Contents
Installation and Upgrades for G700 and S8300 15
December 2003
Check FTP Server for Backing up Data 267
Get Software/Firmware Files 267
Complete the RFA Process (Obtain license and password file) 267
License File and Communication Manager
Versions for a Local Survivable Processor 268
Complete and Download the License File to Your Laptop 268
Run the Automatic Registration Tool (ART)
for the INADS IP Address, if Necessary 268
Obtain the Static Craft Password 269
Download Software Update (patch) file
to Your Laptop, if Necessary 269
• On-site Preparation for the Upgrade 270
Access to the S8300 270
Access the S8300 via Telnet 270
Access the S8300 via the Maintenance Web interface 270
Access SAT 270
Pre-Upgrade Tasks — If the Target S8300 is the Primary Controller 271
Clear Alarms 271
Check Link Status 271
Record All Busyouts 271
Disable Scheduled Maintenance 272
Check for Translation Corruption 272
Stop the LSPs (if applicable) 272
Disable Alarm Origination 273
Get IA770 (AUDIX) Data and Stop IA770
(if IA770 is being used) 273
Back up recovery system files 274
Back up data 275
Install New License and
Authentication Files, If Necessary 276
If Necessary, Rename Old License and
Authentication Files from S8300 FTP Directory 276
Load License File (from Your Laptop) 276
If Necessary, Install License and Authentication Files 278
Run Save Translations
(Only If New License and/or Authentication Files Installed) 279
Transfer Files from a CD or Laptop 279
Download Files Screen 280