Nortel Networks Option 11C Mini manual Installing software and configuring data, Flash Drives

Chapter 1 — Introducing the Option 11C Mini Page 19 of 332

Installing software and configuring data

The Option 11C Mini supports a minimum of X11 Release 24.24 software. Everything from general business features to advanced applications are available. The software contains all of the components related to a release of software. These components include software patches, preconfigured customer database, feature sets, and other related databases and software.

When you perform an installation for the first time, use the MSC card for the installation. When you upgrade to a new software release, use a Software Delivery card (PCMCIA card).

Flash Drives

Two Flash Drives, located on the MSC card, perform Meridian software operation and customer data storage.

The first flash device is the Primary Flash Drive. The Primary Flash Drive contains Meridian system data and the first copy of customer data required to load and run the switch. The Primary Flash Drive is programmed with system software before it is shipped to the customer.

The second Flash Drive is the Backup Flash Drive. The Backup Flash Drive stores files that the user can change. Examples of these files are configuration data and the second copy of the customer database. If the Primary Flash Drive fails, you can retrieve a backup set of customer data. After the backup set of customer data is retrieved, you can load it into the system’s active database.

Software Installation Program

The Software Installation Program starts during initial installations of the Option 11C Mini system. This program is menu driven.The Software Installation Program installs the software and puts the Option 11C Mini into operation.

Software Delivery Card

The Option 11C Mini uses a Software Delivery card (PCMCIA) card to upgrade system software and provide storage for a backup copy of customer data. The Option 11C Mini uses the same Software Delivery card that the Option 11C uses.

Insert the Software Delivery card in the socket (slot A) located on the faceplate of the MSC card. When inserted, you can load software and customer databases from the Software Delivery card to the MSC card.

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