Planning
Preparing and planning for the upgrade
Planning for an upgrade includes the following details:
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Read and understand the current release Product Bulletin.
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Conduct a site inspection to determine proper power and grounding.
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Review the site profile to determine proper foot space if adding new
columns or modules.
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Ensure sufficient power for new columns/modules or applications.
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Identify all applications that are currently installed on the source
platform.
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Identify and correct outstanding service problems.
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Verify that all installed applications meet the minimum software
requirements for the target platform (see Communication Server 1000M
and Meridian 1 Large System Planning and Engineering
(NN43021-220)).
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Verify the site log is updated with current trunking, call routing,
application notes, and site contact information.
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Review all product bulletins and Avaya Alerts that impact the site.
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Determine if software can be converted on site or must be sent to Avaya.
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Prepare a contingency plan if you abort the upgrade.
DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
In a DC-powered system, power to the column can
remain on during the following procedures. In an
AC-powered system, however, power to the entire
column must be shut down throughout the procedures.
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