Nortel CallPilot 1005r Server Maintenance and Diagnostics NN44200-704...
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The process of transmitting data and call messaging between the CallPilot server and the switch or system is proprietary to Nortel Networks. Any other use of the data and the transmission process is a violation of the user license unless specifically authorized in writing by Nortel Networks prior to such use. Violations of the license by alternative usage of any portion of this process or the related hardware constitutes grounds for an immediate termination of the license and Nortel Networks reserves the right to seek all allowable remedies for such breach.
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Publication History July 2007 CallPilot 5.0, Standard 01.06 of the 1005r Server Maintenance and Diagnostics guide is updated as per CR - Q01665596-01. April 2007 CallPilot 5.0, Standard 01.05 of the 1005r Server Maintenance and Diagnostics guide is issued for general release.
Chapter 1 How to get help Chapter 2 Outlining maintenance and diagnostics activities 1005r server features 11 Maintenance and diagnostics overview 13 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting your CallPilot system Startup diagnostics overview 17 Basic hardware check 17 Power-On Self-Test diagnostics 19...
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8 Contents Working with the Channel Monitor 60 Chapter 7 Using CallPilot system utilities Overview 63 Diagnostics Tool 64 PEP Maintenance utility 65 Session Trace 66 CallPilot System Monitor 68 Chapter 8 Replacing basic chassis components Removing and replacing the front bezel 73...
How to get help This chapter explains how to get help for Nortel products and services. Getting Help from the Nortel Web site The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support Web site: www.nortel.com/support.
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10 Chapter 1 How to get help www.nortel.com/erc. Getting Help through a Nortel distributor or reseller If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller.
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Your CallPilot server comes preinstalled with the Windows operating system and CallPilot server software. If your CallPilot server no longer functions because of a software problem, you may need to reinstall the CallPilot software or rebuild the system. Note: If you load the firmware on the server, both power supplies and hard drives must be connected and the hard drives must be online.
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting your CallPilot system In this chapter "Startup diagnostics overview" (page 17) "Basic hardware check" (page 17) "Power-On Self-Test diagnostics" (page 19) "Interpreting BIOS error messages" (page 21) "What to do when the server fails to boot into service" (page 24) "Interpreting hard drive LEDs"...
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18 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting your CallPilot system To run the startup test Step Action Ensure the system is powered down and the AC cords are disconnected. Wait 5 seconds before applying power again. Apply AC power to the server by plugging in the first AC cord then the second AC cord.
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A beep code is a series of separate tones, each equal in length. If your system emits POST beep codes, record the beep code sequence and then call Nortel technical support before attempting to correct the problem. Ensure you have the required system information. Some POST beep codes are fatal and can require that you replace the server.
Interpreting BIOS error messages When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, an error message appears describing the problem. If BIOS error messages appear, record the error messages and then call Nortel technical support before attempting to correct the problem. BIOS error messages BIOS error messages appear on the video monitor.
To determine why the server fails to boot to Windows Step Action If CallPilot fails to boot to Windows, follow these steps: Make a note of any diagnostic codes. Press the power switch to restart the server. View the diagnostic codes for failures during the boot sequence.
This section describes how to access the run-time online diagnostic tools provided by the Windows server software. Use the following tools when a serious problem prevents the use of the CallPilot diagnostic tools that are available in CallPilot Manager: •...
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You can view the Hardware system event log from ISM, or by booting from the CallPilot image DVD and selecting the system event log from the menu. If the server does not boot up, use the Nortel CallPilot Image Utilities on the DVD to view system event logs. Refer to (page 134).
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Note: Each error is date- and time-stamped. indicates major or critical errors. indicates minor errors, and indicates information. Note: If the error persists or the error description does not suggest a solution, contact your Nortel support representative. Nortel CallPilot 1005r Server Maintenance and Diagnostics NN44200-704 01.06 Standard...
You can run the utility on drives C, D, E, or F. It is an online utility, but it reduces system performance while it runs. The chkdsk utility checks for errors at the Windows file system level. CallPilot can be affected by errors at both the Windows and CallPilot file system levels.
"Working with the Channel Monitor" (page 60) Understanding fault management Fault management is a subsystem within CallPilot that detects and notifies you of potential or real hardware problems with the multimedia hardware. CallPilot monitors events in the multimedia hardware and raises an alarm when a fault occurs.
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44 Chapter 6 Monitoring multimedia hardware All events are reported to the fault management server. The fault management server lets the CallPilot server listen and respond to its clients. The interaction is called event processing and the server detects hardware faults in the multimedia hardware.
Disabling call channels If you must take the CallPilot system out of service to perform software or hardware maintenance, Nortel recommends that you disable all call channels first. There are two ways to disable the call channels: •...
The component has been taken out of service at the switch. A red alarm exists at the receiving device. This alarm is sent by the receiving T1 device to CallPilot, and it remains in effect until the red alarm is cleared at the receiving device.
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Run CallPilot Manager and log on. In CallPilot Manager, click Maintenance > Maintenance Admin. Result: The Maintenance screen appears. Click the plus signs (+) beside the CallPilot server to expand the component tree. Continue clicking the plus sign (+) until the component you want to work with is visible.
To bring an out-of-service component back into service, you must start it. Start and stop components from the Maintenance section on the Maintenance screen. Nortel recommends that, if possible, you courtesy stop a component. Courtesy stop is available at the individual channel level. To courtesy stop CallPilot, use the following: •...
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Run CallPilot Manager and log on. In CallPilot Manager, click Maintenance > Maintenance Admin. Result: The Maintenance screen appears. Click the plus sign (+) beside the CallPilot server to expand the component tree. Continue clicking the plus signs (+) until the component you want to work with is visible.
You want to ensure that a component is operating properly after installing or reinstalling it. • The CallPilot server is having trouble processing incoming calls and you are hoping that diagnostic results can tell you why. Problems include static, dropped calls, and cross talk (hearing another conversation).
Run CallPilot Manager and log on. In CallPilot Manager, click Maintenance > Maintenance Admin. Result: The Maintenance screen appears. Click the plus sign (+) beside the CallPilot server to expand the component tree. Continue clicking the plus signs (+) until the component you want to work with is visible.
Run CallPilot Manager and log on. In CallPilot Manager, click Maintenance > Maintenance Admin. Result: The Maintenance screen appears. Click the plus sign (+) beside the CallPilot server to expand the component tree. Continue clicking the plus signs (+) until the component you want to work with is visible.
64 Chapter 7 Using CallPilot system utilities Accessing the system utilities You can access all CallPilot utilities from the CallPilot server in the Start > Programs > CallPilot > System Utilities menu. Diagnostics Tool Use the Diagnostics Tool to enable or disable CallPilot startup diagnostics.
To disable startup diagnostics Step Action Nortel recommends that you leave the startup diagnostics turned on. When you disable CallPilot startup diagnostics, you prevent CallPilot from automatically identifying hardware problems that can exist when the system and its services are started (for example, DSP, time switch, or Media Bus).
MWI is turned on. To access the session trace tool Step Action From the Windows desktop, click Start > Programs > CallPilot > System Utilities > Session Trace Tool. Result: The MCE Session Trace dialog box appears. To find a session...
CallPilot components. To access the CallPilot System Monitor Step Action On the Windows desktop, click Start → Programs → CallPilot → System Utilities → System Monitor. Channel Monitor tab The following is an example of the Channel Monitor tab when connected to a Meridian 1.
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The Service Name pane shows the status of services from a CallPilot perspective. The Windows Services Control Panel can show that a service is running, but it may not be fully running or in service from a CallPilot perspective. Refer to the Channel Monitor tab in the Systems Monitor for the true status.
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(also referred to as a DS30 link). Each box in the row represents one DS30X channel. The DS30X links connect the CallPilot server to the MGate card in the Meridian 1 switch or Communication Server 1000 system. The DS30X link to the switch is supported by the connection of the server to the switch backplane.
Do not remove both power supplies while the system is running. Shut down the multimedia channels by using the Courtesy Stop in CallPilot Manager. Shut down the server using the Windows Shut Down option, and unplug the power supplies before removing both power supplies at the same time.
(NN44200-306). Result: The board replacement is complete. Test the system to ensure the new board is functioning properly. For instructions, see "Testing the CallPilot installation" in the Installation and Configuration Task List (NN44200-306). Replacing the DVD combo drive The DVD combo drive is not hot-swappable. You must power down the system to replace the DVD combo drive.
Four Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs) are installed on your server. You must replace all four memory DIMMs with those in the Nortel replacement pack. Nortel does not support more than four DIMM modules in the 1005r server. To replace the DIMM cards...
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) is a technology that can combine two or more drives for fault tolerance and continuous service. The CallPilot RAID controller is a PCI RAID SCSI card that provides high-performance disk mirroring with RAID Level 1.
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The firmware of the RAID card is upgraded through a flash process. The flash process is initiated by running the RAID card firmware update utility on the CallPilot DVD. Insert the CallPilot Image DVD for the platform into the DVD combo drive. Power down the CallPilot server.
Do not perform this procedure unless you are replacing the hard drives or you are rebuilding the CallPilot system (that is, reinstalling the Windows operating system and CallPilot software).
This optional consistency check on the logical drive of the RAID system ensures that the data on the drives is identical. If any errors are found, they are corrected automatically. Nortel strongly recommends that you do a consistency check before you split the RAID system pack. If possible, perform the consistency check the day before the scheduled maintenance.
Upgrade and Platform Migration Guide (NN44200-400) for complete instructions. As an extra precaution, Nortel recommends that you perform a full system backup prior to performing a RAID-split. For more information about system backups, see the CallPilot Manager online Help.
DSPs are the built-in voice processing components on MPB boards. DSPs are numbered to distinguish them in CallPilot maintenance programs, such as the Maintenance screen in CallPilot Manager. Each DSP supports up to eight multimedia channels. DSP numbering MPB96 boards The MPB96 board has 12 embedded DSPs.
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(ESD) grounding strap To replace an MPB96 board Step Action Courtesy stop all CallPilot channels. Refer to components" (page Power down the server, unplug all peripheral devices and ethernet cables, and disconnect the AC power. Attach the ESD strap to your wrist and attach the other end to a known grounded connection.
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Power up the server and log on to Windows. Result: The Windows New Hardware Found Wizard screen appears. Click Next. Select the presented Nortel MPB driver (there is only one). Run the Configuration Wizard to configure the new hardware. For instructions, see Meridian 1 and CallPilot Server Configuration (NN44200-302) or CS1000 and CallPilot Server Configuration...
DS30X cables) To add two MPB96 boards Step Action Courtesy stop all CallPilot channels. Refer to components" (page Power down the server, unplug all peripheral devices and ethernet cables, and disconnect the AC power. Attach the ESD strap to your wrist and attach the other end to a known grounded connection.
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Power up the server and log on to Windows. Result: The Windows New Hardware Found Wizard screen appears. Click Next. Select the presented Nortel MPB driver (there is only one). The Windows New Hardware Found Wizard screen appears again. Click Next.
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) of your 1005r server is flash ROM-based code. Upgrade or reconfigure the BIOS using the utilities on the CallPilot Image DVD. The utility programs write updated code to the Flash ROM chips. The following table shows the latest BIOS and firmware versions.
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When to upgrade the BIOS The CallPilot server is shipped to you with the required minimum BIOS and system board firmware versions. Upgrade the BIOS and system board firmware only if your Nortel representative deems this necessary to solve a system problem.
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6.Goto DOS To upgrade the BIOS and system board firmware Step Action Enter 1 to run 1005r server BIOS update from the Nortel CallPilot Image Menu. Result: The system prompts you to confirm the BIOS update. Enter Y to confirm.
Enter 3 to run Utilities (BIOS, Firmware, etc...) from the Startup Menu and press Enter. If the Startup Menu is not displayed, refer to "To display the Nortel CallPilot Image Menu" (page Enter 3 to run 1005r server Board Management Controller (BMC) firmware update from the Nortel CallPilot Image Menu.
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To view system event logs Step Action Boot from the CallPilot Image DVD and display the Nortel CallPilot Image Menu that lists the utilities. Refer to CallPilot Image Menu" (page Enter 5 to run the 1005r system utility and SEL viewer from the Nortel CallPilot Image Menu.
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Document version: 01.06 Document date: 19 July 2007 To provide feedback or report a problem in this document, go to www.nortel.com/documentfeedback. Sourced in Canada The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty.