I would go into LD 135 and key in STAT HEALTH.

The photo appears to reference the ELAN Ethernet port. You could try reseating the cable of move it onto a different port if it goes to a data switch.

Failing that, do a CPU swap and then reboot the off line CPU.

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Is this telling me that CMU 1 is not responding

It wont switch to cpu 1. error- command is not applicable to a single cpu system.

Go into LD 43 and key in EDD. It would shown where the backups are located.

I'm guessing that CPU 1 needs to be joined. Check if it's currently in Split mode.

Failing that, reseat CPU 1 that's currently offline and let it power up and try the JOIN command.

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cpu 1 will not respond to the join commands even after the reset. Hardware failure??

It certainly seems that the CPU is faulty. It might be wise to check the disk. What version of software is it?. I'm guessing that the disk is the Compact Flash 1gig card?

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option 81c, release 25, succesion 3.0 federal load.

It's best to go into LD22 and key in ISS

Release 25 was before Succession release 3.0.

I suspect that the system was upgraded to 3.0.
Does the CPU card have a floppy drive?.

It's best to send a picture

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Picture of the active cmu o and the non active cmu 1. ld 22 ISS. version 3321. release 3 issue 00_atv + deplist x210300atv_cpp

OK. You have a dual CPP processor. This would have been the upgrade path from release 25.

The CPP CPU contains a Compact Flash 1 gig card inside it.

What I would do is to connect up the serial port directly from the offline processor to a computer using a null modem adapter and probably a USB to 9 way RS232 comm port cable or onto a comm port on a desktop computer etc.

Use one of the two RS232 ports on the front of the CPU card. Try 9600 baud rate and 8, 1, none parity.

Check for any connectivity. You should see some output telling you its offline etc.

If you get nothing, then connect it to one of the ports on the active core. It won't affect service as long as you don't reset the active card. You might need to change a few comm port settings to be able to see output and be able to login.

Once that's sorted, go back to the offline processor and try again to see any output.
If it's no good, then reseat the CPU card with the comms cable connected to see if you can see the boot up sequence. If not then the Compact Flash card could be the problem.

Unplug the CPU, remove the Compact Flash card and plug it in via a USB adapter onto another computer to see if you can read any data from it.

You might have to do a disk format and reload the installation software back in and then join it again.

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cpu 0 does respond doing your instructions cpu 1 does not both ways. it keeps rebooting over and over with no response from commands- just keeps doing NT5350 Rebooting. going to try your last instructions now.

Can not read any data from the drive.

OK.sorry for the last long winded reply. It's good that you have checked the areas I've mentioned.

I think it's confirmed that the compact flash is the culprit.

Have you got the installation software on a CDROM and also a floppy disk etc?

You will need them both plugged in and the CPU 1 has to be reset. During the reboot, you need to select the installation floppy drive that loads up the initial boot filez. Then you get to a menu that gives you options. I can't remember the full process, but you need to load in everything and also the keycode that should exist on the backup floppy drive.

I think there is an option to format the compact flash card before you do the installation.

You can also load in a backup file taken from the floppy on the active core drive. It will probably take an hour to complete.

Once it's done, check you can log in and reboot the CPU to confirm its all OK by logging in again.

Reconnect the comm port leads and then go to the active core CPU. Log in and try the STAT HEALTH followed by the JOIN command.

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so what me and our pc tech tested was the hard drive form the MMDU slot. Im not seeing a flash drive. The first 2 pics are from the CP Slot. in the second picture is that where the flash drive is supposed to be?
3rd pic is what we tested.
I really appreciate you help Firebird Scrambler!

Oh no!. You have the Pentium two processors.

Sorry for the error. It's still probably the hard disk that failed.

I'm guessing that it's the IDE connection?.

You will need to replace it. Have you got the keycode file and installation disks?

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Some Pentium two CPU's used Compact Flash cards as seen in your last photo

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Yes it looks like I have the installation disks and the key code disk. Just so I'm straight on getting what your saying is to buy a new hard drive?

As you have already tried plugging it onto another computer and found that it couldn't be accessed, then you will need to source another hard disk.

It would be wise to get another one of the same type once its fixed as I wouldn't be surprised if the other disk fails soon.

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Thanks Firebird for you help I will get some ordered and update you.

Thank again for your help

No worries. I'll try and find a guide on the installation for you.

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Here is part of my old installation / Upgrade guide I did many years ago that should be useful to you.

1.44 Meg Floppy disk upgrade method to V03.00

The information listed below has been taken from one of the upgrades that I did, Using the standard 1.44 Meg Floppy disk.

Before you start the upgrade, You must first obtain the Succession Keycode.kcd file. This can be obtained from the Nortel Web Site, Keycode section, Or via the Meridian Order Group / Option 11 Configuration Centre.

Load in the software from new, using normal procedures with the install disk.

Insert the correct V03.00 Installation floppy disk in first, before you reboot for the type of Succession system that you have the keycodes for!

The different versions of install disks are listed below.

Option 61c

1) CP3 (Type 25.21) & CP4 (Type 29.21)
2) CPP (Type 32.21)

Option 81c

1) CP3 (Type 26.21) & CP4 (Type 30.21)
2) CPP (Type 33.21)


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

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####### #####` #### Succession Enterprise Software
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#######` ##### Install Tool version 11
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########## `###` Copyright 1992 - 2003
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Please press <CR> when ready ...

*****************************************************************
WARNING:

This software does not support TNs configured on PE/EPE
shelves. Upgrading to this software release will permanently
disable all TNs configured on PE/EPE and will not allow new
TNs to be configured.

Proceed with the upgrade? (Y/N) Y
>Obtaining and checking system configuration ...
>Validate hard disk partitions
>Copying "/f0/disk2421.sys" to "/u/disk2421.sys" - 24310 bytes copied.
>Copying "/f0/disk2521.sys" to "/u/disk2521.sys" - 24310 bytes copied.
>Copying "/f0/disk2621.sys" to "/u/disk2621.sys" - 24182 bytes copied.
>Copying "/f0/disk2821.sys" to "/u/disk2821.sys" - 24310 bytes copied.
>Copying "/f0/disk2921.sys" to "/u/disk2921.sys" - 24310 bytes copied.
>Copying "/f0/disk3021.sys" to "/u/disk3021.sys" - 24182 bytes copied.

>System date and time is: Friday 06-04-2004, 11:44:16

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

Does this system have a Signaling Server.....? (Default - No)

Please enter:
<CR> -> <n> - No
<y> - Yes

Enter choice> Y

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================


M A I N M E N U

The Software Installation Tool will install or upgrade Succession
Enterprise System Software, Database and the PE-ROM (both CP and IOP ROM).

You will be prompted throughout the installation and given the
opportunity to quit at any time.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <u> - To Install Menu.
<t> - To Tools Menu.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> U

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

Please insert the diskette with the keycode file into the floppy drive.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Continue with the keycode validation.
(The keycode diskette is in the floppy drive on Core 0.)
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> A

>Validating keycode ...
>Copying "/f0/keycode.kcd" to "/u/keycode" - 1114 bytes copied.

>The provided keycode authorizes the install
>of X210300 software (all subissues)
>for machine type 2921 (68060E processor on Succession 1000M Single Group System).

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

Please confirm that this keycode matches the CDROM release.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <y> - Yes, the keycode matches. Go on to Install Menu.
<n> - No, the keycode does not match. Try another keycode diskette.

Enter choice> Y
>Obtaining database file names ...

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

I N S T A L L M E N U

The Software Installation Tool will install or upgrade Succession
Enterprise System Software, Database and the PE-ROM (both CP and
IOP ROM).

You will be prompted throughout the installation and given the
opportunity to quit at any time.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - To install Software, CP-BOOTROM, IOP-ROM.
<b> - To install Software, Database, CP-BOOTROM, IOP-ROM.
<c> - To install Software only.
<d> - To install Database only.
<e> - To install CP-BOOTROM only.
<f> - To install IOP-ROM only.
<g> - To reinstall CP-Software.
<o> - To copy System Software from the other Core.
<t> - To go to the Tools Menu.
<k> - To install Keycode only.
For Feature Expansion, use OVL143.
<p> - To install 3900 Set Languages.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> B

Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

Please insert the Software CDROM into the drive on Core 0.

The labeled side of the CDROM should be side up in the CDROM tray.


Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - CDROM is now in drive. Continue with s/w checking.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> A


Follow the instructions as normal for loading in the Succession software!
Until you get to the information listed below.


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

Software release: 0300 was installed successfully on Core 0.

All files were copied from CDROM to the hard disk.

Please press <CR> when ready ...



Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You will now perform the database installation.

Note: If you are installing the database from a floppy disk,
please insert the correct disk now.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Install CUSTOMER database.
(the customer database diskette must be in the Core 0 disk drive)
.
<b> - Install DEFAULT database.
(The Software CDROM must be in the Core 0 disk drive.)
<c> - Transfer the previous system database.
<d> - Copy database from the redundant disk.
<e> - Check the database that exists on the hard disk.
<f> - Transfer database from MDU.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> A (Use the Floppy disk with the V25.40b database on!)

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INSTALLATION STATUS SUMMARY
--------------------------------------------------

Option Choice Status Comment
SW: CD to disk Yes Ok From 2540B to 0300
SW: disk to ROM Yes Ok From 2540B to x210300
Database Yes From 2540B to 2540B
CP-BOOTROM Yes
IOP-ROM Yes


Please enter:
<CR> -> <y> - Yes, start installation.
<n> - No, stop installation. Return to the Main Menu.

Enter choice> Y


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You selected to transfer the database from the floppy disk - release: 2540B
to the hard disk on Core 0. release: 2540B.
This will erase the database on the hard disk.
The database diskette has been inserted into the floppy disk drive.
If you quit now, the database will be left unchanged.
Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Continue with database install.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> A
Copying "/u/db/hi/eth.tmp" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/eth.tmp" - 0 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/inet.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/inet.db" - 131 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/ipb.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/ipb.db" - 71 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/cnib.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/cnib.db" - 39 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/iop.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/iop.db" - 33 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/simm.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/simm.db" - 18 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/cp.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/cp.db" - 31 bytes copied.
Copying "/u/db/hi/hi.db" to "/u/db/hi_tmp/hi.db" - 255 bytes copied.



* * * Succession Enterprise Software Database ARCHIVE Tool * * *
====================================================

You have chosen to restore database dated: Jun 04 11:19:00 2004
Please confirm.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <y> - Yes, load.
<n> - No, DO NOT load.

Enter Choice> Y
/f0/config.rec
>Restoring "/f0/config.rec" to "/u/db/config.bak"..OK
/f0/database.rec

Let the Meridian load in all the files & wait until the next menu appears.
Once this has been completed, Then remove the Floppy disk & insert a new one labeled as Succession copy!.


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

An upgrade from machine type 30(CP_NET) to 29(CP_NET) has been detected.
The Hardware Infrastructure (HI) data base from the restored
system is not applicable. It will be erased and the current one
will be used.

This appears because the software at V25.40b is now changing from a Option 81c, to a 61c for the keycodes listed at the Succession release!


Please press <CR> when ready ...


>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/iop.db" to "/u/db/hi/iop.db" - 33 bytes copied.
>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/cp.db" to "/u/db/hi/cp.db" - 31 bytes copied.
>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/cnib.db" to "/u/db/hi/cnib.db" - 39 bytes copied.
>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/ipb.db" to "/u/db/hi/ipb.db" - 71 bytes copied.
>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/hi.db" to "/u/db/hi/hi.db" - 255 bytes copied.
>Copying "/u/db/hi_bak/simm.db" to "/u/db/hi/simm.db" - 18 bytes copied.
>Removing file "/u/db/hi_tmp/eth.tmp"


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You have chosen to upgrade CP-BOOTROM in card slot 14 from
the context: 2540b to the context: x210300.

This will replace old CP-BOOTROM with the ROM image files:
"/p/os/cprom".

You may continue with ROM upgrade or quit now and leave ROM unchanged.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Continue with ROM upgrade.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> A
>Install CP flash ROM file from "/p/os/cprom"
Burning the flash on a CP4 board.
Last address : 0x403b32c




Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

The release and issue of IOP-ROM, card slot number 16, are the
same as the release and issue of the ROM image file
"/p/os/ioprom".

Are you sure you'd like to continue installing IOP-ROM?

Please enter:
<CR> -> <y> - Yes, start installation.
<n> - No, stop installation.

Enter choice> Y



Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You will now upgrade the IOP-ROM in card slot 16 from Release: 02.00 to
Release: 02.00, or quit and leave the ROM unchanged.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Continue with ROM upgrade.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> Q
>Install IOP-ROM from file "/p/os/ioprom"
Zeroing out EEPROM...
Erasing EEPROM, take 0010
>System resetting IOP card at slot 16





--------------------------------------------------
INSTALLATION STATUS SUMMARY
--------------------------------------------------

Option Choice Status Comment
SW: CD to disk Yes Ok From 2540B to 0300
SW: disk to ROM Yes Ok From 2540B to x210300
Database Yes Ok From 2540B to 2540B
CP-BOOTROM Yes Ok From x112540b to x210300
IOP-ROM Yes Ok From 02.00 to 02.00


Please press <CR> when ready ...


Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

I N S T A L L M E N U

The Software Installation Tool will install or upgrade Succession
Enterprise System Software, Database and the PE-ROM (both CP and
IOP ROM).

You will be prompted throughout the installation and given the
opportunity to quit at any time.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - To install Software, CP-BOOTROM, IOP-ROM.
<b> - To install Software, Database, CP-BOOTROM, IOP-ROM.
<c> - To install Software only.
<d> - To install Database only.
<e> - To install CP-BOOTROM only.
<f> - To install IOP-ROM only.
<g> - To reinstall CP-Software.
<o> - To copy System Software from the other Core.
<t> - To go to the Tools Menu.
<k> - To install Keycode only.
For Feature Expansion, use OVL143.
<p> - To install 3900 Set Languages.
<q> - Quit.

Enter choice> Q



Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You selected to quit. Please confirm.

Please enter:
<CR> -> <y> - Yes, quit.
<n> - No, DON'T quit.

Enter choice> Y


At this stage It’s best to have a capture file to record any messages / errors that might appear & get them checked out.
Succession Enterprise Software/Database/PEROM CDROM Install Tool
====================================================

You selected to quit the Install Tool.
You may reboot the system or return to the Main Menu.
Remove all disks from the system before rebooting.

------------------------------------------------------------
DO NOT REBOOT USING RESET BUTTON!!!
------------------------------------------------------------


Please enter:
<CR> -> <a> - Reboot the system.
<m> - Return to the Main Menu.

Enter choice> A

>Removing temporary file "/u/disk2421.sys"
>Removing temporary file "/u/disk2521.sys"
>Removing temporary file "/u/disk2621.sys"
>Removing temporary file "/u/disk2821.sys"
>Removing temporary file "/u/disk2921.sys"
>Removing temporary file "/u/disk3021.sys"

>Rebooting system ...

Sys|
SYS700 02 - ROM created on Friday October 3 16:35:41 EDT 2003
SYS706 26 - Full Reset by Software Install
SYS702 64 - Total Flash size (in megs), all banks populated
SYS702 64 - DRAM size (in megs) - Banks 1 3 5 7 populated
SYS703 0DE8 - Self Tests completed
SYS700 04 - Selecting Boot Source

Succession Enterprise ROM System Software
Release : x210300
Created : Friday October 3 16:35:41 EDT 2003

Copyright(C) 1972-2003 Nortel Networks. All Rights Reserved.
VxWorks 5.2
Copyright(C) 1984-1997 Wind River Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Use of the above software subject to terms of a license agreement.
U.S. Government users subject to "Restricted Rights" under FAR & DFAR.

Loading 'os' from "/flash/flashos" ... 1276696: 512000 + 512000 + 252696 + 108300
Starting at 0x4100020...

Succession Enterprise System Software
Release : x210300
Created : Friday October 3 16:35:57 EDT 2003
Loaded : 4/6/04 12:04:23 from '/flash/flashos'

Copyright(C) 1972-2003 Nortel Networks. All Rights Reserved.
VxWorks 5.2
Copyright(C) 1984-1997 Wind River Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Use of the above software subject to terms of a license agreement.
U.S. Government users subject to "Restricted Rights" under FAR & DFAR.

Initialize Network Interface.
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
interrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier
Network Interface is up.
Host : MERIDIAN
IP Address : 220.0.0.100
Sub-netmask : 255.255.255.0

Loading symbols from "/flash/flashos.sym"
Executing startup script "/p/startup"
# Empty startup file for use in the field.
cd "/p/etc"
value = 0 = 0x0
0x8c20f04 (tRptD): (Boot ROM) SRPT4504 Single CP configuration

Done executing startup script /p/startup

PDT Ready!

Loading SL1 .0x8c20f04 (tRptD): (Boot ROM) SRPT720 ROM OS 0: Cold
Start. Running on CP 0

Loading 'res' from "/flash/sl1res"
16154628 + 406872 + 1717828

Loading 'ovl' from "/flash/ovlres"
5666716 + 0 + 0

0x8c20f04 (tRptD): (Boot ROM) SRPT728 ROM OS 0: Loading 'diskos' from /flash/flashos
Unable to remove /p/data/ERRSEV.MSG
Start SNMP agent
Processed SNMP configuration file /p/data/view.cfg
0x8c20f04 (tRptD): (4/6/04 12:04:30.796) SRPT730 OS 0: Cold Start
Release: x210300
Created: Friday October 3 16:35:57 EDT 2003
Loading OTM script files........

Loading HI Data from '/u/db/hi' ...

Loading SL1 data

SYS000 000800 000000 000000 000000 CPU 0
SYSDB RLS/ISS: 2540B DATE/TIME: 4/6/2004 11:19:28 RECS: 323 SEQNO: 2209
DATA CONVERSION
X11 ISSUE 25.40B TO SUCCESSION X21 RELEASE 3.00
CONFIG: IDLE_SET_DISPLAY Pizza Factory Inc
PHYS
BCS TEMPLATE
PBX TEMPLATE
CUST
P_AUX_CUST
ICI
ACUST
CLID
ROUTE
LTN
LTN LINK
TN BLKS
SCL
ESN 0
ESN_ROUTE_LIST
ESN DM
NCTL
ACD
CPK
NFCR_TREES
IDC_TREES
ASYNCH
AML/ELAN
VAS
BG_TIME
BG_CAT
DCH
ARIES
SYS_PARAM
XTDT
FTC
MCAD
FCAD
FDCT
DTI2SYTI
DTI2SCAT
DTI2PDCA
FFC
LAPW
DTSL
PLUGIN
CPND DATA
CPND NAME
DONEinterrupt: COM0007 Ethernet driver: no carrier detection on device unit 0: no carrier

INI000 00000000 12 05 20 00000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 0 00000000
XMI101 12
DSET000 DOWN LOAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 216547
INI014 000000E0 00000030 000000E8
INI002 00000080 00000081 00000082 00000083 0000008F
DTM338 8

Total number of files 0

Warning: No corporate directory files were found!


SRPT752 INI 0: INI completed in 82 seconds

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