Software Increment Release Notes
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Increment ID:   I19A1730
Date created:   10/6/2000
CSR number:    NR04769, HK00974, UT0A016B

Title: Multiple fix increment, please refer to detailed description.
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Effect on Traffic:
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There is no effect on service when the patch is applied.
There are no other detrimental effects on traffic.

Detailed Description of Increment:
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This increment contains the following improvements:
1) Ensures that Metallic Test Access gets properly released from UE9000
   lines during Automatic Line Testing.
2) Corrects diagnostics for HK POTS 24 MLC lines.
3) Corrects Epsilon LC operation after over-current condition.

System Configuration / Shelf Type Requirements:
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This increment is applicable to all AccessNode configurations,
shelf types, and interfaces.

Prerequisite Increments Required:
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I01A1730 - I18A1730

Loads Affected:
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APU: ACCL17AS

Special Instructions:
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NONE

Installation Instructions:
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Download increment from the Web:
Either a) download the increment directly to the /iswd directory on the OPC.
       b) download the increment to tape and insert into the OPC tape drive.
Start up Incremental SW Del. from the Software Admin toolset on the OPC.

Deliver the increment:
  1) Select Deliver an Increment.

  2) Type y to verify your selection.

Verify the increment:
  1) From the ISD main menu, select Display Increments.

  2) Select Display to Screen.

  3) Verify the increment delivered has the correct Title
     and Description.  Also verify that the status is
     "READY TO APPLY".

     NOTE: If the increment is a Line card only increment, the
     status will be "LOAD DELIVERED".

  4) Press any key to return to the main menu.

Apply the increment:
  1) From the ISD main menu, select Apply an Increment.

  2) In the list, select the number next to the increment you delivered.

  3) Select one of these options:
     1) Apply to ALL NEs (to set the increment fully into the system)
     2) Trial on one NE (to test the increment to ensure that it causes
        no problems)

     If you select option 2, a list of NEs in the span of control appears.
     From the list of NEs, select the number next to the one you want to
     test.  A confirmation screen appears.

  4) Type y to verify your selection.

  5) When the application is complete, press any key to scroll through
     the Summary screen(s) until you return to the main menu.

  6) From the main menu, select Display Increments.

  7) Select Display to Screen.

  8) Verify that the status next to each NE now reads "APPLIED"
     (or "TRIAL APPLIED" if you chose to run a test in step 3 above).

SINCE THIS INCREMENT INVOLVES THE APU, PLEASE PERFORM THE FOLLOWING
Dump the image:
  1) From the ISD main menu, select Dump an APU Image.

  2) Select one of the valid load types that can be dumped.

  3) Select one of the valid NEs matching your previous parameters.

  4) Type y to verify your selection.

  5) When the image is complete, press any key to return to the main menu.

  6) Repeat steps 2-5 for each load type available.


Test Instructions:
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1) Verify the correct operation of Automatic Line Testing on UE9000 CSC
   Nortel Proprietary interface lines after application of the increment.
2) If so equipped, verify that LTP and ALT level diagnostics pass on
   Hong Kong POTS 24 UE9000 MLCs.
3) Monitor for over-current logs and verify that the Epsilon LCs operate
   properly after the event.