Upgrade v3 to v9 2

[micomms]

Hi..
I am upgrading a client from IP406 v3.2(55) Main Unit an IP500v2 v9.0

Can I just use Manager v9 to take a config from the IP406 and then upload this straight to the new Unit ?

 

[micomms]

I should say, I am getting the licenses migrated to the SD card, and I've purchased an Essential Edition License too, so should be no other issues.
And obviously I will need to move the 8DS ports to new locations etc..

I just want to make sure it is safe to get the config without any corruption..
From memory I think v3.2 onwards was forwards compatible with newer versions of Manager, can anyone confirm ?

 

[AndrePa]

If memory serves Me right R9 manager will not read configs below R4

Make sure You first fire up the new 500v2 with a R9 sd card.

 

[micomms]

I saved a config with Manager v3.2 and then opened this offline with Manager v8 (will try Manager v9 shortly), which seemed to work.
I just need to find out if this config is actually ok, even though it looks ok.

 

[AACon]

No. Do NOT move a 406 config to a 500.
Export your users/groups/etc, then re-import into the 500. It may take a bit longer, but you'll be better off.

-Austin
ACE: Implement IP Office

 

[micomms]

Ok thanks for the tip, I will export & import so I get a fresh config.

There are some DSv2 modules, which should work on V9 (according to product matrix)
I plan to upgrade the DSv2 mods to 4.2 first.. will they be upgradeable from 4.2 to v9 directly?

 

[tlpeter]

You need to upgrade them to 3.2.999 first and then to 9.0.

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[micomms]

Thanks dude!

Doing that as I type this.

 

[tlpeter]

The 3.2.999 is a step required to go from 3.x to 4.x or higher.
We also use it to solve dtmf issues.
I did it last week on a couple of modules.

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[IPGuru]

the 3.299 is for upgrading 400 series units, it is not relevant when switching to an IP500 series.

to be honest if I was upgrading this far I would probably say sod it & reconfigure from scratch, there is probably half a ton of redundant programming anyway + V9.0 will have far nicer ways of configuring many features.


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[tlpeter]

Are you sure?
It is the same hardware in a different box.
Also you can upgrade the IP500 ds30 modules to 3.2.999


BAZINGA!

I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

 

[amriddle01]

Trust me, stepping through 3.2.999 WILL fix and prevent issues even with new kit at R9, where I played "Russian roulette" twice by not doing it both had odd issues, all others where I did it anyway have been fine