README

HW Configurator 7 MP 1.0(build 7.0.9)

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. System requirements
  3. Compatibility
  4. Installation
  5. Uninstallation
  6. Features
  7. Version history
  8. Known bugs
  9. Other information

1. Introduction

This document provides some important information about Nokia Siemens Networks HW Configurator (referred to as the "EM" hereinafter, EM stands for Element Manager). Please read this as well as the documentation for the elements involved before using the EM.

There is more detailed information also in the Online Help of the EM.

This EM is used for managing the Nokia Siemens Networks UltraSite BTS equipment.

2. System requirements

Hardware

Component

Value

Processor

300 MHz (recommended 500 MHz or more)

Memory

32 MB*

Hard disk space

50 MB*

Display

1024x768

Pointing device

Required

Ethernet connection

Required

CD-ROM drive

Optional

Printer

Optional

* These are the memory requirements for running this application. For minimum requirements to run an Operating System refer to the OS ’s manuals

Software

Platform

Supported

Windows XP

Yes

Windows Server 2003

Yes

Windows Vista SP1

Yes

 

3. Compatibility

Hardware

Name

Version

Notes

UltraSite

CX7

None

Remote monitoring, maintenance and operation of BTS functionality from

the Nokia Siemens Networks Network Management System is restricted to the following BTS

types:

Name

Version

Notes

UltraSite

CX7

None

Software

Name

Version

Notes

NMS/2000

T11 & T12

None

NetAct

OSS3.1 ED2 and above

None

BSC SW

S12(Limited),S13 and S14

None

4. Installation

You can obtain the EM as an installation CD-ROM or by downloading it via www.online.nokia.com  (Nokia Online Services). To install the EM, run the Setup.exe program icon in the window and follow the instructions of the installation program.

Notes:

·        Make sure that already installed HW Configurator is closed before running the Setup. Otherwise a reboot will be required for new HW Configurator to come in effect

·        Once the installation is complete, the existing *.hwc files may not update the new Nokia Siemens Networks rebranded icon, however the icon will come into affect after a reboot or relogin.

The EM startup shortcut icon is added to the desktop and HW Configurator shortcut folder.

MICROSOFT XML CORE SERVICES (MSXML) 6.0 is a prerequisite to support XML files in HW Configurator.

Note: Windows Installer version 3.1 is a prerequisite to install MSXML. Below is a link, which may help, in resolving common problems faced due to Windows Installer engine.

http://support.installshield.com/kb/view.asp?pcode=ALL&articleid=Q107137

For more information on Windows Installer or latest Windows Installer downloads, refer to Microsoft support web pages.

 

5. Uninstallation

To uninstall the EM, follow the normal operating system application uninstallation procedure. If you have saved any EM related files, such as logs or configurations, those files and the directory will NOT be deleted. You need to remove them manually.

6. Features

BTS feature ID

Description

Supported

CR323

Changes in CX MMI for improvement ideas shared GUI Board

Yes

 

 

7. Version history

 
Version 7 MP1.0 (build 7.0.9):
 
Implemented features:
o                      Refer Sec 6
 
Implemented change:
o                     None
 
Corrected bugs
o                     None
 

8. Known bugs

Bug ID

Bug title

Possible workaround solution

[ Pronto ID ]

[ Pronto title ]

[ Possible solution ]

 

           Please read the GFR for the CX7 MP1.0 project for details of known bugs.

9. Other information

For additional information, refer to these Nokia Siemens Networks pages on the World Wide Web:

www.online.nokia.com

The Nokia Online Services web site provides easy and secure access to solution and product documentation, downloadable software, project management tools, online entry and tracking of Help Desk cases, online ordering, e-learning and collaboration tools for Nokia Siemens Networks Customers, Partners and other Associates.

 http://www.nokiasiemensnetworks.com/

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