Software Increment Release Notes
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Increment ID:   I14A1800
Date created:   10/25/00
CSR number:    NR04769, HK00974, UT0A016B, UT0G014


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.


Detailed Description of Increment:  
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This increment contains the following improvements:

1) Ensures that Metallic Test Access (MTA) gets properly released from
   UE9000 lines during Automatic Line Testing (ALT).
2) Corrects Epsilon line card operation after over-current condition.
3) Fixes a 12-second wait after forward disconnect
4) Keeps DDS circuits up after a processor activity switch


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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I01A1800 - I13A1800


Loads Affected:
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APU : ACCL18BC

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 Linecard 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).

IF THE INCREMENT INVOLVES THE APU YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING STEP
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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- Verify the correct operation of Automatic Line Testing on UE9000 CSC
  (Clear Signalling Channel - Nortel proprietary interface) lines after 
  application of the increment; Lines should not be stuck in IS-MTA
  after the ALT is performed.
  
- Monitor for over-current logs and verify that the Epsilon line cards 
  have dial-tone after coming out of over-current protection.

- CSC lines with the "COD" option enabled should not wait 12 seconds 
  after forward disconnect, unless the line is in a troubled state.

- Ensure properly provisioned and working DDS circuits survive a 
  processor activity switch; the DDS circuits should not drop.