Procedure 2-4.2: Upgrade software generic via FTAM (5.1.x, 8.0.x, 9.0.1 or later to 9.1.x)
Overview
Use this procedure to download the software generic via the File Transfer and Access Management (FTAM) protocol from the WaveStar® CIT to the local network element or a remote network element via DCC with OSI connectivity to the network element. To download the software generic to a local shelf via FTP, refer to Procedure 2-5: Upgrade software generic via FTP. To download the software generic to a remote shelf via FTTD, refer to Procedure 2-6: Upgrade software generic via FTTD.
Important!
Your NE must be running Release 5.1.x, 8.0.x, or 9.0.1 or later to use this procedure.
Required equipment
Refer to Required equipment in Procedure 2-4: Upgrade software generic via FTAM for a list of equipment required to perform this procedure.
Before you begin
Before performing this procedure, complete Procedure 2-4: Upgrade software generic via FTAM.
Steps
Complete the following steps to download and upgrade system software via FTAM.
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Before upgrading the network, perform a backup the NE database. Reference: Procedure 2-12: Backup and restore NE database via FTAM | ||||||
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From the System View menu, select Configuration → Software → Download Software. Result: The Download Software window appears. | ||||||
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In the pull-down Download From/Via: menu, select FTAM. | ||||||
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In the Source/Destination Directory Path panel, enter the current location of the generic to be downloaded or use the Browse button (if available) to select the generic to be downloaded. Important! 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 value of the Path field can be either an absolute path or a relative path that is relative to the FTAM 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. 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\. The syntax of the relative path must start with the path name; for example: \generics\DXT\9.1.0\p. If necessary, replace 9.1.0 with your current release, for example 9.1.1. | ||||||
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In the Product Type panel, select the product type of the software generic that you are downloading (not necessarily the same as the NE to which you are downloading). | ||||||
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Click OK. Result: A warning message appears asking you to confirm executing this command. Verify the information and click Yes. While the download is in progress (approximately 30 minutes), a progress indicator window is present. The download can be cancelled any time by pressing the Cancel button on the progress screen. When the transfer is complete, the Progress Indicator window closes and the download software successful window appears. Click OK. | ||||||
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Important! Do NOT insert a new circuit pack in the shelf until after you apply the new software generic and clear the dormant/exec version mismatch condition. Do you wish to apply (activate) the software generic that you recently downloaded to the dormant area of the Alcatel-Lucent 1665 DMXtend shelf?
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Do you wish to upgrade additional shelves via FTAM?
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