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Partner ACS R6 DST Upgrade

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Robotic

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Oct 4, 2003
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Ten years ago we bought this house with a Partner II system supporting two copper lines. I upgraded it about 2004 to Partner ACS R6 with a 308EC R3 module in a 2-slot carrier. I installed and programmed the new system myself. F59 on my system shows P ACS R6.0 C01

Now would like to find the easiest way to fix one nagging problem: Daylight Saving Time is not corrected to the new post-2007 rules.

I have scanned this forum and online and found mention of several newer firmware versions: R6.0.B, R6.0.4, R6.0.3S.

What is the most recent firmware for this discontinued ACS system?

Can I fix the DST problem without getting into the problem seen when CID sets the system time? What Firmware Revision fixes the CID issue, or is the workaround (turn off setting system time from CID) sufficient?

I would prefer an upgrade PC card to connecting with a computer. My two PC card slots are currently occupied by the 4-box Voicemail and the Backup and Restore cards. I don't have the Remote Admin PC card, or the software, to upgrade the firmware that way. Just reading the manual on that process was enough to give me nightmares.

If I called Avaya to get a technician here for this, my guess is that they no longer support ACS and I'm on my own, (which I have been so far by choice). I would be willing to pay a tech if I can find one.

Is it possible to call Avaya and buy the PC upgrade card I need?

Any suggestions appreciated.

Rob
 
A local Authorized Avaya Business Partner should be able to upgrade the software. Check Metroline Direct. They may be able to help as well.

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Thanks for the Metroline Direct tip. I have emailed two Business Partners in my area that I found easily through their "Find an Installer" page; will let you know how it turns out. Metroline is where I bought my processor and phones 8 years ago.
 
Thanks, exsmogger, I have seen them too. I hesitate to buy because I don't know which firmware upgrade is the most recent and secondly, because some of those PC cards are one-time upgrades. My understanding is that the card will upgrade one system, and after that acts as the backup/restore card. It's possible I don't understand how those one-time upgrade cards work, but that's why I am looking for expert help here and with a BP.
 
Changing the time only takes about 10 seconds. I realize automated may be easier but the time spent to get the upgrade and the expense may not be worth it. Heck the amount of time it takes to read this you could have changed the time twice.
 
You are correct, of course. I've set it manually since 2007. However, it would be cool to have updated firmware and automatic DST. Geek tendencies cropping up again, I'm afraid. Still have not gotten an answer about cost, but one of the BPs returned my call.
 
Metroline lists prices on their website. It might be easier to simply buy an R6 processor as opposed to flashing the existing one.

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Exmogger, that's a very nice offer, let me know if you find one.
 
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