Nortel Networks BM450 Verify the software inventory, Viewing the inventory of BCM450 software

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Verify the software inventory

This section provides information about how to verify the level of software components and obtain updates to your software inventory. For information about applying software updates, please refer to the BCM450 Administration and Security Guide (NN40160-601).

Viewing the inventory of BCM450 software

BCM450 software is organized into software components that you can individually update as required. The version of each software component is tracked so that you can determine the exact software release level of a BCM450 to the component level.

You can view the complete inventory of software installed on the BCM450. The Software Inventory table displays all the software components installed on the system, the functional group and the software version of each component.

Table 11 lists the information displayed in the Software Component Version Information table.

Table 11 Information displayed in the Software Component Version Information table

Column	Description

Component	The name of the software component installed on the BCM450. For
	example, backup-recovery.

Group	The functional group to which the software component belongs. For
	example, Operating System.

Version	The version of the software component.

You can change the order of the information displayed in the table by clicking a column heading and dragging it to a new place in the table. You can also sort the information in a column by descending or ascending order, by clicking the column heading.

To view the BCM450 software inventory

1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.

2Open the Software Management folder, and then click the Software Inventory task. The Software Inventory panel opens.

3View the details in the Software Component Version Information table.

Obtaining software updates

Before you can apply a software update to your BCM450, you must obtain the software update and unzip the file. Authorized Nortel partners can download BCM450 software updates from the Nortel Technical Support web page.

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Contents BCM450 Troubleshooting Guide Copyright 2008 Nortel Networks, All Rights Reserved BCM450 Troubleshooting Guide Task ListTask List NN40160-700Contents Chapter Advanced Troubleshooting ContentsChapter Understanding system messages Chapter Contacting Technical Support Introduction PurposeAudience OrganizationAcronyms IntroductionList of acronyms Acronym DescriptionIntroduction List of acronyms Symbols and conventions used in this guide Related publications Introduction NN40160-700 Initial Troubleshooting Proper installation and routine maintenanceNetwork configuration NavigationDevice configuration information Initial TroubleshootingNormal behavior on your network Logical connectionsInitial Troubleshooting Initial Troubleshooting NN40160-700 Hardware Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the BCM450 hardwareCheck the power source Check LED indicatorsHardware Troubleshooting System status LEDs states and descriptionsLAN port LED locations Status DescriptionPower Status Description MBM LED descriptionsDTM LED functions Status DescriptionsCheck the wiring connections To verify the keycodes using Element ManagerVerify the keycodes To verify the keycodes using Telset Restart or shut down the systemReset functions To restart the systemFunction Description Impact Power on self test Hardware reset functionsViewing the Post log file Testing basic hardware functionality Example Bootloader.log file with no errorsTo test the main unit To troubleshoot the main unitTo test the expansion unit Testing an MBM To troubleshoot the expansion unitDetermining why an MBM does not appear in Element Manager Troubleshooting the FEMTo determine why the ATA 2 does not function To determine why there is no dial tone at the ATA2 To check the ATA2 wiringReset to factory settings Reset levels Monitoring the boot process To perform a Level 1 reset configuration resetTo perform a Level 2 reset software reset Hardware Troubleshooting Boot process with failed or missing memory Software Troubleshooting Verify the software versionVerify the keycodes Check the programming of lines and phonesSoftware Troubleshooting Check line programmingTo check line programming Trunk/Line dataSoftware Troubleshooting Trunk/Line Data main panel Sheet 2 Software Troubleshooting Trunk/Line Data main panel Sheet 3 PropertiesProperties line settings Sheet 1 Trunk modeDia l mode Line must be equipped with disconnect supervision fromSoftware Troubleshooting Properties line settings Sheet 2 SignalingPreferences Preferences details fields for lines Sheet 1 Auto privacyAnswer mode Restrictions RestrictionsTo restore data from an archive Restoring system dataAssigned DNs To restore the factory configuration Select Components to Restore panel opensObtaining software updates Verify the software inventoryViewing the inventory of BCM450 software To view the BCM450 software inventoryTo obtain updates from the Nortel Technical Support Web Software Troubleshooting NN40160-700 Advanced Troubleshooting Troubleshooting exampleExample 1 Cannot dial out from an analog trunk Advanced Troubleshooting Example 2 Cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 VoIP trunk Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Example 3 IP set is not registering with the BCM450 Troubleshooting example 3a Troubleshooting example 3bAdvanced Troubleshooting Example 5 Cannot dial out from digital trunk Troubleshooting example Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Advanced Troubleshooting Troubleshooting example Select Configuration Resources Telephony Resources Recovery trees System is not processing callsRecovery trees Start-up profile failsCannot access BCM450 through Element Manager Start-up profile failsCannot access BCM450 through Element Manager NN40160-700 Unexpected shutdown BCM450 Troubleshooting Guide BCM450 shuts down unexpectedlyRecovery trees NN40160-700 Application User Administrator User Applications Downloading SoftwareDownloading software from the BCM450 webpage Applications available on BCM450 webTo download software from the BCM450 webpage Downloading Software Applications available on BCM450 webDownloading software from the Nortel web site Downloading SoftwareDownloading Software NN40160-700 Troubleshooting Tools Service ManagementStatus and Metrics Command Line Interface Accessing the CLITroubleshooting Tools UtilitiesAccessing the CLI through a serial connection Accessing the CLI through the OAM portUsing the Configuration CLI Using the Maintenance CLI Alarms, logs, and traps Understanding system messagesReporting for dropped calls To set Release ReasonsUnderstanding system messages Release reasons Useful Troubleshooting Links Knowledge and Solution EngineUsing the Knowledge and Solution Engine Partner BulletinsTo use the Knowledge and Solution Engine Useful Troubleshooting LinksFrequently Asked Questions Backup, restore, and reset operationsTo perform a backup How do I back up the database?How do I restore the BCM450 from a previous backup? To restore data from the BCM450Frequently Asked Questions Password protection Completing a warm or cold resetHow do I recover a lost password for the BCM450? Recovering a lost passwordFault management How do I view Alarms? Can I acknowledge and clear them?To view an alarm To acknowledge an alarm Using the Element Manager to transfer log filesSystem and status information How do I capture the logs from the BCM450?Using the BCM450 Web Page to transfer log files How do I capture the current BCM450 configuration? Capturing the current configurationHow do I find the BCM450 system health? Viewing the system healthHow do I show specific process states? Viewing specific process statesConnectivity problems Verify the current software revisionHow do find the BCM450 System ID and Serial Number? Viewing the system ID and serial numberWhat is an Ethernet loop, and how do I avoid creating one? What are the default IP addresses of the BCM450 ports?IP addresses Can I modify the IP address of the OAM port?Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions NN40160-700 Contacting Technical Support Gathering critical informationGetting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center Getting Help from the Nortel Web siteContacting Technical Support Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller Contacting Technical Support NN40160-700