UPGRADE PIMS, NEC2000IPS 2

[phdr]

I have an NEC2000IPS Client with One Pim, VM, T1 & 8DLC's.
Very Simple, Very straight forward. 3 digit EXTs

They have run out of Ports... to add Phones.

I picked up a 2 PIM switch....as I just need the second chassis,PWR and the MP card (expanded/licensed)
Seems I got a "Remote" system setup. It had IPLA cards.
MP24-B, 4 Digit EXT's

Couple of things.
First, I can't get into it VIA Matworx, LAN port on MP card. Do you have to go in via the LAN port on the M632 daughter board/IPLA Card?

I guess that is all moot if I can't Reprogram it as needed.
Can this system be reprogrammed as a:
TWO "Pim, VM, T1 & 8DLC's...Very Simple, straight forward"
like the existing system? Remove IPLA's etc
I didn't realize, at first, what the system was. While testing, a phone in the first PIM, say ext4155, LEN 00045, I couldn't find in cmd 14. There were 100's and 100's of other Ext's and virtuals. I've never done a multi site NEC2000.

So can I manually reprogram this? or is it forever licensed as
a "remote" (if that)
If OK, is it best to erase all previous data? without loosing license?
Can I Load the existing client program back on this system?
(3 digit ext. vs 4)
Seemed so simple when they asked.

We're not NEC dealers

 

[neax]

One more thing... If you save the customers database and it's saved from a CPU that is 3100 Series (F1) or older and you upload it to a CPU that is 3200 Series (F2) or higher, after you load it you haver to place the CPU in the OFF-LINE MODE and perform Command 00-90-0 execute. This will convert the existing database to R6.2 format.

 

[phdr]

NEAX....I like your idea

Last thing first......BOTH the client's existing and the remote CPU are P1 3900 Series R14 !!
So I would not need to convert anything?
Maybe that is why the one time I uploaded the client data to CARD 1 R6.1,
and did NOT perform Command 00-90-0.... it acted all hosed.

Back to REMOTE CPU...I like that idea because it the same as Client's 3900 Series R14.
It shows 128 ports (F88-10) but F88-01: 0000 ?? 2 PIMS?
This system shipped as two cabinets, 19 inch rack mount, and all rack hardware was installed.....meaning I am sure it was two PIM. yet F88-01: 0000

"provided it has 64-Port and Key Keeper software loaded"
How can I ensure that?
I don't have any IPS software, so I may take you up on your offer.

I plan to go in this Friday after 5pm and do a C load on the Remote Card. (lack of better term)
OK idea? I do want to try and upload client data to this card. Should I try?
And C load, then upload client program the right order, and anything else?
Wait till I verify 64-Port and Key Keeper software loaded ??

B load any good here or hurt me?
SO.... hook up PIM's, C load, Save/Load/Verify Client to New Card.
Test.
I suppose I could (should) Save the Remote card's Data. Worthless to me as a client,
but is other important stuff saved? Save it on THEIR desktop MAT terminal (LAN) under a different name?

I just ordered a MAT cable for my shop.
The client PBX is LAN connected. My laptops work great on site. I have never been able to connect in my LAN here. Weird. So I've had to go onsite for testing etc.
Sometimes I just bring a spare PIM and work on the Card.
I hope to be able to do it all from the shop with cards, client data etc.

 

[phdr]

NEAX
You state: "Since it is a CP24, it can be used as a main system CPU provided it has 64-Port and Key Keeper software loaded on it"
How do I verify that?

You also mentioned "convert the existing database to R6.2 format. "
Looks like I WILL be Loading the EXISTING client s/w 3900 Series R14 (1 PIM) onto a 3900 Series R14 card (the Remote card)2PIM
However...moot point, but SHOULD I be able to load 3900 Series R14 s/w (1PIM) BACK onto a 3100 Series R6.1 card?("promo" 64 port 2PIM)
Looking like I won't. Seems I got a MEDIA tyoe warning

Promo Switch has never dumped or lost 2nd PIM programming in power fail.....FYI to all

THANKS

 

[neax]

You state: "Since it is a CP24, it can be used as a main system CPU provided it has 64-Port and Key Keeper software loaded on it"
How do I verify that?
***Check Command F80-01-??? If there is a 13 digit number in there,64 port software had been loaded

You also mentioned "convert the existing database to R6.2 format. "
Looks like I WILL be Loading the EXISTING client s/w 3900 Series R14 (1 PIM) onto a 3900 Series R14 card (the Remote card)2PIM
However...moot point, but SHOULD I be able to load 3900 Series R14 s/w (1PIM) BACK onto a 3100 Series R6.1 card?("promo" 64 port 2PIM)
Looking like I won't. Seems I got a MEDIA tyoe warning.
***If you save a database from an R14 CPU and loading into another CPU that is R14, there would be no need to "convert" the database. You cannot load a databased saved from a CPU that is R14 and load it on a CPU that is 3100 Series or lower.