3900 firmware file install

[sporty2]

What is the proper procedure to put the .lw files on CS1000 MG. Is a re-boot required or ini? Can they be uploaded from EM on a 5.5, or pdt only?
Thanks
sporty2

 

[NortelGuy1979]

PDT is easiest. Put the file in /u/loadware

then:

1) lwload /u/loadware/filename.ext
(you'll get a LW "patch handle"
2) lwinst <patch handle>

Do that for all the files you want to install, IE, 3902, 3903, 3904, 3905, then yes, you need a sysload.

For 5.5, see NTP:
Nortel Communication Server 1000
Telephones and Consoles
Fundamentals
NN43001-567
M3900 Flash Download --> Dynamic PSDL Installation

It shows this:
Four new pdt commands support the Dynamic PSDL feature:
• lwload <loadware patch filename(s)>
— loads one or more loadware patches on the switch.
• lwinst <loadware patch number(s)>
— rebuilds psdl.rec to include new loadware
• lwout <loadware patch number(s)>
— removes one or more loadware patches from the switch
• lwstat <loadware patch number(s)>
— displays status of loadware patches on switch
— if no patch numbers given, displays all patches
The loadware patches must be located in the /u/loadware directory. Below
is the example of loadware patching.
pdt> lwload ger1ba50.p
Loading loadware patch from "c:/u/loadware/ger1ba50.p"
Loadware patch number is 0.
pdt> lwinst 0
The existing c:/p/sl1/psdl.rec will be deleted
Do you wish to back up this file (y/n)? [n]
Loadware "GER1BA49" will be replaced by "GER1BA50"
Do you wish to continue (y/n) [y]
Building system loadware. This will take a few minutes.
...
Done. Must reboot for changes to take effect.
pdt> lwstat 0
Base loadware version: 56
Number of patches installed: 1
Loadware patch number: 0
Patch file: c:/u/loadware/ger1ba50.p
Patchname: GER1 L/w
Ref. number: mplr12345
PRS number: mp12345
Engineer: DE
Created: Mon Feb 5 10:47:25 2001
Patch is loaded & installed
Install date: Mon Feb 5 11:15:20 2001
pdt> lwout 0
Loadware patch 0 has been removed successfully.
System loadware must now be re-built.


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[janaya]

anyone have issues doing this on 4.5? I get an failure just tyring to upload the file to the system.

 

[NortelGuy1979]

What method are you using to upload, and what errors? I've not had any problems, but 99% of the time I demand an on-site tech w/ a CF card or whatever medium is needed for the system type, OR I get ELAN access via OTM/TM and FTP the files... no X-modem BS.

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[janaya]

yeah, that's what I'm going to do. It's an upload error. I get some garbage characters back. It's on a Success 4.5 and I know there was a bulletin stating the original firmware was no good and it hasn't been an issue since they only used 2616 sets. They are playing with the 3904's and I need to firmware update the sets.


I ended up doing a firmware with a good file from a 4.5 switch and sending them the phones and they worked, but I know it will come up again.

I will just have someone go onsite and put the disk in the floppy.

This year they finally upgrade so it won't be so difficult and they get all new phones.

 

[sporty2]

Thanks Nortel4Matt
Same as Janaya I had errors trying to upload, but worked fine from floppy and CF, I have heard that an INI is all that is needed, but as you and the NTP states a reboot is needed. I guess I was looking for reboot, or reboot -1

sporty2

 

[NortelGuy1979]

reboot -1 or on small system LD 143 XSL, or in 5.x and above, LD 143 commands for sysload both

-Matthew

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