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Release Notes for the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9.1(5)
Hardware and Software Required by Each Solution
Host Minimum Server Requirements
Media Gateway Hardware Requirements
Installing and Upgrading the Software
Upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5)
BTNUP 3.1 KHz Custom Configuration
New Version of Times Ten Database Software
Adding Multiple Instances of Same Trunk Group in a Route
MML Numan Enhancements (CR308)—Adding and Removing a Number Without Opening a Provisioning Session
Featurette D333: Ethernet Redundancy
Featurette CSCdu31140: INAP Number Portability in Norway
Featurette CSCdu31222: Modification of Number Formats on Outgoing Calls
Known Issues and Operational Recommendations
2651 Approved for Use In the SC2200
Prov-sync Should Not Be Used Between Different Software Version Levels
Do Not Use the ifconfig UNIX Commands to Shut Down Ethernet Interfaces
A_NUM_DP_TABLE Can Be Added to a B-Digit Tree
Upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5)
9.1(5) Migration Changed PTCODE for the Destination in Release 7 to OPC
VSC Does Not Release the Second Leg of PRI Call
Completing Calls From Release 9.x to Release 7.x
MML Command prt-call Might Cause Overload Conditions
Multiple Executions of MML Command kill-call Might Cause Engine to Restart
No Route to Host When You Try to Run Toolbar From Remote Station
Camp-On When Circuit Is Blocked
Changing the Value of a Circuit Identification Code
Configurations Using 8-Port Connectors
Maximum Number of Stored Configurations
Multiple Version Messages Exchanged on PRI Backhaul
Migration Fails If iplink Names Exceed 20 Characters
Failovers Caused by Bouncing Active Primary IPs
Resolved Caveats for Software Release 9.1(5)
Open Caveats for Software Release 9.1(5)
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Contacting TAC by Using the Cisco TAC Website
Release Notes for the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9.1(5)
June 25, 2007
These release notes describe the features and caveats for the Cisco media gateway controller (MGC) software Release 9.1(5).
Note
The Cisco MGC software was formerly referred to as the Telephony Controller software. Some parts of this document might use the older name.
Note
The Cisco PGW 2200 PSTN Gateway (hereafter referred to as Cisco PGW 2200) was formerly called the Cisco VSC3000. Some parts of this document might use the older name.
Contents
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Known Issues and Operational Recommendations
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Obtaining Technical Assistance
Introduction
The Cisco Media Gateway Controller (Cisco MGC) is a software application that runs on a Sun Microsystems host server and provides the functions needed to manage the connections of a packet data network to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). This version of the software provides full support for configurations of hardware and software that are described as the Cisco PGW 2200 Virtual Switch Controller.
The Cisco PGW 2200, performs the signaling and call control tasks (such as digit analysis, routing, circuit selection, and so forth.) to seamlessly switch calls between the PSTN and a packet network. Called the PSTN Gateway, it supports multiple protocols such as H323, SIP, and MGCP and enables service providers to deploy numerous applications, including transit over packet networks (IP or ATM), voice/data traffic grooming, and high density access to H323 and SIP networks.
Release 9.1(5) of the MGC software supports all of these applications, although system-level testing has not been completed on all the applications and media gateways.
Voice Transit Application
In the Tandem/Transit application, the Cisco PGW 2200 controls calls that originate and terminate on TDM interfaces (both SS7/C7/CCS7 network and PRI/PBX) and then transmits across a packet network (IP or ATM). This enables existing service providers to cap their investments in TDM switches by offloading traffic onto packet networks directly from local end offices. It also enables innovative service providers to become transit and long distance or international service providers by switching voice calls over packet infrastructures and interfacing to legacy TDM networks via standard interfaces (SS7). The MGX8800/VISM and AS5X00 media gateways are used for this application.
Hardware and Software Required by Each Solution
Table 52 lists the hardware and software required for each of the solutions supported by this release of the Cisco MGC.
Note
For more information about Cisco IOS software, see the Cisco IOS release notes for your platform at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/relnote/index.htm
Platform Support
For a list of supported platforms, refer to Chapter 1 of the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Installation and Configuration Guide at the following url:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/swinstl/index.htm.Software Required
You need the following software in order to run the Cisco MGC software on the Sun Netra t 10x, Sun Netra t 112x, and Sun Netra t 140x platforms:
Note
Sun Solaris is no longer available from Sun and must be obtained from Cisco or another Sun authorized Legacy CD provider.
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Sun Solaris Operating Environment Installation CD, September 1999, part number 704-6914-10
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Sun Solaris 2.6 software, part number 704-6220-10
(Cisco part numbers—SC2200: MGCV-SUNOS-2.6 and Cisco PGW 2200: MGCV-SUNOS-2.6V)
Note
Network Time Protocol (NTP) software is installed with Sun Solaris. Be sure to configure your Cisco MGCs to use NTP or the equivalent time synchronization software.
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Installation CD, which includes the Cisco Media Gateway Controller software, Release 9.1(5)
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All compatible Sun Solaris patches, including log and spool preinstallation patch software (requires a second drive)
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Sun Volume Manager preinstallation patch software (required for mirrored drives only)
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Sun Netra t 112x CD, if you are installing alarm card software
Required Swap Space
For the Cisco MGC software, you need to partition 4 GB of swap space. Setting swap space at installation is recommended; however, you can change swap space at a later date by adding a swap file or repartitioning the swap space using the format menu (for example, reassigning how many cylinders are in each partition). The swap space necessary is a function of the amount of traffic to be handled. As traffic increases, you should use the top command in UNIX to see how much swap space is being used, and determine if more is needed. You can use the MML command rtrv-ne-health to pull information from the UNIX top from within MML.
Host Hardware Requirements
Host Minimum Server Requirements
Table 53 shows the host minimum hardware requirements.
CautionBefore using the minimum hardware configuration, consult with your Cisco representative to determine the hardware that will give you the best results based on your network configuration, proposed traffic, and desired processing power. In particular, B-number analysis or screening, long call hold times, and service control point (SCP) queries might require additional hardware resources.
Media Gateway Hardware Requirements
Table 54 provides the NAS Release Notes locations.
Local-Area Network Switch
Your application can use one or more local-area network (LAN) switches from the Cisco Catalyst Switch family to connect the Cisco MGC host to the MGWs and to the Cisco SLTs.
Note
User documentation refers to the Cisco Catalyst 5500 switch family (NEBS-compliant). The Cisco Catalyst 2900 XL is another NEBS-compliant LAN switch that can be used for a small configuration, but current MGC user documentation does not address the Cisco Catalyst 2900 XL. Refer to the Cisco Catalyst 2900 XL documentation for information about this switch.
Note
A LAN switch is not provided with the Cisco MGC.
Supported Features
The features listed in Table 55 are supported in Release 9.1(5).
Cisco MGC Management
Table 56 provides an overview of the management components of the Cisco MGC.
Media Gateway Management
The Cisco IOS software installed on the media gateways provides an array of network management components (described in Table 57) designed to meet the needs of today's large, complex networks. These management features provide the following benefits:
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Reduce network bandwidth and processing overhead
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Offload management servers
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Conserve resources
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Ease system configuration tasks
Cisco's integrated management simplifies administrative procedures and shortens the time required to diagnose and fix geographically dispersed networks. Configuration services reduce the cost of installing, upgrading, and reconfiguring network equipment.
Note
CiscoView and RMON are not supported on the Cisco MGX 8260.
Related Documentation
Before Installation
Before you install the Cisco MGC software, consult the following related documentation for information about hardware installation and system requirements:
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The Overview Guide for your solution
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Hardware Installation Guide:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel7/hrdwrnst/index.htm•
Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Installation and Configuration Guide:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/swinstl/index.htm•
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco Media Gateway Controller:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel7/rcsi/index.htm•
The Gateway Installation Guide for your solution
After Installation
After you install the Cisco MGC software, consult the following related documentation for information on configuring and provisioning your system:
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Provisioning Guide:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/prvgde/index.htm•
The Provisioning Guide for your solution
The most recent patch set should be loaded. Patches can be found at the following url:
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/sw-voice.shtml
General Purpose Documents
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Guide http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/omts/index.htm
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Messages Reference Guide http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/errmsg/index.htm
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 MML Command Reference Guide http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/mmlref/index.htm
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Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Dial Plan Guide
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/dplan/index.htm•
Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Billing Interface Guide
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/mgc_mib/index.htm•
Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Management Information Base Guide
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/mgc_mib/index.htmDocumentation Map
Figure 1 Documentation Map
Installation Notes
This section contains information and procedures you can use to remove, upgrade, or install the Cisco MGC software. It also contains information about software patches.
Acquiring the Software
The Cisco MGC software is provided to customers on CD. Before installing the software, check the Solution release notes and the web for the most current patch level. If the information on the CD matches the information provided on the web and in the Solution release notes, the software and patch information can be installed directly from the CD.
Complete the following procedure to obtain software patches from CCO:
Step 1
From the Cisco Connection Online page, select the Software Center link(located under Service and Support).
The Technical Assistance Center page displays.
Step 2
From the Technical Assistance Center page, select the Voice Software link (located under Software Products and Downloads).
The Voice Software page displays.
Step 3
From the Voice Software page, select the Login option (located across the top of the page).
A login box displays.
Step 4
Enter your CCO user name and password then press OK.
After authentication the Voice Software page displays.
Step 5
Select the link for the desired software release. Software release links are located under the Cisco Media Gateway Controller heading.
Note
Patches can also be obtained from CCO using the following urls:
www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/sw-voice.shtm
and
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/mgc-915
Installing and Upgrading the Software
Warning
Before upgrading from a current version of Software Release 9 to a higher level, you must verify software release version compatibility by contacting Cisco TAC (see Obtaining Technical Assistance) or your Cisco account representative. Software release version incompatibility may cause service disruption.
Warning
Before upgrading, refer to the "New Version of Times Ten Database Software" (page 46).
CautionMigration from Cisco MGC Software Release 7.4(x) to Cisco MGC Software Release 9.1(x) fails when the MML names used for the PRI backhaul IP links exceed 16 characters. Before attempting the migration, check all IP link names and ensure that they are 16 characters or less. The migration script uses the existing IP link names to create D-channel components, which are new components in Cisco MGC Software Release 9.(x). To do this, add 4 characters to the existing IP link name. If the existing IP link name is 17 characters or longer, the resultant D-channel name is longer than 20 characters and therefore invalid. (Maximum length of MML names is 20 characters in all releases.)
If you are installing software Release 9.1(5) for the first time, refer to the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Installation and Configuration Guide for instructions.
Note
In the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Installation and Configuration Guide, observe the following change: In the "Configuring SNMP Support Resources" sections, SNMP MIB measurements are valid only on the active node. They are not replicated to the standby node.
If you upgrade to a future release of 9.x(x) from Release 9.1(5), and you have a configuration with an active and a standby host, refer to the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Installation and Configuration Guide.
CautionWhen upgrading a redundant system, verify that the pom.dataSync parameter (located in /opt/CiscoMGC/etc/XECfgParm.dat) is set to false to maintain calls and preserve your configuration.
CautionNo validation is performed on the IDs you enter. If you enter an invalid ID, the utilities package does not add any accounts.
Tips
If you have trouble installing the utilities package, make sure that you do not still have a transpath group in your group file (located in /etc).
Upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5)
When upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5), you must edit the following properties (located in properties.dat):
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The value of *.VSCSipVersion must be SIP/2.0 (not SIP2.0)
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The property *.redirectingnumbermapping must be *.RedirectingNbrMap
Note
These changes must be made in the etc and the active_link directories.
Software Patches
Manual Patch Installation
If you later receive patches that need to be manually installed, use the following procedure (unless otherwise stated in the summary information for the patch):
Step 1
Log in as the root user.
Step 2
Before installing a patch (unless otherwise stated in the summary information for the patch), you must shut down the Cisco MGC application, because the affected programs are part of the running system. To do this, execute the following command:
/etc/init.d/CiscoMGC stopStep 3
Once the Cisco MGC application has been shut down, verify that the patch being installed is both compatible with and meant for the software currently installed. One way to do this is to run the following command as the root user:
pkgparam CSCOgu000Now that the MGC application has been shut down and the software load has been verified, installation can begin.
Step 4
At the UNIX prompt, change to the directory containing the software patch to be installed and enter:
pkgadd -d CSCOgpN.pkgand/or
pkgadd -d CSCOgsN.pkgWhere N is the patch number (for example, 005).
Step 5
Follow the on-screen prompts. Answer y to each prompt that requires a response.
Step 6
Repeat Step 4 and Step 5 for each patch.
Step 7
Restart the MGC application (etc/init.d/CiscoMGC start).
Patch Removal
To remove a patch (unless otherwise stated in the summary information for the patch), log in as the root user, and then type the following:
pkgrm CSCOgpNand/or
pkgrm CSCOgsNWhere N is the patch number (for example, 008).
Unless the summary information for a particular patch states otherwise, patches do not have to be removed sequentially.
Patch removal restores the data to its state prior to the upgrade. Files are copied from the backup directories, and these backup directories are removed.
CSCOgp021
Patch CSCOgp021 resolves the following DDTS ticket:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCef42486
3
mdl-generator
PGW does not truncate oversize message.
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs017 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp020 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp021. Uninstall patch CSCOgp020 before installing patch CSCOgp021. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp020
Patch CSCOgp020 resolves the following DDTS ticket:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdz19669
3
mdl-analysis
After switchover the call is not routed to the proper dialplan.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs017 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp019 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp020. Uninstall patch CSCOgp019 before installing patch CSCOgp020. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp019
Patch CSCOgp019 resolves the following DDTS ticket:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdx95470
3
mdl-btnup
Cause codes incorrect in CDR records.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs014 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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This patch provides updates to the following:
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ASP_NotRealProtocol.mdo
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ASP_NotRealProtocol.so
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BTNUP_IUP.mdo
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BTNUP_IUP.so
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CALLVER.mdo
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CALLVER_GENERIC_ANALYSIS.mdo
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CALLVER_GENERIC_ANALYSIS.so
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CALLVER_LCM.mdo
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CDR_MAN.mdo
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CDR_MAN.so
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CONNECTION_PLANE_MANAGER.mdo
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CONNECTION_PLANE_MANAGER.so
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EISUP.mdo
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EISUP.so
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ETS_300_102.mdo
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ETS_300_102.so
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ETS_300_102_C1.mdo
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ETS_300_102_C1.so
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GENERIC_ANALYSIS.mdo
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GENERIC_ANALYSIS.so
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IN_TRIGGER.mdo
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IN_TRIGGER.so
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LEG_CONTROLLER.mdo
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LEG_CONTROLLER.so
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Q761_BASE.mdo
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Q761_BASE.so
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cc.mdo
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cc.so
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dummy.mdo
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dummy.so
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lcm.mdo
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lcm.so
Note
This patch includes a subset of protocols. Other protocols may not run with this patch installed.
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Patch CSCOgp018 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp019. Uninstall patch CSCOgp018 before installing patch CSCOgp019. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp018
Patch CSCOgp018 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdx33219
3
mdl-mgcp
One way voice when COT tests are turned on.
CSCdx59287
3
mdl-cdr
MGC 9.1(5) with gp012 and gs007 puts wrong first release in 1040 CDB.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs013 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp017 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp018. Uninstall patch CSCOgp017 before installing patch CSCOgp018. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp017
Patch CSCOgp017 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs011 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp016 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp017. Uninstall patch CSCOgp016 before installing patch CSCOgp017. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp016
Patch CSCOgp016 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdx08596
2
mdl-ansi-ss7
Terminating ANSI-MDL passes only 16 digits to the PSTN.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs011 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp015 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp016. Uninstall patch CSCOgp015 before installing patch CSCOgp016. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp015
Patch CSCOgp015 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs010 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp014 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp015. Uninstall patch CSCOgp014 before installing patch CSCOgp015. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp014
Patch CSCOgp014 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs009 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp013 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp014. Uninstall patch CSCOgp013 before installing patch CSCOgp014. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp013
Patch CSCOgp013 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs008 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp012 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp013. Uninstall patch CSCOgp012 before installing patch CSCOgp013. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp012
Patch CSCOgp012 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs007 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp011 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp012. Uninstall patch CSCOgp011 before installing patch CSCOgp012. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp011
Patch CSCOgp011 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs007 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp010 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp011. Uninstall patch CSCOgp010 before installing patch CSCOgp011. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp010
Patch CSCOgp010 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the generic analysis protocol.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs006 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp009 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp010. Uninstall patch CSCOgp009 before installing patch CSCOgp010. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp009
Patch CSCOgp009 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs005 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp008 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp009. Uninstall patch CSCOgp008 before installing patch CSCOgp009. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp008
Patch CSCOgp008 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs005 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp007 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp008. Uninstall patch CSCOgp007 before installing patch CSCOgp008. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp007
Patch CSCOgp007 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdw23891
1
mdl-analysis
Overlap calls corrupt B number on re-attempt.
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs004 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp006 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp007. Uninstall patch CSCOgp006 before installing patch CSCOgp007. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp006
Patch CSCOgp006 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCuk18738
1
mdl-cdr
CDR tag 4012 and 4014 contain translated number; cannot bill INT calls.
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs003 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
CSCOgp005
Patch CSCOgp005 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs004 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp004 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp005. Uninstall patch CSCOgp004 before installing patch CSCOgp005. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patches.
CSCOgp004
Patch CSCOgp004 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs004 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp003 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp004. Uninstall patch CSCOgp003 before installing patch CSCOgp004. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patches.
CSCOgp003
Patch CSCOgp003 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs002 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp002 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp003. Uninstall patch CSCOgp002 before installing patch CSCOgp003. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
Note
The fix supplied for CSCdv56763 requires that both patches CSCOgp003 and CSCOgs002 be installed. This fix includes internal configuration information file changes.
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CSCdv11334—Mid-Call DTMF Relay for H323
The Mid-Call DTMF Relay for H323 featurette allows you to connect Cisco call managers to the PSTN using the VSC with the H323 adjunct as the PSTN gateway. AS5300 and AS5400 media gateways are used.
This featurette does not allow you to pass mid-call DTMF digits into the PSTN from a Cisco IP phone. For example, an IP phone user who dials in to a PSTN IVR, cannot submit DTMF digits to the IVR.
The Cisco Call Manager supports out-of-band DTMF using H.245. This featurette allows the VSC and H323 adjunct to receive the H.245 DTMF indications and forward them to the media gateway for relay into the PSTN. The VSC can receive DTMF digits from the PSTN and send these digits using H.245 out-of-band signaling to the Cisco Call Manager.
CSCOgp002
Patch CSCOgp002 resolves the following DDTS ticket:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCuk27947
2
mdl-eisup
ISDN data calls over EISUP do not allow data to pass.
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgs001 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgp001 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgp002. Uninstall patch CSCOgp001 before installing patch CSCOgp002. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgp001
Patch CSCOgp001 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the full protocol suite.
Additional information:
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Patch CSCOgp001 contains all of the 9.1(4)T fixes up to and including patch CSCOgp003 except the Mid-Call DTMF Relay featurette (CSCdv11334).
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The fixes provided for CSCuk27262 and CSCuk27290 require that both patches CSCOgp001 and CSCOgs001 be installed (changes are made to properties.dat and propSet.dat).
For the changes to take effect, you must provision your system from a new state. The following new property is added:
EISUP SIGPATH—Used to identify an EISUP link that is connected to an H323 adjunct platform. This property enables use of the generic mechanism for COT handling when the terminating side does not support COT.
New property: H323AdjunctLink
Default value: 0
Valid values: 0—EISUPlink is not connected to an H323 adjunct platform; 1—EISUP link is connected to an H323 adjunct platformCSCOgs017
Patch CSCOgs017 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdz32879
3
provision
prov-exp fails if dialPlan has multiple x placeholders.
CSCdz35422
3
engine
Incorrect release cause code in CDR record.
The engine component was updated.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp020 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs016 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs017. Uninstall patch CSCOgs016 before installing patch CSCOgs017. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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For information on provisioning restrictions imposed while upgrading to patches that support the Seamless Upgrade feature, refer to Seamless Upgrade under the New Features section.
CSCOgs016
Patch CSCOgs016 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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engine
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measMgr
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pom
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libxe.so
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librudp.so
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libpolnuman.so
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SS7
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MGCP
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EISUP
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ISDNL3
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TALI
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libconvutil.so
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp019 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs015 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs016. Uninstall patch CSCOgs015 before installing patch CSCOgs016. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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For information on provisioning restrictions imposed while upgrading to patches that support the Seamless Upgrade feature, refer to Seamless Upgrade under the New Features section.
CSCOgs015
Patch CSCOgs015 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdw82828
3
mmlhelp
With stp-softw:<proc>:kill removed then no need for sta-softw.
The following components were updated:
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mmlhelp
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foverd
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sagt
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mml
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engine
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libpom.so
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp019 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs014 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs015. Uninstall patch CSCOgs014 before installing patch CSCOgs015. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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The Seamless Upgrade feature has been incorporated in release 9.3(2). To support seamless upgrade from earlier releases to 9.3(2), software changes have been installed using patches. For release 9.1(5), you must have a patch level greater than or equal to CSCOgs015.
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For information on provisioning restrictions imposed while upgrading to patches that support the Seamless Upgrade feature, refer to Seamless Upgrade under the New Features section.
CSCOgs014
Patch CSCOgs014 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdx95470
3
mdl-btnup
Cause codes incorrect in CDR records.
The ioChanMgr component was updated.
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp019 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs013 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs014. Uninstall patch CSCOgs013 before installing patch CSCOgs014. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs013
Patch CSCOgs013 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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SS7
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mml
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libpolcomp.so
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mml help files
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp018 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs012 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs013. Uninstall patch CSCOgs012 before installing patch CSCOgs013. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs012
Patch CSCOgs012 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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MGCP
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ioChanMgr
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mml
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pom
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libpom.so
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libpolcomp.so
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MML Help
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp017 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs011 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs012. Uninstall patch CSCOgs011 before installing patch CSCOgs012. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs011
Patch CSCOgs011 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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MML help
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mml
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engine
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EISUP
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callver
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lib_cmg.so
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lib_cxn.so
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lib_eng.so
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lib_rmg.so
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libpolbase.so
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libpolcomp.so
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libpolnuman.so
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libpolroute.so
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libpolfiles.so
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp015 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs010 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs011. Uninstall patch CSCOgs010 before installing patch CSCOgs011. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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The BTNUP 3.1 KHz Custom Configuration featurette (CSCdx05822) extends the function of the existing defaultBC property to include BTNUP-based trunk groups. The property can be set to SPEECH or 3_1_KHZ. The default setting is SPEECH.
If the property is set to 3_1_KHZ, PGW converts the outgoing ISDN 3.1KHz (CAT3) call over the BTNUP TrunkGroup to ISDN speech (CAT2) call. This property has no impact on outgoing ISDN data (CAT1) and speech (CAT2) calls over the BTNUP TrunkGroup.
CSCOgs010
Patch CSCOgs010 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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measMgr
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ca
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sim
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callver
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simWriter
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pom
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sagt
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MGCP
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mml
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ioChanMgr
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engine
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libpom.so
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libda.so
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libpolbase.so
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libpolcomp.so
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libpolnuman.so
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libpolroute.so
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libpolfiles.so
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lib_cmg.so
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lib_cxn.so
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lib_eng.so
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lib_rmg.so
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toolkit
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mml help
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp015 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs009 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs010. Uninstall patch CSCOgs009 before installing patch CSCOgs010. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs009
Patch CSCOgs009 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
The following components were updated:
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sagt
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ca
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sim
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SS7
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MGCP
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SIP
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ioChanMgr
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engine
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mml
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libpolcomp.so
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libpolnuman.so
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libpolroute.so
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lib_cmg.so
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lib_cxn.so
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lib_eng.so
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lib_rmg.so
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toolkit
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp014 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs008 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs009. Uninstall patch CSCOgs008 before installing patch CSCOgs009. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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This patch introduces a new MML parameter for RTTRNKGRP. This parameter enables you to implement weighted trunk group based routing by allowing the same trunk group to be used multiple times in the same route when the random distribution algorithm is enabled. This requires an extra parameter to be added at the rttrnk level to specify if weighted trunk group base routing is enabled.
To support the new parameter, weightedtg, a new column with the heading weightedtg has been added to the $routeName table in the routeAnalysis.dat file. This table is currently used by the AMS code to find the route name that has been provisioned. The table also has a new column that indicates if weighted trunk group based routing is enabled or disabled. A value of 0 indicates that the weightedtg parameter is set to off; a value of 1 indicates if the weightedtg parameter is set to a percentage.
The following rules must be maintained if weighted trunk group based routing is enabled or disabled at the rttrnk level:
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If weighted trunk group based routing is enabled at the rttrnk, any rtlist that it is connected to must have its distribution parameter set to on to ensure that the random algorithm is
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If at the rttrnk then the same weighted trunk group based routing is enabled rttrnkgrp can be added to the rttrnk multiple times.
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If weighted trunk group based routing is disabled at the rttrnk then the same rttrnkgrp cannot be added to the rttrnk multiple times.
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If the rttrnk has the same rttrnkgrp connected to it more than once the weighted trunk group based routing cannot be changed to disabled.
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If the rtlist is connected to a rttrnk that has weighted trunk group based routing enabled the parameter distrib on the rtlist cannot be changed from on to off.
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If the rttrnk has weighted trunk group based routing as enabled then the nexttrkgrp parameter is not supported.
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When the user deletes the rttrnkgrp from an rttrnk that has multiple rttrnkgrp of the same value it will delete the first one in the list only. We could put back to the user a success for action and a warning that there is still x instances of the rttrnkgrp are still configured in the rttrnk.
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Limit the number of rttrnkgrp in the rttrnk to 100 if the weighted trunk group based routing is enabled.
Functionality is maintained for existing customers with no change to their MML input files. The default is to have the weighted trunk group based routing disabled. VSPT will not be broken by the implementation of this bug fix. Any migration to implement this feature automatically happens the first time the file is read by the provisioning system.
CSCOgs008
Patch CSCOgs008 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp012 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs007 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs008. Uninstall patch CSCOgs007 before installing patch CSCOgs008. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs007
Patch CSCOgs007 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the following:
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mml
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measMgr
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pom
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mmSAgt
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engine.no_smartalloc
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ISDNIP
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SIP
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libxe.so
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libpolcomp.so
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librudp.so
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lib_cmg.so
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lib_cxn.so
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lib_eng.so
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lib_rmg.so
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toolkit
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp010 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
Note
It does not matter whether you install protocol or nonprotocol patches first.
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Patch CSCOgs006 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs007. Uninstall patch CSCOgs006 before installing patch CSCOgs007. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs006
Patch CSCOgp006 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to:
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ttreplic
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config.tbc
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floverd
Additional information:
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Only patch CSCOgp010 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch CSCOgs005 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch CSCOgs006. Uninstall patch CSCOgs005 before installing patch CSCOgs006. If this is a fresh installation, install the patches listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs005
Patch CSCOgs005 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the following:
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SS7
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MGCP
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libpolnuman.so
Additional information:
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Only patch gp008 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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The fix for CSCdw04020 requires that both CSCOgp008 and CSCOgs005 be installed.
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Patch gs004 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch gs005. Uninstall patch gs004 before installing patch gs005. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
CSCOgs004
Patch CSCOgs004 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the following:
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foverd
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cdrDmpr
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ISDNPRI
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DPNSS
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ISDNIP
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ioChanMgr
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pom
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mml
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LogServerd
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almM
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amDmpr
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SS7
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libpxelog.so
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libxe.so
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libpom.so
Additional information:
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Only patch gp005 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch gs003 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch gs004. Uninstall patch gs003 before installing patch gs004. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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CSCdv70304—Automated MGC Backup/Restore— This backup method uses a script to backup the configuration data for the Cisco MGC software, select UNIX administrative files, and the Main Memory Database (MMDB). This script only performs full backups. It enables you to perform manual backups, schedule and administer automatic backups, and view a history of the last 30 backup operations performed.
The running of the restoration script must be done in a particular order, based on your network environment and the number of failed Cisco MGCs.
The following items should be noted:
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If your Cisco MGC is a continuous service system, ensure that you perform backup procedures on both Cisco MGC hosts.
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We recommend that you back up your system software during periods of low call volume to minimize the effect of the backup on your call processing.
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Because of a limitation in the Sun Solaris version 2.6, the maximum file size that can be saved on a disk drive is 2 gigabytes. If you save your backup files to a remote server, be aware that the file can be no larger than 2 gigbytes. Backup files saved to your local tape drive are only restricted by the amount of space available on the tape itself.
After completing your backup, you must synchronize the databases on the active and standby Cisco MGCs. Contact TAC for assistance in synchronizing the databases.
Note
The backup script is designed to have minimal impact on the CPU. However, we recommend that the script be run at off-peak hours.
For more information on this featurette, refer to the Cisco MGC Software Release 7 Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Guide at the following url:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel7/omts/index.htm
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CSCdv11222—the time zone displayed by the system will be the same as the time zone configured in the operating system. So, if you configure your operating system time zone for GMT, the time zone used by the system will be GMT.
For more information, refer to the Cisco MGC Software Release 7 Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Guide at the following url:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel7/omts/index.htm
CSCOgs003
Patch CSCOgs003 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the following:
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Ca
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sim
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cfgM
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almM
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procM
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mmdbd
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measMgr
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cdrDmpr
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amDmpr
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pom
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cms
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replicator
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sagt
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mmSAgt
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ISDNPRI
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DPNSS
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ASP
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ISDNIP
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SS7
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MGCP
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SIP
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EISUP
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ISDNL3
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TALI
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ioChanMgr
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TCAP
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engine
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mml
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libx.so
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librudp.so
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libmmdb.so
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libsa.so
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libconvutil.so
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libda.so
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libpolbase.so
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libpolcomp.so
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libpolnuman.so
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libpolroute.so
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libpolfiles.so
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lib_cmg.so
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lib_cxn.so
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lib_eng.so
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lib_rmg.so
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propSet.dat
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properties.datdmprSink.dat
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procGroups.dat
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dependencies.dat
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processes.dat
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components.dat
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variant.dat
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extNodeTypes.dat
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AM.tbc
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AlarmView.tbc
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AlarmLogView.tbc
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MeasView.tbc
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am.tbc
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query.tbc
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readme
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search.tbc
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TLVParser.tbc
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MGC_Toolkit
Additional information:
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Only patch gp004 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch gs002 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch gs003. Uninstall patch gs002 before installing patch gs003. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
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CSCdv87641 fixes the problem that causes corruption of the .sigChanDSS.dat file. Corruption can occur on the active, inactive, or both systems.
Note
The fix provided in CSCdv87641 cannot correct the .sigChanDSS.dat file if it is already corrupted.
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CSCdu58978, carried forward from Release 7, validates that a c7iplnk cannot be committed to a configuration unless it is referenced by an ss7route.
CSCOgs002
Patch CSCOgs002 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
Identifier Severity Component DescriptionCSCdv56763
2
other
Graceful shut down not working/inactive host will not go standby
CSCdv43925
3
ioccxgcp
MGCP message from Tremolo image too big for VSC
This patch provides updates to the following:
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MGCP
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LogServerd
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components.dat
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procGroups.dat
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processes.dat
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dependencies.dat
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CiscoMGC
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startLogserver
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critagt.cnf
Additional information:
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Only patch gp003 is required in order for you to install this software patch.
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Patch gs001 is superseded by the fixes provided in patch gs002. Uninstall patch gs001 before installing patch gs002. If this is a fresh installation, install the patch listed in the preceding bullet before installing this patch.
Note
The fix supplied for CSCdv56763 requires that both patches CSCOgp003 and CSCOgs002 be installed. This fix includes internal configuration information file changes.
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The fix supplied for CSCdv56763 requires that you create a good batch file for provisioning before installing the patch. After installing the patch you must run the batch file to configure from the CONFIG_LIB/new directory.
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The fix provided for CSCdv28020 (EISUP links quickly bouncing causes EISUP destination to go OOS) was propagated from the Release 7 baseline and incorporated into this patch.
CSCOgs001
Patch CSCOgs001 resolves the following DDTS tickets:
This patch provides updates to the following:
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MGCP
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ISDNL3
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EISUP
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engine
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libda.so
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lib_eng.so
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libxelog.so
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mml
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ioChanMgr
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almM
Additional information:
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Patch CSCOgs001 contains all of the 9.1(4)T fixes up to and including patch CSCOgs004.
New Features in This Release
Seamless Upgrade
This featurette (CSCdy19491) provides the following:
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A mechanism for upgrade and downgrade across major releases.
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Preservation of all active calls during both the upgrade and downgrade across major releases.
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Limited provisioning capability during upgrade and downgrade.
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Screening configuration during upgrade/downgrade period when upgrading from 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3(1) to 9.3(2).
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No provisioning is allowed while upgrading from release 7.4(x) to 9.3(2).
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Calls in connected state are check-pointed to standby systems.
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Check point will work in upgrade or downgrade scenario.
The Seamless Upgrade feature has been incorporated in release 9.3(2). To support seamless upgrade from earlier releases to 9.3(2), software changes have been installed using patches. For release 9.1(5), you must have a patch level greater than or equal to CSCOgs015.
CautionWhen upgrading the PGW 2200 platform from a patch level which does not support Seamless Upgrade to a patch level which does support seamless upgrade, the pom.dataSync parameter (located in XECfgParm.dat) must be set to false. If this parameter is not set to false, the standby system will not transition to the standby state; instead it will remain OOS.
Note
Provisioning is not supported when the system is run on mismatched patches (one PGW node has a pre-Seamless Upgrade patch level and its peer has a Seamless Upgrade supported patch).
Note
When both PGW 2200 nodes have been upgraded to a Seamless Upgrade supported patch level, normal provisioning can be done.
The following mml commands should not be used if one PGW 2200 node has a pre-Seamless Upgrade patch level and its peer has a Seamless Upgrade supported patch:
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prov-sta
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prov-cpy
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prov-dply
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prov-sync
Note
The latest version of a patch is always required. Refer to CCO to determine the latest patch version available.
36 GB Disk Drive Upgrade
This featurette enables you to upgrade your system from a 18 GB to a 36 GB disk drive. This patch should only be installed if you want to use a 36 GB disk drive.
This featurette provides changes to the following packages:
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Log and Spool Package (CSCOh005) — This package is used to partition the second disk and mount it on the file system at /opt/CiscoMGC/var/log and /opt/CiscoMGC/var/spool. The following modifications were made to package CSCOh005:
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CSCOh005 has been modified to work with arbitrary disk sizes.
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A check has been added to ensure that DiskSuite is not using a second disk. If a second disk is used, the installation aborts and you are prompted to disable DiskSuite's use of the second disk. This allows you (if using a Cisco configured system) to use the Log and Spool Package to increase the usable disk space.
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User prompts have been added for the mount points of the two partitions being created. This allows you to use the second disk when the base directory of the MGC software is changed. The default is the current hard coded values /opt/CiscoMGC/var/log and /opt/CiscoMGC/var/spool. This also allows you to change the default base directory during the MGC application installation.
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The ration this package uses to divide up the second disk between the log and spool directories has been changed. Currently each directory gets 50%. This has been changed to use 40% of the disk for the log directory and 60% for the spool directory. This provides more room for CDRs.
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CSCOh006—Veritas Volume Manager 2.6 Package— This package installs version 2.6 of the Veritas Volume Manager software on Solaris 2.6 based MGCs. It does not contain disk size dependencies.
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CSCOh000—Veritas Volume Manager 3.1 Package— This package installs version 3.1 of the Veritas Volume Manager software on Solaris 2.6 based MGCs. It does not contain disk size dependencies.
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Solaris 2.6 Operating System Installation change (ENG-54205)
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Added partition table for 36G disk drive for MGC Host platform
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Added upgrade procedure for replacing hard drives without upgrading OS and MG application.
The following configurations are not supported:
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More than two disks in a Netra t 1400/1405
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Mixed disk sizes in the same chassis
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External disks other than the st A1000 disk array with eight 36G drives for the BAMS product only
BTNUP 3.1 KHz Custom Configuration
This featurette (CSCdx05822) extends the function of the existing defaultBC property to include BTNUP-based trunk groups. The property can be set to SPEECH or 3_1_KHZ. The default setting is SPEECH.
If the property is set to 3_1_KHZ, PGW converts the outgoing ISDN 3.1KHz (CAT3) call over the BTNUP TrunkGroup to ISDN speech (CAT2) call. This property has no impact on outgoing ISDN data (CAT1) and speech (CAT2) calls over the BTNUP TrunkGroup.
New Version of Times Ten Database Software
Note
If you are migrating from MGC software Release 9.1(4)T, the requirement to migrate the Times Ten Database information was fulfilled during the 9.1(4)T installation and no longer applies when you are installing this release.
Prior to uninstalling the previous release of the MGC software, you must run the following command:
/opt/TimesTen32/32/bin/ttMigrate -c DSN=howdydb /opt/CiscoMGC/etc/migrate.ttdbIf you do not run the migrate command before uninstalling the previous release, the following message displays when you install the new release:
A backup file was found for the database, but no migration file.A migration file is required before you can upgrade to the latest release of Times Ten. If the previous message displays, complete one of the following procedures.
Option 1
Step 1
Reinstall the previous release of the MGC and run the following command:
/opt/TimesTen32/32/bin/ttMigrate -c DSN=howdydb /opt/CiscoMGC/etc/migrate.ttdb
Step 2
Uninstall the previous release.
Step 3
Reinstall the software.
Option 2
Step 1
If you do not want to save the data from the previous release, remove the file:
/opt/CiscoMGC/etc/export.ttdb
Step 2
Reinstall the software.
Note
After upgrading the software on both machines, run the setup_replication.sh script on the standby MGC.
Adding Multiple Instances of Same Trunk Group in a Route
Patch CSCOgs009 (CSCdw04016) introduces a new MML parameter for RTTRNKGRP. This parameter enables you to implement weighted trunk group based routing by allowing the same trunk group to be used multiple times in the same route when the random distribution algorithm is enabled. This requires an extra parameter to be added at the rttrnk level to specify if weighted trunk group base routing is enabled.
To support the new parameter, weightedtg, a new column with the heading weightedtg has been added to the $routeName table in the routeAnalysis.dat file. This table is currently used by the AMS code to find the route name that has been provisioned. The table also has a new column that indicates if weighted trunk group based routing is enabled or disabled. A value of 0 indicates that the weightedtg parameter is set to off; a value of 1 indicates if the weightedtg parameter is set to a percentage.
The following rules must be maintained if weighted trunk group based routing is enabled or disabled at the rttrnk level:
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If weighted trunk group based routing is enabled at the rttrnk, any rtlist that it is connected to must have its distribution parameter set to on to ensure that the random algorithm is
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If at the rttrnk then the same weighted trunk group based routing is enabled rttrnkgrp can be added to the rttrnk multiple times.
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If weighted trunk group based routing is disabled at the rttrnk then the same rttrnkgrp cannot be added to the rttrnk multiple times.
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If the rttrnk has the same rttrnkgrp connected to it more than once the weighted trunk group based routing cannot be changed to disabled.
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If the rtlist is connected to a rttrnk that has weighted trunk group based routing enabled the parameter distrib on the rtlist cannot be changed from on to off.
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If the rttrnk has weighted trunk group based routing as enabled then the nexttrkgrp parameter is not supported.
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When the user deletes the rttrnkgrp from an rttrnk that has multiple rttrnkgrp of the same value it will delete the first one in the list only. We could put back to the user a success for action and a warning that there is still x instances of the rttrnkgrp are still configured in the rttrnk.
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Limit the number of rttrnkgrp in the rttrnk to 100 if the weighted trunk group based routing is enabled.
Functionality is maintained for existing customers with no change to their MML input files. The default is to have the weighted trunk group based routing disabled. VSPT will not be broken by the implementation of this bug fix. Any migration to implement this feature automatically happens the first time the file is read by the provisioning system.
MML Numan Enhancements (CR308)—Adding and Removing a Number Without Opening a Provisioning Session
Note
The call screening database must be started before using this feature. For information on starting the call screening database, refer to the Software Installation and Configuration Guide: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel7/swinst/2ins_74.htm#xtocid1401440
The MML Numan Enhancements allow systems to automatically add and remove entries in the screening database without opening a provisioning session. The screening database is updated regularly as customers are added and removed from service. This is typically automated by a customer service system writing MML commands to a node.
Previously, users were required to open a provisioning session to add and remove entries in the screening database. Because only one provisioning session is allowed at a time, access to the screening database was limited to only one user at a time. This feature allows access to the screening database without opening a provisioning session. As a result, more than one user can access the screening database.
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There are two methods that can be used to add screening data. One method uses individual mml commands and the other method uses the prov-add: files command to import a file.
Implementation of this feature does not require opening a provisioning session for individual mml commands. However, a provisioning session is required when using the prov-add: file command and for CMM.
Featurette D333: Ethernet Redundancy
This featurette allows you to configure and support multiple routes using multiple local Ethernet interfaces to the same destination IP address on a VISM Media Gateway.
Featurette CSCdu31140: INAP Number Portability in Norway
This featurette provides a subset of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) Capability Set 1 (CS-1) Intelligent Networks Application Part (INAP) based Local Number Portability (LNP) for Norwegian interconnect.
Featurette CSCdu31222: Modification of Number Formats on Outgoing Calls
Some markets require that the Outgoing Number (the Called Party Number CdPN) be prefixed depending on the outgoing trunk group or signaling path. Two properties existed (on a signaling path only basis) to implement this: NationalPrefix and InternationalPrefix. This featurette implements the intent of those properties and expands them to be valid on both a trunk group and signaling path basis, as well as separate A- and B-number values.
Change to Install Script
A new performance profile script has been added to this release. This script is automatically invoked during installation. You must select one of the following performance profiles:
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Standard Performance Profile—Configures the system to optimize both the number of calls per second and the number of simultaneous calls. This profile is recommended in applications that have a mixture of short and longer duration call hold times.
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Maximum Sustained Calls—Configures the system to maximize the number of simultaneous calls that can be accommodated at the expense of calls per second (reduces the calls per second). This profile is recommended in applications that require long call hold times.
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Maximum Call Throughput—Configures the system to maximize the number of calls per second processed at the expense of sustained calls (reduces the number of sustained calls). This profile is recommended in applications that require short call hold times.
After you select a performance profile, the script sets the parameters in XECfgParm.dat to reflect the settings that are appropriate for your selected profile. Selected performance profiles take effect when the MGC is restarted.
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The performance profile can be selected only at installation time. To change a selection, you must remove and reinstall the system.
Additional Protocol Variants
The following protocol variants have been added:
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ISUPV2_Norwegian
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ISUPV3_French
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ISUPV2_Austrian
Known Issues and Operational Recommendations
This section contains information about known issues and the corresponding workarounds in the
Cisco MGC software Release 9.1(5).2651 Approved for Use In the SC2200
For releases 7.4(12) and going forward, the 2651 has been approved for use in the SC2200. The 2651, used as an SLT, is ordered and shipped as a standard 2651. It ships with a non-SLT image. You must reload it with an SLT image prior to operating the device as an SLT.
TCSLT 2611s
Current images might need to be downloaded on TCSLT 2611s prior to starting live service.
Prov-sync Should Not Be Used Between Different Software Version Levels
Because of differences in the software file formats, you should not use the PROV-SYNC command between MGC platforms that have different software version levels.
Do Not Use the ifconfig UNIX Commands to Shut Down Ethernet Interfaces
During a failover on the master SC where both ethernet connections are lost, the failover correctly switches to the slave SC. However, after the ethernet connections are restored on the master, the slave SC does not return to standby mode.
Workaround:
Step 1
With the slave in Active mode, execute (as root) on the the Master:
/etc/init.d/CiscoMGC stopStep 2
After the SC software has stopped, restart it using the following command:
/etc/init.d/CiscoMGC startStep 3
To verify that the SC has entered the Standby state, return to MML and execute the following command:
rtrv-ne
Note
The ifconfig UNIX commands should not be used to administratively down the ethernet interfaces while the MGC software is running.
A_NUM_DP_TABLE Can Be Added to a B-Digit Tree
A_NUM_DP_TABLE can be added to a B-Digit tree as detailed in the original design specification.
Upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5)
When upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.1(5), you must edit the following properties (located in properties.dat):
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The value of *.VSCSipVersion must be SIP/2.0 (not SIP2.0)
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The property *.redirectingnumbermapping must be *.RedirectingNbrMap
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These changes must be made in the etc and the active_link directories.
9.1(5) Migration Changed PTCODE for the Destination in Release 7 to OPC
During the migration from Release 7 to 9, the PTCODE TID is converted to an OPC or DPC. If there is no SS7ROUTE associated with the PTCODE, it is converted to an OPC by default.
The OPC must be removed then added as a DPC with a SS7ROUTE. If no SS7ROUTE is added it cannot be used as a DPC.
*.runAsDaemon Parameter
The *.runAsDaemon parameter enables processes to run in the background.
Default:
logger.runAsDaemon = true
procM.runAsDaemon = true (runs in the background)
MML.runAsDaemon = false
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Do not change the default values for these settings or the system might not operate correctly.
The following default values apply to logger.runAsDaemon:
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Release 9.1.5—true
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Release 7.4(7) through 9.1.4—false
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Release 7.4(6)—true
VSC Does Not Release the Second Leg of PRI Call
The VSC does not release the second leg of a PRI call on the 8260 multichassis on an Ethernet failure to a master SCC card. To clear this situation, reduce the duration of the T309 timer in the PropSet and Properties.dat files to be less than the failover period specified for the 8260 SCC (for example, 40 seconds). This ensures that the VSC clears the call before the link comes up. For more information, refer to CSCdv23899.
CUSTGRPTBL Parameter
The CUSTGRPTBL parameter is no longer supported. It must be removed from your provisioning files.
Completing Calls From Release 9.x to Release 7.x
Customers upgrading from Release 7.x to Release 9.x must disable ISUP transparency until all VSCs have been upgraded. After all VSCs are upgraded, ISUP transparency can be reenabled.
To modify the ISUP transparency property, enter the following command:
prov-ed:trnkgrpprop:name="YOUR NAME", IsupTransparencyDisabled="1" prov-cpyValid values for the ISUP transparency property are 0 and 1 (1 = disabled; 0 = enabled). The ISUP transparency property must be provisioned to a value of 0 for it to be reenabled.
MML Command prt-call Might Cause Overload Conditions
The prt-call MML command might cause an overload condition on the VSC. Refer to software problem report (SPR) CSCdu68160. Do not use prt-call until a patch with a fix for this SPR has been released and installed.
Multiple Executions of MML Command kill-call Might Cause Engine to Restart
Multiple executions of the MML command kill-call might cause the engine to restart at some traffic levels (refer to SPR CSCdu49050). Do not use kill-call until a patch with a fix for this SPR has been released and installed.
No Route to Host When You Try to Run Toolbar From Remote Station
It is not possible to use the toolbar on the VSC unless you are connected directly on the private Ethernet network. In deployment, if the toolbar must be used from a remote management station, such as an xterm connecting to the CNMN server, the VSC requires a third Ethernet card for a connection to an external routed network.
Possible solutions:
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Install additional Ethernet cards for the two VSC netras and connect them to the corporate LAN.
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Add a router to the solution to carry traffic between the private network and the corporate LAN.
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Enable routing on the CNMN box to carry traffic between the private network and the corporate LAN.
Call Detail Record Files
The format of call detail record (CDR) files has changed in Release 9. CDR files are now generated in a binary format and consist of call detail blocks (CDBs). CDBs contain statistics taken at various points in a call. CDR files are generated at regular intervals based on file size, call records, or a specified number of minutes.
Note
You can no longer configure the Cisco MGC software to generate CDRs in an ASCII format. Generation of ASCII format CDRs requires the Billing and Measurements Server (BAMS) adjunct.
It is possible to change the following settings:
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Number of records. This setting indicates that the CDR file is generated when a specified number of call records is reached. The default is 1000.
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File size. This setting indicates that a CDR file is generated when a certain file size is reached. The default is 0, which indicates no limit.
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Minutes. This setting indicates the time interval at which a CDR file is generated. The default is 15.
For information about CDBs and the fields in CDR files, see the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Messages Reference Guide and the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Release 9 Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting Guide.
Camp-On When Circuit Is Blocked
If you set the administrative state of a circuit or block a circuit while it is in use, the circuit remains in the camped-on state until the call is dropped.
Changing the System Date
If you use the Sun Enterprise Volume Manager software to mirror your system and you set the system to a future date, you must reinstall the Sun Solaris operating system to reset the current date. If you change the setting from a future date back to the present date without reinstalling Sun Solaris, your system will not operate.
Changing the Value of a Circuit Identification Code
To change the value of the circuit identification code (CIC) on a switch trunk with the MML command prov-ed, block the CIC using the blk-cic MML command before issuing a prov-cpy command.
Configurations Using 8-Port Connectors
If your configuration uses an 8-port connector as a serial connection for switchover, you must enable the read-write permissions for the connection. The permissions file is located at /devices/pci@1f,2000. With root access, use the chmod command to change the setting from crw---------- to crw-rw-rw-.
Logging Parameters
The *.logFileNamePrefix parameter replaces the *.logDest parameter to determine log file names. However, the *.logDest parameter remains in the XECfgParm.dat file because some processes rely on it to start correctly.
Log Priority Processes
For sustainable runs, we recommend that all log priority processes be set to Error.
Maximum Number of Stored Configurations
A maximum of 64 configurations can be stored on your host machine. Your configurations are automatically saved to the /opt/CiscoMGC/etc/CONFIG_LIB directory. If you have a continuous-service configuration, during execution of the prov-sync command, all of the configurations in this directory on the active host are synchronized on the standby host. If you have too many configurations stored in this directory, the command fails and the standby is left in an out-of-service state.
The number of stored configurations is automatically controlled by the disk monitor utility, which runs periodically. When the number of stored configurations exceeds the configured maximum value, the disk monitor utility automatically deletes the oldest configurations until the number of stored configurations remaining equals the configured maximum value.
The configured maximum value is controlled by setting the CfgRmDirs parameter located in the XECfgParm.dat file. The default value for this parameter is 64. Setting the parameter to a value of 0 or a value greater than 64 disables the automatic cleanup feature.
MICA Modems and Echo
MICA Technologies modems do not include a near-end echo canceller, so they do not function correctly on circuits with excessive near-end echo (greater than -60 dBm, for example -33 dBm.) Typical observed results are poor or no V.34 or PCM connects on long-distance calls. With a short round-trip delay, the near-end and far-end echoes might overlap and the modem's far-end echo canceller might cancel both.
Workaround: Reengineer the line to the MICA modem to eliminate any near-end echo (for example, remove any near-end A/D conversion), or replace the MICA modem with a Microcom modem. Microcom modems (3.1.30 fw) function correctly and establish solid, if not exceptionally fast, V.34 connections (in the range of 19.2 to 24 kbps). Also, setting a modem cap with s29 = 4 (for example, V.22bis and below) causes incoming calls to succeed.
MML Commands
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The MML command set-sc-state is no longer used to control the network access servers (NASs). Instead, use the MML command set-dest-state to stop and start signaling channels.
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The vld-cic MML command might report an immediate CVT timeout failure in configurations that do not support a trunk group designation.
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The prov-rtrv:session MML command applies only to the current session being provisioned. The command is not applicable if there is no open session.
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The prov-add MML command is case-sensitive.
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Do not use spaces between parameter delimiters when entering MML commands.
MML Provisioning
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The clear_channel compression type is not supported for trunk group provisioning.
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The following enhancements have been made to MML:
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You can now export to a text file the MML commands that you use to create the current provisioning session.
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The allowable MML name length (CLLI name for SS7 resources) has been increased from 10.
Multiple Version Messages Exchanged on PRI Backhaul
When you reboot a media gateway (MGW), you might see several version messages exchanged between the Cisco MGC and the MGW during synchronization. This behavior does not affect system performance or PRI initialization.
PEERPORT Parameter
The PEERPORT field is no longer used in the C7IPLNK component and has been removed from the CMM C7IPLINK panel and from the MML command. Since the PEERPORT value is now determined through the use of the XECfgParm.dat file, rather than the sigChanDevIp.dat file, all your links have the same PEERPORT. All Cisco SLTs must have the same PEERPORT.
In the XECfgParm.dat file, you must enter the PEERPORT number in the *.stPort parameter.
RLM Heartbeat Timer
When the RLM heartbeat timer is increased on the NAS, the RLM.timerLinkDownMin property must be changed to heartbeat + 5 seconds.
Migration Fails If iplink Names Exceed 20 Characters
When you migrate from Release 7.x to Release 9.x, the migration script uses the existing IP link names to create D-channel components, which are new components in Release 9. To create the D-channel components, 4 characters are added to the existing IP link name. If the existing IP link name is 17 characters or more, the resulting D-channel name is longer than 20 characters, and therefore invalid. The maximum length for MML names is 20 characters. For that reason, be sure that IP link names are 16 characters or less before you migrate to Release 9 or later.
Failovers Caused by Bouncing Active Primary IPs
Switchover induced failovers (caused by bouncing of the active primary IP) take longer to complete. Failovers that normally take 1 minute to complete a full activity switch can take 10 or more minutes to complete. This occurs because the active stays out of service (OOS) for a longer period of time.
Caveats
This section describes resolved and open caveats for Cisco MGC software Release 9.1(5).
Resolved Caveats for Software Release 9.1(5)
Caveats in Table 58 are sorted by severity, then identifier, then component.
Open Caveats for Software Release 9.1(5)
Contact your Cisco representative to obtain status on problem reports. For more information on IOS caveats, see the IOS release notes for your platform. Caveats in Table 59 are sorted by severity, then identifier, then component.
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