Strata Ctx670 Local Update - Toshiba Strata CTX28 Programming Manual

Maintenance
Local Update
3. Turn the CTX100 power off for 5 seconds and then back on to reset QISG, ISDN and other advanced
features.
4. Test the system to verify that the new software is running properly by checking dial tone, making
incoming and outgoing calls, internal and external calls and all other peripherals, such as voice mail,
etc., are working correctly.
5. Toshiba recommends that the SmartMedia card containing the customer data remains installed on the
CTX processor. This enables you to make and back up changes using CTX WinAdmin remotely.
Important!

Strata CTX670 Local Update

The Update process is used to change the Strata CTX software version and restore programmed data. The
new software is first copied from the SmartMedia card to the standby side of the Strata CTX670 processor
flash RAM. Then the new software on the Standby flash RAM is switched to the active mode and the
original software is switched to the Standby mode for a trial run.
After swapping the software version making the new software "Active," the Strata CTX restores the
programmed data. If the system functions properly, the trial operation can be set to normal operation; if
there are problems you can switch the original software back to Active.
default.dat
A CTX
than the CTX software version on which the
Examples:
• A default.dat created on CTXR2.0 MF013 can be restored on an R2.0 MF013, MF014 and higher.
• R2.2 MF0XX, R2.1MG0XX (XX = 01~99), cannot be restored on R2.0 MF012, MF011 and lower, or
R1.X ME0XX, MD0XX, etc.
Step 1: Prepare SmartMedia Card with a Backup of the Customer Database
This SmartMedia card will contain a Backup of the Strata CTX programmed data (default.dat).
1. Insert a SmartMedia card into the CTX, format it, and then back up the customer database onto the
SmartMedia card using the Backup Data procedure (see
This operation writes the default.dat file under the PROGDATA directory to the SmartMedia card.
2. Remove the SmartMedia card from the CTX and physically label it "Strata CTX Backup data."
Step 2: Prepare SmartMedia Card with a Copy of the New CTX Software
This SmartMedia card will contain the new Strata CTX software file (nhs.prg) used to Update the system
software.
1. Obtain the Strata CTX operating software file (nhs.prg) from Toshiba FYI and store it on an
appropriately named folder on your PC – see
2. Insert a SmartMedia card into Strata CTX processor SmartMedia socket and activate the Forced Format
command using Program 908; then Unmount SmartMedia using Program 908.
3. Remove the formatted SmartMedia card from the CTX and install the SmartMedia card into a PC
SmartMedia reader/writer.
4. Copy the new Strata CTX software file named "nhs.prg" into SmartMedia card PROGRAM folder.
5. Create a SmartMedia Card Volume label "PRGUPDATE" on CTX670 Update SmartMedia card as
shown:
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It is your responsibility to verify the system is working correctly after local Update is
complete.
database can only be restored to a CTX software version that is the same or higher
default.dat
file was created.
"Data Backup"
"Download and Extract CTX Software"
Strata CTX Programming - Part 3: Telephone Button Programming 6/04
on page 14-1).
on page 14-3.