Lucent Technologies 555-233-115 User Manual

Issue 1

April 2000

Multicarrier G2 Universal Module to R8r EPN 

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During routine system operation, the ground for the power-failure stations is 
derived from the system’s auxiliary cable. This ground is disconnected during 
the upgrade, thus disabling the power-failure stations. Therefore, a ground strap 
must be run to the power-failure transfer panel. Connect this strap shortly after 
removing power and disconnect it just before restoring power to the system.

To minimize downtime, power-failure transfer equipment should be tested and, if 
need be, repaired before the hardware upgrade begins.

If the customer plans to emulate existing G2 translations in the upgraded 
Release 8, then these translations must be copied to a spare tape and sent to 
Software Technical Support (STS) so that reports of the current G2 translations 
and a G3-MA diskette with basic station translations can be generated. This 
process may take several days. STS must return the G2 reports and the diskette 
to the Project Manager before the upgrade can begin. For each G2 processor, 
retain 2 tapes (1 system tape and 1 backup tape) on site with the G2 system.

After the reports arrive, many features require special attention because of 
feature differences, screen changes, and potential naming conflicts in the 
upgrade process.

During the upgrade, the Software Specialist should implement DEFINITY ECS 
Release 8 translations that are appropriate for the customer’s needs. For 
information to make the required changes, refer to:

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DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8 Administrator’s 
Guide