Avaya Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Release Notes

Part No. 210676-E September 2001

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Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000

Software Version 1.2

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data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products specified in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Nortel Networks NA Inc.

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Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improv in g internal design, operationa l fun c tio n, a nd/or re lia bi lity, Norte l Netwo rks NA Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described her ein.

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Introduction

These release notes for the Nortel Networks* Business Policy Switch 2000 software version 1.2 provide information about software and operational issues not included in the Bus ine ss Policy Switch 2000 (BPS 2000) software version 1.2 guides.

To obtain the software version 1.2, download the following files from the Customer Support World Wide Web site:

• bps2k120_28.img (software fil e)

• bps2kdiag_110.bin (diagnostics file)

Note: When you are downloading with a mixed (or Hybrid) stack, ensure that a BPS 2000 switch is Unit 1 and is the base unit.

To obtain the Java* Device Manager (DM) software to manage the BPS 2000, download the following file from the Customer Support World Wide Web site:

•DM 5.3.1.0

These release notes provide information on version 1.2 and cover the following topics:

• “Compa tibility with BayStack 450 switches,” next

• “New features and enhancements” on page 5

• “Resolved issues” on page 6

• “Known issues” on page 6

• “Known limitations” on page 9

• “Related publications” on page 11

• “How to get help” on page 12

Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches

The BPS 2000 software version 1.2 is compatible with BayStack* 450 software versions 4.0 and 4.1.

Release Notes for the Business Policy Switch 2000 Software Version 1.2

4 Compatibility with BayStack 450 switches

You can stack the BPS 2000 up to 8 units high. There are two types of stacks:

• Pure BPS 2000 —This stack has only BPS 2000 switches. It is sometimes referred to as a pur e sta ck. The st ack ope rati onal mod e f or th is ty pe of st ack is Pure BPS 2000 Mode.

• Hybrid—This stack has a combination of BPS 2000 switches and BayStack 450 and/or BayStack 410 switches. It is sometimes referred to as a mixed stack. The stack operational mode for this type of stack is Hybrid Mode.

All BPS 2000 switches in the stack must be running the identical version of software, and all the BayStack switches must be running the identical version of software.

When you are working with a mixed stack, you must ensure that the Interoperability Software Version Numbers (ISVN) are iden tical. That is, the ISVN number for the BayStack 450 switch and BayStack 410 switch must have the same ISVN as th e BPS 2000. I f th e ISVNs a re no t the same , the stack does not operate. The ISVNs and the accompanying software release are:

• ISVN 1 — BayStack 410 or Bay Stack 450—version 3.1 — BPS 2000—versions 1.0 and 1.0.1

• ISVN 2 — BayStack 10 or BayStack 450—versions 4.0 and 4.1 — BPS 2000—versions 1.1, 1.1.1, and 1.2

In sum, the stacking software compatibility requirements are as follows:

• Pure BPS 2000 stack—All units must be running the same software version.

• Pure BayStack 450 stack—All units must be running the same software version.

• Hybrid stack: — All BPS 2000 units must be running the same software version. — All BayStack 410 units must be running the same software version. — All BayStack 450 units must be running the same software version. — All software versions must have the identical ISVN.

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