Bridge Manager C7.0 (Build 7.0.9)


Copyright © 2009 Nokia Siemens Networks. All rights reserved.

Contents

Introduction
System Requirements
Compatibility
Installation
Uninstallation
Document Errata
Version History
Known Issues
Other Information


Introduction

This document provides some important information about Bridge Manager (referred to as "the Element Manager" or "the EM" hereinafter). Please read this (as well as the documentation for the Elements involved) through before using the Element Manager.

There is more detailed information also in the online Help of the Element Manager.

This Element Manager is used for managing the FXC Bridge and FC STM-1 cards.
 

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System Requirements

In order to use the Element Manager, you need the following:

  • Operating System (English versions):
    • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
    • Microsoft Windows Vista

The Element Manager does NOT officially support any other Windows Operating Systems.
 

  • An Intel Pentium compatible PC:
    • Processor: min. 300 MHz (recommended 500 MHz or more)
    • Memory: according to installed operating system (preferably the recommended amount)
    • Monitor: min. SVGA with 800x600 resolution (recommended 1024x768 resolution)
    • Hard disk: 10 MB free space exclusively for the Element Manager installation (recommended 25 MB)
    • Pointing device: mouse, trackball, touchpad or equivalent
    • CD-ROM drive
    • (local connection) 9-pin serial port in the PC
    • (local connection) LMP cable (see more details in section Other Information)
    • (remote connection) Network adapter with connection to DCN
    • (optional) Windows compatible printer


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Compatibility

This Element Manager release is compatible with the following:
 

Item

Product Version

 HW Version

SW Version

FXC Bridge Card

A0, A1, B0, B1, B2, B3, C0, D0

E36148.01 A0, A1, B0

Bridge PDH part:

S32685.01 A0, B0, C0, D0, E0

 

Bridge SDH part:

P32684.01 A0, B0, B1, C0, D0, E0

FC STM-1 Card

03, 04, A0, B0, C0

Bridge: 00002793 02, A0,

 

STM-1: 00002794 03, A0,

Bridge PDH part:

00003784 C0, B0, A0, 00

 

Bridge SDH part:

00003783 C0, B0, A0, 00

 

STM1 part:

00003781 C0, B0, A0, 00

MetroHub Manager

 

-

C7.0 (build 7.0.9)

USBTS Hub Manager

 

-

C7.0 (build 7.0.9)

FC STM-1 Manager

 

-

C7.0 (build 7.0.9)

GCS communication stack

 

-

4.2, 5.0, 6.0

NetAct

 

-

NetAct OSS4.1, NetAct OSS4.2

The Element Manager is a part of SiteWizard 6 CD4.0. 

This application cannot be run in standalone mode. It can be run in embedded mode with MetroHub Manager, UltraSite BTS Hub Manager and/or FC STM-1 Manager as listed above.   

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Installation

You can obtain the Element Manager through SiteWizard CD-ROM or you can download it via https://www.online.nokia.com/SWD/: Software Delivery > Operations Support Systems > Element Management Products > SiteWizard.

To install the Element Manager, follow the instructions of the SiteWizard installation program.
The installation program should start automatically when the CD-ROM is inserted in the CD-ROM drive. If it does not start, run setup.exe from the CD-ROM manually.

If you received the Element Manager installation package as a compressed file (.zip), extract the zip file contents into some temporary directory in your hard disk. Then run setup.exe from the directory. After the installation is completed, you can delete the temporary directory and its contents.

The Element Manager files are installed into the directory you selected during the installation (referred to as "Installation Directory").

The Element Manager startup (shortcut) icon is added into the "Nokia Siemens Networks" folder.

The Element Manager executable "FXCBridgeMan.exe" is located in the Installation Directory.

To use connection services of the Element manager, GCS communication service (as per the compatibility chart above) must be installed.

 

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Uninstallation

To uninstall the Element Manager, follow the normal Windows application uninstallation procedure (from the Control Panel select Add/Remove Programs).
For more details, see the online Help of the Operating System.

NOTE: If you have saved some extra files (logs, configurations, etc.) to the Element Manager directory, those files and the directory will NOT be deleted. You need to remove them by yourself.
 

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Document Errata

There are no significant documentation updates.
 

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Version History

The Element Manager changes in release 1.2 (build 1.2.10) are:

Features Removed

  • Loop to SDH fro SDH-PDH channels

Features Added

  • SW download of compressed files
  • Fault recovery & retransmission during Sw download.
  • TFTP packet checksum
  • If a signal is looped back, AIS shall be transmitted in the forward direction.

Features Modified

  • SW download file options
  • Unit software download - Software ID and version modification in EM. If inactive bank SW is 2.2 or higher and active bank SW is 2.1 or less.

Bugs Fixed

  • Pronto # 6583ES11P : Reading of Equipment Type after Bridge SW activation fails.
  • Pronto # 7594ES11P : Timer for PDH SW activation on Bridge too short.
  • Pronto # 7918ES11P : E1B SW activation fails, Could not send command.
  • Pronto # 7541ES11P : Activation of Bridge PDH SW leads to errors sometimes.

The Element Manager changes in release 2.0 (build 2.0.14) are:

Features Removed

  • None

Requirements Implemented

  • ITNSysRqt0906 - Default settings to be same with Node SW.
  • ITNSysRqt0790 - Display of Boot code at SDH units.
  • ITN_SysRqt0764 - SW to be downloaded matches with the unit type prior to downloading it.
  • ITN_SysRqt0808 - Full Xml Support.
  • ITN_SysRqt0880 - User access levels to Element Managers.
  • Retransmission support while downloading a node software.
  • EM setups should clean the registry during uninstallation.

Features Added

  • Help Updated

Features Modified

  • None

Bugs Fixed

  • Pronto # 8933ES11P : RSWDL on Bridge Card: Does not use Channel 8 at all.
  • Pronto # 9277ES11P : Display for FXC Bridge reset counter too small.
  • Pronto # 8767ES10P : Bridge PDH SWDL - Downloading of incorrect SW gives different results in FXC as in FC.
  • Pronto # 9152ES11P : Right after remote SWDL BridgeMan cannot refresh sw info.
  • Installation Problem related to GCS - Failure message changed.
  • Pronto # 12286ES11P : Software download cancellation with FXCBridge possible without further confirmation.
  • Pronto # 8774ES10P : FXC Bridge SWDL - After aborting a SWDL, the window will not update.
  • Pronto # 8775ES10P : Bridge PDH SWDL - Downloading corrupted SW leads to different results.
  • Pronto # 5692ES11P : Severity state change of alarms - handled differently on different cards / different equipment.
  • Pronto # 13935ES11P : Wrong help text in SDH-PDH Channels window.
  • Pronto # 15047ES11P : UALC feature does not prohibit remote modification of system although feature installed and enabled.
  • Pronto # 14729ES11P : FXC Bridge - Cancel SW download with the SPACE key.
  • Pronto # 15533ES11P : Embedded Bridge and STM-1 starts in read-only mode in file-mode with FC-STM-1 manager.
  • Pronto # 15521ES11P : The Bridge and FC STM1 manager crash during the remote activation of the FC Bridge PDH SW.

The Element Manager changes in release 2.1 (build 2.1.2) are:

Features Removed

  • None

Requirements Implemented

  • ITN_SysRqt0963 (C3.1_10) - Reduce configuration upload and download times

Features Added

  • None

Features Modified

  • None

Bugs Fixed

  • Pronto # 8933ES11P : RSWDL on Bridge Card: Does not use Channel 8 at all.

The Element Manager changes in release 5.0 (build 5.0.9) are:

Features Removed

  • None

Requirements Implemented

  • ITN_SysRqt0787 - Polling of Alarms in a separate thread.
  • ITN_SysRqt0967 - Full Loop Wizard(Undo the code for LoopWizard).Pilotbits check box functionality should be developed.
  • ITN_SysRqt0922 - A user shall be informed if there are inconsistencies between the cross-connection data represented towards the user via Element Manager and the actual cross-connection data at the ITN/FC STM node. If a inconsistency occured user shall be able to upload the cross-connection data from the ITN/FC STM node to re-establish consistency.
  • ITN_SysRqt0309 (C3.1_49) - Remote change of Q1 NE address and baudrate.
  • ITN_SysRqt0977 - Node status report.
  • FXC_SysRqt_0407 - RAML 2.1 support limited to updation of "AdaptationVersionMajor".
  • COMITN_xxx - Change of Version number of the EM to C5. Internal version to be changed to 5.0

Features Added

  • None

Features Modified

  • None

Bugs Fixed

  • Pronto # 15691ES11P : HW Identification - HW Code & Versions are not shown for some units.
  • Pronto # 14448ES11P : The FC STM Alarm properties lists for node and units are not correct when connected to the BTS.
  • Pronto # 19366ES11P : After remote Sw activation in FXC Bridge (Master), error „Could not send command“ occurred, while writing data (at 86%).
  • Pronto # 19433ES11P : After remote Sw activation in FC Bridge, error „Could not send command“ occurred, while trying to execute another Sw activation on the same card.
  • Pronto # 15498ES11P : Node Manager crash - When SW User Label is over 50 char then NM crashes.
  • Pronto # 20417ES11P : The problem occurs because the SWDL summary window is not implented in Bridge Manager.
  • Pronto # 20395ES11P : Can not modify the new EOC via remote connection.
  • Pronto # 14565ES11P : The FXC Bridge and STM Alarm properties lists are not correct in offline mode.
  • Pronto # 16916ES11P : FXC STM1 / Bridge units are not reachable via Node manager PC.
  • Pronto # 21152ES11P : Text missprinted in Action section of enhance Error Handling.
  • Pronto # 21593ES11P : MH Manager is unable to receive data from STM1 card (ITNC2.2 SW).
  • Pronto # 14716ES11P : If changing to another application and back when Comm Wizard is sending settings the progress bar and error windows stays hidden.
  • Pronto # 21988ES11P : US-BTS-HUB Manager - Unit info missing if node file is saved in XML format.
  • Pronto # 21997ES11P : Metro-HUB Manager - Unit info missing if node file is saved in XML format.
  • Pronto # 22005ES11P : MetroHub Manager: Read node file in XML format (Some unit infos are corrupted).
  • Pronto # 21666ES11P : USBTS EM: Inconsistency between graphical view and list view of Cross Connections.
  • Pronto # 19220ES11P : Restore of backup settings failed.
  • Pronto # 21650ES11P : Problem at creation of Uni_Directional CC in FC-STM1 EM.
  • Pronto # 20274ES11P : Error in CC-overview dialog.
  • Pronto # 34017ES09P : Company name incorrect in splash screen.
  • Pronto # 22307ES11P : "Protecting ABIS on SDH interface is shown as CHAIN in Traffic Manager Necessary Information Missing".

The Element Manager changes in release 6.0 (build 6.0.8) are:

Requirements Implemented

  • C3CD2_1 : Measurement/Display of internal +5V/-5V
  • C3CD2_26 : Alarm rationalization (phase 2)
  • C3CD2_5 : A new Unit should enable to upgrade a complete node to the new SW status : SW copy functionality
  • C3CD2_12 : Re-branding UI to Nokia Siemens Networks style

Features Removed

  • None

Features Added

  • None

Features Modified

  • None

Bugs Fixed

  • Pronto # 14052ESPE01 : The +5/-5V unit measurement values are displayed incorrectly in the node status report
  • Pronto # PR9456ES05X :Bridge_EMA: Change notes for FXC Bridge Manager still displays "Nokia FXC Bridge Manager ITN C6 (Build 6.0.4)"
  • Pronto # PR 9795ES05X :US/MH:Help is not present for Bridge-Measurement - Help button.

The Element Manager changes in release 7.0 (build 7.0.8) are:

Requirements Implemented

  • Migrated the Help from Win Help to chm format.
  • Look & Feel of the EM will be as per the look & Feel of the respective OS.

Features Removed

  • None

Features Added

  • Windows Vista Support

Features Modified

  • None

Bugs Fixed

  • None

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Known Issues

The following issues are known for this Element Manager version:

  • Long delays when used with WTS.

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Other Information

Product codes for some of the products:
 

Product

Code

LMP Cable

CS 72451.01 / T55270.01

SiteWizard 6 CD4.0 (via NOLS)

471919A.105

SiteWizard 6 CD4.0 (CD-ROM)

471918A.105

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Nokia Siemens Networks operates on a policy of continuous improvement. Therefore we reserve the right to make changes and improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice.

Nokia Siemens Networks is not responsible for any loss of data, income or any consequential damage howsoever caused.
 

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