ATT DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1, Generic 3, System Management Instructions Manual

Contents
INTRODUCTION
Overview
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Organization....................................................................................................................2
SYSTEM BACKUP FOR DEFINITY G3s............................................................................1-1
Save...

Figures
Figure 1-1.Save Translation—SPEA................................................................................................1-2
Figure 1-2.
Save Announcements Screen—SPEA
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Figure 1-3.
Memory Card Write-Protect Switch
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Overview
This addendum provides specific information for performing a System Backup for a DEFINITY®
Communications System Generic 3s (G3s) switch release. Its function is as a supplement to, and
is intended to be used in conjunction with, the information already provided in DEFINITY Com-
munications System Generic 1 and Genetic 3 System Management, 555-230-500, Issue 1.
For additional information on DEFINITY Generic 3s, refer to DEFINITY Generic 3s Feature
Description,...

INTRODUCTION
Organization
Note: In the interest of brevity, only G3s specific information is provided in this addendum.
Refer to the appropriate section in DEFINITY Communications System Generic 1
and Generic 3 System Management, 555-230-500, Issue 1, when performing other
administration tasks.
This document consists of the following chapters:
Introduction — Describes this document.
System Backup for DEFINITY G3s –Describes the tasks involved in backing up the DEFINITY
G3s system, including translations,...

SYSTEM BACKUP FOR DEFINITY G3s
SYSTEM BACKUP FOR DEFINITY G3s
The backup system for the DEFINITY G3s system employs a Memory Card. It does not have a
duplication option. In case of a power failure, the system translations and
be restored using the Memory Card.
Save Translation
announcements can
Translation data can be routinely saved every 24 hours. However, if your translation data
changes frequently, you should also save translations frequently to assure that you have the
most up-to-date information....

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The following procedure can be used to make a backup Memory Card:
1. Remove the Memory Card from the Netcon circuit pack.
2. Insert the backup Memory Card into the Netcon circuit pack.
3. Login to the administration terminal.
4. Verify that the screen displays:
enter command:
5. Enter save translation and press [RETURN]. This command instructs the system to
take all translation information in memory and transfer it into the Memory Card.
6. The screen displays:
save...

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9. The screen displays:
save announcements
SAVE ANNOUNCEMENTS
ProcessorCommand Completion StatusError Code
SPE_A
Success0
Command successfully completely
enter command:
FIGURE 1-2. Save Announcements Screen—SPEA
10. Verify that the Success message appears in the CommandCompletion Status field.
If it does not, an error message will appear instead.
11. Remove the backup Memory Card from the slot in which it is installed and insert the origi-
nal Memory Card into that slot....

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Errors
Memory Card-related failures may occur for two reasons: the card is at fault or the Netcon circuit
pack is at fault. When these failures occur, the system responds with “error messages.” The fol-
lowing is a list of the error messages and recommended responses to each. Check for proper
operation after each response is done.
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Saved copy of announcements is unusable
The file on the Memory Card is unusable.
Response: Use another backup card if you...

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Memory Card is not inserted in the system
Response: Insert the Memory Card.
Cannot access file; wrong type of Memory Card is inserted
You have not inserted the correct Memory Card for the operation you wish to perform.
Load the appropriate Memory Card.
File size exceeded
You have run out of file space.
Response: Call your AT&T representative.
Upgrade Memory Card inserted
You may have inserted the System Upgrade Memory Card instead of the 4 Mb Memory...

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15.Command has been aborted; please try later
The command has been pre-empted.
Response: Try again later.
16. 
Saved copy of translation is unusable
The copy of the translations on your Memory Card is faulty.
Response: Run the save translations command again.
17. 
Unknown type of Memory Card
The software does not know what type of Memory Card is inserted in the slot. This can
occur if the card is unformatted or if the current vintage of the software does not recog-
nize...