DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8.2
Upgrades and Additions for R8r
555-233-115 Issue 1
April 2000
Multicarrier G2 Universal Module to R8r EPN
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Power-Failure Stations
During routine system operation, the g round for the power-failure stations is
derived from the system’s auxiliary c able. This ground is d isconnected d uring
the upgrade, thus d isabling the power-fail ure stations. Therefore, a ground strap
must be run to the power-failure transfer p anel. Connect this strap shortly af ter
removing power and d isconnect 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.
Software
If the customer plans to emulate existing G2 translations in the upgrad ed
Release 8, then these translations must be cop ied 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 b asic station translations can b e generated. This
process may take several days. STS must return the G2 reports and the diskette
to the Project Manager before the upg rade can beg in. 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 sp ecial attention bec ause of
feature differences, screen c hanges, and potential naming conflicts in the
upgrade proc ess.
During the upgrad e, the Software Specialist should implement DEFINITY ECS
Release 8 translations that are appropriate for the c ustomer’s needs. For
information to make the required c hanges, refer to:
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DEFINITY Enterprise Communications Server Release 8 Adm inistrator’s

Guide