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Communication Server
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Chapter 1
Overview
Chapter 2
Basic description
Chapter 3
Detailed description
Chapter 4
Configuration procedure
Chapter 5
License Move
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Chapter 6
List of Software Locks
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1.1 Overview
The system of licenses and locks allows the customer to purchase only the features that he
needs. The Call Server software is sold as a single package with a full Alcatel-Lucent
OmniPCX Enterprise Communication Server feature set. Under these conditions, it would be
unfair to charge customers for features they do not use.
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3.1 Licenses
There are several types of licenses:
- Service Authorization License. Purchase of this type of license authorizes the
customer to use this service. For example, E-CS REDUNDANCY authorizes use of a
duplicated Call Server.
- License by steps. Purchase of this type of license allows a certain number of users to
access a service. For example, PHONEBOOK 10 EXT authorizes" 10 sets to use the
"Dial by Name service. If you want 30 sets to have access to this service, you must
purchase 3 licenses.
- License by stage. Purchase of this type of license allows a certain number of users to
access a service. For example, HOTEL UP TO 150 EXT authorizes the creation of a
maximum of 150 customer sets in a hotel. Another license authorizes the creation of a
hotel with over 500 sets. A higher release (stage) can only be purchased if a lower release
has already been purchased.
Alcatel-Lucent Marketing Services can provide a complete list of licenses.
Special case of the OmniVista 4760
The OmniVista 4760 has its own license system, similar to that of the Call Server. In addition,
for an OmniVista 4760 to supervise an Alcatel-Lucent OmniPCX Enterprise CS, the latter must
have a license which allows such supervision.
There are several supervision licenses:
- Configuration
- Alarms
- Accounting (charging)
- Directory
- Traffic Analysis
3.2 Locks
Each lock has:
- A maximum value that depends on the licenses acquired. The maximum value of a lock
can be:
0 or 1 when it corresponds to a "service authorization" license. 0: service prohibited, 1:
service authorized.
0 to 9999 (or 0 to 099999 as of R8.0) when it corresponds to "number of users"
licenses. The value of the lock is then equal to the maximum number of authorized
users. For example, the PHONEBOOK EXT lock sets the number of users authorized
to use the "Dial by Name" service.
The value 9999/099999 indicates that the feature is authorized for unlimited use.
- A current value that represents the actual number of users on this service.
Some locks are referred to as "open" when they no longer correspond to a marketing offer.
3.3.1 Tools
Alcatel-Lucent has developed the following tools:
- eCom: the Alcatel-Lucent Internet server dedicated to taking purchase orders for licenses
and also hardware.
- Actis: a software tool providing assistance in drawing up a sales proposal. Actis runs
off-line on the marketing representative's PC (laptop for example).
- eLP: a software tool providing and associating a new CPU ID in the OPS files.
There may be other tools for specific needs.
3.3.3 Add-ons
There are two procedures:
- Via Actis: The marketing representative imports the old customer configuration stored on
the eCom server. He then modifies this jointly with the customer and exports it back to
eCom. As at initial purchase, eCom saves the new configuration, transmits the hardware
order to the production department if necessary, and produces and sends the new OPS
files. This is the recommended procedure.
It is also possible to recover the OPS files from the Call Server work files using
"photoconfig". This procedure is used if the OPS files are not available on Actis or eCom.
This situation arises when commissioning does not comply with standard procedure.
- Directly on eCom: After connecting to the eCom server, the marketing representative can
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modify the saved configuration. If necessary, a hardware order is sent to the production
department and new OPS files are sent.
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3.7.1 Overview
A license is acquired for a specified PCX. If you want to transfer a license for a feature from a
source PCX to a target PCX, you must carry out a "license move".
When moving licenses, the licenses not used on the source PCX are recovered for use on the
target PCX. Licenses are moved using the eCom server.
Not all licenses can be moved. Alcatel-Lucent considers that the transfer of some licenses is
not recommended due to the complexity of their implementation. See the list of transferable
licenses in the module Licenses - List of Software Locks .
Note:
License transfer/move can only be performed between two PCXs belonging to the same customer.
3.7.3 Protection
Each OPS file contains a version number. To prevent illegal use, the system considers
installation of OPS files with a version number lower than that of the active files as constituting
an inconsistency. The installation technician has 5 days to rectify this.
Caution:
This protective mechanism complicates the installation technician's task. If the newly installed
OPS files present a problem, returning to the previous OPS files will result in inconsistency. The
installation technician will have to react promptly in order to rectify the inconsistency.
- Send the CPU back to the factory for an update. The hard keys are then removed. The
new software, Bios and appropriate OPS files are loaded.
- Change only software version on site. The hard keys are kept, an eCom business
reference called "virtual CPU-Id" is given. The appropriate OPS files are loaded.
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4.1 Principle
To configure locks, the manager must perform the following operations:
- Install the OPS files to apply the licenses acquired: Restoring OPS Files from the Call
Server Hard Drive
- Back up the OPS files in order to perform an add-on: Saving OPS Files on the Call
Server Hard Drive
- Manage OPS files: Managing OPS Files
- Restart after detecting an inconsistency: Restart after Detecting an Inconsistency
For these operations, the manager can use the following tools:
- swinst: procedure described below.
- OmniVista 4760: procedure described in the OmniVista 4760 documentation.
- Wizard: procedure described in the Wizard documentation.
The "swinst" tool has a number of functions. Only functions related to OPS files are described
here. For a full description of the "swinst" tool, see the module Swinst - Detailed description.
This command is used to recreate OPS files from work files. The files created with this
command are available in either the directory /usr4/BACKUP/OPS or
"DHS3dyn/BACKUP/OPS". This operation is implemented in the case of an add-on, it is
sometimes called photoconfig. A file transfer operation (using ftp, for example) must be
performed to retrieve these files from the Call Server.
4.2.2 Restoring OPS Files from the Call Server Hard Drive
Access:
swinst > Expert menu > OPS configuration > Restore OPS from cpu disk
This command is used to install the OPS files previously copied (via ftp, for example) in the
directory /usr4/BACKUP/OPS. In some cases, swinst will ask for the Call Server to be
rebooted to apply these changes.
Caution 1:
Using the swinst tool is the only correct method for installing the OPS files. Any other method
(for example, direct copy) would cause the system to switch to fraudulent (illegal) use status with
the corresponding consequences (operation in degraded mode).
For an add-on which affects only the licenses, the only file provided is <offerId>.swk.
For an add-on which affects the licenses and a hardware item, the <offerld>.swk, <offerld>.hw,
hardware.mao, offerld.zip and <offerld>.sw4760 (optional) files are provided.
If the files to be installed have a version (release) number lower than that of the files currently
installed, the installation takes place. However, the system switches to fraudulent (illegal) use
status. The manager is informed of this by a warning message and has five days to rectify the
situation. This check is linked to the "license move" procedure.
Caution 2:
When you install OPS files for the large equipment capacity feature on a Call Server in small
equipment capacity, swinst will ask you to reboot the system to take into account the large capa-
city. You must then re-install the OPS files. You can use the command siteid to see the equipment
capacity level of the Call Server.
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Note:
This swinst menu is identical to the spadmin maintenance command.
1. PANIC Flag status. The Panic Flag indicates that an inconsistency has been detected in
the OPS files and that the degraded mode procedures of the system are activated:
PANIC Flag = 0 normal operation.
PANIC Flag = 1 operation in degraded mode.
2. List of counters corresponding to each lock. For example, if the manager has authorized
"Call By Name" for 9 users, the Call By Names Counter is equal to 9.
4.2.3.3 Display Active File (2)
4.2.3.3.1 General Case
Result of the command:
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1. Displays the business reference for eCom.
2. Displays that CPU-Id is incorrect.
3. Displays the number of days remaining before the procedure for switchover to degraded
operating mode is launched.
4.2.3.4 Check Active File Coherency/Consistency (3)
The tool checks whether the checksum is compatible with the locks and Call Server number.
Result of the command when the check is correct:
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The tool asks the operator to enter Call Server number(s) and the new software key. The
operation is only performed if the new software key is consistent.
4.2.3.8 Display Active and New File (7)
This command displays the contents of the current file and of the file to be installed in two
columns. The file to be installed should be called software.new and should be located in the
directory /DHS3data/mao. Display format is the same as that shown in section Display
Active File (2) .
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This command displays the maximum values that can be configured on this site. These
maximum values depend on the software used and on the hardware configuration of the site.
Consequently, there is no reason to purchase locks for higher values as they cannot be used.
4.2.3.10 Display ACK Code (9)
This command displays the acknowledgement code. The acknowledgement code is used
when a license is transferred (moved).
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This command is used when an inconsistency has been detected. This command is used to
restart station display for a duration of four hours, which gives the technician time to intervene.
This command can be repeated ten times. A reset must then be performed to re-validate the
features. This operation was formerly performed using the "sprecover" command.
After confirmation, the selected files are installed on the local or on the remote Alcatel-Lucent
OmniPCX Enterprise CS.
Note:
The USB key must be previously enabled (see: module Swinst - Operation Enable [Disable] USB Key).
The list of the OPS files is displayed and after confirmation, the selected files are deleted. This
function is only available on CPU7 step2, Appliance Server and Blade Server.
4.5 Incidents/Errors
If the system detects an inconsistency, it outputs fault "5906" on a daily basis:
"xxx day(s) remaining before changing to fraudulent state"
The installation technician is thus informed of the time remaining to rectify the problem.
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5.1 Overview
The procedures described below are for one license. However, it is possible to move several
licenses simultaneously (licenses of the same type or of different types).
The eCom server accepts deferred acknowledgement, which allows the OPS files for the
source and destination PCXs to be created simultaneously.
In general, the following rule must be respected: On a PCX, you must always have locks for
the services declared. Therefore, before "reducing" (the scope of) a lock, you must "reduce"
the corresponding service and before "increasing" a service you must increase the
corresponding lock.
Check that locks 175 (Mobile users) and 82 (Mobile terminal) are sufficient on the destination
node.
Proceed in similar manner as for moving the license for 10 Phonebook users (lock 2).
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On the destination node, check that lock 13: "E-CS engine is sufficient and that locks 175 and
82 have the same values.
- On eCom: create new OPS files for the source and destination PCXs.
- On the source PCX:
Export data from the sets to be moved to the OmniVista 4760 or 4760i.
Delete the mobile sets to be moved.
Install the reduced OPS files.
Read the acknowledgement code.
- On the destination PCX:
Install the increased OPS files.
Reboot the cabinet if the license is greater than 250,
Import set data from the OmniVista 4760 or 4760i.
- On eCom: Enter the acknowledgement code read on the source PCX.
5.12 License: Class service (CLIP) for 10 analog users (lock 310)
On the destination node, check that lock 13 (E-CS Engine) is sufficient. In addition, if the sets
are assigned to eZ32 boards, check that lock 174 (analog users) is sufficient.
Proceed in similar manner as for lock 2 "Phonebook users".
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6.1.1 Note 1
The Hotel option is validated if the value of one of the following locks is different from 0:
- Lock 004: Hotel Guest set
- Lock 038: Infocenter link
When new OPS files (containing these locks) are installed and these files validate the Hotel
option, a reboot is required.
When the Hotel option has already been validated, a reboot is not required when new OPS
files increase these locks.
6.1.2 Note 2
The ABCA option is validated if the value of one of the following locks is different from 0:
- Lock 044: 4059 SBC
- Lock 045: 4059 BLF
- Lock 086: Automatic directory pop up
- Lock 178: 4645 Voice mail engine
The ABCA option is also validated if the value of one of the following parameters of the
hardware.mao file is different from 0:
- Nb of BLF
- SBC
- 4635x
- 4630
- 4855
When new OPS files (containing these locks) are installed and these files validate the ABCA
option, a reboot is required.
When the ABCA option has already been validated, a reboot is not required when new OPS
6.1.3 Note 3
Locks 46, 52, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 66, 107, 108, 109, 110, 151, 179, 182, 183,
194, 314: These parameters can be increased without reboot, provided the ABCA option is
enabled.
6.1.4 Note 4
Lock 83: this parameter can be increased without reboot only when accounting is started.
6.1.5 Note 5
Lock 187, 188, 317: These parameters can be increased without reboot provided compression
was used before the new SWK file installation.
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