XC Software

[djtt]

What versions of XC SW can be used to expand the MICS cabinet to allow for two 6 port fiber cards?

 

[rlsabin]

I want to say that 3.0 was the first release to support
the mega systems.


Rick

 

[djtt]

I was just looking around the web and I saw 1.1XC when I did a Google search. How about DR5 or R1T1?

 

[exsmogger]

There was an old XL version which supported 2 6-port fiber cards. R1.1 is the first XC version I remember. You'll want at least R4.0 XC to support PRI.

Brian Cox

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

 

[djtt]

For cost I am looking at 4.1XC I have heard good things about that release as far as bugs are concerned. What do you think?

 

[djtt]

Going to expand a MICS for a total of 128 digital exts., 16 POTS lines and a 10 channel NAM 4.1

So I am looking at the following config:
(1) MICS Cabinet SW 4.1XC
(2) 6 port fiber cards
(2) DS cards in the MICS
(1) 0x12 with (2) DS cards
(6) 0x16 Mods
(1) NAM 4.1

How does that look to you?

 

[exsmogger]

That should work. You'll have 2 expansion ports left to use as R4.1 XC reserves the last 2 ports (13 & 14) for the discontinued Companion sets. You'll need R7.0 or higher if you think you might need those last 2 ports for future expansion. Trunk mods must stay on the first 6-port expansion card.

Brian Cox

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

 

[djtt]

I expect no further expansion of this site in fact they may even drop a few of the pots lines down if traffic does not justify the use of all 16. They are on a tight budget.

I have been able to find SW from 1.1 up to 5.0 the price varies a lot. For example 2.0XC and 4.0XC is around $77.00 and then 5.0XC is around 370.00.

There will be no CID used at this site and only 1 16 line hunt group.

 

[djtt]

Someone had mentioned that the advantage of using a higher version is that the time and date change issue has been resolved and is now automatic. Any other important issues that a higher version would resolve?

 

[djtt]

BTW I am going to use a NAM will the higher versions support a NAM?

 

[curlycord]

You can install a NAM on 7.1, make sure it's latest release of 4.1.

As exmogger states:
R4.0 was very buggy, R4.1 was hit or miss, R5.0 was just plain bad. R6.1 MR is very stable, or R7.1 is also good and adds the new DST schedule.





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curlycord

http://www.curlycord.com

 

[djtt]

Can I use a NAM 4.1 and (2) 6 port fiber cards with 7.1XC?

 

[curlycord]

Yes



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curlycord

http://www.curlycord.com

 

[djtt]

Are you referring to "XC" SW:

As exmogger states:
R4.0 was very buggy, R4.1 was hit or miss, R5.0 was just plain bad. R6.1 MR is very stable, or R7.1 is also good and adds the new DST schedule.

 

[exsmogger]

This refers to either regular or XC software.

Brian Cox

http://www.jandjcommunications.com

 

[djtt]

Thank you. So XC is the same SW just lets you expand the cabinet to allow the second fiber card?

 

[djtt]

I found this:

Nams are NOT COMPATIBLE with 7 XC Software

on this website

http://www.thetelecomspot.com/nortel-norstar-modular-ics-mics-xc-71-software-p-733.html

when I was searchng for pricing.

 

[curlycord]

On the matrix it shows under 7.1 XC:
4.1/6.0

On the matrix it shows under 7.1:
4.1/5.0

Notes are to make sure NAM is all upgraded to latest including applications before upgrading KSU.





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curlycord

http://www.curlycord.com

 

[A2Xprt]

FWIW, I'm running a 4.1 NAM on 7.1XC software, with no problems.

 

[djtt]

Thank you A2Xprt!