2.9.9 SCANS Data Link
Although all software updates are distributed from the ASM via the Feature
Deployment on ASM feature, the DRM can support a local SCANS data link. See
235–200–145, 5ESS Switch OneLink Manager
™
Administrative Services (ASM)
User’s Guide for more information.
The Software Change Administration and Notification System (SCANS) is a software
support package provided by Lucent technologies. SCANS provides the following
services:
• Distributing emergency software fixes
• Distributing bulletins, or information about generic software fixes
• Distributing Software Updates (SUs)
• Introducing new software features.
Figures 2-44, 2-45 and 2-46 show the interface connection of the SCANS terminal to
the AW.
PCI
1
PCI
2
PCI
3
PCI
4
0
1
2
3
Interface Converter
M odem /
DCE
M odem /
DCE
M odem /
DCE
M odem /
DCE
To SCANS
To A M A
To SCCS
H S I
M odem /
DCE
To EADAS
Figure 2-44 — SCANS/AMA/SCCS/Optional OSS Interface -
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