Nortel Succession 1000 Installation And Configuration Manual
Nortel Succession 1000 Installation And Configuration Manual

Nortel Succession 1000 Installation And Configuration Manual

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Succession 1000
Succession 1000M
Succession 3.0 Software
Signaling Server
Installation and Configuration
Document Number: 553-3001-212
Document Release: Standard 1.00
Date: October 2003
Year Publish FCC TM
Copyright © 2003 Nortel Networks
All Rights Reserved
Produced in Canada
Information is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design
or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant. This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, and the
radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at their own expense.
SL-1, Meridian 1, and Succession are trademarks of Nortel Networks.

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  • Page 1 All Rights Reserved Produced in Canada Information is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules, and the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
  • Page 3 IP Line: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-365) • Large System: Planning and Engineering (553-3021-120) • Succession 1000 System: Overview (553-3031-010) • Succession 1000 System: Planning and Engineering (553-3031-120) • Succession 1000 System: Installation and Configuration (553-3031-210) • Succession 1000 System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3031-258) Signaling Server...
  • Page 4 Page 4 of 116 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Page 5 of 116 Contents About this document ..... . . Subject ..........Applicable systems .
  • Page 6 Page 6 of 116 Contents Hardware installation ..... . . Contents ..........Introduction ..
  • Page 7 Contents Page 7 of 116 Graceful disable IPL> commands ......Forced disable IPL> commands ......Patch IPL>...
  • Page 8 Page 8 of 116 Contents 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 9: About This Document

    Subject This document describes the Succession Signaling Server, and provides the information necessary to install and configure it in a Succession 1000 system or Succession 1000M system. Note on legacy products and releases This NTP contains information about systems, components, and features that are compatible with Succession 3.0 Software.
  • Page 10 Page 10 of 116 About this document • Succession 1000M Single Group • Succession 1000M Multi Group System migration When particular Meridian 1 systems are upgraded to run Succession 3.0 Software and configured to include a Succession Signaling Server, they become Succession 1000M systems.
  • Page 11: Intended Audience

    Succession Signaling Server. Only qualified personnel should install Succession Signaling Servers. To use this document, you should have a basic knowledge of Succession 1000 and Succession 1000M equipment and operation. Contact Nortel Networks Training Centers for information on installation courses.
  • Page 12: Related Information

    Page 12 of 116 About this document The call processor in Succession 1000 and Succession 1000M systems is referred to as the “Succession Call Server”. Related information This section lists information sources that relate to this document. NTPs The following NTPs are referenced in this document: •...
  • Page 13 About this document Page 13 of 116 Online To access Nortel Networks documentation online, click the Technical Documentation link under Support on the Nortel Networks home page: http://www.nortelnetworks.com/ CD-ROM To obtain Nortel Networks documentation on CD-ROM, contact your Nortel Networks customer representative.
  • Page 14 Page 14 of 116 About this document 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 15: Overview

    The Succession Signaling Server, shown in Figure 1 on page 16, is an industry-standard PC-based server that provides a central processor to drive H.323 signaling, Internet Telephone signaling, and IP Peer Networking. It is required in all Succession 1000 and Succession 1000M systems. Signaling Server Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 16: Software Applications

    Page 16 of 116 Overview Figure 1 Succession Signaling Server The Succession Signaling Server provides signaling interfaces to the IP network using software components that run on the VxWorks real-time operating system. The Succession Signaling Server performs the following functions: •...
  • Page 17 Overview Page 17 of 116 • H.323 Gatekeeper • Element Manager web server Internet Telephone Terminal Proxy Server The Terminal Proxy Server (TPS) provides the signaling interface for the Internet Telephones. The TPS supports a maximum of 10,000 Internet Telephones on each Succession Signaling Server. In conjunction with the Succession Call Server, the TPS delivers a full suite of telephone features.
  • Page 18 Telephony Management (OTM) and the Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure and maintain the elements in the Succession 1000 and Succession 1000M systems. For more information on Element Manager, refer to Succession 1000 Element Manager: System Administration (553-3001-332). 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00...
  • Page 19: Redundancy

    Overview Page 19 of 116 Redundancy To provide redundancy in the event the Succession Signaling Server fails, install an additional Succession Signaling Server. A redundant Succession Signaling Server also provides load-sharing for the TPS. In a redundant configuration, one of the Succession Signaling Servers is designated the Leader Succession Signaling Server.
  • Page 20 Page 20 of 116 Overview Cooling The Succession Signaling Server has forced air cooling. The fan runs whenever the unit is on. The air flow is front-to-back. Card slots The Succession Signaling Server has no available card slots. Connectors Front connectors and media drives Figure 2 shows the connectors and drives on the front of the Succession Signaling Server.
  • Page 21 Overview Page 21 of 116 Refer to Figure 2 on page • The front DB-9 serial port can support a login session for Command Line Interface (CLI) management. • The CD-ROM drive is used to load the Succession Signaling Server software files for the Succession Signaling Server, Voice Gateway Media Cards (VGMC), and Internet Telephones.
  • Page 22 Page 22 of 116 Overview • The TLAN port (P2) connects the Succession Signaling Server to a Layer 2 Switch port on the TLAN subnet. • The ELAN port (P1) connects the Succession Signaling Server to a Layer 2 Switch port on the ELAN subnet. •...
  • Page 23: Stand-Alone Support For Meridian 1 And Bcm Nodes

    Page 23 of 116 Stand-alone support for Meridian 1 and BCM nodes Nortel Networks supports the use of a Succession 1000 H.323 Gatekeeper for Meridian 1 Release 25.40 and BCM 3.01 nodes. The Succession 1000 H.323 Gatekeeper in a stand-alone configuration can be used to migrate numbering plans from node-based numbering plans to centralized Gatekeeper-based numbering plans.
  • Page 24 Page 24 of 116 Overview 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 25: Planning And Engineering

    Page 25 of 116 Planning and engineering Contents This section contains information on the following topics: Environmental conditions ........Grounding .
  • Page 26: Grounding

    Like all system equipment, the Succession Signaling Server must be thoroughly grounded. Refer to Small System: Planning and Engineering (553-3011-120), Large System: Planning and Engineering (553-3021-120), or Succession 1000 System: Planning and Engineering (553-3031-120), as appropriate for the particular system. This section provides information specific to the Succession Signaling Server.
  • Page 27: Power

    Planning and engineering Page 27 of 116 CAUTION To prevent ground loops, power the Succession Signaling Server, from the same dedicated power panel as other system equipment. Ground all Succession Signaling Servers to the power panel through the grounding block. Power Tables 2 to Table 4, starting on page...
  • Page 28: Redundancy

    Page 28 of 116 Planning and engineering Table 3 AC input requirements for a Succession Signaling Server (Europe and UK) (Part 2 of 2) 208/240 Volts, 15 Amp supply Outlet Type Note 1: Because local power specifications vary, consult a qualified local electrician when planning your power requirements.
  • Page 29 Planning and engineering Page 29 of 116 load-sharing basis for the Internet Telephone Proxy Server (TPS) and an alternate route for the H.323 Gateway software. When planning survivability strategies for the Succession Signaling Server, a second Succession Signaling Server should be included in the plan. Two Succession Signaling Servers can load-share when the system contains multiple VGMCs.
  • Page 30: Scalability

    For detailed calculations, refer to Small System: Planning and Engineering (553-3011-120), Large System: Planning and Engineering (553-3021-120), or Succession 1000 System: Planning and Engineering (553-3031-120), as appropriate to the particular system. Note: Real-time capacity must also be considered for the specific application, and can also constrain any applications in reaching resource limits.
  • Page 31: Branch Offices

    92 T1 trunks or 120 E1 trunks, and up to 256 trunks in total. The total number of Internet Telephones in all offices can be no greater than the capacity of the Main Office as determined using Succession 1000 System: Planning and Engineering (553-3031-120), Large System: Planning and Engineering (553-3021-120), or Small System: Planning and Engineering (553-3011-120), as appropriate.
  • Page 32 Page 32 of 116 Planning and engineering 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 33: Hardware Installation

    Page 33 of 116 Hardware installation Contents This section contains information on the following topics: Introduction ..........Hardware installation .
  • Page 34 Before starting the installation, complete the checklist in Table 7. Table 7 Readiness checklist Have you: Read all safety instructions in Succession 1000 System: Installation and Configuration (553-3031-210)? Received all equipment? Made sure the area meets all environmental requirements? Checked for all power requirements?
  • Page 35 Hardware installation Page 35 of 116 Materials required To install the Succession Signaling Server, obtain the following items: The Succession Signaling Server. Note: Save the packaging container and packing materials in case you must reship the product. The power cable for the Succession Signaling Server. Check that the power cord is the exact type required in the host region.
  • Page 36 Page 36 of 116 Hardware installation Figure 5 Succession Signaling Server brackets CAUTION The load rating for this mounting kit is 50 pounds (23 kilograms). If you exceed this limit, damage or injury can occur. Preparing for rack-mounting Procedure 1 Preparing the Succession Signaling Server for rack-mounting Note: The Front Mount Bracket assembly is not intended for use as a slide rail system.
  • Page 37 Hardware installation Page 37 of 116 Figure 6 Chassis support bracket 553-AAA0097 553-AAA0097 Align the screw holes in the rack-mount rail to the mating holes in the side of the Succession Signaling Server chassis. Use three screws (C) on each side. Note: Hand-tighten the screws to prevent cross-threading, then use a Phillips screwdriver to secure them.
  • Page 38 Page 38 of 116 Hardware installation Figure 7 Left hinge mount 553-AAA0098 Figure 8 Right hinge mount 553-AAA0099 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 39 Hardware installation Page 39 of 116 When the door is attached to the Succession Signaling Server and rack-mount apparatus, it should appear as shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 Snapped-in bezel door 553-AAA0100 End of Procedure Signaling Server Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 40 Page 40 of 116 Hardware installation Rack-mounting Read the following warnings carefully before installing the Succession Signaling Server in the rack. DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCONNECT AC POWER Make sure the Succession Signaling Server is completely disconnected from any AC power source before performing this procedure.
  • Page 41 Hardware installation Page 41 of 116 WARNING MAIN AC POWER DISCONNECT You must install an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the Succession Signaling Server(s).
  • Page 42 Page 42 of 116 Hardware installation Figure 10 Installed rack-mount bracket 553-AAA0101 When both brackets are fixed in place, do the following: Align the rack-mount brackets on the Succession Signaling Server with the slide rail system on the rack posts. Slide the Succession Signaling Server in place.
  • Page 43 Hardware installation Page 43 of 116 Figure 11 Rack-mounting the Succession Signaling Server 553-AAA0102 Tighten the screws through the faceplate of the Succession Signaling Server to the rack-mount bracket. Note: Do not apply excessive torque while tightening the bolts. The bezel door is plastic and does not require or withstand overtightening.
  • Page 44: Connecting And Powering Up The Succession Signaling Server

    Succession Signaling Server is installed and used. Be sure to replace the cord with the correct type. In geographic regions that are susceptible to electrical storms, Nortel Networks recommends that you plug the Succession Signaling Server into an AC surge suppressor.
  • Page 45 Hardware installation Page 45 of 116 Connect a maintenance terminal to the Succession Signaling Server. Connect a DTE–DTE null modem serial cable (supplied with the Succession Signaling Server) from the Serial Port on the back of the Succession Signaling Server to a maintenance terminal. The connection looks like that shown in Figure 13.
  • Page 46 Succession Signaling Server is used. Do not modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the correct type. Refer to Succession 1000 System: Installation and Configuration (553-3031-210) for a detailed power cord description. Attach the female end of the power cord to the mating AC power receptacle on the left side of the Succession Signaling Server’s back...
  • Page 47 Hardware installation Page 47 of 116 Power up the Succession Signaling Server. Open the bezel door (Figure 14) to access the Power switch: Grasp the tab at each end of the hinged bezel door. Gently pull the tabs out and down to open the hinged bezel door. Figure 14 Succession Signaling Server with open bezel door 553-AAA0105...
  • Page 48 Page 48 of 116 Hardware installation Figure 15 MAC address MAC1 for ELAN (top) MAC2 for TLAN (bottom) 553-AAA0106 Press the Power switch (Figure 16). Notice that the green LED power indicator is lit. Figure 16 Succession Signaling Server indicators and power switch Port 1 Port 2 TLAN...
  • Page 49 Hardware installation Page 49 of 116 The Succession Signaling Server LED indicators show the following: • Power - Green LED on, power on; LED off, power off. • Status - Red LED off, CPU running; LED on, CPU halted. • Drive - Green LED flashing, Hard Drive or CD ROM Drive active.
  • Page 50 Page 50 of 116 Hardware installation Figure 17 HP700/32 setup values Global set-up screen Host Port Keyboard U.S. Background Dark Message Translations English Screen Saver 10 Min Setup Translations English Refresh Rate 72 Hz Clear Display Key Click Clear Comm User Set-up Screen Smooth Scroll Jump scroll...
  • Page 51 Hardware installation Page 51 of 116 Figure 18 VT420 setup values Global Set-Up On Line Comm1=RS232 Sessions on Comm1 70Hz CRT Saver Printer Shared Display Set-Up 80 Columns No Status Display Interpret Controls Cursor Steady Auto Wrap 3x24 pages Jump Scroll 24 Lines/Screen Dark Screen Vertical Coupling...
  • Page 52: Upgrading The Succession Signaling Server Memory

    For capacity reasons, the memory on the Succession Signaling Server has been increased from 256MB to 512MB. 256MB is more than sufficient for Succession 1000 Release 1.0 and 2.0 systems in smaller environments (less than 5000 Internet Telephones). This change is effective on all Succession Signaling Servers shipped with Succession 3.0 Software.
  • Page 53 Hardware installation Page 53 of 116 NTDU27AA 01, 02 or 03 Succession Signaling Servers into a large Succession 3.0 environment, a Succession Signaling Server Memory Upgrade Kit (NTDU80CA) is available. Installation instructions for upgrading the memory using this kit are given in Appendix A on page 105.
  • Page 54 Page 54 of 116 Hardware installation 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 55: Software Installation

    Page 55 of 116 Software installation Contents This section contains information on the following topics: Introduction ..........Software installation .
  • Page 56 Succession 3.0 Software CD-ROM. See your software's help pages to create a CD from an ISO file. Also review the associated README file that is associated with the Nortel Networks Succession Signaling Server Software download.
  • Page 57 Internet Telephone firmware and VGMC loadware. If not logged into a My Nortel Networks account, click on Log In to sign in. Note: If you are not registered to access this web site, refer to the Succession CSE 1000 product bulletin for directions on how to register.
  • Page 58 Page 58 of 116 Software installation Label the CD appropriately, for example, Succession Signaling Server, sse-x.xx.xx. End of Procedure The Software CD-ROM must be readable in a standard CD-ROM drive. After you create a CD from the CD image, the CD contains several directories and files.
  • Page 59 Note: Entering ‘c’ at the “ISP 1100 System Boot” banner speeds up this process, as the keyboard input is buffered. Figure 20 Upgrade boot sequence ISP 1100 Boot Copyright 2003 Nortel Networks, Inc. CPU: PC PENTIUM Version: x BSP version: 1.2/0 Creation date: May 31 2002, 15:44:38 ataDrv 1.0: ATAPI Drive Found...
  • Page 60 Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== ##### ######### ######## ########`` `############# ######## `############# #######` ######```#### ####### ######`` `### ####### #####`` #### NORTEL NETWORKS ####### #####` #### `#########` ####` Succession Enterprise Software #######` ##### `####### #####’ Copyright 2001 - 2003 ########## `###` ##``########## `######################## `########################...
  • Page 61 Software installation Page 61 of 116 Figure 22 First boot of a new system Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== The filesystems verification failed! (This is normal for a new system.) The hard disk must be (re)partitioned and (re)initialized. This will erase all data on the hard disk.
  • Page 62 Page 62 of 116 Software installation Figure 23 Date and time Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ==================================================================== You should ensure the system date and time are correct prior to installation, since all files copied or created during install will be time-stamped.
  • Page 63 Software installation Page 63 of 116 Figure 24 System Summary Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== ------------------------------------------ SYSTEM INFORMATION ------------------------------------------ +================================================================+ Hostname: SS_Node276_Ldr S/W Ver: x.xx.xx Role: Leader Set TPS: Enabled Node ID: 276 Vtrk TPS: Enabled Node IP: 192.168.20.100 GK Svc: None H.323 ID: SS_Node276_Ldr...
  • Page 64 Page 64 of 116 Software installation Figure 25 Hard disk test Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== The Install Tool cannot determine when the hard disk was last tested. The hard disk must be tested before installation can continue. This test will take approximately 14 minutes.
  • Page 65 Software installation Page 65 of 116 Figure 27 Tested within 24 hours Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== The Install Tool has detected that the hard disk has been tested recently. It is recommended to skip the hard disk test. If you select to test the hard disk anyway, it will take approximately 14 minutes.
  • Page 66 Page 66 of 116 Software installation Figure 28 Install Tool Main Menu Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== M A I N M E N U The Install Tool will install Signaling Server software and related files. You will be prompted throughout the installation. Please enter: <CR>...
  • Page 67 Software installation Page 67 of 116 Figure 29 Installation Status Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== --------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION STATUS SUMMARY --------------------------------------------------- +=================+========+========+==============================+ Option | Choice | Status | Comment +=================+========+========+==============================+ | software | new install x.xx.xx +-----------------+--------+--------+------------------------------+ | firmware | copy ALL +-----------------+--------+--------+------------------------------+...
  • Page 68 Page 68 of 116 Software installation Figure 30 Installation output Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== You have selected to install version x.xx.xx on the system. As this is a new install, all necessary directories and files will be created on the hard disk.
  • Page 69 Software installation Page 69 of 116 Figure 32 Internet Telephone firmware Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== The installation source contains multiple Internet Telephone firmware files. Copying "/cd0/0602Bxx.bin" to "/u/fw/0602Bxx.bin". Copying "/cd0/0603Bxx.bin" to "/u/fw/0603Bxx.bin". Figure 33 VGMC loadware Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== The installation source contains multiple Voice Gateway Media Card...
  • Page 70 75 appears. For more information about Leader and Follower Succession Signaling Servers, see IP Line: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-365) and Succession 1000 System: Overview (553-3031-010). Figure 34 Leader/Follower Succession Signaling Server configuration Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== In this step, you define the role of this Signaling Server.
  • Page 71 Software installation Page 71 of 116 10 Configure the node IP using the TLAN IP and a node ID. The IP information is for a temporary IP Telephony node. This ensures that the existing node is not impacted. This also pre-configures the IP Telephony node files.
  • Page 72 Page 72 of 116 Software installation Figure 36 Succession Call Server ELAN IP Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== If you know it, please enter the ELAN address of the Succession Call Server that this IP Telephony node will register to. Call Server IP : 192.168.10.10 12 Select the Gatekeeper Service to be provided by this Succession...
  • Page 73 Software installation Page 73 of 116 Figure 37 Gatekeeper type Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== Please select the Gatekeeper service that this Signaling Server will provide. Please enter: <CR> -> <a> - Failsafe Gatekeeper. <b> - Primary Gatekeeper. <c>...
  • Page 74 Page 74 of 116 Software installation Figure 38 Gatekeeper IP addresses Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== If you know them, please enter the addresses of the Gatekeepers that this IP Telephony node will register to. Primary GK IP Alternate GK IP : 14 Enter ‘a’...
  • Page 75 Software installation Page 75 of 116 Figure 40 Follower Succession Signaling Server configuration Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ======================================================================= This Follower Signaling Server will obtain its data network and IP telephony configuration from the Leader Signaling Server at boot. To identify this Signaling Server, please enter a Hostname now.
  • Page 76 Page 76 of 116 Software installation Figure 41 IP Telephony parameter configuration Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== You have entered the following parameters for this Leader Signaling Server: Node ID : 276 Hostname : SS_Node276_Ldr ELAN IP : 192.168.20.100 ELAN subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ELAN gateway IP : 192.168.10.1...
  • Page 77 Software installation Page 77 of 116 Figure 42 Installation Status Summary Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== --------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION STATUS SUMMARY --------------------------------------------------- +=================+========+========+==============================+ Option | Choice | Status | Comment +=================+========+========+==============================+ | software | new install/upgrade x.xx.xx +-----------------+--------+--------+------------------------------+ | firmware | copy i2002 version 1.xx...
  • Page 78: Logging In To The Succession Signaling Server

    Page 78 of 116 Software installation Figure 43 Quit Succession Enterprise Software Signaling Server Install Tool (sse-x.xx.xx) ===================================================================== You have selected to quit the Install Tool. Before quitting and rebooting the system, remove all disks (floppy, CDROM) from the drives. Please enter: <CR>...
  • Page 79 Software installation Page 79 of 116 Procedure 7 Logging in to the Succession Signaling Server Before you begin, make sure the DTE–DTE null modem cable (supplied with the Succession Signaling Server) runs between the serial port on the back of the Succession Signaling Server and the maintenance terminal.
  • Page 80: Verifying A Successful Configuration

    Configure two Internet Telephones to register to the Succession Signaling Server on its temporary node. These Internet Telephones have to be provisioned on the Succession Call Server. Refer to Succession 1000 System: Installation and Configuration (553-3031-210), Large System: Installation and Configuration (553-3021-210), or Small System: Installation and Configuration (553-3011-210) for the procedure appropriate to the system.
  • Page 81: Ip Telephony Node Configuration

    The procedures can be carried out in either OTM or Element Manager, and are fully described in IP Line: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-365). For information on Element Manager, refer to Succession 1000 Element Manager: Installation and Configuration (553-3001-232). Signaling Server...
  • Page 82: Ip Telephony Nodes

    Succession Signaling Server. All other Succession Signaling Servers and VGMCs are defined as Followers. An IP Telephony node must be configured to make a Succession 1000 or Succession 1000M system operational. The IP Telephony node files are BOOTP.TAB and CONFIG.INI. The master copies of the BOOTP.TAB and CONFIG.INI files reside on the Succession Call Server, with an additional...
  • Page 83: Element Manager

    Manager, (see “Backing up IP Telephony node configuration files” on page 85). For more information about Element Manager, refer to Succession 1000 Element Manager: Installation and Configuration (553-3001-232) and Succession 1000 Element Manager: System Administration (553-3001-332). Internet Explorer browser configuration for Element Manager Element Manager requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.026 or higher.
  • Page 84: Ip Telephony Configuration Procedures

    OTM or Element Manager, refer to IP Line: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-365). For information about upgrading IP Trunk nodes, refer to Succession 1000 System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3031-258), Large System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3021-258), or Small System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3011-258).
  • Page 85 Voice Gateway Media Cards. They can then be added to new and existing IP Telephony nodes. To import and upgrade an IP Trunk node to an IP Telephony Node, refer to Succession 1000 System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3031-258), Large System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3021-258), or Small System: Upgrade Procedures (553-3011-258).
  • Page 86 Page 86 of 116 IP Telephony node configuration 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 87: Command Line Interface (Cli) Commands

    Page 87 of 116 Command line interface (CLI) commands Contents This section contains information on the following topics: Introduction ..........General purpose IPL>...
  • Page 88: General Purpose Ipl> Commands

    Element Manager. For more information on CLI commands, refer to IP Line: Description, Installation, and Operation (553-3001-365). For more information on Element Manager, refer to Succession 1000 Element Manager: System Administration (553-3001-332). General purpose IPL> commands Table 9 lists the general purpose IPL> commands. These commands must be entered at the vxWorks shell.
  • Page 89 Command line interface (CLI) commands Page 89 of 116 Table 9 General purpose commands (Part 2 of 3) Element IPL> command Description Manager ping “host”, Sends an ICMP ECHO_REQUEST packet to a “numpackets” network host. The host matching the destination address in the packets responds to the request.
  • Page 90 Displays the IP protocol statistics. rudpShow Displays the status of the RUDP links on the card. This includes the Succession 1000 or Succession 1000M CPU and to all Internet Telephones registered with the card. vgwShowAll Displays voice gateway channels.
  • Page 91: File Transfer Ipl> Commands

    IPL> command Description Manager isetReset “tn” l s c u Resets the Internet Telephone on Succession 1000M Large Systems. isetReset “tn” c u Resets the Internet Telephone on Succession 1000 and Succession 1000M Small Systems. Signaling Server Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 92: Upgrade Ipl> Commands

    Page 92 of 116 Command line interface (CLI) commands Table 11 Reset commands (Part 2 of 2) Element IPL> command Description Manager isetResetAll Resets all registered Internet Telephones. resetOM Resets the operational measurement file timer. This command resets all operational measurement parameters collected since last log dump.
  • Page 93: Internet Telephone Installer Password Ipl> Commands

    Command line interface (CLI) commands Page 93 of 116 Internet Telephone Installer Password IPL> commands Table 13 lists the Internet Telephone Installer Password IPL> commands. These commands must be entered at the vxWorks shell. Table 13 Internet Telephone Installer Password commands (Part 1 of 3) Element IPL>...
  • Page 94 Page 94 of 116 Command line interface (CLI) commands Table 13 Internet Telephone Installer Password commands (Part 2 of 3) Element IPL> command Description Manager nodeTempPwdSet Sets the temporary Internet Telephone Installer “tempPwd”, uses, <time> Password. This password is disabled by default. The password must be a string 6 to 14 digits in length.
  • Page 95: Enable Ipl> Commands

    Command line interface (CLI) commands Page 95 of 116 Table 13 Internet Telephone Installer Password commands (Part 3 of 3) Element IPL> command Description Manager nodePwdSet “password” Sets and enables the administrative Internet Telephone Installer (node) Password. This is also known as the node level Internet Telephone Installer Password.
  • Page 96: Graceful Disable Ipl> Commands

    Page 96 of 116 Command line interface (CLI) commands Table 14 Enable commands (Part 2 of 2) Element IPL> command Description Manager enlTPS Enables the TPS application and the registration process. enlGK Puts local Gatekeeper in service. Graceful disable IPL> commands Table 15 lists the graceful disable IPL>...
  • Page 97: Forced Disable Ipl> Commands

    Command line interface (CLI) commands Page 97 of 116 Table 15 Graceful disable commands (Part 2 of 2) Element IPL> command Description Manager disServices Gracefully switches the registered resources to the other Succession Signaling Servers located in the same node. This command will not interrupt established calls.
  • Page 98: Patch Ipl> Commands

    Page 98 of 116 Command line interface (CLI) commands Table 16 Forced disable commands (Part 2 of 2) Element IPL> command Description Manager forcedisGK Forces the local Gatekeeper out of service. Patch IPL> commands Table 17 lists the patch commands. These commands must be entered at the PDT shell.
  • Page 99: Maintenance

    Page 99 of 116 Maintenance Contents This section contains information on the following topics: Introduction ..........Connecting a maintenance terminal .
  • Page 100: Connecting A Maintenance Terminal

    Signaling Server software, as well as Internet Telephone firmware and VGMC loadware. If the CD-ROM is not available, an image can be downloaded from the Nortel Networks website, and a CD-ROM created from that image. Once you have the CD, you can install new software or upgrade software on an existing Succession Signaling Server.
  • Page 101: Succession Signaling Server Tools Menu

    Maintenance Page 101 of 116 Succession Signaling Server tools menu From the Tools Menu in the Succession Signaling Server Install Tool, you can perform the following tasks: • set the system time and date • repartition and initialize the hard desk •...
  • Page 102: Restricting Web Access To Elan

    Page 102 of 116 Maintenance Under the Tools menu, you can enter: • ‘a’ to set the date and time (default). • ‘b’ to repartition and reinitialize the hard disk. This option results in a reboot. Leave the Succession Signaling Server Software CD-ROM in the drive so that the Install Tool can restart.
  • Page 103: Setting The Succession Signaling Server Port Speed

    Maintenance Page 103 of 116 To disable the web server security flag, enter ‘a’. The new value of the flag displays. To enable the web server security flag, enter ‘b’. The new value of the flag displays. To exit this menu without changing the web server security flag, enter ‘q’.
  • Page 104: Replacing A Defective Succession Signaling Server

    Page 104 of 116 Maintenance Replacing a defective Succession Signaling Server Note: The Succession Signaling Server is not a user-serviceable device. Any defective units should be returned to the supplier. WARNING Before replacing a defective Succession Signaling Server, back up the IP Telephony node database files. Use the EDD command in LD 43 or use Element Manager (refer to “Backing up IP Telephony node configuration files”...
  • Page 105: Appendix A: Upgrading Memory

    For capacity reasons, the memory on the Succession Signaling Server has been increased from 256MB to 512MB. 256MB is more than sufficient for Succession 1000 Release 1.0 and 2.0 systems in smaller environments (less than 5000 Internet Telephones). This change is effective on all Succession Signaling Servers shipped with Succession 3.0 Software.
  • Page 106: Preparation

    Page 106 of 116 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Preparation Read the following warnings carefully before beginning the upgrade process. DANGER OF ELECTRIC SHOCK SYSTEM POWER ON/OFF: The Power button on the front panel of the Succession Signaling Server DOES NOT remove ac power to the Succession Signaling Server system.
  • Page 107 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Page 107 of 116 CAUTION WITH ESDS DEVICES ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) AND ESD PROTECTION: Since the Succession Signaling Server can be extremely sensitive to ESD, perform the procedures in this section only at an ESD workstation. If an ESD station is not available, you can reduce the risk of ESD damage by: •...
  • Page 108: Upgrading The Memory

    Page 108 of 116 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Upgrading the memory To upgrade the memory of the Succession Signaling Server, perform the following: Remove the cover of the Succession Signaling Server. Remove the existing DIMM boards. Insert the new DIMM boards. Replace the cover on the Succession Signaling Server.
  • Page 109 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Page 109 of 116 Figure 45 Removing/replacing the cover on the Succession Signaling Server 553-AAA1108 Remove the 128 MB DIMM boards from the Succession Signaling Server. Refer to Figure 46 on page 110. CAUTION Hold the tips of your fingers lightly on the back edge (D) of the DIMM board to prevent the board from suddenly ejecting from the socket (C).
  • Page 110 Page 110 of 116 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Grasp the ejector lever (A) on one end of the DIMM board and push down on the lever until the edge of the board connector (B) just lifts out of the socket (C). Grasp the ejector lever (E) on the other end of the DIMM board and carefully push down on the lever until the DIMM board is loose from the socket.
  • Page 111 Succession Signaling Server board. Note 1: Use only DIMM boards contained in the NTDU80CA Succession Signaling Server Memory Upgrade Kit. Nortel Networks does not recommend the use of other memory modules. Note 2: Do not mix the new 512MB DIMM boards with the original 128MB DIMM boards.
  • Page 112: Verifying A Successful Memory Upgrade

    Page 112 of 116 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Figure 47 Installing a 512MB DIMM board 553-AAA1109 Replace the cover on the Succession Signaling Server. Refer to Figure 45 page 109. Position the cover on the chassis with the notched edge (B) facing the front and the slotted sides of the cover inside the chassis frame.
  • Page 113 Appendix A: Upgrading memory Page 113 of 116 Procedure 13 Verifying a successful memory upgrade Connect a standard serial interface (straight-through) cable to the maintenance terminal and to the serial port on the back (not the front) of the Succession Signaling Server. Using a terminal software program, such as Microsoft Windows HyperTerminal, configure the terminal type of the maintenance terminal serial port to “auto detect”...
  • Page 114 Page 114 of 116 Appendix A: Upgrading memory 553-3001-212 Standard 1.00 October 2003...
  • Page 115: List Of Terms

    Page 115 of 116 List of terms ELAN Embedded Local Area Network. This isolated section of the LAN connects the Succession Signaling Server to other system components for system communication purposes. H.323 A standard approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that defines how audiovisual conferencing data is transmitted across networks.
  • Page 116 Page 116 of 116 List of terms TLAN Telephony Local Area Network. This isolated section of the network connects the Voice Gateway Media Cards, the Succession Signaling Server, and the Internet Telephones for telephony communication purposes. Internet Telephone Terminal Proxy Server. This server controls the connection of Internet Telephones.
  • Page 118 Installation and Configuration Copyright © 2003 Nortel Networks All Rights Reserved Information is subject to change without notice. Nortel Networks reserves the right to make changes in design or components as progress in engineering and manufacturing may warrant. This equipment has been...

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