Table Of Contents
Release Notes for Cisco Unity-CM TSP Release 8.3(1)
System Requirements—Cisco Unity
System Requirements—Cisco Unity Connection
Determining the Software Version
Cisco Unity Connection (1.x Only)
New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.3(1)
New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.3(1)
Improved Use of Caller Information
Installation and Upgrade Information
Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity System
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity Connection 1.x System
Uninstalling the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
Resolved Caveats—Release 8.3(1)
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Release Notes for Cisco Unity-CM TSP Release 8.3(1)
Revised September 16, 2008These release notes contain requirements, information on new and changed functionality, download and installation instructions, and caveats for Cisco Unity-CM TAPI service provider (TSP) Release 8.3(1).
The Cisco Unity-CM TSP is used only for Cisco Unified Communications Manager SCCP integrations and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express SCCP integrations.
Cisco Unity-CM TSP version 8.3(1) is automatically installed with Cisco Unity version 7.0(2). To use Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1) with other supported versions of Cisco Unity and Cisco Unity Connection, download it from the Cisco Unity-CM TSP Software Download page on Cisco.com (see the "Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)" section).
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New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.3(1)
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New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.3(1)
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Installation and Upgrade Information
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
Introduction
The Cisco Unity-CM TSP enables the Skinny Call Control Protocol (SCCP) connection between Cisco Unity and Cisco Unified CM or between Cisco Unity and Cisco Unified CM Express.
System Requirements
See the applicable requirements section, depending on the product:
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System Requirements—Cisco Unity
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System Requirements—Cisco Unity Connection
The following information is also available in this section:
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Determining the Software Version
System Requirements—Cisco Unity
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A supported version of Cisco Unity running on the Cisco Unity server:
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For an integration with Cisco Unified CM, Cisco Unity 4.0(1) through 7.0(2).
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For an integration with Cisco Unified CM Express, Cisco Unity 4.0(5) through 7.0(2).
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An account with local administrator privileges must be used to upgrade the Cisco Unity-CM TSP. Otherwise, no Cisco Unity ports will be available after the upgrade.
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If you are setting up a Cisco Unified CM integration for the first time, see the applicable version of the Cisco Unified CM integration guide for Cisco Unity, instead of using the instructions in these release notes. Cisco Unified CM integration guides for Cisco Unity are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html.
System Requirements—Cisco Unity Connection
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A supported version of Cisco Unity Connection 1.x running on the Connection server.
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Cisco Unity Connection 2.0 or later does not use the Cisco Unity-CM TSP.
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An account with local administrator privileges must be used to upgrade the Cisco Unity-CM TSP. Otherwise, no Cisco Unity Connection ports will be available after the upgrade.
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If you are setting up a Cisco Unified CM integration for the first time, see the applicable version of the Cisco Unified CM integration guide for Cisco Unity Connection, instead of using the instructions in these release notes. Cisco Unified CM integration guides for Cisco Unity Connection are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html.
Compatibility Information
For a list of qualified version combinations of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP with Cisco Unified CM, Cisco Unified CM Express, and Cisco Unity or Cisco Unity Connection, see the applicable compatibility matrix:
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For a Cisco Unity system, see SCCP Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity, the Cisco Unity-CM TSP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_device_support_tables_list.html.
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For a Cisco Unity Connection system, see SCCP Compatibility Matrix: Cisco Unity Connection, the Cisco Unity-CM TSP, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager Express at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_device_support_tables_list.html.
Determining the Software Version
This section contains procedures for determining the version in use for the following software:
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Cisco Unity Connection (1.x Only)
Cisco Unity-CM TSP
To Determine the Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version
Step 1
Browse to the applicable directory, depending on the Windows version:
Step 2
Right-click AvSkinny.tsp, and click Properties.
In the Properties window, click the Version tab.
Step 3
In the Item Name list, click Product Version. The Cisco Unity-CM TSP version is displayed in the Value window.
Cisco Unity
To Determine the Cisco Unity Version
Step 1
In the Cisco Unity Administrator, go to the System > Configuration > Software Versions page. The Cisco Unity version is displayed in the Cisco Unity Build Number field.
Cisco Unity Connection (1.x Only)
Note
This section applies only to Cisco Unity Connection 1.x.
To Determine the Cisco Unity Connection Version by Using Cisco Unity Connection Administration
Step 1
In Cisco Unity Connection Administration, scroll to the bottom of the navigation bar.
Step 2
Click About. The Connection version is displayed below "Cisco Unity Connection."
You can also use the Cisco Unity Connection Server Status utility to determine the version. This is useful when Connection is not running.
To Determine the Cisco Unity Connection Version by Using the Cisco Unity Connection Server Status Utility
Step 1
In the Cisco Unity Connection Server Status utility, click the Server Status tab. The Connection version is displayed in the Version field.
Related Documentation
For descriptions and URLs of Cisco Unity documentation on Cisco.com, see the Cisco Unity Documentation Guide. The document is shipped with Cisco Unity and is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.html.
For descriptions and URLs of Cisco Unity Connection documentation on Cisco.com, see the Cisco Unity Connection Documentation Guide. The document is shipped with Cisco Unity Connection and is available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/products_documentation_roadmaps_list.html.
New and Changed Requirements and Support—Release 8.3(1)
There are no new or changed requirements with Cisco Unity-CM TSP Release 8.3(1).
See the applicable release notes for information on new and changed requirements and support in earlier versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP. Release notes for all versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_release_notes_list.html.
New and Changed Functionality—Release 8.3(1)
This section contains information about new and changed functionality for Cisco Unity-CM TSP Release 8.3(1) only. See the applicable release notes for information on new and changed functionality in earlier versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP. Release notes for all versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Improved Use of Caller Information
For Skinny Client Control Protocol (SCCP) integrations, caller information is identified, parsed, and provided to Cisco Unity components. This information is used for customized subject lines and can be displayed by the applicable phones and by Cisco Unified Personal Communicator.
Installation and Upgrade Information
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Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)
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Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
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Uninstalling the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)
Version 8.3(1) is automatically installed with Cisco Unity 7.0(2). Do the procedure in this section only if you are installing Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1) for use with a system running another supported version of Cisco Unity or Cisco Unity Connection.
To Download the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
Step 1
Confirm that the Cisco Unity server or the Cisco Unity Connection server has at least 6 MB of hard-disk space available for the download file and the extracted files.
Step 2
Log on to a computer with a high-speed Internet connection, and go to the Voice and Unified Communications Downloads page at http://tools.cisco.com/support/downloads/pub/Redirect.x?mdfid=278875240.
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To access the Download page, you must be logged on to Cisco.com as a registered user.
Step 3
In the tree control on the Downloads page, expand Unified Communications Applications > Voice Mail and Unified Messaging > Cisco Unity, and click Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3.
Step 4
On the Select Software page, click 8.3(1).
Step 5
In the right pane, click the link for the Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1).
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On the Download Image page, click Download.
Step 7
On the Supporting Documents page, click Agree.
Step 8
Follow the prompts to save the file to the default directory or to the directory of your choice.
Step 9
Unzip the file CiscoUnityCMTSP8.3.1.exe to the default directory or to the directory of your choice.
Step 10
Delete the file CiscoUnityCMTSP8.3.1.exe to free hard disk space.
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
See the applicable section, depending on the product and version:
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Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity System
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Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity Connection 1.x System
(Note that version Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1) is automatically installed with Cisco Unity 7.0(2).)
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity System
Do the procedure in this section only if you are installing Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1) on a Cisco Unity system.
To Install the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity System
Step 1
Stop Cisco Unity (right-click the Cisco Unity icon in the system tray, then click Stop Cisco Unity).
Step 2
Browse to the directory in which you saved the extracted Cisco Unity-CM TSP files in the "Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)" section, and double-click SkinnySetup.exe.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts.
Step 4
Restart the Cisco Unity server.
Installing the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity Connection 1.x System
Do the procedure in this section only if you are installing Cisco Unity-CM TSP 8.3(1) on a Cisco Unity Connection 1.x system.
To Install the Cisco Unity-CM TSP on a Cisco Unity Connection 1.x System
Step 1
Stop Cisco Unity Connection (right-click the Cisco Unity Connection icon in the system tray, then click Stop > Cisco Unity Connection).
Step 2
Browse to the directory in which you saved the extracted Cisco Unity-CM TSP files in the "Downloading Cisco Unity-CM TSP Version 8.3(1)" section, and double-click SkinnySetup.exe.
Step 3
Follow the on-screen prompts.
Step 4
Restart the Cisco Unity Connection server.
Uninstalling the Cisco Unity-CM TSP
It is not necessary to uninstall an earlier version of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP before installing version 8.3(1). The installation process automatically removes the older Cisco Unity-CM TSP.
Caveats
This section lists only Severity 1, 2, and 3 caveats.
You can find the latest caveat information for Cisco Unity-CM TSP version 8.3(1)—in addition to caveats of any severity for any release—by using Bug Toolkit, an online tool available for customers to query defects according to their own needs. Bug Toolkit is available at http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Support/Bugtool/launch_bugtool.pl.
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To access Bug Toolkit, you must be logged on to Cisco.com as a registered user.
Note that this section contains caveat information for Cisco Unity-CM TSP Release 8.3(1) only. For caveat information for earlier versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP, see the applicable release notes. Release notes for all versions of the Cisco Unity-CM TSP are available at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_release_notes_list.html.
Open Caveats—Release 8.3(1)
There are no severity 1, 2, or 3 open caveats for the Cisco Unity and Cisco Unity Connection products.
Resolved Caveats—Release 8.3(1)
Revised September 16, 2008
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Table 1 lists caveats for the Cisco Unity and Cisco Unity Connection products.
Click a link in the Caveat Number column to view the latest information on the caveat in Bug Toolkit. (Caveats are listed in order by severity, then by component, then by caveat number.)
Troubleshooting
For information on troubleshooting the Cisco Unity-CM TSP and the phone system integration, see the applicable documentation:
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Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco Unity at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps2237/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html.
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Cisco Unity Connection Troubleshooting Guide at http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6509/prod_troubleshooting_guides_list.html.
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at:
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