Converting The Sl-1 Hardware - Nortel Meridian 1 Manual

Converting a database from release 17, 18, 19 or 20 to release 21
1 Log into the system.
2 Load the Equipment Data Dump Program (LD 43). At the prompt, enter
LD 43
EDD
When "DATABASE BACKUP COMPLETE" or "DATADUMP
COMPLETE" appears on the terminal, proceed to the next step.
If the data dump is not successful, do not continue; contact your
technical support organization. A data dump problem must be
corrected before proceeding.
3 Remove the database diskettes from the disk drives in the
ST/STE system.
You will complete converting the database later in these procedures after you
upgrade the hardware. Proceed to "Converting the SL-1 hardware" to
continue with the upgrade.

Converting the SL-1 hardware

Continuing with the upgrade will disrupt system operation. Minimal
service can be maintained if a power failure transfer unit (PFTU) is
installed.
1 Set the ENB/DIS switches on all CE cards to DIS.
2 Disconnect all network loop cables connected to the QPC414 Network
cards and cables connected to the SDI cards.
3 Disconnect and remove any remaining cables connected to cards in the
CE shelf.
Upgrade system installation Upgrading to Meridian 1 system options
SL-1 ST and STE system upgrades
to load the program
to begin the data dump
CAUTION
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