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2-16 Maintenance overview
When this procedure is performed on a by-unit basis, perform a switch of
activity (SwAct) followed by the RTS command. Execute the LOADFW
command with the UPGRADE option on the now inactive unit.
The next table lists parameters used with the LOADFW command.
Table 2-14 LOADFW parameters
Parameter
UNIT
PM
INACTIVE
ACTIVE
unit_no
filename
UPGRADE
ALL
NOWAIT
Note: In this table N/A is an abbreviation for not applicable.
The figure "Functional block diagram of the RSC-M main shelf", relates to the
functional description of the RSC-M main shelf. The figure "Functional block
diagram of the RSC-M main shelf"appears in this section. A functional
description of the RSC-M main shelf follows.
An RSC-M hosts channel associated signaling lines. These lines are directly
mapped to dedicated time slots in the range of links provisioned to the node.
A CAS node can have a maximum of eight PCM30 links. A PCM30 link has
32 DS0 channels for a total of 256 available channels. A CAS AMC node can
support a maximum of 240 dedicated lines. A single RSC-M that has an EXT
half-shelf that hosts a maximum of six CAS AMCs, supports 1380 lines.
297-8223-550 Standard 04.02 November 2000
Value Definition
n/a Peripheral module unit
n/a Peripheral module
n/a State of peripheral module
n/a State of peripheral module
0 or 1 PM unit number
n/a Name of firmware file. If the firmware file is not
specified, the firmware load found in the
appropriate inventory table is used.
n/a Upgrades the PM to the new firmware load.
UPGRADE is an optional parameter.
n/a Permits the use of the LOADFW command on a
posted set of PMs. ALL is an optional parameter.
n/a Returns the prompt before the command is
finished, on-screen status is not visible. NOWAIT
is an optional parameter.