Upgrading G3Vs To An Avaya Definity Server R Running Avaya Communication Manager - Avaya DEFINITY Server R Manual

Upgrading G3vs to an
Avaya DEFINITY Server R running
Avaya Communication Manager
This chapter provides the information necessary to upgrade from either a Release
5/6 system with a RISC Processor or from a Generic 3 (G3) vs system with an
Intel 386 processor to an Avaya™ DEFINITY Server R running Avaya
Communication Manager.
The upgrade requires installing a new processor port network (PPN). The port
circuit packs from the present system may be reused only if a site inspection
determines that the port circuit pack vintages are re-usable.
Some of the I/O cables from the existing system may be too short to reach from
the MCC1 cabinet to the Main Distribution Frame (MDF). If so, the cables must be
replaced as part of the upgrade process.
Follow this general process to upgrade the system:
Perform Pre-cutover Procedures
Remove the Present System
Install the MCC1
may want to install the new system first, which requires less down time.
Complete the Upgrade
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