Chapter 13. Software Management
Vol. IV-13-2 Alcatel-Lucent
The current software release version can be checked by contacting an
Alcatel-Lucent support center or your supplier.
Software Management Screen
The Software Management screen displays the existing software version, its
status, and provides an ability to select a new software version for loading from a
folder on your PC.
Refer to Typical Loading Sequence on page 13-3 and to the Software
Management Screen in Figure 13-1 on page 13-6.
• For the 9500 MXC Node the load destinations are the NCC and ODU, or ODUs.
• Load destinations are not user selectable - all destinations are loaded.
• For the 9500 MXC Terminal the load destinations are the IDU and ODU both
destinations are loaded.
• The Load Status box automatically lists all load destinations within a Node or
Terminal.
• For Node ODUs, the Module graphics show the location of its associated RAC.
• Three load and activation options are provided. The Transfer-only and
Activate-only options are to allow software transfer at any time without
affecting traffic, and then subsequent activation at a time when traffic will be
least affected.
•
Transfer and Activate: transfers the software pack to the Node and
activates it. The Node will soft-reset during the load, which may take several
minutes and may affect customer traffic. (Traffic may or may not be affected
depending on the change/update).
•
Transfer Only: transfers the software pack to the Node but does not activate
it. This does not affect customer traffic.
• Activate Transferred Software: activates the previously transferred
software pack. The Node will soft-reset during the activation, which may
take several minutes and may affect customer traffic.
On-screen information strips provide a description of these three options and
their operation. Refer to Typical Loading Sequence.
• A software rollback feature is incorporated under the Advanced tab.
Software loading may take several minutes using an Ethernet connection from
your CT PC to 9500 MXC, but take many minutes with a V.24 connection.
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