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Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM Upgrade Procedure

Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 supports a new DVD-ROM drive that replaces the Travan NS20 tape drive.

Note You must upgrade the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 before upgrading Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server

Release 5.0.2 or Release 5.1.0 to Release 5.2.

Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM Upgrade Procedure provides instructions for removing the Travan NS20 tape drive and installing the DVD-ROM drive. For regulatory and compliance information for Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Servers, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information

for Cisco MeetingPlace Products.

• Audience, page 1

• Scope, page 2

• Required Hardware and Software, page 2

• Required Tools and Equipment, page 3

• How to Upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM, page 3

• Additional References, page 15

• Obtaining Documentation, page 16

• Documentation Feedback, page 17

• Cisco Product Security Overview

• Obtaining Technical Assistance, page 18

• Obtaining Additional Publications and Information, page 19

Audience

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This upgrade procedure is for Network Consulting Engineers (NCE) or fully trained Cisco partners.

Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM Upgrade Procedure

Scope

This document provides instructions for removing the tape drive and installing the DVD-ROM drive in to the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112.

To locate additional information about the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 or other Cisco MeetingPlace products, see the “Additional References” section on page 15.

Required Hardware and Software

You need the following hardware and software to upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM:

Required Hardware and Software

The following is required to upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM:

• MP-8112-DVD-KIT=Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 DVD-ROM Retrofit Kit

• Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 DVD-ROM Kit (must be returned)—Contact your NCE to obtain this kit,

which contains the following items:

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BIOS 5.2 IDE Enable Diskette

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Update Diskette for M3 DVD-ROM Retrofit Kit

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Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 power cable for hard drives, CD-ROM, and floppy drive

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Internal 4-drop SCSI cable

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7” VGA monitor

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Slim keyboard

In addition to the software in the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 DVD-ROM Kit, the following software is required:

Note When you upgrade from Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.0.2 or Release 5.1.0 to

Release 5.2, you must upgrade the hardware before you upgrade the software.

• MP-AUDIO-CD-5.2.0=Cisco MeetingPlace 8100 Audio Conference Software 5.2.0 Media Kit

• MP-MT-CD-5.2.0=Cisco MeetingPlace MeetingTime 5.2.0 Media Kit

• MP-BACKUP-CD5.2.0=Cisco MeetingPlace Network Backup Gateway 5.2 Media Kit

Recommended Hardware

We recommend that you have the following hardware for contingency:

• MP-8112-CPU=Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 CPU Card

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Required Tools and Equipment

To upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM, you need the following tools and equipment:

• Computer with terminal emulation software installed

• DB9-female-to-DB9-female null-modem cable

• Phillips #2 screwdriver

• ESD protection

• Small flashlight

• Blank diskette

• Releasable cable tie

How to Upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM

To upgrade to the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM, perform the following procedures in the order shown:

• Saving the License Keys, page 3

• Powering Down the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, page 4

• Removing the Tape Drive from the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, page 4

• Installing the DVD-ROM Drive into the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, page 7

• Upgrading the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 BIOS, page 9

• Troubleshooting BIOS Upgrade Failure, page 11

• Installing the DVD-ROM Drive Software, page 13

• Verifying the Cisco MeetingPlace Audio Server Release 5.2 DVD-ROM Upgrade, page 14

Saving the License Keys

To save the license keys, perform the following steps:

Step 1 By using the null-modem cable, connect the laptop to the COM1 service port on the front of the

Cisco MeetingPlace 8112.

Step 2 Through a Telnet session or HyperTerminal, log in as a technician.

The tech$ prompt appears.

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Step 3 Insert a blank disk into the floppy disk drive.

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Step 4 To save the license keys, enter savelicense.

You can use these license keys if you need to reinstall the original CPU.

Step 5 Remove the disk from the floppy disk drive.

Powering Down the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112

To power down the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, perform the following steps:

Step 1 At the tech$ prompt, enter halt disable.

Step 2 To power down the system, enter y and press Enter.

Step 3 Wait for the “**** LynxOS is down ****” message to appear.

Step 4 Turn the power switch to the off position.

Step 5 Unplug the main power cable from the server.

Removing the Tape Drive from the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112

To remove the tape drive from the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, perform the following steps:

Step 1 From the back of the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, loosen the screws on the floppy disk housing, located

on the upper left side.

Step 2 Slowly slide out the floppy disk housing and secure the housing to the back of the

Cisco MeetingPlace 8112 with a releasable tie wrap, as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Secured Floppy Disk Housing

Caution Do not allow the housing to hang by the attached cables.

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Step 3 Disconnect the power cable, a small connector with four connected wires, from the floppy disk drive in

the housing, as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2 Floppy Disk Drive Inside the Housing

Power Cable

SCSI Cable

Step 4

Follow the internal pale yellow SCSI cable, as shown in Figure 2, from the floppy disk drive to identify its connection to the tape drive, located at the top right and partially covered by the backplane.

Step 5 Disconnect the SCSI cable from the tape drive.

Caution Do not to pull off the cable from the hard drives.

Step 6 Follow the power cable that you disconnected in Step 3 to the power source connector at the PWR1

receptacle, which is labeled on the backplane power source, as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3 PWR1 Receptacle

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Step 7

Disconnect the connector at PWR1.

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Step 8 Remove the power cable from the top disk drive on the top left from back of server, as shown in Figure 4.

Note There are two cables connected: the pale yellow SCSI cable and the power cable. Do not remove the

SCSI cable from the disk drive.

You may need to move other cables out of the way to see the connector. Make sure that the power cable is not tangled with other cables. The power cable will need to extend when you slide out with the tape drive.

Figure 4 Power Cable Connector on Top Disk Drive

Step 9

At the front of the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112, remove the faceplate to the drive bay by loosening the four screws at the corners of the drive bay.

Note Do not turn the drive keys.

Power Cable Connector

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Audience

Scope

Required Hardware and Software

Required Tools and Equipment

Saving the License Keys

Powering Down the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112

Removing the Tape Drive from the Cisco MeetingPlace 8112