multi-touch
Networking
10/100BASE-T Ethernet
802.11b/g/n
QoS
IEEE 802.1p
DiffServ Code Point
USB Support
Keyboard, mouse, external speakers, cellular
modem, external storage, charger for cell phones,
etc. can be attached easily to either the display or
the base station.
Video
5MP Camera
Figure 2.1.4 Avaya Desktop Video Device

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2.2 Avaya Ethernet Switching
Avaya offers various stackable and modular switching platforms which can be deployed in small, medium,
large or super large campus environments to support the Avaya Flare experience. The Avaya Virtual
Services and Ethernet Routing Switch portfolios provide an industry leading always-on, efficient and
highly scalable Ethernet infrastructure that is ideally suited to support next generation applications and
real-time collaboration tools such as the Avaya Flare experience.
Avaya Virtual Services Platform and Ethernet Routing Switches provide ultimate flexibility and choice
when deploying small or large highly scalable networks by offering highly available network architectures
leveraging Avayas innovative features such as Split Multilink Trunking (SMLT), Routed Split Multilink
Trunking (RSMLT) and more recently IEEE 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging MAC (SPBM). These
innovations allow enterprises to architect two-tier or optionally three-tier networks to suite the specific
application and topology requirements. In contrast other vendors require complex spanning-tree protocols
or end-to-end routing to provide the same level of availability offered by Avaya Ethernet switching
platforms which are hard to manage or impose topology limitations on the network, thus reducing
flexibility.
Avaya offers a full suite of stackable and modular switches which can be deployed in the core, optional
distribution, access and data center layers for small, medium, large and super large campus
environments. Each platform is designed for a specific size of network and includes the necessary
features required to build an always-on, efficient and highly scalable Ethernet network.
The choice of which Avaya switch to deploy at the core, distribution, access and data center layers will
vary depending on the customers specific requirements. Common requirements include the physical
environment where the Avaya Ethernet switches are to be deployed, the applications the customer is
supporting and any special devices such as IP phones, video end-points, access points, storage and
virtualized servers which are be connected to the network. The customer may also have a preference
between chassis or stackable form-factors and may have budget constraints which will additionally
influence the decision.
To aide in the decision process as to which Avaya Ethernet switch to deploy, Avaya has published
reference architectures for small, medium, large and super large campus deployments as well as various
reference architectures for the data center. A brief overview of the small, medium, large and super large
campus architectures is provided in Section 3.0 of this guide.
VSP 9000
Series
Ethernet Routing Switch
8000 Series
8300 Series

5000 Series
4500 Series
2500 Series

Figure 2.2 Avaya Ethernet Switches

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2.2.1 Avaya Switching Software
Each Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches and the Virtual Services Platforms each run Avaya Switching
Software which supports industry standards based protocols and methods along with Avaya innovations
and enhancements. The Avaya Switching Software provides the necessary core switching and routing
features required to deploy and maintain an always-on, efficient and highly scalable network with
innovations specifically designed to support real-time applications such as Avaya Aura or the Avaya Flare
experience.
The majority of the Avaya Switching Software core features are available on all Avaya Switching
platforms; however certain features and protocols are targeted for specific applications such as the core
and are only available on the hardware platforms specifically targeted for that application. For example
SMLT support is only available on Avaya Ethernet switching platforms which can be used in the core of
the small through super large networks while IP routing is supported on all platforms.
The following table highlights the core features supported by the Avaya Switching Software that can be
enabled in small, medium, large and super-large campus networks to support next-generation real-time
applications:
Avaya Switching Software Feature Highlights
Convergence
802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol
Automatic QoS
Automatic Detection and Automatic Configuration
(ADAC) of Avaya Phones
Energy Saver
IP Routing and Virtualization
802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging MAC (SPBM)
Split Multilink Trunking (SMLT)
Routed Split Multilink Trunking (RSMLT)
Virtual LANs (VLANs)
Virtual Routing & Forwarding
VRRP with Backup Master
IP Services
DHCP Relay
Hardware based Unicast Routing
Hardware based Multicast Routing
IPv4 Tunneling for IPv6
Link Aggregation
802.3ad Link Aggregation
Multilink Trunking / Distributed Multilink Trunking
Virtual Link Aggregation Control Protocol (VLACP)
Loop Prevention
802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol
802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol
802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol
BPDU Filtering
Simple Loop Prevention Protocol (SLPP)
Network Access Control
MAC Based Authentication
802.1X Extensible Authentication over LAN (EAPoL)
Security
DHCP Snooping
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI)
IP Source Guard
Traffic Management
L2 l7 Classification, Marking and Filtering
Ethernet Quality of Service (802.1p)
Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMPv1,
v2,v3).
Ingress Policing / Egress Shaping
IP Quality of Service (DSCP)
Unicast / Multicast Rate Limiting
Figure 2.2.1 Avaya Switching Software

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2.2.2 Virtual Services Platform 9000
The Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 (VSP 9000) is an agile, streamlined, next-generation modular
Ethernet switching solution that delivers high-performance, high-capacity, and high-availability for
mission-critical data centers and very large campus core networks.
The VSP 9000 is a next-generation switching solution designed for mission-critical data centers and
campus core networks focused on the needs of large enterprise 10 Gigabit Ethernet deployments as well
as multi-tenant operators. The VSP 9000 rises to meet current and future customer requirements
delivering a future-proof ultra-reliable platform that easily and cost-effectively facilitates services
integration. It simplifies the network and helps reduce the time and cost of deploying new services. The
VSP 9000 enables the building of a dynamic data center and campus core networks, helping to deliver
24x7 uninterrupted access to enterprise applications and services.
The VSP 9000 delivers industry-leading performance and scalability, with immediate support for very
high-density 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet, in addition to being future-ready for the emerging 40 and 100
Gigabit Ethernet standards. The fully scalable architecture helps ensure that network capacity seamlessly
scales in line with performance requirements, without complex or expensive re-engineering.
Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000 Highlights
A future-proof platform, offering an unmatched architecture that scales up to 27 terabits per second
Delivers very high-density 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet today, meeting immediate performance and reliability needs
Is future-ready for a seamless evolution to 40 and 100 Gigabit Ethernet
An ultra-reliable platform, helping to ensure uninterrupted business operations
Helps to lower operating costs, by reducing management complexity and simplifying the architecture

Figure 2.2.2 Virtual Services Platform 9000 Chassis

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The following table highlights the modules available for the VSP 9000 chassis:
Module Ports Type
9024XL 24 24 ports of SFP+ supporting 1GbE and 10GbE
transceivers
9048GB 48 48 ports of SFP supporting 100M and 1GbE transceivers
9048GT 48 48 ports supporting 10/100/1000 BASE-T
9090SF N/A Switch Fabric
9080CP N/A Control Processor (CPU module)

9024XL

9048GB

9048GT

9090SF

9080CP
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2.2.3 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 Series
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 (ERS 8600/8800) is a fully-resilient, totally-flexible, and
highly-scalable modular Ethernet switching platform that delivers versatile network virtualization,
exceptional value and cost-effectiveness, and one of the Industrys highest 10G Ethernet densities.
The ERS 8600/8800 is a proven, tested, resilient, and intelligent network solution that scales, delivering
hundreds of Gigabits per second (Gbps) and hundreds of millions of packets per second (Mpps) of real-
world performance to the core. This flexible architecture reduces the complexity of network design,
making it ideal for large-scale Enterprise Campuses.
The ERS 8600/8800 is a balanced solution, unconstrained by bottlenecks imposed by inferior designs. In
addition to establishing a solid foundation for unified communications, the ERS 8600/8800 delivers a
flexible networking infrastructure that fosters growth by enabling businesses to leverage new, emerging
applications and technologies with a unique architecture which always ensures optimum performance.
The following table provides a brief overview of the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 portfolio:
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 Highlights
Innovates with Enhanced Shortest Path Bridging,
delivering a game-changing Layer 2 connectivity
and routing paradigm
Simplified configuration & management including
efficient service activation free of error & delay
Optimized traffic separation - ensuring multi-tenant
partitioning & regulatory compliance
Delivery of the industrys only optimized end-to-end
cloud architecture
Offers the Industrys leading resiliency model
Avayas Switch Clustering empowering the most
demanding applications and boosting performance
by forwarding Layer 2 & 3 traffic across all available
links
Features unique field-reprogrammable NPU-based
Interface Modules that, unlike conventional ASIC-
based hardware, maintain full hardware-based
performance and optimization as functionality and
services evolve
Enables flexible virtualized Layer 3 deployment
scenarios with device and network options: VRF-
Lite, Avayas innovative IP VPN-Lite, MPLS, & IETF
IP VPN
Enables consistent IP VPN services delivered across
the campus and metro; leveraging the same
infrastructure to seamlessly extend service provider
MPLS-networks into the LAN
Supports high-performance IPv6 networking a key
scalability tool for demanding and expanding
networks
Offers high-density 10G, very high-density Gigabit
and 10/100/1000 Ethernet for enterprise core and
aggregation applications, delivering competitively-
high value, flexibility, and enhanced slot
conservation with a Combo option
Best-in-class Switch Clustering resiliency model is
extended to VMware Server virtualization in an iSCSI
storage area network environment
Supported by Avayas Unified Communication
Management framework featuring consistent AJAX-
compliant Web-based common services,
authentication and audit logging, also benchmarks
network traffic and identifies anomalous behavior
using Standards-based IP Flow Information Export
(IPFIX)

3 Slot Chassis

6 Slot Chassis

10 Slot Chassis

10 Slot CO Chassis
Figure 2.2.3 Ethernet Routing Switch 8600/8800 Chassis Options

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The following table highlights the modules available for the ERS 8600/8800 3-slot, 6-slot and 10-slot
chassis:
Module Ports Type
8895SF 0 256Gbps Switch Fabric with 10/100/1000 OOB
Management Port
8692SF w/ Mezzanine 0 256Gbps Switch Fabric with 10/100 OOB Management
Port
8648GTRS 48 48 port 10/100/1000 BASE-T
8648GBRS 48 48 port Gigabit SFP baseboard
8634XGRS 34 8 port 10/100/1000 BASE-T, 24 SFP, 2 XFP (LAN Phy)
8612XLRS 12 12 port 10Gigabit XFP baseboard

8612XLRS

8648GBRS

8648GTRS

8634XGRS

889X SF/CPU
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2.2.4 Ethernet Routing Switch 8300
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 (ERS 8300) is a modular Ethernet switching solution delivering
compelling performance & features for mid-tier enterprise core & high-end wiring closet applications.
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 continues to evolve into the core switch of choice for the mid-
sized enterprise campus, delivering simplified yet superior networking, creating one network using less
but more intelligent equipment - increasing availability and performance while minimizing costs. In
addition, the Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 remains a premier wiring closet switch for large networks,
meeting and exceeding the requirements of enterprises embarking on convergence as part of their
strategic plan for success.
The following table provides a brief overview of the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 portfolio:
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 Highlights
Virtualized and advanced IP Routing for network
design flexibility
Enables large-scale convergence deployments of IP
Telephony, Unified Communications and Wireless
LAN mobility
Simplified, automated optimization of application
performance
Supports Avayas Switch Cluster technology for
delivering 99.999% end-to-end resilient application
availability
6 & 10-slot chassis, with 1GbE & 10GbE pluggable,
and 10/100 & 10/100/1000 copper modules; class-
leading 10GbE port density
Optional redundant N-1 Switch Fabric and N+1
power supplies
Pay-as-you-grow options for both hardware &
software capabilities
Standards-based Power-over- Ethernet with
Dynamic Power Management
Enhanced network security with access control and
host integrity checking delivered via Avayas Identity
Engines solution

6 Slot Chassis

10 Slot Chassis
Figure 2.2.4 Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 Chassis Options

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The following table highlights the modules available for the ERS 8300 6-slot and 10-slot chassis:
Module Ports Type
8393SF 8 288Gbps Switch Fabric with 8 1GbE SFP ports
8394SF 2 288Gbps Switch Fabric with 2 10GbE XFP ports
8348TX 48 48 port 10/100 BASE-T
8348TX-PWR 48 48 port 10/100 BASE-T with 802.3af PoE
8324GTX 24 24 port 10/100/1000 BASE-T
8348GTX 48 48 port 10/100/1000 BASE-T
8348GTX-PWR 48 48 port 10/100/1000 BASE-T with 802.3af PoE
8348GB 48 48 port 1GbE SFP
8308XL 8 8 port 10GbE XFP
8308XL

8394SF

8393SF

8348GTX-XXX
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The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 (ERS 5000) series switches are a set of premium stackable
Ethernet switching platforms providing the resiliency, security and convergence readiness required for
todays high-end wiring closets, high-capacity data centers and smaller core environments.
Avayas industry-leading resilient stackable chassis provides high-availability for delay-sensitive and
business-critical data and voice applications. Up to eight Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 units can form a
resilient stacked solution, manageable as a single entity, of up to 400 ports, with maximized uptime even
if an individual switch within the stack should fail.
Recognizing that networking requirements vary from business to business with differing needs at the
edge, core and distribution layer, Avaya offers the highly flexible Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series
which encompasses the original 5500 series models and the new 5600 series models offering a versatile
portfolio of ten models. This provides Enterprises the ability to choose the model that best fits their
networking requirements and offers 100% cross-product stacking compatibility.
The following table provides a brief overview of the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 series portfolio:
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Highlights
Resilient
Up to 1.2Tbps stacking, distributed trunking, split
multilink trunking and power redundancy
Efficient
Reduced power consumption, simplified converged
deployments through PoE, advanced QoS and IP
Phone port auto-configuration
Powerful
Wire-speed performance
Scalable
Up to eight switches per stack
Up to 400 10/100/1000 ports
10GE Support
Secure
Comprehensive standards-based 802.1X, advanced
filtering and Avayas Identity Engines solution
Flexible
Wiring closet, distribution switch, small core or data
center, comprehensive IPv4 and IPv6 routing
support
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Portfolio
Ethernet Routing Switch 5698TFD
96 ports 10/100/1000
6 Shared SFP ports
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

Ethernet Routing Switch 5698TFD-PWR
96 ports 10/100/1000 with PoE
6 Shared SFP ports
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

Ethernet Routing Switch 5650TD
48 ports 10/100/1000
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

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Ethernet Routing Switch 5650TD-PWR
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

Ethernet Routing Switch 5632FD
24 SFP ports
8 XFP ports (10Gig)

Ethernet Routing Switch 5530-24TFD
12 10/100/1000 ports
12 Shared (SFP or 10/100/1000)
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

Ethernet Routing Switch 5520-48T-PWR
48 10/100/1000 ports with PoE
4 Shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 5520-24T-PWR
24 10/100/1000 ports with PoE
4 Shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 5510-48T
48 10/100/1000 ports
2 Shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 5510-24T
24 10/100/1000 ports
2 Share SPF ports

Table 2.2.5 Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 Series Portfolio

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The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 series switches are a stackable Ethernet switching portfolio
providing high-performance, convergence-ready, secure and resilient Ethernet switching connectivity.
Available as a range of 11 model variants supporting 10/100 and 10/100/1000 switching and routing,
Power-over-Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink options, the Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 Series is
ideally suited for Enterprise wiring closet and other network edge deployments.
Resilient
320Gbps stacking, distributed trunking and power
redundancy
Efficient
Powerful
Scalable
Up to 400 10/100/1000 ports
10GE Support
Secure
Flexible
Mix-and-match best-in-class stacking capabilities;
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet in the same
stack, and 1GbE and 10GbE uplinks
Ethernet Routing Switch 4526T
24 ports 10/100
2 combo ports (SFP or 10/100/1000)

Ethernet Routing Switch 4526T-PWR
24 ports 10/100 with PoE

48 ports 10/100

48 ports 10/100 with PoE

Ethernet Routing Switch 4524GT
24 ports 10/100/1000
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Ethernet Routing Switch 4524GT-PWR
4 shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT
48 ports 10/100/1000
4 shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 4548GT-PWR
4 shared SFP ports

Ethernet Routing Switch 4526GTX
24 ports 10/100/1000
2 XFP ports (10 Gig LAN Phy)

Ethernet Routing Switch 4526GTX-PWR
2 XFP ports (10 Gig LAN Phy)

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The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 (ERS 2500) series switches are a family of cost effective,
stackable 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet switching platforms perfectly suited for branch offices or enterprise
edge applications requiring a low-cost but feature-rich solution in the wiring closet.
Ideal for enterprises with big plans but not-so-big budgets, the ERS 2500 offers the flexibility, scalability
and cost-effectiveness to deploy next-generation technology today - while providing the high resiliency
and performance you need.
Resilient
32 Gbps stacking, distributed trunking and power
redundancy
Efficient
Powerful
Scalable
Up to 384 ports 10/100 ports
Up to 16 ports 10/100/1000/SFP Combo ports
Secure
Flexible
Low cost Fast Ethernet edge with Gigabit uplinks,
stacking and enterprise features
24 ports 10/100

24 ports 10/100 (12 with PoE)

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2.3 Avaya Wireless LAN 8100
The Avaya WLAN 8100 Series combines the latest 802.11n wireless standard with a new and truly unified
wireless/wired architecture for a stellar result an advanced product that delivers wired performance to
wireless users at a lower total cost of ownership.
The WLAN 8100 Series architecture incorporates an innovative design that allocates separate resources
to management, control, and data forwarding, and enables network intelligence to be optionally
distributed to the wireless edge. By combining the operational advantages of centralized management
and intelligence with the scalability, efficiency and performance of distributed switching, the optimized
wireless controller/switch architecture is able to deliver an optimized WLAN switching system.
The WLAN 8100 is complete solution thats ideal for todays leading enterprises looking to move users to
wireless access, IP Telephony and converged multimedia applications.
The following table provides a brief overview of the Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 series portfolio:
Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 Series Highlights
Provides higher performance, throughput, reliability
for next generation 802.11n deployments
Common network access security capabilities that
can be set for all users and devices, both wired and
wireless; Support for popular authentication types &
security standards
Optimized for voice and multimedia applications;
Supports industry-leading wireless voice call
densities and introduces the industrys first solution
to extend E-911 location support to wireless devices
Offers end-to-end solutions, including fixed-mobile
convergence (e.g., WLAN infrastructure, WLAN
handsets, data, voice, Mobile Unified
Communications solutions), to extend reach and
increase worker productivity
Delivers an integrated wireless/wired infrastructure
that simplifies deployment
Centralized management common to both wireless
and wired networks removes cost and complexities
of supporting multiple networks
Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 Series Portfolio
WC 8180-16L
16 Access Points (Upgradable to 512)
12 10/100/1000 ports, 12 SFP ports
2 XFP ports (10Gig)

WC 8180
64 Access Points (Upgradable to 512)
12 10/100/1000 ports, 12 SFP ports
2 XFP ports (10Gig)
AP 8120
Dual Radio 802.11n
802.3af power (full performance)
1 10/100/1000 port
Up to 16 SSIDs per radio (32 per Access Point)
Up to 200 associations per radio

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3. Campus Reference Architectures
Avaya converged campus architectures are built using the fundamental strategic values of the Avaya
Data Solutions organization. By adhering to these core values, Avaya provides a solid campus network
infrastructure on which the Avaya Flare experience can be deployed upon. With this solid infrastructure,
the enterprise can solve their business challenges by enabling services easily and without worry. Avaya
offers a unique value proposition in its ability to provide this infrastructure while still offering best-in-class
total cost of ownership.

Figure 3 Avaya Data Solutions Strategic Values
The Avaya campus solutions have been broken into small, medium, large and super large to address
specific requirements of each enterprise. A major objective of these architectures is to provide a blueprint
and starting point for the customer network design. By providing solutions that have been architected,
validated, and documented, the building block for the network is now in place and ready for the specific
customization required by each individual network. This customization comes in the form of specific
VLANs required, protocols being used, number of edge devices to connect, and application requirements
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3.1 Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches
The following section provides various Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch options and recommended
topologies for small, medium, large and super large campus deployments. Specific implementation details
and best practice recommendations are provided in complementary technical solution guides reference at
the end of each section.
3.1.1 Small Campus
The small campus reference design is intended to support 1 to 1,500 network devices. The upper limit of
1,500 devices is not a hard number, but rather a general guideline to base designs upon.
The small campus reference architecture consists of a cluster of Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 series
switches in the core and Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500 or 5000 series switches at the access layer.
IP routing for each Virtual LAN (VLAN) is provided in core with Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol
(VRRP) providing default gateway redundancy.
Small Campus Reference Architecture
Core:
Ethernet Routing Switch 5000
Access:

Figure 3.1.1 Small Campus Reference Architecture

Details and best practices for the small campus design are provided in the Avaya document
titled Small Campus Technical Solutions Guide (NN48500-573) available for download on
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3.1.2 Medium Campus
The medium campus reference design is intended to support up to 3,000 network devices. The upper
limit of 3,000 devices is not a hard number, but rather a general guideline to base designs upon.
The medium campus reference architecture consists of a cluster of Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 series
switches in the core and Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500, 5000 or 8300 series switches at the access
layer. IP routing for each Virtual LAN (VLAN) is provided in the core with Routed Split Multilink Trunking
(RSMLT) Edge or Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) providing default gateway redundancy.
Medium Campus Reference Architecture
Core:
Access:

Figure 3.1.2 Medium Campus Reference Architecture

Details and best practices for the medium campus design are provided in the Avaya document
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3.1.3 Large Campus
The large campus reference design is intended to support more than 2,500 network devices. The lower
limit of 2,500 devices is not a hard number, but rather a general guideline to base designs upon.
The large campus reference architecture consists of a cluster of Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 series
switches in the core, optional clustered Ethernet Routing Switch 8000, 8300 or 5000 series switches in
the distribution layer and Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500, 5000 or 8300 series switches at the
access layer. IP routing for each Virtual LAN (VLAN) is provided in the core with Routed Split Multilink
Trunking (RSMLT) Edge or Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) providing default gateway
redundancy. IP routing may also optionally be enabled in the distribution layer depending on the topology
and customer requirements.
Large Campus Reference Architecture
Core:
Distribution (Optional):
Access:

Figure 3.1.3 Large Campus Reference Architecture

Details and best practices for the large campus design are provided in the Avaya document
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3.1.4 Super Large Campus
The super large campus reference design is intended as a blueprint for highly scalable 10Gbps networks
containing more than 5,000 network devices. The lower limit of 5,000 devices is not a hard number, but
rather a general guideline to base designs upon.
The super large campus reference design architecture consists of a cluster of Virtual Services Platform
9000 series switches in the core, optional clustered Ethernet Routing Switch 8000 or 8300 series
switches in the distribution layer and Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500, 5000 or 8300 series switches
at the access layer. IP routing for each Virtual LAN (VLAN) is provided in the core with Routed Split
Multilink Trunking (RSMLT) Edge or Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) providing default
gateway redundancy. IP routing may also optionally be enabled in the distribution layer depending on the
topology and customer requirements.
Super Large Campus Reference Architecture
Core:
Virtual Services Platform 9000
Distribution (Optional):
Access:

Figure 3.1.4 Super Large Campus Reference Architecture

Details and best practices for the super large campus design are provided in the Avaya
document titled Super Large Campus Technical Solutions Guide (NN48500-609) available
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3.1.5 Data Center
The Avaya Aura and third-party communication infrastructure devices are typically deployed in a data
center which connects to the core of the network. For performance a data center typically requires
stackable or modular 10/100/1000 Ethernet switches to connect Avaya Aura servers, application servers,
SAN, firewalls, routers, wireless controllers, and gateways to the network.
The physical layout of the data center will influence how the data center switches are deployed. Some
data centers may aggregate all the Ethernet connections to the end of each rack where the Ethernet
switches reside. Newer data centers designs may include stackable Ethernet switches at the top of each
rack (referred to as top of rack switches) which backhaul traffic directly to a data center distribution switch
or the core. For performance and availability the data center switches typically use redundant 10 Gigabit
Ethernet links.
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches can provide multiple layers of redundancy within the data center by
supporting redundant power, resilient stacking, standard link aggregation and split multilink trunking. The
data center switches can be tied to the core using resilient load-shared links while critical applications and
services can be connected to multiple I/O modules or switches within a stack using standards based link
aggregation.
Avaya Aura servers leveraging System Platform can be dual connected to multiple I/O modules or
switches in a stack using standards base 802.3ad link aggregation or active / standby link layer
redundancy. Avaya G400 series media gateways can leverage active / standby link aggregation or rapid
spanning tree protocol. Older media gateways such as the Avaya G650 leverage multiple IPSI Ethernet
connections to redundant control networks.

Details and best practices for the data center are provided in the Avaya document titled Data
Center Access Solution Guide (NN48500-557) available for download on
3.1.5.1 End of Row Switches
For data centers that aggregate the Ethernet connections to the end of each rack, the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 8800, 8300, 5000 and 4500 all provide high-density 10/100/1000 copper ports along with
non-blocking switching, redundant power, QoS and 10 Gigabit Ethernet support. Device level redundancy
is provided by distributing uplink ports and device links between different I/O modules in a chassis or
different switches in a stack. Avaya end of row switches can offer up to 400 10/100/1000 ports with 1G
SFP and/or 10G XFP uplink ports.
End of Row Switches
Small Data Center:
Medium / Large Data Centers:

Figure 3.1.5.1 End of Row Data Center Reference Architecture

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3.1.5.2 Top of Rack Switching
For data centers that require standard top-of-rack switching, the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 and
4500 series stackable switches provide high-density 10/100/1000 copper ports along with non-blocking
switching, redundant power, QoS and 10 Gigabit Ethernet support. Device level redundancy is provided
by stacking two switches in each rack then distributing uplink ports and device links between different
switches in a stack. Avaya end of top of rack switches can offer up to 400 10/100/1000 ports with 1G SFP
and/or 10G XFP uplink ports.
Top of Rack Switches Standalone Switches / Stacks
Data Center:

Figure 3.1.5.2-1 Top of Rack Data Center Reference Architecture
Avayas Flexible Advanced Stacking Architecture (FAST) allows top of rack switches to be inter-
connected using horizontal stacking. By strategically interconnecting the stacking ports, Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches in each rack can be interconnected to form a single logical switch providing up to
1.2Tbps of stacking bandwidth, 400 x 10/100/1000 copper ports and 16 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
A single horizontal stack provides high-speed interconnectivity between up to 8 racks but with limited
availability as devices can only be connected to a single switch. Aura server and media gateway device
level redundancy can be provided by deploying and inter-connecting two switches at the top of each rack
then distributing uplink ports and device links between both switches in a stack. With this deployment
model a horizontal stack of 8 switches would support 4 racks.
Top of Rack Switches Horizontal Stacking
Data Center:

Figure 3.1.5.2-2 Horizontal Stacking Data Center Reference Architecture

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For additional availability two horizontal stacks can be clustered together using Avayas split multilink
trunking technology. A horizontal stack cluster allows devices within the rack to be dual-connected to the
network using standards based link aggregation ensuring no single point of failure. A horizontal stack
cluster also allows maintenance and software upgrades to be performed in a stack without impacting the
availability of critical services and applications in the data center. A horizontal stack cluster can support
up to 800 x 10/100/1000 copper ports and 32 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
Top of Rack Switches Horizontal Stacking with Avaya Switch Clustering
Data Center:

Figure 3.1.5.2-3 Horizontal Stack Switch Cluster Data Center Reference Architecture
3.2 Wireless LAN 8100
The Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 series is a Wireless LAN platform specifically designed to address the
current autonomous Access Point and thin Access Point architecture limitations for next generation
802.11n deployments. Initially deployed as an overlay, the Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 solution will evolve
to support an innovative split-plane architecture which has multiple benefits. First and foremost, it allows
wireless user traffic to be offloaded to select Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches completely bypassing the
Wireless Controller. This allows small, medium and large customers to deploy high performance 802.11n
wireless networks without fear of oversubscribing the Wireless Controller or data center links, as well as
extending the resiliency capabilities of the wired core switching to the wireless forwarding plane. In
addition, this enabled controller virtualization, leveraging VMware and the latest developments in cloud
computing and extending it to the network services of Access Point control and management.
The Wireless LAN 8100 reference architecture consists of one or more WC 8180/8180-16L Wireless
Controllers in the data center connected to a data center switch or directly to the core. AP 8120 Access
Points are connected to the access layer switches at the edge of the network.
In the initial release all wireless user traffic is tunneled from the Access Points to the Wireless Controllers
in the data center using standards based CAPWAP over IPv4. As the solution evolves customers can
offload wireless user traffic to split-plane enabled Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches deployed in the
access layer, distribution layer or core of the network offloading the Wireless Controllers. The Wireless
Controllers are then re-purposed to provide pure configuration and control functions, or the other control
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Wireless LAN 8100 Overlay Reference Architecture
Data Center:
Wireless Controller 8180
Wireless Controller 8180-16L
Access:
Access Point 8120

Figure 3.2 Wireless LAN 8100 Overlay Reference Architecture

Details and best practices for the Wireless LAN 8100 design are provided in the Avaya
document titled Wireless LAN 8100 Series Design Guide (NN48500-587) available for
download on https://support.avaya.com/css/Products/P0846/All_Documents.
Best Practices and Recommendations:
As each 802.11n Access Point is capable of forwarding 600Mbps of user-data onto the network, whenever
possible it is recommended that the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers be directly connected to the core. While the
WC 8180 will be physically located in the data center, connecting them to the core layer ensures the data center
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4. Design Details
4.1 Avaya Aura System Platform
Avaya Aura services and applications leverage System Platform technology that simplifies the
deployment of Unified Communications and Contact Center applications. This framework leverages
virtualization technology, predefined templates, common installation, licensing, and support infrastructure.
System Platform enables the Avaya Aura applications and services to operate in a virtualized
environment. The System Platform manages the allocation and sharing of physical server hardware
resources, including the CPU, memory, disk storage, and network interfaces. The System Platform is
delivered solely through an appliance model which includes an Avaya S8300D, Avaya S8510, Avaya
S8800, Dell R610 or HP DL360 common servers, System Platform software and the Avaya software
applications. The specific server memory, CPU and HDD configuration is dependent on the Avaya Aura
applications that are being deployed.

Figure 4.1 System Platform Architecture
The Avaya Aura architecture supports application layer and physical layer redundancy options.
Application layer redundancy allows certain Aura services such as Communication Manager or Session
Manager to be distributed geographically providing always-on services to end-points, media gateways
and applications in the event of a physical server, network or data center failure. Physical layer
redundancy is available for any Avaya Aura service running on System Platform and ensures always-on
services in the event of a data center, Ethernet switch or I/O module failure.
Physical layer redundancy is provided within System Platform by enabling NIC teaming on two or more
physical Gigabit Ethernet interfaces installed within in the physical server. System platform supports
various NIC teaming modes each of which provide varying levels of fault tolerance. However for
compatibility with Avaya Ethernet switches in the data center only certain NIC teaming modes are
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Method Description
Round Robin System Platform transmits packets in sequential order from the first available NIC through the
last available NIC. This mode provides load balancing and fault tolerance.
Active / Backup Only one NIC in the team is active. A slave NIC only becomes active if the active NIC fails. The
NIC teams MAC address is only visible on the active NIC in the team to avoid confusing the
Ethernet Switches.
XOR Policy System Platform transmits based on [(Source MAC XOR'd with Destination MAC) slave NIC
count]. This teaming mode selects the same slave NIC for each destination MAC address. This
mode provides load balancing and fault tolerance.
Broadcast System Platform will transmit all packets on all slave interfaces. This mode provides fault
tolerance.
IEEE 802.3ad Creates aggregation groups that share the same speed and duplex settings. Utilizes all slaves in
the active aggregator according to the 802.3ad specification.
Adaptive TX
Load Balancing
Channel bonding that does not require any special switch support. The outgoing traffic is
distributed according to the current load (computed relative to the speed) on each slave.
Incoming traffic is received by the current slave. If the receiving slave fails, another slave takes
over the MAC address of the failed receiving slave.
Adaptive Load
Balancing
Includes balance-tlb plus receive load balancing (rlb) for IPV4 traffic, and does not
require any special switch support. The receive load balancing is achieved by ARP
negotiation. The bonding driver intercepts the ARP Replies sent by the local system on
their way out and overwrites the source hardware address with the unique hardware
address of one of the slaves in the bond such that different peers use different
hardware addresses for the server.
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4.1.1 Active / Backup Link Layer Redundancy
The Active / backup NIC teaming mode can be enabled on System Platform servers to provide active /
standby fault-tolerance. In this mode of operation only one port in the NIC team is active and carrying
traffic at a time. The standby link in in the NIC team only becomes active if the primary link fails.
The Active / backup teaming mode is supported by any Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch and does not
require any special configuration on the Avaya Ethernet switches to be supported. System Platform
servers can be connected to a cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches, a horizontal or vertical stack
of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches or two separate standalone Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
Active / backup teaming provides basic failover only and can only detect a failure if the physical link fails.
Active / backup teaming does not provide path continuity and cannot detect if the upstream switch is able
to forward traffic. As such certain Ethernet switch failure scenarios may not be detected.

Figure 4.1.1 System Platform Active / Backup Link Layer Redundancy
Active / Backup teaming is recommended if System Platform servers are connected to two independent
standalone Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches in the data center.
No link aggregation should be enabled on the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
It is required that the active and standby ports be connected to data center switch ports with autonegotiation
enabled and capable of supporting the same speed and duplex modes.
All ports in the team must be connected to switch ports supporting the same Converged VLAN ID. This ensures
System Platform can communicate correctly regardless of which port in the team is active.
For fast failover it is recommended that System Platform be connected to switch ports with spanning tree
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4.1.2 IEEE 802.3ad Link Layer Redundancy
The IEEE 802.3ad dynamic link aggregation NIC teaming mode can be enabled on System Platform
servers to provide active / active fault-tolerance as well as load-sharing. In this mode of operation two or
more ports on the physical server form a link aggregation group (LAG) and each port actively carriess
traffic. If one link in the LAG fails, the remaining port members in the LAG share the load. The only
limitation is that all ports in the LAG must operate at the same speed and duplex modes.
IEEE 802.3ad dynamic link aggregation mode requires special configuration on Avaya Ethernet Routing
Switches and is compatible with all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches along with Avayas split multilink
trunking and routed split multilink trunking technologies. System Platform servers can be connected to a
cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches, a horizontal or vertical stack of Avaya Ethernet Routing
Switches or a horizontal stack cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
The IEEE 802.3ad teaming mode provides the additional benefit of being able to detect link failures as
well as path continuity. The ports in the LAG only become active if Link Aggregation Control Protocol
(LACP) is enabled and operational and both parties negotiate. Ports in the LAG will only remain active if
LACP remains operational on both parties. If either party in the team is unable to forward traffic due to a
software or hardware failure, LACP will cease to function and the appropriate links will be removed from
the LAG.

Figure 4.1.2 System Platform 802.3ad
IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation is recommended if connecting System Platform servers to a cluster of Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switches, a horizontal / vertical stack of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches or a horizontal stack
cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
LACP support must be enabled on the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches.
It is required that all ports in the LAG be connected to switch ports with autonegotiation enabled and capable of
supporting the same speed and duplex modes.
When implementing Split Multilink Trunking with LACP it is recommended that you follow the implementation
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4.2 Avaya G250 / G350 / G4x0 Media Gateways
The Avaya G250 / G350 / G430 and G450 series Media Gateways each support multiple configurations
of Ethernet ports which can be used to connect the Media Gateways to data center switches, a wide area
network (WAN) as well as support IP Phones and other data devices.
Avaya Media Gateways support two methods of link-layer redundancy which can be enabled to provide
redundant interconnections to Avaya Ethernet data center switches which include active / backup fault
tolerance and IEEE 802.1w Rapid Reconfiguration of Spanning Tree (RSTP). Either method can be
deployed to ensure an active network path is available in the event of a single data center switch failure.
The Active / backup teaming mode is supported by Avaya G250 / G350 / G430 and G450 Media
Gateways and does not require any special configuration on the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch to be
supported. Avaya Media Gateways can be connected to a cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches, a
horizontal or vertical stack of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches or two separate standalone Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switches. The only requirement is that the Aura Services VLAN is present on all the
data center ports that the Media Gateways are connected to.

Figure 4.2-1 Media Gateway Active / Backup Link Layer Redundancy
The Avaya G250 / G350 / G430 and G450 Media Gateways also support IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning
Tree Protocol (RSTP) which allows the Media Gateways to be connected to two or more Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches in a RSTP domain. RSTP provides redundancy by connecting an Avaya Media
Gateway to one or more data center switches ports in the Aura Services VLAN which creates a layer 2
loop. The RSTP protocol detects the available paths between the Avaya Media Gateways and the Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switches on the Aura Services VLAN and will only permit traffic over one of the paths.
Redundant network path between the devices will be blocked eliminating the layer 2 loop. If the primary
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Figure 4.2-2 Media Gateways with RSTP
Its important to note that for the layer 2 loop to be detected in the data center, RSTP must be enabled on
the end of row or horizontal stack of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches where the Media Gateways
connect. RSTP cannot be extended between different instances of SMLT connected data center
switches. SMLT is an alternative to spanning tree and will not permit spanning tree BPDUs to be
forwarded through the distribution or core. As such RSTP can only be supported in individual instances of
SMLT attached top of rack or end of row data center switches and introduces unnecessary complexity
into the data center. In addition with the above limitation RSTP adds the potential of introducing un-
foreseen network loops in the data center.
Whenever possible it is recommended that the Avaya Media Gateways be connected to the datacenter switches
using Active / Backup redundancy. This eliminates the need for deploying RSTP in the datacenter adding
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4.3 Virtual LANs
Virtual LANs (VLANs) can be deployed within an enterprise network for multiple reasons such as
separating applications, minimizing broadcast domains and isolating protocols. In most cases a VLAN is
considered equivalent to a broadcast domain and has a single IPv4 subnet assigned, however with the
advent of IPv6 being supported by current operating systems, most VLANs will now commonly support an
IPv4 and IPv6 subnet.
In most campus environments an enterprise will deploy one or more VLANs in the data center to support
various applications as well as one or more user and application VLANs in the access layer where the
users and devices connect to the network. The number, type and location of VLANs will vary greatly from
design to design.
To support the Avaya Flare experience it is recommended that dedicated VLANs be deployed in both the
data center and access layers. In the data center it is recommended that the Avaya Aura servers and
gateways be connected to a dedicated Aura Services VLAN while in the access layer Avaya IP Phones,
Avaya Desktop Video Devices and third-party video devices be connected to a dedicated Converged
VLAN.
While it is not necessary to deploy separate VLANs in the data center and access layer to support the
Flare experience, this recommendation allows organizations to separate the real-time traffic from data
center and user traffic which can protect the Avaya Aura servers, applications, media gateways and
converged communication devices from malicious traffic, allows the devices to be firewalled and
additionally aids in troubleshooting. With wire-speed routing now being available on all Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch platforms there is no longer any performance penalty for isolating applications and
devices into separate VLANs.
4.3.1 Access Layer
Converged devices such as the Avaya IP Phones and Desktop Video Devices connect to Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches in the access layer. Avaya recommends that a converged VLAN be created and
assigned to access layer ports connecting to the Avaya IP Phones and Desktop Video Devices. The
converged VLAN can be used to connect additional converged devices including third-party video
conferencing end-points.
The number of converged VLANs to deploy will vary depending on the number of converged devices and
the geographic nature of the network. For small campus deployments a single converged VLAN will
typically suffice while medium, large and super large campus networks may require a converged VLAN to
be deployed per floor, building or department. As a general best practice it is recommended that the
VLAN not exceed 254 devices, however this is a general recommendation which cannot always be
applied in larger network deployments.

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Figure 4.3.1-2 Medium / Large Campus Example with Multiple Converged VLAN
For small campus deployments it is recommended that a single Converged VLAN be deployed at the access
layer. Additional Converged VLANs can be deployed as required if more than 254 converged devices are
connected to the network.
For medium and large deployments it is recommended that one Converged VLAN be deployed at the access
layer per department, floor or building. The number of Converged VLANs required may vary based on topology
and the overall network design.
4.3.2 Data Center
Avaya Aura servers, applications and media gateways connect to the Ethernet network in the data center.
Avaya recommends that a dedicated Aura Services VLAN be created in the data center specifically for
Avaya Aura servers and gateways that partitions control and real-time traffic from other services and
applications hosted in the data center.
For campus deployments with a single data center a single Aura Services VLAN can be deployed to
connect all Aura servers, applications and media gateways to the network. The single Aura Services
VLAN can be used for non-redundant deployments with a single instance of Avaya Aura Solution for
Midsized Enterprises or a fully redundant deployment with multiple instances of Communication Manager,
System Manager, Aura Session Manager, Presence Services and Conferencing.

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For campus deployments with multiple data centers, the Avaya Aura best practice recommendation is to
deploy individual Aura Services VLANs in each data center. The data centers can be inter-connected
using a traditional WAN, Ethernet interconnects, SPBM or a MPLS service. The Avaya Aura services
such as Communication Manager, System Manager and Session Manager as well as various
Applications can be distributed between data centers and provide native mechanisms for fail-over. If any
component within the data center fails, media gateways and end-points can seamlessly failover to an
alternative instance of the service.

Figure 4.3.2-2 Dual Data Center Example with Two Aura Services VLANs
For a single data center deployment it is recommended that a single Aura Services VLAN be deployed and used
to connect all the Aura servers and media gateways to the network.
For a multiple data center deployments in a single campus, a single Aura Services VLAN may be deployed.
For a multiple geo-graphically separate data center deployments, it is recommended to deploy individual Aura
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4.3.3 Shortest Path Bridging MAC
The evolution of Ethernet technologies continues with the IEEE 802.1aq Shortest Path Bridging MAC
(SPBM) standard which revolutionizes the design, deployment and operations of data center and campus
networks. The benefits of the technology will be clearly evident in its ability to provide massive scalability
while at the same time reducing the overall complexity of the network. SPBM brings the features and
benefits required by carrier grade deployments to the enterprise market without the complexity of
alternative technologies such as MPLS.
SPBM allows administrators to build highly scalable enterprise networks with shared services and
applications as well as fully virtualized networks where Virtual Services Networks (VSNs) are created for
individual customers, departments or application. The VSNs run over a Virtual Services Fabric (VSF)
which is created between Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches using standards based IEEE 802.1aq SPBM.
The fabric becomes the backbone of the enterprise network and interconnects the applications and
services. The VSF can be enabled in conjunction with existing network infrastructure, making the
transition to the fabric non-disruptive and at the pace of the customer. In addition VSNs that run across
the fabric are only provisioned on the fabric edge with no changes required in the core of the fabric.
SPBM brings the features and benefits required by Carrier grade deployments to the Enterprise market
without the complexity of alternative technologies traditionally used in Carrier deployments (typically
MPLS). The IEEE has been actively working on Layer 2 virtualization techniques for over a decade with
each subsequent standard addressing the previous standards disadvantages.
Standard Year Name Loop
Prevention
Service IDs Provisioning Virtualization
of
IEEE 802.1Q 1998 Virtual LANs
(VLAN
Tagging)
Spanning
Tree
SMLT
4096 Core,
Distribution,
Access
Layer 2
IEEE 802.1ad 2005 Provider
Bridging
(QinQ)
Spanning
Tree
SMLT
4096 x 4096 Core,
Distribution,
Access
Layer 2
IEEE 802.1h 2008 Provider
Backbone
Bridging
(MacInMac)
Spanning
Tree
SMLT
16 Million Core,
Distribution,
Access
Layer 2
IEEE 802.1aq Expected
2011
Shortest Path
Bridging
(SPBM)
IS-IS 16 Million Only Service
Access Points
Layer 2
Layer 3
Table 4.3.3 Ethernet Virtualization Evolution

Details and best practices for Shortest Path Bridging are provided in the Avaya document titled
Shortest Path Bridging for ERS 8600 & ERS 8800 Technical Configuration Guide
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4.3.3.1 SPBM Global Route Table Shortcuts
SPBM with Global Route Table (GRT) shortcuts allows large scale campus networks to be deployed in a
similar manner to how three tier routed networks are built today when IP routing is provided in the core
and distribution layers. Applications and services over the shortest path bridging network are not
virtualized or isolated and operate over a common IS-IS backbone.
GRT shortcuts provide IP routing between Aura Services and Converged VLANs and no virtual services
networks (VSNs) or virtual router forwarders (VRFs) are used. IP is enabled globally via SPBM on the
backbone edge bridge (BEB) switches with some method of route redistribution into IS-IS (i.e. direct,
static, BGP, OSPF or RIP) which provides IP forwarding of traffic between BEBs over the IS-IS backbone.
You can also enable SPB IP globally on the backbone core bridges (BCB) if you wish to manage the
BCBs via the GRT routing table.

Figure 4.3.3.1 GRT Shortcuts
Availability for the access and data center layers is provided by deploying a cluster of BEBs and
connecting the access layer and data center switches to the BEBs switch cluster using SMLT. Default
gateway redundancy for each Aura Services and Converged VLAN is provided by deploying VRRP or
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4.3.3.2 SPBM Layer 2 Virtual Services Networks (L2VSN)
A SPB L2 VSN topology is simply made up of a number of Backbone Edge Bridges (BEB) used to
terminate Layer 2 VSNs. The control plane uses IS-IS for forwarding at a Layer 2 level. Only the BEB
bridges are aware of any VSN and associated MAC addresses while the backbone bridges simply
forward traffic at the Backbone MAC (B-MAC) level. The backbone switches will know how to reach every
B-MACs using the shortest path determined by IS-IS. All switches in the backbone will only learn B-MAC
addresses to make forwarding decisions while the BEB will learn both the B-MACs and Customer MACs
(C-MAC) for each VSN.
A Backbone Service Instance Identifier (I-SID) will be assigned on the BEB to each VLAN. All VLANs in
the network that share the same I-SID will be able to participate in the same VSN. If SMLT clusters are
used, two backbone VLANs (B-VLAN) are required with a primary B-VLAN and a secondary B-VLAN. In
general two backbone VLANs should always be used (even if no SMLT cluster is in use) since the use of
2 backbone VLANs allows IS-IS to compute equal cost trees. If 2 shortest equal cost paths exist, SPBM
will load balance VSN traffic across both paths.

Figure 4.3.3.2 Layer 2 Virtual Service Networks
L2VSN services are used whenever you wish to simply provide Layer 2 services across an IS-IS core. A
good example would be to provide VMware vMotion between two separate data centers. vMotion requires
that the ESX servers providing the vMotion service be on the same subnet. This requirement can easily
be meet using a L2VLSN between the data centers. However Layer 2 services do not apply to Avaya
Aura or the Avaya Desktop Video Devices and is only mentioned to provide context for the other available
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4.3.3.3 SPBM Layer 3 Virtual Services Networks (L3VSN)
SPBM with layer 3 virtual services networks (VSNs) provides a logical topology similar to GRT shortcuts
but adds support for network virtualization. With layer 3 VSNs, a Backbone Service Instance Identifier (I-
SID) will be assigned at a Virtual Router (VRF) level. Any number of VLANs where each VLAN will can
contain over-lapping addresses used in other VRF instances or the GRT be assigned to this VRF. All
VRFs in the network that share the same I-SID will be able to participate in the same VSN.
IS-IS within the SPBM is used to forward traffic between the BEBs and BCBs. Traffic is forwarded based
on the B-MAC (System-ID) where each switch has a unique B-MAC address. The SPBM IPVSN
Reachability TLV 184 is used to distribute IPVSN reachability between IS-IS peers. It is possible to
forward traffic between VRFs using redistribution policies.

Figure 4.3.3.3 Layer 3 Virtual Service Networks
gateway redundancy for each Aura Services and Converged VLAN is provided by deploying VRRP or
RSMLT Edge for each VLAN on the BEB cluster.
Layer 3 VSNs isolate the Aura Services and Converged VLANs from other Layer 3 VSNs. If
communication between layer 3 VSNs or other VRFs is required, VRFs can be interconnected using
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4.3.3.4 SPBM Inter VSN Routing
Layer 2 VSNs (L2VSN) by default are used to tunnel Layer 2 traffic across an SPBM core where there is
a one-to-one mapping of a single VLAN to a Backbone Service Instance Identifier (I-SID). All L2VSNs in
the network that share the same I-SID will be able to participate in the same VSN.
Inter VSN allows routing between IPv4 networks on Layer 2 VLANs. Inter VSN can be performed via GRT
or via a VRF. If GRT, simply add an IP address to the L2 VLAN on a BEB switch. Or for redundancy,
enable IP on two or more BEB switch that terminate the L2VSN and run VRRP between them. Inter VSN
can also be performed by simply creating a VRF anywhere in the network (BEB or BCB), adding two or
more I-SID values used on each L2VSN service to this VRF instance, and adding a corresponding IP
address to each VLAN instance to be used for IP routing. For redundancy, Inter VSN can also be
configured on another switch with VRRP to eliminate a single point of failure.
With inter-VSN routing Aura Services and Converged VLANs terminate on BEBs which map the individual
VLANs into VSNs. Routing between the VSNs if using virtual router forwarders (VRFs) as shown below,
are deployed on the BEBs or backbone core bridges (BCBs) that terminate the VSNs and use VRRP for
added resilience.

Figure 4.3.3.4 Inter VSN Routing
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between VRFs terminating the VSNs in the BCB core. Two VRFs are necessary in the core to provide
default gateway redundancy.
Like layer 3 VSNs, inter-VSN routing isolates the Aura Services and Converged VLANs from other
applications and services in the network. The VRF only provides IP routing between the VSNs it
terminates. If IP communications are required between VLANs serviced by other VRFs, the VRFs can be
interconnected using external layer 3 devices, firewalls or by leaking routes between VRFs.
4.3.4 Wireless LANs
The Wireless LAN 8100 system can be deployed today as traditional overlay solution where the AP 8120
Access Points will transport all the wireless user traffic to a WC 8180 Wireless Controller located in the
data center but physically connected to the core. The VLANs clients are assigned is determined by the
Network Profile configuration on the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers for each wireless service. Users and
devices can either be assigned to a static VLAN determined by the Network Profile or alternatively when
AAA is authenticating a session a dynamic VLAN assigned by the AAA server.
4.3.4.1 Network Profiles
Network Profiles define the wireless services that the Wireless LAN 8100 system supports. Each Network
Profile defines the Service Set Identifier (SSID) name advertised to wireless users as well as the
encryption / authentication options, static VLAN membership and QoS support. The Network Profiles are
assigned to groups of 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz radios servicing wireless clients using Radio Profiles.
Each Wireless LAN 8100 system can support multiple Network Profiles which can be configured to
support specific devices or applications and each site will typically include separate Network Profiles
tailored to support converged communications, corporate users and if required guest user access.
Additional Network Profiles may be deployed to support legacy devices that cannot support the latest
encryption and authentication standards or require a dedicated VLAN.
The Avaya Desktop Video Device includes a 2.4 GHz 802.11n radio and supplicant that supports the
latest 802.11i encryption and authentication standards. Avaya Desktop Video Devices can connect to
wireless services supporting WPA2 with pre-shared keys as well as wireless services with WPA2
requiring EAP authentication. The Avaya Desktop Video Device also supports legacy WEP and WPA
authentication and encryption schemes; however for security and 802.11n standards support it is
recommended that a Converged Network Profile using WPA2 with pre-shared keys or EAP be deployed.
To support the Avaya Desktop Video Devices it is recommended that one Converged Network Profile be
defined with CCMP encryption that supports either pre-shared key or EAP authentication. The Converged
Network Profile can support the Avaya Desktop Video Devices as well as Avaya handsets, Polycom
handsets and Vocera badges. As the Avaya Desktop Video Devices do not support 5 GHz operation, the
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Parameter Value
Name User Defined Value
SSID User Defined Value
Hide SSID No
Mobility VLAN Name Converged VLAN Name
Security Mode WPA-Personal OR WPA-Enterprise
WPA Version WPA2
WPA Encryption CCMP
Client QoS Enabled
Table 4.3.4.1 Converged Network Profile
It is recommended that each Converged Network Profile be configured to support WPA2 with pre-shared keys or
EAP authentication.
The Converged Network Profile must be assigned to a Radio Profile supporting 2.4 GHz radios.
If pre-shared key authentication is utilized, it is recommended that the passphrase include a minimum of 20
random characters.
If EAP authentication is utilized, a RADIUS Authentication Profile must be defined.
4.3.4.2 Virtual LANs
The WC 8180 Wireless Controller assigns wireless users connected to an SSID to a mobility VLAN based
on the static mobility VLAN name assigned to the network profile or a dynamic mobility VLAN name
assigned from the AAA server. If a Converged Network Profiles is deployed using WPA2 pre-shared key
authentication, VLAN membership is assigned using the mobility VLAN name assigned to the Network
Profile. If a Converged Network Profile is deployed using WPA2 with EAP authentication, VLAN
membership can be assigned using the mobility VLAN name assigned to the Network Profile or a mobility
VLAN name assigned from the AAA server. In the case where a VLAN name is provided by both sources,
the VLAN name from the AAA server will take precedence.
If the assigned mobility VLAN is local to the WC 8180 Wireless Controller, the WC 8180 Wireless
Controller will switch the wireless user traffic locally out of its GE or 10GE ports where the mobility VLAN
is assigned. If the mobility VLAN is not local, the WC 8180 Wireless Controller will tunnel the wireless
user traffic over a mobility tunnel to a peer WC 8180 Wireless Controller where the mobility VLAN resides.
Whenever possible it is recommended to deploy a single Network Profile and Converged VLAN which is
extended to each WC 8180 Wireless Controller in the data center. This provides seamless mobility by
allowing the converged devices to roam seamlessly between Access Points throughout the campus site
while maintaining VLAN membership. In additional this provides VLAN redundancy as the Converged
VLAN is local to all WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the data center providing a network path in the event
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Figure 4.3.4.2-1 Data Center Example with One Wireless Converged VLAN
If a large number of Avaya Desktop Video Devices are deployed or WC 8180 Wireless Controllers are
distributed across multiple data centers, it may be necessary to deploy additional Network Profiles and
Wireless Converged VLANs. A unique Network Profile and Converged VLAN can be deployed in each
data center with a common SSID name to permit mobility between the Access Points managed by WC
8180 Wireless Controllers in each data center. If WPA2 with EAP authentication is deployed, Avaya
Dekstop Video Devices can also be dynamically placed into Wireless Converged VLANs from the AAA
server permitting a single Network Profile to be deployed in both data centers. Additional features such as
ARP Suppression may also be enabled in the Network Profile to eliminate un-necessary broadcast traffic
on the wireless medium.
When multiple Converged VLANs are deployed it is strongly recommended that each Wireless
Converged VLAN be extended to at least two WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the mobility domain so
that each VLAN is available in the event that a single WC 8180 Wireless Controller becomes unavailable.
If the Wireless Converged VLAN is only local to one WC 8180 Wireless Controller in the mobility domain,
user traffic cannot be forwarded to the wired network if the WC 8180 Wireless Controller terminating the
mobility VLAN fails.
When multiple Wireless Converged VLANs are deployed, wireless user traffic maybe tunneled between
WC 8180 Wireless Controllers within the mobility domain. This provides seamless mobility to Avaya
Desktop Video Devices as they roam between AP 8180 Access Points managed by different WC 8120
Wireless Controllers.
If the AP 8120 Access Points are managed by WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in different data centers and
the mobility VLANs are unique, it is important to ensure that adequate bandwidth be available between
the data centers to support the mobility traffic and latency is low. If bandwidth is constrained or the
latency is high, you may want to consider managing all the AP 8120 Access Points in a single data center
where the other data center maintains standby controllers. This allows mobility tunneled traffic to be
switched locally within the data center rather than being tunneled over congested or high latency links
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Figure 4.3.4.2-2 Data Center Example with Multiple Wireless Converged VLANs
Whenever possible it is recommended that a single Wireless Converged VLAN be deployed in the data center
that is extended to all WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the data center.
If multiple Wireless Converged VLANs are deployed, for availability it is recommended that each Wireless
Converged VLAN be extended to at least two WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the mobility domain.
When AP 8120 Access Points are managed by WC 8180 Wireless Controllers across multiple data centers, it is
strongly recommended that low latency high bandwidth links be available between the data centers to support
any mobility traffic that may be tunneled between the data centers.
To reduce unnecessary ARP broadcast traffic from being flooded onto the wireless medium, consider enabling
ARP Suppression in the network profiles.
4.3.5 Default Gateway Redundancy
Each Aura Services and Converged VLAN will require a virtual IP interface to provide Inter VLAN routing
to allow Avaya Desktop Video Devices to communicate with other Avaya Desktop Video Devices as well
as Avaya Aura applications, services and media gateways deployed in the data center. Deployments that
follow Avayas small, medium, large or super large campus reference architectures will typically perform
IP routing at the switch cluster located in the core of the network, however in some larger networks
routing be provided at the distribution or access layers.
Default gateway redundancy should be enabled on each switch cluster that is providing IP routing
services to the access and data center layers to ensure that the default gateway is always available to
hosts in the event of outage. Default gateway redundancy can be provided using the industry standards
based VRRP protocol with Avayas backup master extensions or Avayas routed split multilink trunking
(RSMLT) edge protocol. Both VRRP and RSMLT edge protocols provide sub-second failure detection
and recovery in the event of a switch failure allowing IP traffic to be routed with no interruption to the end
user. In addition Avaya innovations further enable both switches to actively route IP traffic ensuring both
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Figure 4.3.5 Default Gateway Redundancy
Each VRRP instance requires two real IP addresses and one virtual IP address to be allocated per Aura
Services and Converged VLAN.
Each VRRP instance requires a unique VRRP id to be allocated.
For IP load-sharing, each VRRP instance requires backup / master extensions to be enabled.
Each RSMLT edge requires two real IP addresses to be allocated per Aura Services and Converged VLAN.
Each RSMLT edge instance requires the hold-up timer to be set to infinity (9999).
4.3.6 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
For plug and play deployments Avaya IP Phones and Avaya Desktop Video Devices require dynamic
host configuration protocol (DHCP) services to be available on each Converged VLAN to provide the
devices with the necessary network information to allow the devices to communicate over the network.
Avaya IP Phones and Desktop Video Devices require basic network information such as IP addressing,
default gateway, domain name system (DNS) servers and domain name and optionally can be supplied
with Avaya vendor specific information which can supply VLAN information as well as configuration file
locations.
While a DHCP server can be deployed locally on each Converged VLAN, most enterprises will prefer to
deploy a centralized DHCP server in the data center to simplify administration and management as well
as minimize the cost of server hardware. In such configurations DHCP relay must be enabled on the
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches providing IP routing services in order to forward DHCP requests from
hosts to the centralized DHCP server. DHCP relay is supported by all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch
platforms.
The centralized DHCP server must be configured with a DHCP scope and options for each Converged
VLAN that it serves. When a host on a Converged VLAN requests an IP address, the DHCP relay agent
on the core cluster of Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches will forward the DHCP Requests as unicast
packets to the centralized DHCP server. The DHCP server determines which address pool to assign
addressing information from based on the source IP address of the relay agent. The DHCP server
matches the DHCP relay IP address to the address range of a DHCP scope then provides a DHCP Offer
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Figure 4.3.6 DHCP Relay
A DHCP scope must be defined for each wired and wireless Converged VLAN.
When enabling DHCP relay with VRRP, the DHCP relay agent must be assigned to each physical IP interface on
the core Avaya Ethernet switch and not the virtual IP address.
When enabling DHCP relay with RSMLT edge, the DHCP relay agent must be assigned to each physical IP
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4.4 Discovery and Configuration
Device provisioning has evolved over the years and Avaya now offers several methods that can be
deployed in a campus environment (independently or together) to automatically detect Avaya IP Phones
and Avaya Desktop Video Devices when they are connected to the network, automatically provision
VLAN and QoS trust on the access layer ports and automatically configure the Avaya IP Phones and
Avaya Desktop Video Devices. Manual provisioning is also supported, however this adds additional
configuration and management overhead and introduces the opportunity for configuration errors.
4.4.1 Automatic Access Layer Port Provisioning
Automatic discovery and provisioning provides enterprises with the means for allowing the network
infrastructure to automatically detect the Avaya Desktop Video Devices as they are connected to the
network then automatically provision VLAN, QoS trust and device settings on the access layer ports the
devices are connected to. This greatly simplifies new deployments as well as eliminates the IT overhead
associated with performing moves, adds and changes (MAC).
For automatic port provisioning the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches supports Auto Detect Auto Config
(ADAC) which can be enabled on all access layer ports to automatically detect Avaya IP Phones and
Avaya Desktop Video Devices as they are connected to an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch. ADAC can
detect devices using MAC address or IEEE 802.1AB Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) and can
provision the port with an 802.1Q tagged or untagged Converged VLAN, untagged Data VLAN and trust
QoS markings from the Avaya Desktop Video Device simplifying QoS configuration.

LLDP is not currently supported by the Avaya Desktop Video Device and will be added in a
future firmware release.
Device ADAC with MAC Detection ADAC with LLDP Detection
Avaya Desktop Video Device Yes No (Future Firmware Release)
Avaya IP Phones Yes Yes
Table 4.4.1-1 ADAC Detection Support
When deploying Avaya Desktop Video Devices in existing Avaya IP Phone environments, it is
recommended that the ADAC be enabled on all access layer ports with the operation mode set to tagged-
frames. This provides a full plug-n-play environment that allows both Avaya IP Phones and Desktop
Video Devices to co-exist while simultaneously supporting data devices. Avaya IP Phones and Desktop
Video Devices register and communicate using the 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN while data devices
connected to Avaya IP Phones or directly to an access layer port will communicate using the untagged
Data VLAN. This ADAC implementation allows an enterprise to identically configure all the access layer
ports in the wiring closet and can support individual data devices, individual IP Phones and Avaya
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Figure 4.4.1.1 Avaya Desktop Video Device VLAN Options
For greenfield deployments with no existing Avaya IP Phones, an alternative deployment strategy is to
configure ADAC to support an untagged Converged VLAN. When an Avaya Desktop Video Device is
connected to an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch port it will be automatically provisioned with an untagged
Converged VLAN. Data devices connected an access layer port will be automatically provisioned with an
untagged Data VLAN. This ADAC implementation can support individual Avaya IP Phones, Avaya
Desktop Video Devices as well as data devices but will not permit separate Converged and Data VLANs
to be simultaneously supported on an access layer port.
To implement the automatic detection of Avaya Desktop Video Devices using ADAC, the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches must be configured with a list of device MAC addresses which are assigned to the
Avaya Desktop Video Devices. Currently Avaya has allocated two blocks of MAC address to the Avaya
Desktop Video Devices which are assigned to Ethernet, 802.11n and Bluetooth interfaces. These MAC
address ranges must be defined on all the access layer switches for ADAC to be able to successfully
detect the Avaya Desktop Video Devices.
MAC Address Start MAC Address End
00-1B-4F-4C-E1-A5 00-1B-4F-4D-56-D4
B4-B0-17-7A-90-00 B4-B0-17-7C-1F-FF
Table 4.4.1-2 ADVD MAC Address Range
Whenever possible it is recommended that ADAC be enabled on all access layer ports and configured to support
802.1Q tagged Converged VLANs. This allows both the Avaya IP Phones and Avaya Desktop Video Devices to
be deployed in the enterprise using a common Converged VLAN but also supports data devices that are
connected to Avaya IP Phones or directly to the access layer ports.
For ADAC to be able to successfully detect the Avaya Desktop Video Devices, the ADAC MAC address table
must be updated to include the Avaya Desktop Video Devices MAC address ranges.
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4.4.2 Manual Access Layer Port Provisioning
If automatic provisioning is not desired, it is recommended that all access layer ports be manually
configured with an 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN and an untagged Data VLAN. Configuring the
access layer ports in this manner allows the access layer ports to support either Avaya Desktop Video
Devices or data devices without re-configuration.
Alternatively each access layer port can be manually configured with an untagged Converged or Data
VLAN. However this strategy forces each port into individual role which can either support data devices or
Avaya IP Phones or Avaya Desktop Video devices. This approach can be more costly to manage and
requires re-configuration if devices are moved or exchanged.
Manually provisioning the access layer ports also requires a QoS strategy to be considered. ADAC allows
the access layer ports to automatically trust the QoS markings for the Converged VLAN from the Avaya
Desktop Video Devices as they are discovered on a port. Manually provisioning the access layer ports
requires the decision to be made as to trust or un-trust the QoS markings made by the end device since
the identity of the device (Avaya IP Phone, Avaya Desktop Video Device, malicious user laptop, etc.)
connected to the port isnt truly known or established through the trust model of ADAC.
When access layer ports are manually provisioned with an 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN and an
untagged Data VLAN it is recommended that all access layer ports be un-trusted (default) and QoS
policies be deployed which will classify and mark audio, control and video traffic as it ingresses the Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switch. If the access layer ports are configured with an untagged Converged VLAN,
each port can be placed into a specific role (i.e. Converged or Data) which permits audio, control and
video markings to be trusted if desired.

Please reference Section 4.5 for recommendations and best practices for implementing QoS to
support Avaya Desktop Video Devices.
If ADAC is note implemented, it is recommended that all access layer ports be manually configured with an
802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN and an untagged Data VLAN. This allows the access layer ports to support
data or Avaya Desktop Video Devices without re-configuration. The access layer port must be configured to
untag the Data VLAN.
When deploying an 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN it is recommended that QoS be untrusted and QoS policies
deployed that classifies and marks audio, control and video traffic as it ingresses the Avaya Ethernet Routing
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4.4.3 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Each Avaya Desktop Video Device requires IP addressing and certain network information so that it can
communicate over the IP network and register with the Avaya Aura services and applications in the data
center. Each Avaya Desktop Video Device can be manually provisioned with IP addressing, VLAN and
SIP configuration which requires each device to be staged before deployment. Alternatively for plug-n-
play deployments each Avaya Desktop Video Device can be fully provisioned using Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and a centralized HTTP/HTTPS server.
DHCP allows administrators to fully deploy new Avaya Desktop Video Devices without pre-staging or pre-
configuration. DHCP scope options can be enabled to assign network parameters such as IP address,
subnet mask, default gateway and DNS along with the Converged VLAN ID and Ethernet port tagging
configuration. In addition DHCP can supply the Avaya Desktop Video Devices with a HTTP/HTTPS server
IP address, port and directory where the devices configuration and firmware resides. Using DHCP and
HTTP/HTTPS together allows the Avaya Desktop Video Devices to be quickly and easily deployed with
zero touch while providing consistency between the device configurations.
DHCP Option Description
003 (Router) Default gateway IP Address on the Access Layer VLAN.
006 (DNS Servers) One or more Name server IP addresses.
015 (Domain Name) Organizations Domain Name.
242 (Vendor Specific) Avaya Vendor Specific DHCP options and values provided as a comma separate string
to the Avaya Desktop Video Devices:
HTTPSRVR IP Address or hostname of the HTTP Server
HTTPDIR HTTP server path to pre-append to all configuration and data files.
HTTPPORT Destination port of the HTTP server (Default = 80)
L2Q 802.1Q Tagging Mode (0 = Automatic, 1 = On, 2 = Off)
L2QVLAN 802.1Q Tagged Converged VLAN ID (0 = Untagged, 1-4094 = Tagged)
PROCPSWD Local Administrative Password (Default = 27238)
SIP_CONTROLLER_LIST One or more SIP / Proxy Server IP Addresses or
hostnames.
SNTPSRVR IP Address or hostname of the SNTP Time Server
TLSSRVR IP Address or hostname of the HTTPS Server
TLSDIR HTTPS server path to pre-append to all configuration and data files.
TLSPORT Destination port of the HTTPS server (Default = 443)
VLANTEST Number of seconds to wait for a DHCP offer on a non-zero VLAN
(Default = 60 Seconds)
Table 4.4.3 Example ADVD DHCP Options

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The Avaya Desktop Video Device supports the same VLAN deployment options as Avaya IP Phones and
can be connected to an Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch port that is manually or automatically provisioned
with an 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN or an untagged Converged VLAN. This allows the Avaya
Desktop Video Devices to be easily deployed in existing Avaya IP Phone or greenfield environments
regardless if manual or automatic port provisioning is enabled or if a tagged or untagged Converged
VLAN is deployed.
4.4.3.1 DHCP with 802.1Q Tagged Converged VLAN
When the Avaya Desktop Video Device is connected to an access layer port provisioned with an 802.1Q
tagged Converged VLAN and an untagged Data VLAN, the Avaya Desktop Video Device uses DHCP
scope options assigned to the Data VLAN to discover the Converged VLAN ID. The Avaya Desktop Video
Device will then transition to the Converged VLAN and use DHCP scope options to obtain its device
configuration and firmware.
The Avaya Desktop Video Device uses the following DHCP process:
1) The Avaya Desktop Video Device will broadcast a DHCP discover packet on to the untagged
Data VLAN which is relayed by the network to a centralized DHCP server.
2) The DHCP server will respond with an IP address and standard options from the Data VLAN
scope with Avaya DHCP option 242 that enables 802.1Q tagging and provides the Converged
VLAN ID.
Example Data VLAN Scope Options:
L2Q=1,L2QVLAN=110,VLANTEST=60
3) The Avaya Desktop Video Device will transition its Ethernet port to the Converged VLAN ID and
broadcast a second DHCP discover packet on to the 802.1Q tagged Converged VLAN.
4) The DHCP server will respond with an IP address and standard options from the Converged
VLAN scope with Avaya DHCP option 242 that provides the HTTP/HTTPS server IP address and
path where the firmware and device configuration file resides.
HTTPSRVR=192.168.10.20,HTTPDIR=ADVD/
5) If necessary the Avaya Desktop Video Device will download the latest firmware from the
centralized HTTP/HTTPS server.
6) Once the firmware is current, the Avaya Desktop Video Device will download the device
configuration file from the centralized HTTP/HTTPS server and will register with the Avaya Aura
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Figure 4.4.3.1 DHCP with 802.1Q Tagged Converged VLAN
For Converged VLAN discovery, each Data VLAN scope must be provisioned to include Avaya Option 242 which
configures the Ethernet port for 802.1Q tagging and defines the Converged VLAN ID.
Each Converged VLAN scope must be provisioned to include Avaya Option 242 which provides the
HTTP/HTTPS server IP Address and Path where the device firmware and configuration files reside.
4.4.3.2 DHCP with Untagged Converged VLAN
When the Avaya Desktop Video Device is connected to an access layer port provisioned with an
untagged Converged VLAN, the Avaya Desktop Video Device uses DHCP scope options directly
assigned to the Converged VLAN to obtain its device configuration and firmware.
The Avaya Desktop Video Device uses the following DHCP process:
1) The Avaya Desktop Video Device will broadcast a DHCP discover packet on to the untagged
Converged VLAN which is relayed to a centralized DHCP server.
2) The DHCP server will respond with an IP address and standard options from the Converged
VLAN scope with Avaya DHCP option 242 that provides the HTTP/HTTPS server IP address and
path where the firmware and device configuration file resides.
HTTPSRVR=192.168.10.20,HTTPDIR=ADVD/
3) If necessary the Avaya Desktop Video Device will download the latest firmware from the
centralized HTTP/HTTPS server.
4) Once the firmware is current, the Avaya Desktop Video Device will download the device
configuration file from the centralized HTTP/HTTPS server and will register with the Avaya Aura
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Figure 4.4.3.2 DHCP with Untagged Converged VLAN
No provisioning is required for the DHCP scope on the Data VLAN which is unused.
Each Converged VLAN scope must be provisioned to include Avaya Option 242 which provides the
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4.5 Quality of Service
Avaya supports industry standard based QoS on all Avaya Aura servers and IP endpoints to ensure the
correct prioritization and forwarding treatment of control, audio and video traffic as it is forwarded over an
enterprise network. Avaya devices implement and support the IEEE 802.1p standard for providing
prioritization of IEEE 802.1Q tagged Ethernet frames and IP Differentiated Services (DiffServ) for
providing prioritization of IPv4 datagrams.

Figure 4.5-1 802.1Q Ethernet Frame

Figure 4.5-2 IPv4 Datagram
For a QoS implementation to be successful, QoS must be implemented end-to-end throughout the core,
distribution, access and data center layers as well as over the wide area network. In most QoS
deployments traffic is untrusted at the edge of the network (i.e. access and data center layers) but is
trusted through the core and distribution layers. Traffic may also be trusted at the access layer if the edge
device can be identified and authenticated such as when Auto Detect Auto Config (ADAC) is enabled to
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4.5.1 Avaya Service Classes
To simply QoS deployments Avaya has standardized default QoS configurations and traffic forwarding
behaviors on all its data products in the form of Avaya Service Classes (ASCs). ASCs are a superset of
the QoS classes defined in the ITU-T Y.1541 standard and have been designed to provide the
appropriate forwarding and treatment for most common types of enterprise applications over Avaya data
products.
Using ACSs an enterprise can quickly create and assign QoS policies at the access and data center
layers that can classify control, audio and video traffic then then assign each traffic type to a specific
ASC. The ASC in turn defines the IEEE 802.1p (for tagged ports) and/or DSCP markings for each traffic
flow as it is forwarded throughout the enterprise network.
QoS policies can be defined and managed on individual devices using Avaya Command Line Interface
(ACLI) or Enterprise Device Manager (EDM) as well as centrally using Enterprise Policy Manager (EPM).
EPM allows QoS policies to be quickly deployed and managed across multiple devices eliminating
configuration errors and ensuring the consistent treatment of audio, control and video flows over all points
of the network.
Traffic Category Example Application Avaya
Service Class
Egress
802.1p
Egress
DSCP
Network Control Critical Alarms Critical 7 CS7
Routing, Billing, Operations, Administration,
and Maintenance
Network CS6
Interactive IP Telephony Premium 6 EF
Video Conferencing, Interactive Gaming Platinum 5 AF41
Responsive Streaming Audio / Video Gold 4 AF31
Client / Server Transactions Silver 3 AF21
Timely E-mail, non-critical Operations,
Administration, and Maintenance
Bronze 2 AF11
Best Effort Standard 0 CS0
Table 4.5.1 Avaya Service Classes

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4.5.2 Access Layer
Avaya Desktop Video Devices connect to the wired network at the access layer. As a general best
practice industry recommendation QoS markings should not be trusted at the access layer. By default all
ports on Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches are configured to un-trust QoS markings and will reset all IEEE
802.1p priorities and DSCP values to 0 as they ingress the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch. This ensures
that only critical applications and services that administrators specifically define are prioritized over the
network.
It is recommended that all automatic and manually configured device facing ports remain untrusted.
Manually configured ports will require QoS policies be defined to identify audio, control and video traffic
and assign each flows to specific ASCs. Automatically configured ports will utilize ADAC which will
automatically trust audio, control and video traffic from the Converged VLAN. Uplink ports that connect
the access layer switches to the core or distribution layers should be configured as trusted ports to ensure
flows maintain their IEEE 802.1p and DSCP markings as they are forwarded between access,
distribution, core and data center layers.

Figure 4.5.2 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration
4.5.2.1 Automatic Access Layer Port Provisioning
When Auto Detect Auto Config (ADAC) is enabled on access layer ports to detect Avaya Desktop Video
Devices, ADAC will automatically trust IEEE 802.1p and DSCP QoS markings made by the Avaya
Desktop Video Devices on the Converged VLAN. ADAC will configure the access layer port to trust QoS
markings only over the Converged VLAN and not the Data VLAN. QoS marked traffic forwarded over the
Data VLAN will not be trusted or prioritized.
When ADAC is deployed its important that the Avaya Desktop Video Device be configured to mark the
correct 802.1p and DSCP values which align with the Avaya Service Classes. The default QoS markings
can be manually configured on each Avaya Desktop Video Device using the admin menu or centrally
defined on a configuration file stored on a centralized HTTP/HTTPS server which is downloaded by all
Avaya Desktop Video Devices. Whenever possible it is recommended to manage and maintain the
configuration centrally which ensures the QoS configuration is consistent on each Avaya Desktop Video
Device.
The following table highlights the recommended IEEE 802.1p priorities and DSCP values for Avaya
Desktop Video Devices which can be manually or centrally provisioned. The recommended audio and
control traffic markings align to Premium ASC while recommended video markings aligned with the
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Traffic Type IEEE 802.1p DSCP
Audio (RTP) 6 46 (EF)
Video 5 34 (AF41)
Control (SIP) 6 40 (CS5)
Table 4.5.2.1 Recommended ADVD QoS Values
The following figure provides the recommended 802.1p and DSCP settings for the Avaya Desktop Video
Device configuration file which is stored centrally on a HTTP/HTTPS server. The configuration file is
automatically downloaded by the Avaya Desktop Video Device when the Avaya DHCVP option 242 and
appropriate values are assigned to the Converged VLAN DHCP scope.

Figure 4.5.2.1 Recommended ADVD Configuration File QoS Settings
For audio, control and video traffic to be treated appropriately, the Avaya Desktop Video Devices must be
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4.5.2.2 Manual Access Layer Port Provisioning
When access layer ports are manually provisioned, QoS policies must be defined on the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switches to classify and mark audio, control and video traffic received from Avaya Desktop Video
Devices. QoS policies can be defined individually on each Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch using ACLI /
EDM or centrally across multiple Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches using Enterprise Policy Manager
(EPM). A separate QoS policy will need to be defined for audio, control and video traffic mapping each
traffic flow to a specific Avaya Service Class (ASC). Each ASC determines the IEEE 802.1p priority and
DSCP QoS values for each flow as well as the internal QoS treatment that each flow will receive as it is
bridged or routed by each hop in the network. Additionally the ASC determines the egress hardware
queues each flow is serviced by as it is forwarded by each Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch.
The following table highlights the default UDP ports used by Avaya for audio, control and video traffic
along with the recommended Avaya Service Class assignments which can be used to build QoS policies
on Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches deployed in the access layer when ADAC is not utilized for
automatic port provisioning:
Traffic Type Protocol Ports ASC
Audio UDP 5000 - 5005 Premium
Video UDP 5024 - 5044 Platinum
Control TCP 5060 (TCP) & 5061 (TLS) Premium
Table 4.5.2.2 Avaya Default Audio, Control and Video UDP Ports
For audio, control and video traffic to be prioritized, QoS policies must be deployed in the access layer to classify
audio, control and video traffic then assign each traffic class to the appropriate ASC when ADAC is not utilized
for automatic port provisioning.
For consistency and ease of management, it is recommended that QoS policies be centrally using Enterprise
Policy Manager (EPM).
4.5.2.3 Queue Sets
The Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500 and 5000 series stackable switches can support up to 8
hardware queues which are defined using QoS queue sets. The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 and
4500 series support 8 hardware queues while the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 series supports 4
hardware queues.
Each stackable Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch includes pre-defined QoS queue sets that controls the
number of egress hardware queues implemented by the switch, queue service discipline, queue
bandwidth allocation, queue service order and queue buffer size. Each stackable switch is assigned one
QoS queue set and buffer configuration which is applied to all ports on the switch/stack. The QoS queue
set determines the number of hardware egress queues available for different traffic ASCs and ultimately
the egress hardware queue each ASC is serviced by.
To provide differentiation between audio, video and control traffic, Avaya recommends using the QoS
queue set 4 which permits audio, control and video traffic to be serviced by unique queues while
providing additional hardware queues for other traffic that may additionally need to be prioritized. Avaya
recommends setting the QoS buffer size to Large for the Ethernet Routing Switch 5000, Medium for the
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Avaya Service Class Egress Hardware Queue (Queue Set 4)
Critical 2
Network
Premium (Audio, Control) 1
Platinum (Video) 3
Gold 4
Silver
Bronze
Standard
Table 4.5.2.3-1 ERS 2500 / 4500 / 5000 Queue Sets
The following table highlights the recommended QoS queue set and buffer configuration for Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500 and 5000 series switches deployed in the access layer.
Switching Platform Default Queue Set Values Recommended
Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 2 (Large) 4 (Large)
Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 2 (Medium) 4 (Medium)
Ethernet Routing Switch 2500 4 (Maximum) 4 (Maximum)
Table 4.5.2.3-2 ERS 2500 / 4500 / 5000 Queue Set and Buffer Size
Avaya recommends using queue-set 4 on all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500 and 5000 series
switches deployed in the access layer.
Avaya recommends using the default queue configuration for all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 series
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4.5.3 Distribution / Core
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches deployed in the core and optional distribution layers aggregate traffic
between the access layers as well as aggregate traffic between the access and data center layers. As
audio, control and video traffic flows are classified and marked at the access layers and trusted in the
data center layer, the traffic flows can be trusted in the core and distribution layers.
As a general best practice it is recommended that all inter-switch ports in the core and distribution layers
be configured to trust QoS so that IEEE 802.1p (for tagged ports) and DSCP values marked at the access
and data center layers are maintained and honored as flows traverse the core and distribution layers.

Figure 4.5.3 Core / Distribution Layer QoS Port Configuration
Each of the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches that can be positioned in the core and distribution layers
can support a specific number of hardware queues. By default the Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000,
Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 / 8800 and the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 are pre-
configured to implement 8 hardware queues per port which is adequate for most core / distribution
deployments. The Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 / 8800 with R and RS modules can support up to 64
hardware queues if necessary.
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 series switches can support up to 8 hardware queues per port
but is pre-configured to support 2 hardware queues by default. When deploying an Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 5000 series switch in the core or distribution layers it is recommended that the queue set
is modified to support 4 hardware queues. This queue set recommendation is consistent with the queue
set recommendations for the access and data center layers.
Avaya recommends using the default queue configuration for all Avaya Virtual Services Platform 9000, Ethernet
Routing Switch 8600 / 8800 and 8300 series switches deployed in the core / distribution layers.
Avaya recommends using the QoS queue set 4 on all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 5000 series switches
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4.5.4 Data Center
The data center switches connect critical services and applications that support the business to the
network. Aura servers, application servers, appliances, firewalls, routers and other critical infrastructure
devices all connect to the enterprise network using end of row or top of rack switches.
As a general best practice it is recommended that QoS be trusted for all ports that connect to Avaya Aura
servers, media gateways and application servers as well as network infrastructure devices that participate
in the QoS domain such as routers, firewalls and VPN appliances. In addition inter-switch ports that
connect the data center switches to the core or data center distribution layers must also be trusted.
Ports that connect to additional physical or visualized servers should be untrusted to ensure the integrity
of the QoS eco-system, however this decision should be made at the discretion of the network
administrator on a per server or application basis. Whenever possible QoS policies should be defined and
assigned to prioritize specific business critical applications and services.

Figure 4.5.4 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration
Trusting the ports that connect to Avaya Aura servers, media gateways and application servers greatly
simplifies the QoS configuration in datacenter as Aura uses a large number of protocols and ports for
real-time communications, control and inter-server communications which would need to be individually
defined when building QoS policies. The QoS policies would need to be continuously maintained and
updated as new Aura services and features are added to the network which would be hard to maintain.
Trusting the ports greatly simplifies the overall management of the Aura system and eliminates errors.
The following table highlights the recommended IEEE 802.1p and DSCP values which need to be
modified on Aura servers, media gateways and application servers to ensure the correct treatment of
audio, control and video traffic forwarded within the data center as well as audio, control and video traffic
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Traffic Type IEEE 802.1p DSCP
Audio (RTP) 6 46 (EF)
Video 5 34 (AF41)
Control (SIP) 6 40 (CS5)
IPSI Communication Manager 6 46 (EF)
Table 4.5.4 Recommended Avaya Aura Server / Media Gateway QoS Values
Each of the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches that can be positioned in the data center as end-of-row or
top-of-rack switches can support a specific number of hardware queues. By default the Avaya Ethernet
Routing Switch 8600 / 8800 and the Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8300 are pre-configured to
implement 8 hardware queues per port which adequate for most data center deployments.
The Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 and 5000 series switches can support up to 8 hardware queues
per port but are pre-configured to support 2 hardware queues by default. When deploying an Avaya
Ethernet Routing Switch 4500 or 5000 series switches in the data center it is recommended that the
queue set is modified to support 4 hardware queues. This queue set recommendation is consistent with
the queue set recommendations for the access, distribution and core layers.
Avaya recommends trusting QoS markings on ports connecting to Avaya Aura servers, Avaya Media Gateways
and network infrastructure devices such as IP Routers, VPN Gateways and Firewalls participating in the QoS
domain.
Avaya recommends using queue-set 4 on all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 2500, 4500 and 5000 series
switches deployed in the data center layer.
Avaya recommends using the default queue configuration for all Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8600 / 8800 and
8300 series switches deployed in the data center.
QoS values on Aura servers, media gateway and application servers must be modified to match the
recommended values provided in table 4.5.4.

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4.5.5 Wireless LAN
When Avaya Desktop Video Devices are being deployed over an Avaya Wireless LAN 8100 solution,
additional QoS mechanisms are used to provide over-the-air prioritization on the wireless medium. The
Wireless LAN 8100 system uses IEEE 802.1p and DSCP to prioritize traffic that is forwarded over the
wired medium while 802.11 wireless clients and Access Points leverage IEEE 802.11e / WMM standards
for over-the-air prioritization of 802.11 based frames.
All wireless traffic forwarded between the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers and AP 8120 Access Points is
encapsulated in CAPWAP over IPv4. To provide end-to-end QoS, the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers and
AP 8120 Access Points will mark the DSCP values in the CAPWAP IPv4 headers using the DSCP values
set by the Avaya Desktop Video Devices, Aura servers and Media Gateways for audio, control and video
traffic.
Each CAPWAP packet is marked individually based on the original DSCP value marked for the audio,
control or video payload. The original DSCP value is maintained so that QoS can be provided once the
packet is de-encapsulated and forwarded onto the wired network. Additionally the original payload DSCP
values are also copied to mobility tunnel IPv4 headers so that QoS integrity can be maintained for
mobility traffic forwarded between WC 8180 Wireless Controllers.

Figure 4.5.5 Wireless QoS for Avaya Desktop Video Device Traffic
Traffic that is destined to a wireless Avaya Desktop Video Device has an additional step where the DSCP
value in the CAPWAP IPv4 header is used to determine the WMM forwarding queue the traffic is serviced
by which in turn determines the over-the-air priority. When the CAPWAP packet is received by the AP
8120 Access Point, it will inspect the IPv4 header in the CAPWAP packet and use a DSCP WMM table
to determine the WMM Access Category (AC) to assign the traffic to. The AP 8120 Access Point will de-
encapsulate the payload, place the traffic in the appropriate forwarding queue then mark the appropriate
WMM fields and forward the frame onto the wireless medium.
Traffic forwarded from the Avaya Desktop Video Device will be marked with a DSCP value based on the
Avaya Desktop Video Device configuration as well as with WMM fields. The WMM fields determine the
over-the-air prioritization frames are to receive, while the DSCP value determines the prioritization the
audio, video and control traffic is to receive over the wired network.
For IPv4 traffic, the AP 8120 Access Points use the DSCP value to mark the DSCP in the CAPWAP IPv4
header and the 802.11e / WMM fields are ignored. The WMM fields are only used to mark DSCP in the
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4.5.5.1 WC 8180 Wireless Controllers
The WC 8180 Wireless Controllers connect to Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches in the core layer to
ensure adequate bandwidth is available to support the high-throughput demands of 802.11n clients. By
default all the switch ports on WC 8180 Wireless Controllers are pre-configured to trust QoS traffic,
however some minor software configuration needs to be performed on the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers
to ensure wireless traffic is trusted and treated appropriately over the wireless system.
For wireless QoS traffic to be maintained, the AP-Client-QoS setting needs to be globally enabled for the
Wireless Domain for AP Wireless Client traffic and the Client-QoS setting needs to be enabled for each
Network Profile that is to support Avaya Desktop Video Devices for Wireless Client AP traffic. No
additional configuration is required as all the QoS mapping tables are pre-defined and align to the Avaya
Service Classes.
Ethernet ports on the Virtual Services Platform 9000 or Avaya Ethernet Routing Switch 8800 / 8600, 8300
or 5000 series switches in the core to which the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers connect must be
configured to trust QoS to ensure that QoS markings for management control, CAPWAP, mobility tunnels
as well as de-encapsulated audio, control and video traffic is maintained. Trusting these ports will ensure
that wireless system traffic will maintain their correct QoS markings as well as ensure traffic destined to
wireless hosts will be forwarded out of the appropriate WMM queues when received by AP 8120 Access
Points.

Figure 4.5.5.1 Wireless LAN QoS Port Configuration
The AP-Client-QoS option must be globally enabled for the Wireless Domain.
The Client-QoS option must be enabled for each Network Profile that is to support Avaya Desktop Video
Devices.
Avaya recommends trusting QoS markings on ports in the core connecting to WC 8180 Wireless Controllers so
that QoS markings are maintained for management control, CAPWAP, mobility tunnels and de-encapsulated
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4.5.5.2 AP 8120 Access Points
The AP 8120 Access Points connect to Avaya Ethernet Routing Switches in the access layer and are
managed by the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the core. Wireless user traffic is exchanged between
the AP 8120 Access Points and WC 8180 Wireless Controllers using CAPWAP over IPv4. The DSCP
values in the CAPWAP IPv4 headers are marked by the AP 8120 Access Points when forwarding
wireless traffic destined to wired or wireless hosts. Likewise the WC 8180 Wireless Controllers will mark
the DSCP values in the CAPAP IPv4 headers when forwarding wireless or wired traffic destined to a
wireless host. The DSCP values in the CAPWAP IPv4 headers are used by the AP 8120 to determine the
802.11e / WMM queues and over-the-air prioritization the traffic is to receive. If no DSCP value is defined,
the traffic is treated as best effort.
To ensure QoS integrity is maintained, all access ports connecting the AP 8120 Access Points to the
access layer must be configured as trusted. Trusting the ports allows the DSCP values set in the
CAPWAP IPv4 headers to be maintained as the AP 81280 Access Points forward wireless traffic to the
WC 8180 Wireless Controllers in the core. Likewise trusting the QoS markings allows the DSCP values in
the CAPWAP IPv4 headers to be maintained when traffic is forwarded from WC 8180 Wireless
Controllers in the core to the AP 8120 Access Points in the access layer allowing the wireless traffic to be
serviced by the correct WMM forwarding queues and be provided the appropriate airtime over-the-air
prioritization.

Figure 4.5.5.2 Data Center Layer QoS Port Configuration
Avaya recommends trusting QoS markings on access layer ports connecting AP 8120 Access Points to the
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4.5.5.3 Avaya Desktop Video Device
The Avaya Desktop Video Device uses the manually defined or centrally provisioned DSCP values for
audio, control and video traffic to determine the WMM Access Category (AC) traffic is assigned and the
local forwarding queue traffic is serviced by when the traffic if forwarded onto the wireless medium. The
Avaya Desktop Video Device determines the WMM AC and queue mapping by inspecting the first three
precedence bits of the DSCP value for the traffic. The WMM AC is selected based on the mappings
provided in the following table.
IPv4 Precedence Bits WMM Access Category
000 BE (Best Effort)
001 BK (Background)
010 BK (Background)
011 BE (Best Effort)
100 VI (Video)
101 VI (Video)
110 VO (Voice)
111 VO (Voice)
Table 4.5.5.3 ADVD DSCP WMM Mapping Table
The current version of the Avaya Desktop Video Device firmware currently has a limitation where the
recommended DSCP values for audio and control traffic will not assign the traffic to the Voice (VO) AC.
With the current firmware the DSCP values CS6 or CS7 are the only two DSCP values which can assign
audio and control traffic to the Voice AC. These DSCP values are reserved for network control traffic and
should not be used for other traffic types.
The following table highlights the recommended DSCP values for Avaya Desktop Video Devices which
can be manually or centrally provisioned. The recommended audio, control and video markings align
each traffic class to the WMM Video (VI) AC which ensures real-time traffic is forwarded by the Avaya
Desktop Video Devices before best effort data traffic. These DSCP values are consistent with the
recommended values highlighted in Section 4.5.2.1 for wired traffic ensuring the real-time traffic is treated
appropriately over the wireless system and campus infrastructure. Additionally as the audio, control and
video the traffic is IPv4 based, the Wireless LAN 8100 system will use the defined DSCP values and not
the WMM AC to determine the DSCP values to mark in the CAPWAP and mobility tunnel IPv4 headers.
The only impact of this limitation is that over-the-air prioritization of audio and control traffic is
downgraded to Video while the audio and control traffic will be treated correctly throughout the wired
network.

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Traffic Type DSCP WMM Access Category
Audio (RTP) 46 (EF) VI (Video)
Video 34 (AF41) VI (Video)
Control (SIP) 40 (CS5) VI (Video)
Table 4.5.5.3 Recommended ADVD Wireless QoS Values

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5. Reference Documentation
Publication Number Description
NN48500-573 Small Campus Technical Solutions Guide
NN48500-574 Medium Campus Technical Solutions Guide
NN48500-575 Large Campus Technical Solutions Guide
NN48500-587 Wireless LAN 8100 Design Guide
NN48500-609 Super Large Campus Technical Solutions Guide
NN48500-617 Shortest Path Bridging Technical Configuration Guide
N/A Avaya Aura Release 6.0 Documentation Library

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