Upgrade Software - Nortel Meridian 1 Option 11C Upgrade Manual

The existing system is an Option 11C with a single cabinet
If you plan to add expansion cabinets to an Option 11C with a single cabinet,
refer to the Option 11C Planning and Installation Guide (553-3021-210).
The existing system is an Option 11C and you plan to add a third
expansion cabinet
Note: The existing system must be at least an Option 11C with
fiber-optic cable capabilities before you can add a third or fourth
expansion cabinet. Upgrade the existing system, if necessary, before
trying to add a third (or fourth) cabinet.
To expand the existing Option 11C to include more than two expansion
cabinets, complete the following steps:
1 Refer to "Upgrade cabinet hardware" on page 113, and upgrade the main
cabinet (as needed).
2 Refer to "Upgrade the NTDK20AB SSC to NTDK20EA or later" on
page 121, and upgrade the SSC card (as needed).
3 Refer to the Option 11C Planning and Installation Guide
(553-3021-210) to add the additional cabinets.

Upgrade Software

The following sections describe the software upgrades you can perform.
Update the boot code
To update the boot code on one of the following cards, refer to "Use the flash
boot ROM utility" on page 211:
• NTDK20 SSC card
• NTDK97 MSC card
Upgrade software to Option 11C from a Software Daughterboard
or PCMCIA card
To upgrade software from an Option 11 or 11E to Option 11C, refer to
"Option 11/11E upgrade from Software Daughterboard or PCMCIA" on
page 145.
Update to a new release of software
To update to a new software release, refer to "Upgrade Option 11C/11C Mini
software to a new release" on page 165.
Start here to perform upgrades
Option 11C and 11C Mini
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Upgrade Procedures Guide