Upgrading the Cisco ONS 15454 to Release 4.x to 4.6
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Contents
- Upgrading the Cisco ONS 15454 to Release 4.x to 4.6
- Errorless Upgrades and Exceptions
- Document Procedures
- NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
- DLP-U544 Verify CTC Workstation Requirements
- DLP-U545 Verify Common Control Cards
- NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database
- NTP-U489 Upgrade the Cisco ONS 15454 Software
- DLP-U546 Download the ONS 15454 Software
- DLP-U547 Perform a BLSR Lockout
- DLP-U548 Activate the New Cisco ONS 15454 Software
- DLP-U549 Delete Cached JAR Files
- DLP-U550 Remove the BLSR Lockout
- DLP-U551 Set the Date and Time
- NTP-U490 Install Public-Key Security Certificate
- NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database
- DLP-U552 Revert to Protect Load
- DLP-U553 Manually Restore the Database
- NTP-U105 Upgrade the TCC+ Card to the TCC2 Card
- NTP-U99 Download Release 4.6 Software Using TL1
- Related Documentation
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Upgrading the Cisco ONS 15454 to Release 4.x to 4.6
This document explains how to upgrade Cisco ONS 15454 Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) software from Release 4.x to Release 4.6 using the TCC2 card.
Note
The terms "Unidirectional Path Switched Ring" and "UPSR" may appear in Cisco literature. These terms do not refer to using Cisco ONS 15xxx products in a unidirectional path switched ring configuration. Rather, these terms, as well as "Path Protected Mesh Network" and "PPMN," refer generally to Cisco's path protection feature, which may be used in any topological network configuration. Cisco does not recommend using its path protection feature in any particular topological network configuration.
R4.x nodes must already be running TCC2 cards prior to the upgrade. If your R 4.x nodes are running TCC+ cards, you must first upgrade to TCC2 cards. Uploading the R 4.6 software to a TCC+ will cause a reboot. See the NTP-U105 Upgrade the TCC+ Card to the TCC2 Card procedure for more information.
This upgrade is supported only for Software Releases 4.0.x, 4.1.x, and 4.5. If you want to upgrade from an earlier software release, log into the Technical Support Website at http://www.cisco.com/cisco/web/support/index.html for more information or call Cisco TAC (1 800 553-2447).
- Errorless Upgrades and Exceptions
- Document Procedures
- NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
- NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database
- NTP-U489 Upgrade the Cisco ONS 15454 Software
- NTP-U490 Install Public-Key Security Certificate
- NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database
- NTP-U105 Upgrade the TCC+ Card to the TCC2 Card
- NTP-U99 Download Release 4.6 Software Using TL1
- Related Documentation
- Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Errorless Upgrades and Exceptions
This section describes important information to be aware of before you begin the upgrade process:
The following tables are define where errorless upgrades or exceptions can occur.
The following table applies to nodes equipped with XC10G or XCVXLcards.
Table 1 XC10G/XCVXL Card Type
Expected Traffic Effect
DS-1
Errorless
DS-3
Errorless
DS3E
Errorless
DS3XM
Errorless
EC-1
Errorless
OC-N
Errorless
E-Series Ethernet
Traffic hits up to 5 minutes (approximately)
ML-Series Ethernet
Traffic hits 3–8 minutes (approximately)
G-Series Ethernet
Errorless (except as noted)
The following table applies to nodes equipped with XCVT cards. (Errorless upgrade is not guaranteed in this case.)
Table 2 XCVT Card Type
Expected Traffic Effect
DS-1
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
DS-3
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
DS3E
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
DS3XM
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
EC-1
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
OC-N
Traffic hits < 60 ms (hitless)
E-Series Ethernet
Traffic hits up to 5 minutes (approximately)
ML-Series Ethernet
Traffic hits 3–8 minutes (approximately)
G-Series Ethernet
Hitless; traffic hits < 60 ms
Document Procedures
Procedures in this document must be performed in consecutive order unless noted otherwise. Ensure that the procedure is completed for each node in a given network. If you are new to upgrading the ONS 15454 , make a printed copy of this document and use it as a checklist.
Each non-trouble procedure (NTP) is a list of steps designed to accomplish a specific procedure. Follow the steps until the procedure is complete. If you need more detailed instructions, refer to the detail-level procedure (DLP) specified in the procedure steps. Throughout this guide, NTPs are referred as “procedures” and DLPs as “tasks.” Every reference to a procedure includes its NTP number, and every reference to a task includes its DLP number.
The DLP (task) supplies additional task details to support the NTP. The DLP lists numbered steps that lead you through completion of a task. Some steps require that equipment indications be checked for verification. When a proper response is not obtained, a trouble clearing reference is provided.
This section lists the document procedures (NTPs). Turn to a procedure for applicable tasks (DLPs).
- NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release—This procedure contains critical information and tasks that you must read and complete before beginning the upgrade process.
- NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database—Complete the database backup to ensure that you have preserved your node and network provisioning in the event that you need to restore them.
- NTP-U489 Upgrade the Cisco ONS 15454 Software—Complete this procedure to complete the upgrade.
- NTP-U490 Install Public-Key Security Certificate— Complete this procedure to be able to run the ONS 15454 Software.
- NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database— Complete this procedure if you want to return to the previous software load you were running before activating the new release.
- NTP-U99 Download Release 4.6 Software Using TL1— Complete this procedure only if you want to upgrade to a new release using Transaction Language (TL1).
NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure provides critical information checks and tasks you must complete before beginning an upgrade to R4.6.
Tools/Equipment
Cisco ONS 15454 nodes
Prerequisite Procedures
"DLP-G46 Log into CTC" in the "Connect the PC and Log into the GUI" document.
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Step 1 Before you begin, make sure that information related to your site, for example, date, street address, site phone number, and dialup number are stored in a safe and accessible location. The data will be useful during and after the upgrade. Step 2 Read the release notes of the release you are upgrading to. Visit http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_release_notes_list.html to download the release notes. Step 3 Complete the task, DLP-U544 Verify CTC Workstation Requirements. Step 4 Complete the task, DLP-U545 Verify Common Control Cards. Step 5 When you have completed the tasks for this section, proceed with the procedure, NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database. Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-U544 Verify CTC Workstation Requirements
Procedure
Purpose
This task lists PC or UNIX workstation hardware and software requirements. Perform this task before upgrading the workstation to run the software.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
None
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
DLP-U545 Verify Common Control Cards
Procedure
Purpose
This task lists card-slot requirements of common control cards , and cross connect cards (XC10G, XCVXL, or XCVTcards ) in a node.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation with CTC installed
Prerequisite Procedures
Install the TCC2 control cards.
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
The TCC2P card is an enhanced version of the TCC2 card and includes enhancements such as Ethernet security features and 64K composite clock BITS timing.
Note
TCC2P cards act as TCC2 cards in releases prior to Software R6.0.
Note
Dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) nodes need only control cards installed during the upgrade.
Step 1 Make sure that the control cards and cross connect cards are installed in the appropriate slots on all the nodes in the network and on both the slots as indicated in the following section: Step 2 Repeat Step 1 for every node in the network. Step 3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure retains all configuration data for your network before performing the upgrade.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
- "DLP-G46 Log into CTC" in the "Connect the PC and Log into the GUI" document.
- NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
(BLSR nodes only) The database must be backed up prior to locking the bidirectional line switched ring.
Step 1 In the node view, click the Maintenance>Database tabs. Step 2 In the database pane, click the Backup button. The Database Backup dialog box is displayed.
Step 3 Click Browse. Navigate to the local PC directory or network directory and type a database name using the IP address of the node to upgrade (such as database15454SONET010107.db) in the File Name field and click OK. To overwrite an existing file, click Yes. Step 4 When the backup is complete, click OK. Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for each node in the network. Step 6 (Optional) It is recommended that you manually log critical information by either writing it down, printing screens, or by exporting the data to an appropriate format, as applicable. Use the following table to determine the information that should be logged.
Information
Record Data Here
IP address of the node
Node name
Timing settings
DCC1 connections—list all optical ports with active DCCs
User IDs of all users, including at least one Superuser
Inventory—A print screen of the Inventory window
Active TCC2 card
Slot 7 or Slot 11
Active XC10G,XCVXL, or XCVT card
Slot 8 or Slot 10
Network information—A print screen of the Provisioning tab in the network view
Current configuration (BLSR, linear, etc.)— A print screen, as needed
List all protection groups in the system—A print screen of the Protection group window
List alarms—A print screen of the Alarm window
List circuits—A print screen of the Circuit window
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-U489 Upgrade the Cisco ONS 15454 Software
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure upgrades the CTC software to and must be performed on all nodes, or groups of nodes to be upgraded.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Caution
Do not perform maintenance or provisioning activities during the activation task.
Note
Several alarms are raised during the upgrade due to software incompatibility. However. these alarms clear after the upgrade is complete.
Step 1 Insert the Cisco ONS 15454 Software CD into the workstation CD-ROM drive (or otherwise acquire access to the software) to begin the upgrade process.
Note Inserting the software CD activates the CTC Java Setup Wizard. Use the setup wizard to install the components or click Cancel to continue with the upgrade.
Step 2 (BLSR nodes only) The database must be backed up prior to locking the BLSR. See NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database procedure for details. Step 3 (BLSR nodes only) Complete the DLP-U547 Perform a BLSR Lockout task. Step 4 Complete the DLP-U546 Download the ONS 15454 Software task for all nodes to be upgraded. Step 5 Complete the DLP-U548 Activate the New Cisco ONS 15454 Software task for all nodes to be upgraded.
Note Only one node can be activated at a time. During a parallel upgrade, activate another node as soon as the controller cards reboot successfully. To perform parallel upgrade remotely, wait five minutes for the controller cards to reboot completely.
Step 6 Complete the DLP-U549 Delete Cached JAR Files task, as necessary. Step 7 (Optional) If you wish to ensure that a software revert to the previous software release is no longer possible, complete the DLP-U546 Download the ONS 15454 Software task or all nodes, or groups of nodes you are upgrading a second time. Step 8 Complete the DLP-U550 Remove the BLSR Lockout task for all BLSR nodes in the network.
Note Leave the BLSR in the lockout state until you have finished activating all nodes.
Step 9 Complete the DLP-U551 Set the Date and Time task for nodes that are not using Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP). Step 10 If you need to return to the software and database you had before activating Software , proceed with the NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database procedure. Step 11 To back up the Software database for the working software load, see NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database procedure in order to preserve the database for the current release. Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-U546 Download the ONS 15454 Software
Procedure
Purpose
This task downloads software to the ONS 15454 nodes prior to activation.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Maintenance user or higher
Note
The TCC2 card contains flash memory with two partitions—working and protect (backup). An upgrade downloads the software to the protect (backup) partition of the flash memory on both the standby and active TCC2 cards. This download is not traffic affecting because the active software continues to run in the primary RAM location. The software can therefore be downloaded at any time.
Note
To download and upgrade the software using TL1, see the NTP-U99 Download Release 4.6 Software Using TL1 procedure.
Step 1 From CTC View menu, choose Go to Network View. Step 2 Make sure that the alarm filter is turned off. To do so, complete the following:
Step 3 Resolve any outstanding alarms. To view alarms for all the nodes in the network, click the Alarms tab.
Note The SWFTDWN alarm is raised on the standby and active TCC2 cards during software download. The alarms clears as soon as the download is complete.
Step 4 From the CTC View menu, choose Go to Home View to go to the node view. Step 5 Click the Maintenance> Software tabs. Step 6 Click the Download button. The Download Selection dialog box appears. Step 7 Locate the software files on the ONS 15454 software CD or on your hard drive. Step 8 To open the Cisco ONS 15454 folder, choose the file with the PKG extension and click Open. Step 9 From the list of compatible nodes, select the nodes where the software must be downloaded.
Note It is recommended that simultaneous software downloads on the section data communications channel (SDCC) be limited to eight nodes at a time, using the central node to complete the download. If more than eight concurrent software downloads are selected at a time, it is placed in a queue.
Step 10 Click OK. The Download Status column monitors the progress of the download. Step 11 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U547 Perform a BLSR Lockout
Procedure
Purpose
This task performs a BLSR lockout. If you have BLSR provisioned, you must perform this task before beginning the upgrade.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
Required/As Needed
Required for BLSR only
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Maintenance user or higher
Note
(BLSR nodes only) The database must be backed up prior to locking the BLSR. See NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database procedure for details.
Note
During the activation, BLSR spans are not protected. You must leave the BLSR in the lockout state until you have finished activating all nodes in the ring. Ensure that the lockout is removed after activation.
Note
To prevent ring or span switching, perform the lockout on both the east and west spans of each node.
Step 1 In node view, click the Maintenance tab, then click the BLSR button. Step 2 For each of the BLSR trunk (span) cards (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192), perform the following steps:
- Next to the trunk card row, click the East Switch column to show the shortcut menu.
- From the menu options, choose Lockout Protect.
- Click the Apply button.
- In the same row, click the West Switch column to show the shortcut menu.
- From the menu options, choose Lockout Protect.
- Click the Apply button.
Note Ignore any Default K alarms that occur on the protect synchronous transport signal (STS) time slots during this lockout period.
Note Step 3 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U548 Activate the New Cisco ONS 15454 Software
Procedure
Purpose
This task activates the software on each node in the network.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
DLP-U546 Download the ONS 15454 Software
DLP-U547 Perform a BLSR Lockout (if required)
Required/As Needed
Required
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
It is recommended that the first node that is activated be connected via LAN. This ensures that the new CTC JAR files download to the workstation as quickly as possible.
If a node is provisioned to have no LAN access, the value is overridden in the case of node isolation. Additionally, if the node is not reachable, the LAN access is turned on. It is recommended that you avoid node isolation.
Step 1 If CTC is not already started, start CTC. Step 2 Record the IP address of the node. The IP address can be obtained either on the LCD or on the upper left corner of the CTC window. Step 3 Make sure that the alarm filter is turned off. To do so, complete the following:
Make sure that all cards that are part of a 1+1 or Y-cable protection group must be active on the working card of the protection group and no protection switches are occurring.
Step 4 Ensure that traffic carrying protect cards are in a standby state. To do so, complete the following: Step 5 In shelf view, click the Maintenance > Software tabs. Step 6 Verify that the version in the Protect Version column is . Step 7 Click the Activate button. The Activate dialog box displays a warning message. Step 8 Click Yes to proceed with the activation. An Activation Successful message indicates that the software is successfully activated. Step 9 Click OK. The connection between CTC and the node is lost and CTC displays the Network view.
Step 10 After activating the node, the software upgrade reboot occurs as follows:
- All the common control cards (TCC2) in the node reboot beginning with the standby card. As soon as the standby card reboots, it signals the active card to reset as a standby card and the standby card transitions to active.
- While the second common control card reboots, the standby cross-connect card begins rebooting, followed by the active cross-connect card.
- The E-Series Ethernet cards reset simultaneously.
- Protect cards in the Y-cable protection group boot next, in the order that the protection group was created.
- Next, the traffic cards, G-Series Ethernet cards, CE-Series Ethernet cards, and ML-Series Ethernet cards boot consecutively, in ascending order of slot number.
- The SYSBOOT alarm is raised as soon as the common control cards and cross-connect card reset. This alarm clears when all the cards reset. The activation process can take up to 30 minutes, depending on the number of cards installed in the node.
After the common control cards finish resetting and all associated alarms clear, you can safely proceed to the next step. (If you are upgrading remotely and cannot see the nodes, wait for 5 minutes for the process to complete, then check to ensure that related alarms have cleared before proceeding.)
Step 11 In CTC, choose File > Exit. Step 12 In the browser window, click Delete CTC Cache.
Note Make sure that CTC is closed before clicking the Delete CTC Cache button.
Note It might also be necessary to delete cached files from your browser’s directory, or from the MS Windows workstation in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Cisco\CTC. If you have trouble reconnecting to CTC, complete the DLP-U549 Delete Cached JAR Files task.
Step 13 Close your browser and then reopen it. Step 14 Enter the IP address recorded in step 2. The new CTC applet loads. During this login, type the user name followed by the password.
Note Complete Steps 11 through only after upgrading the first node in a network. This is because cached files must be removed from your workstation only once. For the remaining nodes, you will still be disconnected and moved to the network view during the node reboot. After the reboot is complete, CTC restores connectivity to the node.
Step 15 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U549 Delete Cached JAR Files
Procedure
Purpose
This task deletes cached JAR files.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
None
Required/As Needed
You need to complete this task after you activate the first network node.
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Maintenance user or higher
Note
Whenever the CTC software is upgraded or reverted, make sure that the browser and hard drive cache files are cleared.
Step 1 Delete cached files from your browser directory. In Netscape:
- Select Edit > Preferences. Click the Advanced tab and click the Cache button.
- Click the Clear Memory Cache button, and click OK.
- Click the Clear Disk Cache button, and click OK twice.
In Microsoft Internet Explorer:
Step 2 Close the browser.
Note Cached JAR files cannot be deleted from the hard drive until the browser is closed. Other applications that use JAR files must also be closed. Step 3 On Windows systems, delete cached files from your workstation in this location: C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Cisco\CTC Step 4 Reopen the browser. You should now be able to connect to CTC. Step 5 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U550 Remove the BLSR Lockout
Procedure
Step 1 In CTC node view, click the Maintenance tab, then click the BLSR button. Step 2 For each of the BLSR trunk (span) cards (OC-12, OC-48, OC-192), perform the following steps:
Step 3 Repeat this task as many times as necessary to remove all BLSR span lockouts on the upgrade nodes. Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U551 Set the Date and Time
Procedure
Purpose
This task sets the date and time. If you are not using SNTP, the upgrade procedure can cause the Date/Time setting to change. Perform this task to reset the date and time at each node.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
None
Required/As Needed
As needed
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
If you are using SNTP, this task is not applicable.
Step 1 In CTC node view, click the Provisioning > General tabs. Step 2 Set the correct date and time. Click Apply . Step 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on all the remaining nodes. Step 4 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-U490 Install Public-Key Security Certificate
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure installs the ITU Recommendation X.509 public-key security certificate. The public-key certificate is required to run Software R4.1 or later.
Tools/Equipment
None
Prerequisite Procedures
This procedure is performed when logging into CTC. You cannot perform it at any other time.
Required/As Needed
This procedure is required to run ONS 15454 Software R4.1 or later.
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Provisioning or higher
Step 1 Log into CTC. Step 2 If the Java Plug-in Security Warning dialog box appears, choose one of the following options:
- Grant This Session—Installs the public-key certificate on the PC only for the current session. After the session ends, the certificate is deleted. This dialog box appears at the next login into ONS 15454
- Deny—Denies permission to install the certificate. If this option is chosen, login into the ONS 15454 is denied.
- Grant always—Installs the public-key certificate and does not delete it after the session is over. It is recommended to use this option.
- View Certificate—The public-key security certificate is displayed.
After the completion of the security certificate dialog boxes, the web browser displays information about the Java and system environments. If this is the first login, a CTC downloading message appears while CTC files are downloaded to the computer. The process can take several minutes, if it is the first time. After the download, the CTC Login dialog box appears.
Step 3 Return to the software and database you had before activating the software, proceed with the NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database procedure. Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-U491 Restore the Previous Software Load and Database
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure returns to the software and database provisioning that was present before R4.6 was activated.
The software load and database cannot be restored to the previous version if the software on both the working and protect cards were upgraded to R4.6.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
"DLP-G46 Log into CTC" in the "Connect the PC and Log into the GUI" document.
NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
Required/As Needed
As needed
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
Tasks to revert to a previous load are not part of the upgrade, and are provided here as a convenience to those wishing to perform a revert after an upgrade. If you have successfully performed all necessary procedures up to this point, you have finished the software upgrade.
Caution
If a node is set to secure, dual-IP mode, the database information is overwritten with this configuration and cannot be reverted to single-IP repeater mode.
Step 1 (BLSR nodes only) The database must be backed up prior to locking the BLSR. See NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database procedure for details. Step 2 (BLSR nodes only) Complete the DLP-U547 Perform a BLSR Lockout task. Step 3 Complete the DLP-U552 Revert to Protect Load task. Step 4 (BLSR nodes only) Complete the DLP-U550 Remove the BLSR Lockout task. Step 5 If the software revert to your previous release failed to restore the database, complete the DLP-U553 Manually Restore the Database task. Stop. You have completed this procedure.
DLP-U552 Revert to Protect Load
Procedure
Purpose
This task reverts to the software you were running prior to the last activation.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
NTP-U487 Preparing to Upgrade to a New Release
NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database
Required/As Needed
Required for revert
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
To perform a supported (non-service-affecting) revert from , the release you want to revert to must have been working at the time you activated to the current software version on that node. Also, a supported revert automatically restores the node configuration at the time of the previous activation. The exception to this is when you have downloaded a second time, ensuring that no revert to a previous load can take place. In this case, the revert occurs, but is not traffic-affecting and does not change the database.
Note
Ensure that all cards that are part of a protection group (1+1 or Y-cable) are active on the working card of that protection group and that no protection switches are occurring. To ensure that traffic carrying protect cards are in a standby state, in the node view click the Maintenance tab, and view the Protect column for each of the listed protection groups. View the active/standby status of each card in the Maintenance tab.
Step 1 From the node view, click the Maintenance tab, then click the Software button. Step 2 Verify that the protect software displays the release you upgraded from. Step 3 Click the Revert button. Revert activates the protect software and restores the database from the previous load. A dialog box asks you to confirm the choice.
Note Any FPGA downgrades during the revert process may affect traffic. Configuration changes made after activation are lost when you revert.
Step 4 Click OK. This begins the revert process and drops the connection to the node. Step 5 Wait until the software revert completes before continuing.
Note The system reboot may take up to 30 minutes to complete.
Step 6 Wait one minute before reverting another node. Step 7 After reverting all the nodes in the network, restart the browser and log back into the last node that was reverted. This uploads the appropriate CTC applet to your workstation. Step 8 Perform the DLP-U549 Delete Cached JAR Files task. Step 9 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
DLP-U553 Manually Restore the Database
Procedure
Purpose
This task manually restores the database. Use this task if you were unable to perform a revert successfully and need to restore the database.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
DLP-U552 Revert to Protect Load
DLP-U550 Remove the BLSR Lockout (if required)
Required/As Needed
As needed
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Caution
Do not perform these steps unless the software revert failed.
Caution
This process is service affecting and should be performed during a maintenance window.
Step 1 In CTC node view, click the Maintenance tab, then click the Database button. Step 2 Click the Restore button. The Open dialog box appears. Step 3 Select the previously saved database file and click the Open button. The database is restored and the TCC2 cards reboot.
Step 4 When the TCC2 cards have finished rebooting, log into CTC and verify that the database is restored. Wait one minute before restoring the next node.
Step 5 Repeat Steps 1 to 4 for each node in the network. You have now completed the manual database restore.
Step 6 Return to your originating procedure (NTP).
NTP-U105 Upgrade the TCC+ Card to the TCC2 Card
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure upgrades the TCC+ card to the TCC2 card. The TCC2 card supports ONS 15454 Software R4.x. The TCC+ card is compatible with ONS 15454 Software R4.0 and R4.1.x, as well as earlier software versions.
Tools/Equipment
Two SONET TCC2 cards
Prerequisite Procedures
None
Required/As Needed
As needed
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Maintenance or higher
Note
Downgrade procedures from TCC cards to TCC+ cards are not supported. Contact Cisco TAC for more information.
Step 1 Log into CTC. Step 2 Verify that the LAN wires on the backplane are installed properly. The TCC2 card does not autodetect miswired LAN connections. If a LAN connection is miswired, a LAN Connection Polarity Reversed condition appears. For information on installing LAN wires, refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Procedure Guide. Step 3 Verify that the node you are upgrading has ONS 15454 Software R4.x installed. The software version is displayed in the upper left corner of the window. Step 4 Complete the procedure, NTP-U488 Back Up the Cisco ONS 15454 Software Database before beginning the upgrade. Step 5 Physically replace the standby TCC+ card on the ONS 15454 with a TCC2 card.
Caution If your active TCC+ card resets during the upgrade before the new TCC2 card is in full standby mode, remove the new TCC2 card immediately.
Step 6 When the newly installed TCC2 card is in standby, right-click the active TCC+ card in CTC. Step 7 From the pull-down menu, click Reset Card. Wait for the TCC+ card to reboot. The ONS 15454 switches the standby TCC2 card to active mode. The TCC+ card verifies that it has the same database as the TCC2 card and then switches to standby.
Step 8 Verify that the remaining TCC+ card is now in standby mode (the ACT/STBY LED changes to amber). Step 9 Physically replace the remaining TCC+ card with the second TCC2 card.
- Open the TCC+ card ejectors.
- Slide the card out of the slot. This raises the IMPROPRMVL alarm, which clears when the upgrade is complete.
- Open the ejectors on the TCC2 card.
- Slide the TCC2 card into the slot along the guide rails.
- Close the ejectors.
The ONS 15454 boots up the second TCC2 card. The second TCC2 card must also copy the database. Do not remove the card from the shelf during a database transfer.
Tip When a newly installed TCC2 card has a different version of the ONS 15454 software installed from the version running on the active TCC2 card, the newly installed TCC2 card automatically copies the software version running on the active TCC2 card. You do not need to do anything in this situation. However, the loading TCC2 card does not boot up in the normal manner. When the card is first inserted, the red FAIL LED stays on for a short period. The FAIL LED then blinks normally and all LEDs go dark. After loading the new software for approximately 10 minutes, the TCC2 card becomes the standby card and the amber LED is illuminated.
Step 10 If power-related alarms occur after the second TCC2 card is installed, check the voltage on the backplane. Refer to the Cisco ONS 15454 Troubleshooting Guide for information on clearing alarms. Stop. You have completed this procedure.
NTP-U99 Download Release 4.6 Software Using TL1
Procedure
Purpose
This procedure upgrades the ONS 15454 software to R4.6 using TL1 rather than CTC.
Tools/Equipment
PC or UNIX workstation
Prerequisite Procedures
Required/As Needed
Optional
Onsite/Remote
Onsite or remote
Security Level
Superuser
Note
You must have an ftp server running on your PC to perform an upgrade using TL1.
Step 1 From the PC connected to the ONS 15454, start Netscape or Internet Explorer. Step 2 Enter the ONS 15454 IP address of the node you want to communicate with in the Netscape or Internet Explorer Web address (URL) field. Step 3 In CTC, the IP address at the CTC window should match the IP address you entered in Step 2. Step 4 In CTC, click Tools > Open TL1 Connection. Step 5 Choose the node that you want to communicate with from the Select Node dialog box. Step 6 Click OK. TL1 interface window appears. There are three subwindows in the TL1 interface window: Request history, Message log, and TL1 request. Type commands in the TL1 request window. You will see responses in the Message log window. The Request history window allows you to recall previous commands by clicking them.
Step 7 Verify that the Connect button is selected (grayed out). Step 8 Type the Activate User command in the TL1 request window to open a TL1 session: ACT-USER:[TID]:UID:CTAG::PID; where:
Step 9 Press Enter.
Note You must press Enter after the semicolon in each TL1, or the command will not be issued.
Step 10 Type the COPY-RFILE command in the TL1 window. The COPY-RFILE command downloads a new software package from the location specified by the FTP URL into the inactive Flash partition residing on either the TCC+ card. COPY-RFILE:[TID]:[SRC]:CTAG::TYPE=XFERTYPE,[SRC=SRC1]; where:
Step 11 Press Enter. Step 12 Type the REPT EVT FXFR command in the TL1 window. REPT EVT FXFR returns an autonomous message used to report the start, completion, and completed percentage status of the FTP software download. REPT EVT FXFR also reports any failure during the software upgrade including invalid package, invalid path, invalid userid/password, and loss of network connection. REPT EVT FXFR "<FILENAME>,<FXFR_STATUS>,[<FXFR_RSLT>],[<BYTES_XFRD>]" where:
- FILENAME indicates the transferred file path name and is a string.
- FXFR_STATUS indicates the file transferred status: Start, IP (in progress), or COMPLD.
- FXFR_RSLT indicates the file transferred result: success or failure. FXFR_RSLT is optional. (The FXFR_RSLT is only sent when the FXFR_STATUS is COMPLD.)
- BYTES_XFRD indicates the percentage transfer complete and is optional. (The BYTES_XFRD is only sent when the FXFR_STATUS is IP or COMPLD.)
Step 13 Type the APPLY command to activate the system software. APPLY:[TID]::CTAG[::MEM_SW_TYPE]: where:
- TID is the target identifier.
- CTAG is the correlation tag that correlates command and response messages.
- MEM_SW_TYPE indicates a memory switch action during the software upgrade. MEM_SW_TYPE is ACT for activate.
If the command is successful, the appropriate flash is selected and the TCC2 card reboots.
Step 14 Type the Cancel User command in the TL1 request window or press the Disconnect button to close a TL1 session: CANC-USER:[TID]:UID:CTAG; where:
- TID is the target identifier.
- UID is the user ID you created in Step 8.
- CTAG is the correlation tag that correlates command and response messages.
Stop. You have completed this procedure.
Related Documentation
Use this document in conjunction with the following publications:
- Release notes: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_release_notes_list.html
- TL1 command guides: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_command_reference_list.html
- Reference guides: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_technical_reference_list.html
- Procedure guides: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_installation_guides_list.html
- Configuration guides: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html
- Troubleshooting guides: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/optical/ps2006/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html
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