Table Of Contents
Release Notes for the Voice Services Provisioning Tool Release 2.3
Contents
Introduction
Related Documentation
Software Release History
Release 2.3(2)
Previous Releases
System Requirements
Supported Network Elements
Patch Procedure
Troubleshooting
Obtaining Documentation
World Wide Web
Documentation CD-ROM
Ordering Documentation
Documentation Feedback
Obtaining Technical Assistance
Cisco.com
Technical Assistance Center
Release Notes for the Voice Services Provisioning Tool Release 2.3
February 8, 2007
Contents
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Introduction
• Software Release History
• System Requirements
• Supported Network Elements
• Troubleshooting
• Obtaining Documentation
• Obtaining Documentation
• Obtaining Technical Assistance
Introduction
This document contains release information on the Cisco Voice Services Provisioning Tool (VSPT) Release 2.3 software through Release 2.3(2) patch 1. For more information on the Cisco VSPT software, please visit Cisco's website at: http://www.cisco.com > Software Center > Voice Software > Voice Services Provisioning Tool or http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/vspt.
VSPT helps you create configuration files across multiple devices including the Cisco PGW 2200, Cisco Media Gateway for SS7 PRI Gateway, and the Tandem Offload Solutions.
The Cisco VSPT can help avoid common errors that might arise if devices are provisioned independently. This package eliminates the need to enter duplicate data and enables you to import configurations to and export configurations from the PGW 2200. It also generates the configuration files you need to provision the PGW 2200—including the following provisioning information:
•Signaling
•Trunk groups
•Trunks
•Routes
•Dial plans
Related Documentation
The Cisco Voice Services Provisioning Tool User's Guide Version 2.3(2) contains information on installing and getting started with VSPT and is available at
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/vspt232/index.htm
For details of using VSPT for provisioning, refer to the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Software Provisioning Guide Version 9, Chapter 3, "Provisioning with the Voice Services Provisioning Tool", at
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/prvgde/r9gui.htm
For details of using VSPT for provisioning dial plans, refer to the Cisco Media Gateway Controller Dial Plan Guide Version 9, Chapter 3, "Provisioning Dial Plans with VSPT", at
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/sc/rel9/dplan/dp_vspt.htm
Software Release History
This section contains information only for the current and previous 2.3(x) releases. For information on earlier releases, please refer to a previous version's release notes.
Release 2.3(2)
Release 2.3(2) supports Cisco MGC Release 9.3(2) software.
Cisco VSPT 2.3(2) adds support for provisioning the features new in Cisco MGC Release 9.3(2), as shown in Table 1. Enhancement identification numbers are listed where applicable.
Table 1 New Features for Software Release 2.3(2)
Enhancement Identifier
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Description
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CSCdx09754
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Dual CLI interworking with Voice over IP network, both signaling path and call control
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CSCdy13389
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Calling party category (CPC), transmission medium requirements (TMR), transit network selection (TNS), codec call type, and percentage-based routing (PBR)
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CSCdy13414
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Enhanced H.323 services
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CSCdy13494
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Range checking of properties
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CSCdy17857
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Support for BAMS NICS output
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CSCdz12519
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Support for BAMS 1110 output
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CSCdz12545
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Support for VISM Voice over ATM operating mode
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Configurable ISUP timers
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Polish ISUP Version 2
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Improved SIP failover support
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Release 2.3(2) Patch 1 Information
The following caveats were resolved in Release 2.3(2) Patch 1. Patch installation instructions are described in Patch Procedure.
Table 2 Resolved in Release 2.3(2) Patch 1
DDTS Number
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Description
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CSCuk39491
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VSPT does not refresh codecstring table on a new import.
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CSCea37100
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VSPT does not refresh codecstring table on a new import.
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CSCea33946
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Trunks are not displayed when imported from the Cisco PGW 2200.
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CSCea15861
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When importing a configuration, VSPT does not update trunk information.
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CSCea00396
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Drop-down menu for result type COND_ROUTE does not work.
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CSCdz35858
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The siprttrnkgrp window does not close, and thus does not update the configuration.
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CSCeb00645
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VISM card provisioning: Incorrect endpoints generated adding trunks to VISM Media Gateway.
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Release 2.3(2) (Base Release) Information
The following caveats were resolved in this release.
Table 3 Resolved Caveats for Software Release 2.3(2)
Identifier
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Severity
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Description
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CSCdx02124
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3
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Patch: Update patching script to process README_NOTES.txt.
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CSCdx66584
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3
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Can't modify weighted trunkgroup off/on for rttrnk.
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CSCdy19013
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3
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Java null pointer exception while changing DS1(T1/E1) p.
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CSCdy46494
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3
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VSPT ignoring prov-add commands for condrtedesc while i.
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CSCdy53575
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3
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CondRte drop down list values for condrtedesc not shown.
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CSCdy53721
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3
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Java exception while viewing percrte component prov-add.
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CSCdy53730
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3
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Java exception when trying to delete percrte component.
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CSCdy54549
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3
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Unable to add CPC component.
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CSCdy56235
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3
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TMR and TNS be added as screening criteria for Blacklis.
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CSCdy57587
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3
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README_NOTES doesnt contain VISM specific information.
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CSCdy57718
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3
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Adding RTTRNKGRP with bearcap property throws Java exce.
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CSCdy58996
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3
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Java Null pointer exception when adding trunk group.
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CSCdy63925
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3
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DW1 for Perc_route result type showing wrong values in.
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CSCdy65074
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3
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VISM config deploy screen, Continue w/ Commands check b.
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CSCdy66591
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3
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User's Guide clarifies PGW and media gateway options in importing and deploying configurations.
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CSCuk27906
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3
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ST. VSPT default values are not correct.
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CSCuk34842
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3
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VSPT provisions Bell_1268 Span_ids as 0, should be ffff.
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CSCuk37278
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3
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Can't configure second half of a Classic-split AS5850 - .
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Previous Releases
Release 2.3(1)
Release 2.3(1) supports Cisco MGC Release 9.3(1) software. The following caveats were resolved:
Table 4 Resolved in Release 2.3(1)
DDTS Number
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Description
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CSCdv60164
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Install: Install netscape browser with VSPT.
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CSCdv61820
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State operation should add/display sessionset/c7iplnk for SLT.
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CSCdw43277
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NF: VSPT support for Currituck.
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CSCdw46917
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NF: Rename Protocol Files.
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CSCdw54305
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NF: AOC Support for India ISUP.
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CSCdw54329
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NF: INAP-Based Pre-Paid Card Service.
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CSCdw54353
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NF: VSPT support for HSI.
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CSCdw57163
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Drop down list for rtedesc attribute of condrte mml component.
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CSCdw65877
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VSPT using incorrect mgcp endpoint format for as5400.
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CSCdw67871
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NF: VSPT support for Circuit Reservation.
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CSCdw68579
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NF: VSPT support of Route Advance and Redirection for Circuit Reservation.
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CSCdw75284
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NF: Support BU/Restore of 6509.
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CSCdw81133
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Unable to add multiple instances of same trunkgroup in a route.
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CSCdw89655
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BT: Calls to emergency numbers should have CPC 00001011.
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CSCdx05880
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Install: VSPT cannot determine correct netscape directory.
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CSCdx21397
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Max number of route list is 6 instead of 5 for conditional route.
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CSCdx38315
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MGCbackup does not list all scheduled backups setup by different users.
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CSCdx41546
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Routes in rtlist needs distrib on each of them.
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CSCdx65524
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MGC doest support MGCP message appears on dart launched xterm window.
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CSCdx66497
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Importing trunk/trunkgroup .dat messgaes appear on xterm window.
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CSCdx69387
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Backup and Restore window does not show complete field names.
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CSCdx69533
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Backup and restore does not work with log file does not exist message.
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CSCdx70291
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Restore does not work for Cat6509 switch flash.
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CSCdx70386
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For Image type of config/running-config for CAT6509 switch and msfc blades, select /view images from flash should not activated.
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CSCdx70514
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Backup and Restore for HSI not working.
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CSCuk28882
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ST. VSPT retrieves T1 by default, from 5300 configured as E1.
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CSCuk32657
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ST. VSPT-BAMS always sends prov-ed:NODEPARMS:with everything.
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CSCuk32658
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ST. VSPT-BAMS has wrong menu under MSC-PARMS/AgeAlarm.
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CSCuk32663
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ST. VSPT-BAMS does not import MSC-PARMS from the system node.
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CSCuk32668
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ST. VSPT-BAMS msgdisclvl and msgfwdlvl allow failure.
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CSCuk32698
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ST. VSPT BAMS POLL tag contains wrong titles.
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CSCuk32725
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ST. VSPT BAMS The importing menu should be improved.
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CSCuk33576
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ST. VSPT-BAMS when importing trunkgrps, the import button fails.
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CSCdw08702
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GTD NOA override support.
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CSCdw09040
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GTD NOA Override.
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CSCdw15858
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Change MGC Product Name References.
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CSCdw20159
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Need to support alphanumeric for NEXTHOP and PEERADDR.
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CSCdw24607
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Misspelled word on BAMS3 provisioning screen.
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CSCdw27713
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Result type A_NUM_DP_TABLE is not open to Btree Analysis.
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CSCdw34698
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Sigpath name display needed instead of hex for BAMS config.
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CSCdw37915
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BAMS provisioning does not allow 2 TGs per sigpath.
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CSCdw38068
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Install:Rename Release_Notes.txt to README_NOTES.txt.
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CSCdw38110
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Install:Add full version of netscape with VSPT.
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CSCdw38115
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Install:Use CEMF version of netscape if available.
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CSCdw41651
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Online help is not displayed when using CEMF 3.2 netscape.
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CSCdw41823
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Range parameter not used when configuring BAMS sigpaths.
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CSCdw47351
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Install: add MINMGCVER to the VSPT Sun Package.
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CSCdw53562
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CONDRTE component mml commnads not shown in the inc. deploy window1.
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CSCdw54571
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VSPT delete digmodstring even if referenced by result CC_DIG, AMODDI1a.
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CSCuk30986
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ST. VSPT deploys or changes EndPoints for 5400/5350 to E1.
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The following new features were added:
Table 5 New Features for Software Release 2.3(1)
Identifier
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Description
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CSCdv20298
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NF:Time Conditional Routing.
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CSCdv61269
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NF:Country Code Prefix Per Trunk Group Capability.
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CSCdw44755
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NF:Support for IRI/ORI in Q.767.
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CSCdw51218
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NF:TYPE parameter added for MGC sessionset component.
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System Requirements
The following is the minimum hardware and software you need to run the Cisco VSPT software:
•Sun Ultra 5 workstation, 440 MHz or faster
•Sun Solaris 8 operating system
–April 2001 release recommended
–Open Windows with the Common Desktop Environment (CDE)
•8-bit video graphics card
•128 MB of System RAM
•128 MB of free disk space (in installation directory)
•128 MB of free swap space
•Approximately 4 MB of disk space in the /var partition required for each configuration session
Supported Network Elements
The following network elements have been tested and verified to work with this release of the Cisco VSPT.
Note Other network element software versions have not been tested and are not supported with this version.
Cisco PGW 2200 Release 9.3(2) including provisioning the following components:
•Signaling
•Trunk groups
•Trunks
•Routes
•Dial plans
Devices managed by the Cisco PGW 2200:
•Cisco Media Gateway (MGX) 8850
–Voice Interworking Service Module (VISM) Release 2.1, 2.2, 3.0, and 3.1
For the Cisco Media Gateway, VSPT supports these provisioning tasks:
•Chassis provisioning tasks
•VISM provisioning tasks:
•Initial VISM Configuration
Configuring the Operating Mode
Placing the VISM Card In Service
•Configuring T1 and E1 Lines
•Configuring the Clocking Source
Configuring the PXM1 Clocking Source
Configuring DS0 Channels
•Configuring Bearer Processing
Configuring Codecs
Configuring ECAN
Configuring Jitter
Configuring Domain Names and IP Addresses
Setting Up Call Agents and Protocols
Configuring Gateway Control Protocols
Backhaul setup
Patch Procedure
The Cisco MNM-PT patch process is cumulative. Downloading and installing the latest patch installs all previous patches. In order for you to install a patch, the base Cisco MNM-PT 2.3(2) software must be installed. Use the following steps to install the desired patch.
Step 1 Verify that the base Cisco MNM-PT 2.3(2) software is installed.
Step 2 Become the root user.
Step 3 Create a temporary installation directory.
Step 4 Download the patched software:
a. Go to www.cisco.com.
b. Log in.
c. Navigate to Technical Support > Software Center > Products and Downloads > Network Management Software. On this page find and click on Cisco Voice Services Provisioning Tool. You go to the patch download page.
d. Download the desired patch to the temporary installation directory.
Step 5 Untar the dart_2_3_2-080403-932-patch-01.tar file to a temporary directory.
Step 6 Execute the "patchCSCOvspt" script to install the VSPT 2.3(2) patch package.
Step 7 Follow the on-screen prompts.
Troubleshooting
•The X-Windows DISPLAY environment variable must be set in order for you to install the Cisco VSPT:
During installation, the X-Windows DISPLAY environment variable must be set properly. If this variable is not set properly, the installation program exits with a Java error message or simply appears to stop responding. Use the following examples to set your X-Windows DISPLAY environment variable. Replace the value <hostname> with your machine's hostname:
In csh or tcsh:
setenv DISPLAY <hostname>:0
In sh or ksh:
DISPLAY=<hostname>:0 ; export $DISPLAY
•If you experience problems or errors deploying to or communicating with a remote machine, check the following points:
–Ensure that the machine is alive and responding to the ping command.
–Ensure that correct login/passwords have been specified.
•If you experience errors when deploying to the PGW 2200, check the following:
–The PGW 2200 supports only one provisioning session at a time. When deploying to the PGW 2200, ensure that no other provisioning sessions are active.
–When activating a configuration on the PGW 2200, the PGW 2200 might require that some signaling components are taken out of service before the configuration is activated. If you do not take the component out of service, you receive an MML error message. You can take the component out of service from MML manually, and after that you can activate the configuration.
•Enter the following command to determine where Cisco VSPT is installed:
/usr/bin/pkgparam _DART_PKG_NAME_ BASEDIR
•CSCOvsp stores configuration files in the /var/<install directory>/data directory. Each _DART_PKG_NAME_ configuration is stored in a separate directory; the directory nameis the same as the configuration name.
In the examples below, the assumption is that CSCOvsp16 was installed in the directory /opt/CSCOvsp16, thus = /opt/CSCOvsp16
–To rename a configuration, simply rename the directory under /var/opt/_DART_PKG_NAME_/data
–To remove a configuration, remove the directory under /var/opt/_DART_PKG_NAME_/data
•To determine where the data directory is located, search for DartStoreDir in the configEditor.properties file:
/usr/bin/grep DartStoreDir /opt/_DART_PKG_NAME_/classes/com/cisco/transpath/dart/editor/configEditor.properties
As a safety precaution, the deinstallation procedure does not remove configuration data. The data must be removed manually.
Obtaining Documentation
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World Wide Web
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http://www.cisco.com
Translated documentation is available at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/public/countries_languages.shtml
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Ordering Documentation
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Which Cisco TAC resource you choose is based on the priority of the problem and the conditions of service contracts, when applicable.
Cisco TAC Web Site
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If you have Internet access, it is recommended that you open P3 and P4 cases through the Cisco TAC Web Site.
Cisco TAC Escalation Center
The Cisco TAC Escalation Center addresses issues that are classified as priority level 1 or priority level 2; these classifications are assigned when severe network degradation significantly impacts business operations. When you contact the TAC Escalation Center with a P1 or P2 problem, a Cisco TAC engineer will automatically open a case.
To obtain a directory of toll-free Cisco TAC telephone numbers for your country, go to the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/687/Directory/DirTAC.shtml
Before calling, please check with your network operations center to determine the level of Cisco support services to which your company is entitled; for example, SMARTnet, SMARTnet Onsite, or Network Supported Accounts (NSA). In addition, please have available your service agreement number and your product serial number.
