Procedure 12-8.2: Upgrade or replace SYSCTL (LNW2) circuit pack using FTAM

- Overview

Use this procedure to replace an LNW2 using the File Transfer and Access Management (FTAM) protocol.

Important!

You must have OSI connectivity (via your OSI LAN or DCC) to the network element to use FTAM.

- Required equipment

Refer to Required equipment in Procedure 12-8: Upgrade or replace SYSCTL (LNW2) circuit pack for a list of equipment required to perform this procedure.

- Before you begin

Prior to performing this procedure, complete Procedure 12-8: Upgrade or replace SYSCTL (LNW2) circuit pack.

Steps

Complete the following steps to replace your SYSCTL using FTAM.

 
1

From the System View menu, select Configuration → Software → Remote Backup.


2

In the pull-down Backup To/Via: menu, select FTAM.


3

In the Source/Destination Directory Path field, enter \backups\<filename>.

You may also click the Browse button next to the Path: field to browse to any directory on your PC.

Important!

The value of the Path field can be either an absolute path or a relative path that is relative to the root directory. The absolute path must start with the drive name followed by a colon (:) then the path names; for example: C:\temp\today\backup. The syntax of the relative path must start with the path name; for example: \temp\backup. If you selected the default installation location for the WaveStar® CIT and software generic: \generics\DXT\9.1.0\p. If necessary, replace 9.1.0 with your current release, for example 9.1.1. The WaveStar® CIT automatically populates the FTAM Responder and NSAP fields.

The WaveStar® CIT directory automatically enters the relative path for the WaveStar® CIT. The default relative path is

C:\Program Files\Alcatel-Lucent\WaveStar CIT\

If you wish to store your data in a subdirectory, you may enter \backups\<subdirectory>\<filename> if the subdirectory exists before the command is sent. Directories will not be created by this command, and therefore the command will be denied if any directory in the path does not already exist.

If you had an older WaveStar® CIT installed prior to installing the current WaveStar® CIT, your path could start with C:\Program Files\Lucent Technologies\.


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Click OK.

You will be asked to verify that you wish to backup to the directory that you entered above. Click Yes if you typed the path correctly.

Result:

The Progress Indicator screen appears, indicating that the backup is in progress. When the backup completes, a Remote Backup successful screen appears. Click OK. The backup file is now stored. If the default path and a subdirectory were used, the file may be found at:

C:\Program Files\Alcatel-Lucent/WaveStar CIT\backups\<subdirectory>\<filename>

If you had an older WaveStar® CIT installed prior to installing the current WaveStar® CIT, your path could start with C:\Program Files\Lucent Technologies\.


5

Close your WaveStar® CIT session with the NE. From the System View, select File → NE Disconnect and click Yes in the confirmation window.

Result:

The System View closes.


6

Disconnect the LAN and/or serial cables from the LAN and/or RS232 port(s) on the front of the LNW2 SYSCTL.


7

Initiate a ten-second countdown (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0) in the IND display on the LNW2 SYSCTL by simultaneously depressing the ACO TEST and SEL buttons on the front of the LNW2 SYSCTL.

Important!

Removing the LNW2 without initiating the ten-second countdown may result in unexpected and undesirable protection switches, incorrect circuit fault indications, or incoming signal failure alarms. All SYSCTL functions are suspended during the countdown.


8

Remove the SYSCTL circuit pack during the 10-second countdown.

Important!

While the SYSCTL circuit pack is removed, do NOT remove or replace any transmission circuit packs.


9

Important!

For installation, two NVMs must be present in the LNW2 SYSCTL. If either NVM is missing, an NVM removed alarm will be issued. If both NVM holders are empty, after the circuit pack is installed the IND displays an alternating E and 0 and 1. Refer to Step 10 for the complete listing of codes.

Seat the new LNW2 SYSCTL circuit pack and allow a few minutes for the pack to complete initialization.

Result:

The LNW2 SYSCTL exhibits the following visible cycles during initialization:

  1. The FAULT LED lights and remains lighted for approximately 90 seconds. After approximately 15 seconds, a flashing b appears in the IND display on the SYSCTL, indicating that a boot is in progress. The b continues flashing for approximately 75 seconds and then IND display is blank.

  2. The FAULT LED remains lighted for approximately another 20 seconds and then extinguishes.

  3. The ACTIVE LED lights and remains lighted and the CR LED flashes 10 times. While the CR LED is flashing, the MJ, ABN, and NE LEDs light and remain lighted.

    Because the LNW2 SYSCTL is in Maintenance Mode, an alternating M and P and X (X represents 4, 5, 8, or 9, depending on your Maintenance Mode) and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and Y (Y represents 0 or 1, depending on your Maintenance Mode) continue to appear in the IND display on the SYSCTL.

  4. Continue with Step 10.


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Observe the IND display on the LNW2 SYSCTL; the display indicates the state of the SYSCTL.

If...

Then...

alternating M and P and 4 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 0

4.0 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating M and P and 5 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 0

5.0 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating M and P and 5 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 1

5.1 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating M and P and 8 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 0

8.0 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating M and P and 9 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 0

9.0 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating M and P and 9 and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and 1

9.1 Maintenance Mode. Continue with Step 11.

alternating E and 0 and 0

LNW2 SYSCTL must be replaced.

Find another LNW2 SYSCTL equipped with two factory-installed NVMs and repeat this procedure.

alternating E and 0 and 1

No NVMs are detected on the LNW2 SYSCTL.

Install two Alcatel-Lucent-supplied NVMs in the LNW2 or find another LNW2 SYSCTL equipped with two factory-installed NVMs and repeat this procedure.

alternating E and 0 and 2

NVMs are present but not readable. Check to make sure they are properly seated and repeat this procedure.

alternating E and 0 and 3

Not Supported.

Find another LNW2 SYSCTL equipped with two factory-installed NVMs and repeat this procedure.

alternating E and 1 and 0

LNW2 SYSCTL will not boot.

No compatible generic on the NVMs in the LNW2 SYSCTL.

Find another LNW2 SYSCTL equipped with two factory-installed NVMs and repeat this procedure or contact your next level of support.

Letter F

LNW2 SYSCTL faceplate latches are not fully seated.

Unseat the LNW2 SYSCTL and repeat this procedure, properly seating the faceplate latch.

alternating N and O and x

“x” indicates that the NVM socket (1 or 2) is empty or the NVM installed is failed. Replace the indicated NVM or find another LNW2 SYSCTL equipped with two factory-installed NVMs and repeat this procedure.

Letter U

LNW2 SYSCTL will not boot due to unexpected or unreadable shelf type.

Repair the problem generally caused by bent pins and repeat this procedure.

flashing b

Boot in progress.

A red, four-segment square (2 x 2) appears in the IND display on the LNW2 SYSCTL.

Acknowledges the UPD/INIT button was momentarily pushed.

Pushing the UPD/INIT button while in Maintenance Mode has no effect.


11

Connect the cross-over LAN cable from the Network Interface Card (NIC) on the PC to 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 J17 IAO LAN, OSI is disabled.)


12

From the Network View of the WaveStar® CIT session you established in Procedure 12-8: Upgrade or replace SYSCTL (LNW2) circuit pack, select the View: pull-down menu and select CIT OSI Neighbors.

Important!

This View: is not the menu bar item View → ...; it is located above the NE Name pull-down menu.


13

From the Network View, select View → Refresh OSI View.

Result:

The CIT OSI neighbor(s) are automatically detected.

Your TID will be LT-DMXtend; when in Maintenance Mode, the TID is always default.


14

In the Network View, right-click the LT-DMXtend NE icon that was detected, and select Graphical Using → OSI from the resulting menu.

Result:

The System Type Selection window appears.


15

In the System Type Selection window, select DMXtend and click OK.

Result:

The NE Login Dialog window appears.


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Important!

Because the shelf is in Maintenance Mode, your logins and passwords are default.

Enter the following in the NE Login Dialog window (login information is case sensitive) to log in to the NE:

User ID: LUC01

Password: DMXTND2.5G

Click OK.

Important!

After you select your backup database, complete the Maintenance Mode Wizard, and the NE restarts, your original User IDs and Passwords will be restored.

Result:

Screen 1 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard appears.

Depending on the boot code of your SYSCTL (refer to Step 10), the title bar of the Maintenance Mode Wizard displays either DMXtend 4.0, DMXtend 5.0, DMXtend 5.1, or DMXtend 8.0, DMXtend 9.0, or DMXtend 9.1.

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This screen picks up the time format preference from the WaveStar® CIT.

You can provision the time format display for your WaveStar® CIT from the Network View by selecting View → Preferences and clicking on the Display tab. This screen allows you to choose your preference for time format, either a 12-hour clock or a 24-hour clock.

  • If your time format preference is a 12-hour clock, from the Time panel, select Hour: (0–12), Minute: (0–59), and Second: (0–59) from the pull-down menus. You must also specify am or pm by selecting one of the radio buttons.

  • If your time format preference is a 24-hour clock, From the Time panel, select the Hour: (0–23), Minute: (0–59), and Second: (0–59) from the pull-down menus.


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Important!

The actual time and date are preset from your PC.

On Screen 1 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard, read the information, verify the date and time, make any required changes, and click Next.

Result:

Screen 2 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard appears.

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On Screen 2 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard, click Download.

Result:

Screen 1 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard appears.

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On Screen 1 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard, read the information, select FTAM and click Next.

Result:

Screen 2 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard appears.

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Important!

LAN-1 is the LAN port on the faceplate of the LNW2 SYSCTL circuit pack. LAN-2 is the J17 IAO LAN port on the rear of the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend shelf.

On Screen 2 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard, read the information, verify that the LAN port you are connected to has OSI Function Enable selected and click Next.

Result:

Screen 3 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard appears.

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On Screen 3 of 3 in the Download Generic Wizard in the Path panel, enter the current location of the generic to be downloaded in the Path field or use the Browse button to select the generic to be downloaded. Click Download.

The value of the Path field can be either an absolute path or a relative path that is relative to the FTP server root directory. The absolute path must start with the drive name followed by a colon (:) then the path names; for example: C:\Program Files\Alcatel-Lucent\WaveStar CIT\generics\DXT\9.1.0\p. The syntax of the relative path must start with the path name; for example: \generics\DXT\9.1.0\p. If you had an older WaveStar® CIT installed prior to installing the current WaveStar® CIT, your path could start with C:\Program Files\Lucent Technologies\. If necessary, replace 9.1.0 with your current release, for example 9.1.1.

Result:

A warning message appears listing the options you provisioned in the previous screens.


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Verify the information and either click Yes to start the download process or click No to return to the download screen and change your selections.

Result:

If you choose yes, the following initial software download progress indicator runs for approximately 30 minutes.

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Once the software generic download is complete, the following confirmation message appears. Click Yes to use the generic that is now in the Dormant area.

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Result:

Screen 3 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard appears.

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Important!

Do NOT select the default database or you could loose service to your shelf. You MUST download your previously backed up database.

On Screen 3 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard, click Download to select the database you backed up from your original SYSCTL.

Result:

Screen 1 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard appears.

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On Screen 1 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard, read the information, select FTAM and click Next.

Result:

Screen 2 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard appears.

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On Screen 2 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard, read the information, verify that the LAN port you are connected to has OSI Function Enable selected and click Next.

Result:

Screen 3 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard appears.

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On Screen 3 of 3 in the Download Database Wizard in the Path panel, enter the location where the database information is stored. Enter the path and filename exactly as it was entered in Step 3. For example: \backups\<subdirectory>\<filename>.

You may also click the Browse button next to the Path: field to browse to any directory on your PC and select the required file.

Click Download.

Important!

The value of the Path field can be either an absolute path or a relative path that is relative to the FTP server root directory. The absolute path must start with the drive name followed by a colon (:) then the path names; for example: C:\temp\today\backup. The syntax of the relative path must start with the path name; for example: \temp\backup.

The WaveStar® CIT directory automatically enters the relative path for the WaveStar® CIT. The default relative path is

C:/Program Files/Alcatel-Lucent/WaveStar CIT/

If you had an older WaveStar® CIT installed prior to installing the current WaveStar® CIT, your path could start with C:\Program Files\Lucent Technologies\.

Result:

A warning message appears listing the options you provisioned in the previous screens.


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Verify the information and click Yes.

Result:

If you choose Yes, the database download progress indicator runs for approximately two minutes.

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Once the database download is complete, the following confirmation message appears. Click Yes to use the database that is now in the Backup area.

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Result:

Screen 4 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard appears. In this screen, 9.1.0 is an example; your selected generic could be different, for example 9.1.1.

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On Screen 4 of 4 in the Maintenance Mode Wizard, read the information, verify that you have selected the correct generic and database and click Finish to restart the system and apply the generic and database.

Result:

The Maintenance Mode Wizard closes and your connection to the shelf is terminated.

The LNW2 SYSCTL exhibits the following visible cycles while the generic and database are installed and validated and the SYSCTL reboots:

  1. For approximately 20 minutes, the alternating M and P and X (X represents 4, 5, 8, or 9, depending on your Maintenance Mode) and “.” (“.” is a red, four-segment square [2 x 2] representing a period) and Y (Y represents 0 or 1, depending on your Maintenance Mode) continue to appear in the IND display on the SYSCTL.

  2. After approximately 20 minutes, all LEDs extinguish and the IND display on the SYSCTL is blank for approximately 5 seconds.

  3. A flashing b appears in the IND display on the SYSCTL, indicating that a boot is in progress. The b continues flashing for approximately 60 seconds and then IND display is blank for approximately 20 seconds.

  4. The ACTIVE LED lights and remains lighted.

  5. A flashing b appears again in the IND display on the SYSCTL, indicating that a boot is in progress. The b continues flashing for approximately 2.5 minutes while the database is being converted and then IND display is blank.

  6. When nothing appears in the IND display and the ACTIVE LED is lighted and the other LEDs return to their previous state (pre-backup), the NE software and database installation is complete.

    However, smart circuit packs may be upgrading their firmware. If flashing green ACTIVE LEDs are present on a circuit pack, firmware is currently being downloaded to that pack. Wait until all smart circuit packs finish upgrading their firmware before proceeding.

    If an alarm condition existed before the upgrade, the NE rediscovers the alarm condition and activates the appropriate LEDs on the shelf.

  7. Continue with Step 31.


31

Proceed to Procedure 12-8.4: Verify proper software generic.


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