Procedure 2-5: Upgrade software generic via FTP
Overview
Use this procedure to upgrade the software generic to Release 9.1.x via File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
Note:
You can upgrade directly to 9.1.x from the following releases:
You must complete a two-step upgrade to 9.1.x from the following releases:
You must complete a three-step upgrade to 9.1.x from R3.1.4/3.1.5 through R5.0.2, and then through R8.0.5.
To download the software generic to a local shelf via FTAM, refer to Procedure 2-4: Upgrade software generic via FTAM.
Important!
You must have direct TCP/IP connectivity to your NE and the NE must have a defined IP address.
Privilege level
You must log in as a Privileged user to complete this procedure.
Required equipment
In addition to Required equipment listed in this chapter, the following equipment is also required:
Important!
If the FTP server fails to start, it could mean that another program using an FTP server is already running. Depending on what operating system you are using, you must go to the device file and disable the FTP server. Refer to Procedure 14-18: Disable an FTP server on your PC for instructions for each allowed operating system.
Before you begin
Before performing this procedure:
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Refer to Before you begin and Electrostatic discharge in Chapter 1, Safety.
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Refer to the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 Data Multiplexer Extend (DMXtend) Software Release Description for a description of any special considerations required when installing this version of software.
Steps
Complete the following steps to upgrade the software generic via FTP.
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Connect the cross-over LAN cable from the Network Interface Card (NIC) on the PC to the rear J17 IAO LAN port on the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend shelf backplane or the front LAN port on the SYSCTL circuit pack faceplate and establish a WaveStar® CIT session. (When TCP/IP is enabled on the rear LAN port, OSI is disabled.) Double-click the WaveStar® CIT icon on your desktop and login (if necessary), to start the WaveStar® CIT software on the PC. Refer to Procedure 14-2: Connect Personal Computer (PC) and establish WaveStar® CIT session. Result: The Network View appears. | ||||||||||||||
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From the View: pull-down menu, select CIT OSI Neighbors. Important! This View: is not the menu bar item View → ...; it is located above the NE Name pull-down menu. Result: The CIT OSI neighbor(s) are automatically detected. If you were previously logged in to the NE and/or you do not see your NE, from the Network View, select View → Refresh OSI View.  | ||||||||||||||
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In the Network View, right-click the NE icon that was detected (default TID is LT-DMXtend, your TID can be different), and select Graphical Using → OSI from the resulting menu. Result: The System Type Selection window appears. | ||||||||||||||
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In the System Type Selection window, select DMXtend and click OK. Result: The NE Login Dialog window appears. | ||||||||||||||
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In the NE login window, login to the shelf using your user ID and password. Click OK. | ||||||||||||||
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From the System View menu, select View → Equipment, highlight the SYSCTL, and click Select. Result: The View Equipment window appears. Record the Apparatus Code and the Program Version. | ||||||||||||||
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What is the apparatus code of your SYSCTL and what program version (software generic Release x.x.x) is it currently running?
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