Comdial DXP, DXP Plus, Impact FX Digital Communication System Instructions Manual

Programming the Features
Upgrading the DXP Software
To enable VMMI use on the DXP system, you must upgrade the DXP software to at least release 10A
(or to whatever software revision that is now current). Further, to preserve your existing database you
must convert it through the use of the PCMMI database programming software that is at software release
9x. The upgrade to software release 10A or later requires that you also install a new RAM card
(DXRAM–EXPC) as well as the software memory card...

Converting the DXP Database
Use this procedure to convert an existing DXP database to a software release 9x compatibility. This
action places the database in an arrangement that allows you to translate it. Translating the database
makes it compatible with software releases that support VMMI usage (software release 10A and later).
1. Employ a PC with an XMODEM communications program and use the DXP’s embedded MMI programming
method to store the current DXP database to the PC’s hard drive. The saved...

NOTE: Under BOARD CONFIGURATION/CABINET VIEW, the VMMI graphically shows the boards
installed in the arrangement that you specified and leaves a blank slot for any place that you
answered a station or line board prompt with a no board response
c.
A prompt asks that you confirm that conversion has taken place by clickingOK.
7.
SelectOpen As....
8.
Select the file name that you specified in step 4 andOKyou selection.
9.
Specify the destination revision and destination platform for the translated database...

Upgrading the DXP Plus Software
The DXPPlusdigital communications system includes system software when it ships from the factory.
At initial system installation, you do not need to load the system software to make the system
operational. Should you need to later reload the system software (for software upgrade purposes for
example), you can do so using the supplied system software disk. Use Windows File Manager or
MS–DOS commands to save the disk’s information from your computer’s floppy drive to its...

Upgrading the Impact FX Software
Each system requires a system software keying code. This keying code, or system software key, is an
encrypted string of characters, that you obtain from a Comdial representative and enter into VMMI
programming during software upgrade operations. The system software key enables feature sets, system
capacity, and special stand alone features as ordered. The system software key controls the active feature
set of the installed software by controlling access to the database...

Enabling the Impact FX System Software
The following procedure details the sequential software enabling details:
1. Obtain the software .bin file and store it away on the PC if you have not already done so.
(a) Download the latest xxxxxxxx.bin file from the Comdial Online Support Server. Reach the Online
Support Server through the Comdial Internet home page on the worldwide web at www.comdial.com.
Once there, follow the prompts to get to the Support Server and then to get to the location where you can...

5.
Use VMMI to log into the system, open theSwitchdrop-down menu, and click onSystem Software Upgrade.
6.
Archive the existing database as prompted (if desired) by going toSwitch/Archive Databaseon the VMMI
screen and continue.
7.
From the system software upgrade window, click theProvide a New Keyline, and type the system software
key character sequence into the open block.
8.
ClickNext,browse for and select the software upgrade xxxxxxxx.bin file that you earlier stored in the PC.
9. VMMI provides a new...

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This manual has been developed by Comdial Corporation (the “Company”) and is intended
for the use of its customers and service personnel. The information in this manual is subject
to change without notice. While every effort has been made to eliminate errors, the
Company disclaims liability for any difficulties arising from the interpretation of the
information contained herein.
The information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations in
equipment or to provide for every...

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