Avaya Upgrading Routers to BayRS User Manual
BayRS Version 14.20
Part No. 308655-14.20 Rev 00
January 2001
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Upgrading Routers to BayRS Version 14.xx
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Contents
Preface
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xiii
Text Conventions ............................................................................................................. xiii
Acronyms ......................................................................................................................... xv
Hard-Copy Technical Manuals .........................................................................................xvi
How to Get Help ..............................................................................................................xvi
Chapter 1
Router Upgrade Overview
Router Upgrade Process ................................................................................................ 1-2
Router Upgrade Checklist ............................................................................................... 1-2
Chapter 2
Preparing to Upgrade
Inspecting the Upgrade Kit .............................................................................................2-1
Site Manager Upgrade Prerequisites .............................................................................2-2
Reviewing Site Manager System Requirements ......................................................2-2
Router Upgrade Prerequisites ........................................................................................2-3
Verifying Minimum Startup Requirements ................................................................2-3
Verifying Contiguous Free Space on a Flash Volume ..............................................2-5
Compacting a Flash Memory Card ..........................................................................2-5
Compacting a Flash Memory Card Using Site Manager ...................................2-6
Compacting a Flash Memory Card Using the Technician Interface ...................2-6
Verifying the Current PROM Version ........................................................................2-6
Using the BCC Help File .......................................................................................... 2-7
Backing Up Configuration Files on the Site Manager Workstation ...........................2-8
Modifying Configuration Files ................................................................................... 2-8
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Chapter 3
Upgrading Site Manager and Router Software
Task 1: Upgrading Site Manager to Version 14.xx ..........................................................3-2
Upgrading Site Manager on a PC ............................................................................3-2
Upgrading Site Manager on a UNIX Workstation .....................................................3-4
Task 2: Upgrading BayRS to Version 14.xx ....................................................................3-6
Loading BayRS onto a PC ....................................................................................... 3-7
Loading BayRS onto a UNIX Workstation ................................................................3-8
Task 3: Customizing the Router Software Image ............................................................3-9
Loading the Router Software Image into the Image Builder ..................................3-10
Modifying the Router Software Image ....................................................................3-12
Saving the Router Software Image ........................................................................3-12
Task 4: Backing Up the Router Software Image and Configuration Files .....................3-13
Chapter 4
Transferring Customized Files to
the Router and Upgrading PROMs
Task 1: Preparing a Router to Receive a New Software Image ......................................4-1
Preparing Routers with One Flash Card ..................................................................4-2
Preparing a Router with Multiple Flash Cards .........................................................4-3
Preparing Routers Configured for Netboot ...............................................................4-4
Task 2: Transferring the Customized Image and Router Files to the Router ..................4-5
Task 3: Upgrading and Verifying PROMs on the Router .................................................4-9
Methods for Upgrading PROMs ...............................................................................4-9
Upgrading and Verifying PROMs ...........................................................................4-10
Upgrading PROMs in a Router from a Remote Site ...............................................4-13
Chapter 5
Booting the Router with the Customized Image
and Upgrading the Configuration
Task 1: Booting the Router with the Customized Image .................................................5-1
Task 2: Updating the Existing Configuration File ............................................................5-3
Booting the Existing Configuration File ....................................................................5-3
Saving the Configuration File in Dynamic Mode ...................................................... 5-4
Task 3: Transferring Script Files to the Router ................................................................5-6
Technician Interface Script Descriptions ..................................................................5-6
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Appendix A
PROM Upgrade Considerations
Why You Upgrade Boot and Diagnostic PROMs ........................................................... A-1
Using Site Manager to Determine the PROM Version ................................................... A-3
Using the Technician Interface to Determine the PROM Version .................................. A-4
Appendix B
Upgrading the DCM Software Image
in AN/ANH and ARN Routers
Verifying Hardware and Software Requirements ........................................................... B-1
Verifying Minimum DCM Requirements ......................................................................... B-2
Upgrading the DCM Software Image ............................................................................. B-3
Using Site Manager ................................................................................................. B-4
Using the Technician Interface ................................................................................ B-6
Sample Display: dcmload.bat ........................................................................... B-8
Index
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Figures
Figure 3-1. Site Manager Window ..............................................................................3-3
Figure 3-2. Open Window ........................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-3. Image Builder Window with Current Components .................................3-11
Figure 4-1. Router Files Manager Window ................................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-2. TFTP Put File Selection Window ............................................................. 4-7
Figure 5-1. Boot Router Window ................................................................................5-2
Figure 5-2. Configuration Manager Window ............................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-3. Save Configuration File Window ..............................................................5-5
Figure 5-4. File Saved Window ..................................................................................5-5
Figure B-1. Choosing DCMMW Global Configuration Parameters ............................ B-4
Figure B-2. Edit Base Module DCM Parameters Window ......................................... B-5
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Tables
Table 1-1. Reference Books for Upgrading Routers .................................................1-3
Table 2-1. Site Manager System Requirements ....................................................... 2-2
Table 2-2. Determining Contiguous Free Space on a Flash Card ............................2-5
Table 2-3. BCC Help File Names ..............................................................................2-7
Table 3-1. Router Software Files ..............................................................................3-6
Table 3-2. Router Software Image Types ..................................................................3-9
Table 4-1. Methods for Upgrading PROMs ...............................................................4-9
Table 5-1. Minimum Set of Scripts to Transfer to a Router ....................................... 5-6
Table A-1. Version 14.20 Boot and Diagnostic PROM Revisions ............................. A-2
Table B-1. AN/ANH Requirements for Using RMON and RMON2 ........................... B-2
Table B-2. ARN Requirements for Using RMON and RMON2 ................................. B-2
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This guide describes how to upgrade Nortel Networks™ router software from
BayRS
™
Versions 12.xx and 13.xx to Version 14.xx.
Before You Begin
Before using this guide, make sure that the router you plan to upgrade is currently
running BayRS Version 12.xx or 13.xx and that it meets BayRS 14.xx hardware
and free-space requirements (see “Router Upgrade Prerequisites” on page 2-3). If
you need help meeting prerequisites, contact the Nortel Networks Technical
Solutions Center in your area.
Text Conventions
Preface
This guide uses the following text conventions:
angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the
bold text
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description inside the brackets. Do not type the
brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:
ip_address
ping <
ping 192.32.10.12
>
, you enter:
Indicates command names and options and text that
you need to enter.
Example: Enter
Example: Use the
show ip {alerts | routes}.
command.
dinfo
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braces ({}) Indicate required elements in syntax descriptions
brackets ([ ]) Indicate optional elements in syntax descriptions. Do
italic text Indicates new terms, book titles, and variables in
where there is more than one option. You must choose
only one of the options. Do not type the braces when
entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show ip {alerts | routes}
show ip alerts or show ip routes
, you must enter either:
, but not both.
not type the brackets when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show ip interfaces [-alerts]
show ip interfaces
or
, you can enter either:
show ip interfaces -alerts
.
command syntax descriptions. Where a variable is two
or more words, the words are connected by an
underscore.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show at <
valid_route
valid_route
is one variable and you substitute one value
>
for it.
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screen text Indicates system output, for example, prompts and
system messages.
Example:
Set Trap Monitor Filters
separator ( > ) Shows menu paths.
Example: Protocols > IP identifies the IP option on the
Protocols menu.
vertical line (
) Separates choices for command keywords and
|
arguments. Enter only one of the choices. Do not type
the vertical line when entering the command.
Example: If the command syntax is:
show ip {alerts | routes}
show ip alerts
or
show ip routes
, you enter either:
, but not both.
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Acronyms
Preface
This guide uses the following acronyms:
BootP Bootstrap Protocol
CPU central processing unit
DCE data circuit-terminating equipment
DCM data collection module
FTP File Transfer Protocol
GUI graphical user interface
HDLC High-level Data Link Control
HSSI High Speed Serial Interface
IP Internet Protocol
IPX Internetwork Packet Exchange
LAN local area network
MAC media access control
MIB management information base
NVFS nonvolatile file system
PROM programmable read-only memory
RAM random access memory
RIP Routing Information Protocol
RMON remote monitoring
SIMM single inline memory module
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SRM System Resource Module
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
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If you purchased a Nortel Networks service program, contact one of the following
Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers:
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Chapter 1
Router Upgrade Overview
This chapter describes the router upgrade process and provides a checklist that
you should carefully review before you begin the router upgrade process. Refer to
the following topics:
Topic Page
Router Upgrade Process
Router Upgrade Checklist 1-2
1-2
The router upgrade process applies to the following Nortel Networks routers:
• Access Node (AN
• Access Node Hub (ANH
• Access Stack Node (ASN
• Advanced Remote Node
• Backbone Concentrator Node (BCN
• Backbone Link Node (BLN
• Passport
®
2430 Multiservice Access Switch
®
)
™
)
™
)
™
(ARN™)
®
)
®
)
• Passport 5430 Multiservice Access Switch
• System 5000
Note:
If you are upgrading an AN, ANH, ARN, or ASN router, read
™
Configuring Remote Access for AN and Passport ARN Routers or Connecting
ASN Routers to a Network before you begin the upgrade process. These guides
explain the special considerations for configuring and booting these routers.
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Upgrading Routers to BayRS Version 14.xx
Router Upgrade Process
The process for upgrading routers to BayRS Version 14.xx consists of four major
phases and one optional task:
1.
Preparing to upgrade (see Chapter 2)
2.
Starting the upgrade: upgrading to Site Manager Version 14.xx and BayRS
Version 14.xx (see Chapter 3)
3.
Continuing the upgrade: transferring the customized image files and
associated router files to the router and upgrading PROMs (see Chapter 4)
4.
Completing the upgrade: booting the router with the customized image and
upgrading the configuration (see Chapter 5)
You may also need to upgrade the DCM software image in AN and ARN routers
(see Appendix B).
Router Upgrade Checklist
Review the following items before you begin the router upgrade process:
1-2
1. Check your hardware requirements, the amount of contiguous free space
on your flash volume, and the version of your boot PROM.
See “Router Upgrade Prerequisites” on page 2-3.
2. Identify the version of router software that you are currently running.
If you plan to run RMON or RMON2 on an AN, ANH, or ARN router, you
must first upgrade the DCM software image. For instructions on upgrading
the DCM software image, see Appendix B.
3. Identify the hardware configuration of the router that you want to
upgrade (router model, link modules, and slot assignments for link
modules).
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4.
Gather the manuals that you will need to refer to during the router
upgrade process (Tab le 1- 1
). These manuals provide detailed information
about many of the concepts and procedures outlined in this manual.
Table 1-1. Reference Books for Upgrading Routers
To Do This Refer to This Book
Upgrade Site Manager on a PC or UNIX
workstation.
Customize the router software image.
Back up the router software image and
configuration files.
Transfer your customized image and
router files to the router.
Boot the router with a customized image.
Upgrade configuration files on the router.
Quick-Starting Routers
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site
Manager
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site
Manager
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site
Manager
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site
Manager
Configuring and Managing Routers with Site
Manager
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Chapter 2
Preparing to Upgrade
This chapter describes Site Manager and router prerequisites that you must meet
before starting the router upgrade process. See the following topics:
Topic Page
Inspecting the Upgrade Kit
Site Manager Upgrade Prerequisites 2-2
Router Upgrade Prerequisites 2-3
Inspecting the Upgrade Kit
Check your upgrade kit to ensure that it contains the following BayRS and Site
Manager Version 14.xx components:
• CD containing BayRS and Site Manager software
• CD containing the online documentation library
• Printed versions of the following guides:
-- BayRS Release Notes and Site Manager Release Notes
-- Read Me First (if applicable)
-- Road Map
-- BCC Quick Reference
-- Known Anomalies
-- Document Change Notice (DCN) (if applicable)
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-- BayRS and Site Manager Software Installation
2-1
Upgrading Routers to BayRS Version 14.xx
Site Manager Upgrade Prerequisites
Before you upgrade to Site Manager Version 14.xx, review Site Manager system
requirements.
Reviewing Site Manager System Requirements
Site Manager is a graphical user interface (GUI) for router configuration and
management over an IP network. To run Site Manager Version 14.xx, your PC,
IBM workstation, SPARCstation, or HP 9000 must meet the hardware and
software requirements listed in Ta bl e 2- 1
Table 2-1. Site Manager System Requirements
Platform Hardware and Software Requirements
.
PC • 486 PC (Pentium recommended)
•Microsoft
• 16 MB of RAM (minimum)
• 90 MB of free disk space
• Microsoft TCP/IP and compatible network adapter and driver
• CD-ROM drive
• VGA monitor (SuperVGA monitor recommended)
SPARCstation • Supported workstations: SPARCstation 10, 20, and UltraSPARC
• Supported operating system: Solaris 2.5.1 and 2.6
• Window environments: CDE 1.0.1 and OpenWindows 3.5
• 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 145 MB of disk space
• 32 MB of swap space
• Network adapter appropriate for your network
• CD-ROM drive
IBM workstation • Supported workstations: RS/6000 340, 370, and PowerPC
• Supported operating system: IBM AIX Versions 4.1 and 4.2
• Window environments: CDE 1.0.1 and AIX Motif 1.2
• 32 MB of RAM (64 MB recommended)
• 140 MB of disk space
• 32 MB of swap space (64 MB recommended; use 96 MB of swap
space with the NetView for AIX application)
• Network adapter appropriate for your network
• CD-ROM drive
®
Windows® 95 or 98 or Windows NT® Version 4.0
(continued)
2-2
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Preparing to Upgrade
Table 2-1. Site Manager System Requirements
Platform Hardware and Software Requirements
HP 9000 • Supported workstations: HP 9000 Series 700 and 800
• Supported operating system: HP-UX 10.20 and HP-UX 11.00,
including the complete network services directory
• Window environment: CDE 1.0.1
• 32 MB of RAM
• 145 MB of free disk space
• 32 MB of swap space (64 MB recommended)
• Network adapter appropriate for your network
• CD-ROM drive
Router Upgrade Prerequisites
Do not begin the router upgrade process until you verify that the router you want
to upgrade meets the prerequisites described in this chapter.
Note:
If you need help meeting the hardware prerequisites of the Version
14.xx router software upgrade procedure, contact the Nortel Networks
Technical Solutions Center in your area.
(continued)
Verifying Minimum Startup Requirements
Before you upgrade to BayRS Version 14.xx, perform the following steps to
ensure that your router meets all minimum hardware configuration and revision
level requirements:
• Identify the hardware configuration of the router that you want to upgrade
(router model, link modules, and slot assignments for link modules).
• Consider minimum hardware revisions (for example, a link module with
hot-swap capability may require a hardware revision for Version 14.xx).
• Determine whether any other new router hardware depends on software or
PROM upgrades to work properly.
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Upgrading Routers to BayRS Version 14.xx
• Obtain an 8, 16, or 32 MB flash card (depending on your router type) on
which to store the Version 14.xx router software image and associated files. A
4 MB flash card will not accommodate the BayRS Version 14.xx files.
Note:
Software images for BayRS 14.10 and 14.20 require 16 MB or 32 MB
flash cards; however, you can store configuration files on 4 MB or 8 MB flash
cards. The Passport 2430 and Passport 5430 support only 5-volt flash cards
from Centennial, Models FLxxM-20-1119-61 (Passport 2430) or Models
FLxxM-20-1119-67 (Passport 5430) where xx is the size of the flash card in
MB (16 or 32).
You must also complete any flash memory upgrades on your router. This
procedure may include a boot PROM upgrade for the processor module in
which your flash card resides. For example, if you have a BN
upgrade your flash card in each FRE
• Ensure that you have adequate flash memory to accommodate the Version
14.xx router software. For instructions on how to check flash memory, see
“Verifying Contiguous Free Space on a Flash Volume
• Consider your memory requirements carefully. Depending on the number of
protocols installed on your router, you may require additional memory to run
these protocols. If you have questions regarding memory requirements,
contact the Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Center in your area.
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router, you
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, FRE-2, or FRE-4 processor module.
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• Identify the version of router software that you are currently running. You
should be running BayRS Version 12.xx or 13.xx.
• If you plan to run RMON or RMON2 on an AN or ARN router, you must first
upgrade the DCM software image to Version 2.0.0.1; earlier versions do not
work with BayRS Version 14.xx.
• Read these Nortel Networks publications:
-- Release Notes for BayRS Version 14.xx
-- Release Notes for Site Manager Software Version 14.xx
-- BayRS, BCC, and Site Manager 14.xx Known Anomalies
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