Nortel Networks BCM1000 manual Preface, Upgrade notes

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Preface

This guide describes how to install, initialize and maintain the Business Communications Manager 1000 (BCM1000) hardware.

This issue of the document has integrated the addendums released with BCM 3.0, 3.1/3.1.1, 3.5 software, and includes the additional functionality provided with the BCM 3.6 software release. Initial software release versions will be noted for hardware function that is dependant on a software release. For instance, BCM 3.0 introduced the concept of double density on the first five DS30 buses. This section will note this software release, with the implied understanding that all successive releases contain this function, unless otherwise noted.

Network note: The software version you are running has important implications in terms of private networking between Business Communications Managers and other types of systems. Refer to the Private networking sections of the Programming Operations Guide and the IP trunking and interoperability sections of the IP Telephony Configuration Guide for information about compatibility between software releases within the network.

Upgrade notes:

When you upgrade the software on the BCM1000, ensure that you read the upgrade guide that accompanies the software for any system administration that needs to be performed pre- or post-upgrade.

Warning: Ensure that you make a complete backup of your data before attempting to upgrade your system. Upgrade instructions are delivered with the upgrade firmware.

Information in these chapters explains how to:

•set up the system hardware

•start and initialize the system hardware

•troubleshoot and maintain the hardware

All core system operational configuration is described in the Business Communications Manager Programming Operations Guide.

To use this guide, you must:

•be a Nortel Networks installer with Business Communications Manager certification

•know basic Nortel Networks terminology

Installation and Maintenance Guide