3Com NBX, Installation Manual

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Upgrading Legacy Link Card Software 171
To check the Legacy Link Card Software Version:
1 Log in to the NBX NetSet utility using the administrator login ID and
password.
2 Click PSTN Gateway Configuration > ATA .
3 Select a port on the Gateway card, click the extension, and then click the
Status tab to view the Software Version. The Software Version
corresponds to the release number as follows.
If the NBX NetSet Software Version is Ra_b_c (where a, b, and c are
numbers); then the release number is a.0.b.c. For example, R2_0_0
represents release 2.0.0.0; R2_5_0 represents release 2.0.5.0; R3_0_2
represents release 3.0.0.2.
If you are currently running a release earlier than 3.0.0.0, use “Upgrading
Software Versions Earlier than 3.0.0.0” on page 171 . This section
describes how to upgrade your Gateway by connecting a PC to the card's
serial port, and run the Citel Technologies Gateway Uploader application.
If you are currently running release 3.0.0.0 or later, use “Upgrading
Software Versions 3.0.0.0 and Later” on page 173 .
General Prerequisites Hardware:
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Windows 2000 or Windows XP Workstation, with available COM port
and WinZip or similar application. Ensure you log on with an account
that has administrator privileges.
Technical Training
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This software upgrade must be carried out by a Citel Channel Partner,
who has attended the Citel Technical Authorization Training.
Additional Prerequisites - pre-3.0.0.0:
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9 pin straight-through Serial Cable as detailed in the Citel Technical
Authorization Training
Upgrading Software
Versions Earlier than
3.0.0.0
Follow these instructions if your Gateway is currently running a release
earlier than 3.0.0.0.
The Gateway card will be out of service during the software upgrade.
Ensure users are notified that their phones will be unavailable during this
period.