Installing Software And Configuring Data - Meridian Nortel 1 Option 11C Mini Installation Manual

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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