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BCM50 3.0
Business Communications Manager
Document Status:Standard
Document Number: NN40020-700
Document Version: 01.01
Date: December 2007
BCM50 Troubleshooting Guide
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Task List
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Initial Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
To verify the keycodes using Element Manager............................................................25
To verify the keycodes using Telset ..............................................................................26
To restart the system.....................................................................................................27
To test the main unit ......................................................................................................28
To troubleshoot the main unit ........................................................................................28
To test the expansion unit .............................................................................................29
To troubleshoot the expansion unit ...............................................................................29
To test the MBM ............................................................................................................30
To test a station MBM....................................................................................................30
To test a trunk MBM ......................................................................................................30
To determine why an MBM does not appear in Element Manager ...............................30
To determine why the ATA 2 does not function.............................................................31
To determine why there is no dial tone at the ATA2......................................................31
To check the ATA2 wiring..............................................................................................31
To perform a Level 1 and Level 2 reset.........................................................................33
Software Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
To check line programming ...........................................................................................38
To restore data from an archive ....................................................................................46
To restore the factory configuration...............................................................................47
To view the BCM50 software inventory .........................................................................48
To obtain updates from the Nortel Technical Support Web page..................................49
Advanced Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Troubleshooting example 1 ...........................................................................................51
Troubleshooting example 2 ...........................................................................................55
Troubleshooting example 3 ...........................................................................................60
Troubleshooting example 4 ...........................................................................................62
Troubleshooting example 5 ...........................................................................................63
Troubleshooting example 6 ...........................................................................................68
Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
To download software from the BCM50 webpage.........................................................70
Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Understanding system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
To set Release Reasons ...............................................................................................75
Useful Troubleshooting Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
To use the Knowledge and Solution Engine..................................................................78
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Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
To perform a backup .....................................................................................................79
To restore data from the BCM50 ...................................................................................80
Completing a warm or cold reset...................................................................................80
Recovering a lost password ..........................................................................................81
To view an alarm ...........................................................................................................82
To acknowledge an alarm .............................................................................................83
Using the Element Manager to transfer log files............................................................83
Capturing the current configuration ...............................................................................85
Viewing the system health.............................................................................................86
Viewing specific process states.....................................................................................86
Verify the current software revision ...............................................................................87
Viewing the system ID and serial number .....................................................................87
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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Contents
Chapter 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Symbols and conventions used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Related publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2
Initial Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Proper installation and routine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Network configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Site network map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Logical connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Device configuration information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Other important data about your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Normal behavior on your network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3
Hardware Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting the BCM50 hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the power source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check LED indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check the wiring connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Verify the keycodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Restart the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Testing basic hardware functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Reset to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Chapter 4
Software Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Verify the software version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Verify the keycodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Check the programming of lines and phones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Check line programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Trunk/Line data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Assigned DNs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Restoring system data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Verify the software inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Viewing the inventory of BCM50 software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Obtaining software updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Chapter 5
Advanced Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Example 1: Cannot dial out from an analog trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Example 2: Cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 VoIP trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Example 3: IP set is not registering with the BCM50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Example 4: Cannot install keycode or invalid keycode application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Example 5: Cannot dial out from digital trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Example 6: MeetMe Conferencing commands do not work, or conferencing is busy . 67
Chapter 6
Downloading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Downloading software from the BCM50 webpage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Downloading software from the Nortel web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Service Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Status and Metrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 8
Understanding system messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Alarms, logs, and traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Reporting for dropped calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Chapter 9
Useful Troubleshooting Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Partner Bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Knowledge and Solution Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Chapter 10
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Backup, restore, and reset operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How do I back up the database? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
How do I restore the BCM50 from a previous backup? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
How do I complete a Warm Reset or Cold Reset? Is it safe and will I lose customer data? 80
Password protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
How do I recover a lost password for the BCM50? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Fault management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
How do I view Alarms? Can I acknowledge and clear them? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
System and status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How do I capture the logs from the BCM50? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How do I capture the current BCM50 configuration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
How do I find the BCM50 system health? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How do I show specific process states? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How do I verify current software revision? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
How do find the BCM50 System ID and Serial Number? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Chapter 11
Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Gathering critical information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Getting Help from the Nortel Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Getting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
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Chapter 1
Introduction
The Nortel Business Communications Manager 50 (BCM50) provides private network and
telephony management capability to small and medium-sized businesses. The BCM50 system
integrates voice and data capabilities, IP Telephony gateway functions, and data-routing features
into a single telephony system. It also enables you to create and provide telephony applications for
use in a business environment.
Purpose
This guide provides procedural information to help you troubleshoot and isolate problems in your
BCM50 network.
Audience
The BCM50 Troubleshooting Guide is for use by network administrators responsible for
maintaining BCM networks that include BCM50 devices. This guide is also useful for network
operations center (NOC) personnel supporting a BCM50 managed services solution. To use this
guide, you must:
• be an authorized BCM50 administrator within your organization
• know basic Nortel BCM50 terminology
• be knowledgeable about telephony and IP networking technology
Organization
This guide is organized for easy access to information that explains the troubleshooting procedures
associated with using the BCM50 system. This guide contains information on the following topics:
•Initial Troubleshooting on page 15
•Hardware Troubleshooting on page 17
•Software Troubleshooting on page 37
•Advanced Troubleshooting on page 51
•Downloading Software on page 69
•Troubleshooting Tools on page 73
•Understanding system messages on page 75
•Useful Troubleshooting Links on page 77
•Frequently Asked Questions on page 79
•Contacting Technical Support on page 89
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Acronyms
The following is a list of acronyms used in this guide.
Table 1 List of acronyms
Acronym Description
3DES Triple Data Encryption Standard
AES Analog Encryption Standard
AIS Alarm Indication Signal
BCM Business Communications Manager
BRI Basic Rate Interface
CbC Call by Call
CDR Call Detail Recording
CFA Carrier Failure Alarms
CLID Calling Line Identification
CPE Customer Premises Equipment
CSU Channel Service Unit
DES Digital Encryption Standard
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DN Directory Number
DNIS Dialed Number Idenification Service
DTM Digital Trunk Module
ES Errored Seconds
HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol
IP Internet Protocol
ISDN Integrated Switched Digital Network
LAN Local Area Network
MBM Media Bay Module
MIB Management Information Base
MGS Media Gateway Server
MOS Mean Opinion Score
MPS Media Path Server
NAT Network Address Translation
NCM Network Configuration Manager
NOC Network Operations Center
NTP Network Time Protocol
OOF Out of Frame
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PPP Point-to-Point Protocol
PRI Primary Rate Interface
PBX Private Branch Exchange
PSTN Public Switched Telephone Network
PVQM Proactive Voice Quality Monitoring
QoS Quality of Service
RAI Remote Alarm Indication
RTP Real-time Transport Protocol
SFTP Secure File Transfer Protocol
SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol
SSH Secure Shell
SSL Secure Socket Layer
UAS Unavailable Seconds
UPS Uninterrruptable Power Supply
USB Universal Serial Bus
VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol
VLAN Virtual Local Area Network
VPN Virtual Private Network
WAN Wide Area Network
Table 1 List of acronyms
Acronym Description
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Symbols and conventions used in this guide
These symbols are used to highlight critical information for the BCM50 system:
Caution: Alerts you to conditions where you can damage the equipment.
Danger: Alerts you to conditions where you can get an electrical shock.
Warning: Alerts you to conditions where you can cause the system to fail or work
improperly.
Note: A Note alerts you to important information.
Tip: Alerts you to additional information that can help you perform a task.
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Security note: Indicates a point of system security where a default should be changed,
or where the administrator needs to make a decision about the level of security required
for the system.
Warning: Alerts you to ground yourself with an antistatic grounding
strap before performing the maintenance procedure.
Warning: Alerts you to remove the BCM50 main unit and expansion
unit power cords from the ac outlet before performing any maintenance
procedure.
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Related publications
Related publications are listed below. To locate specific information, you can refer to the
Master Index of BCM50 Library (NN40020-100).
BCM50 Administration Guide (NN40020-600)
BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide (NN40020-302)
Keycode Installation Guide (NN40010-301)
BCM50 Device Configuration Guide (NN40020-300)
BCM50 Networking Configuration Guide (NN40020-603)
BCM50 Telset Administration Guide (NN40020-604)
CallPilot Telephone Administration Guide (NN40090-500)
CallPilot Contact Center Telephone Administration Guide (NN40040-600)
Reporting for Contact Center Troubleshooting
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Chapter 2
Initial Troubleshooting
You can better troubleshoot the problems on your network and reduce their impact by preparing
for such events in advance. To do this, you must know the following:
• that your system is properly installed and routinely maintained
• the configuration of your network
• the normal behavior of your network
Navigation
•Proper installation and routine maintenance on page 15
•Network configuration on page 15
•Normal behavior on your network on page 16
Proper installation and routine maintenance
See the BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide (NN40020-302) for detailed installation
information. This document also outlines the routine tasks required for operating the BCM50.
Network configuration
To keep track of your network’s configuration, gather the information described in the following
sections. This information, when kept up-to-date, is extremely helpful when you experience
network or device problems.
•Site network map on page 15
•Logical connections on page 16
•Device configuration information on page 16
•Other important data about your network on page 16
Site network map
A site network map identifies where each device is physically located on your site, which helps
locate the users and applications that are affected by a problem. You can use the site network map
to systematically search each part of your network for problems.
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Logical connections
With virtual LANs (VLANs), you must know how your devices are connected logically as well as
physically.
Device configuration information
You should maintain online and paper copies of your device configuration information. Ensure
that all online data is stored with your site’s regular data backup. If your site does not have a
backup system, copy the information onto a backup disk (such as a CD or zip disk) and store the
backup disk at an offsite location.
Other important data about your network
For a complete picture of your network, have the following information available:
•All passwords—Store passwords in a safe place. It is a good practice to keep records of your
previous passwords in case you must restore a device to a previous software version and need
to use the old password that was valid for that version.
•Device inventory—It is a good practice to maintain a device inventory, which list all devices
and relevant information for your network. The inventory allows you to easily see the device
type, IP address, ports, MAC addresses, and attached devices.
•MAC address-to-port number list—If your hubs or switches are not managed, you must
keep a list of the MAC addresses that correlate to the ports on your hubs and switches.
•Change control—Maintain a change control system for all critical systems. Permanently store
change control records.
•Contact details—It is a good practice to store the details of all support contracts, support
numbers, engineer details, and telephone and fax numbers. Having this information available
when troubleshooting can save a lot to time.
Normal behavior on your network
When you are familiar with the performance of your network when it is fully operational, you can
be more effective at troubleshooting problems that arise. To understand the normal behavior of
you network, monitor your network over a long period of time. During this time you can see a
pattern in the traffic flow, such as which devices are typically accessed or when peak usage times
occur.
To identify problems, you can use a baseline analysis, which is an important indicator of overall
network health. A baseline serves as a useful reference of network traffic during normal operation,
which you can then compare to captured network traffic while you troubleshoot network
problems. A baseline analysis speeds the process of isolating network problems. By running tests
on a healthy network, you compile normal data for your network. This normal data can then be
used to compare against the results that you get when your network is experiencing trouble. For
example, ping each node to discover how long it typically takes to receive a response from devices
on your network. Capture and save each device’s response time and when you are troubleshooting
you can use these baseline response times to help you troubleshoot.
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Chapter 3
Hardware Troubleshooting
Use the tasks in this chapter to troubleshoot problems related to the BCM50 hardware
components.
Navigation
•Troubleshooting the BCM50 hardware on page 17
•Testing basic hardware functionality on page 27
Troubleshooting the BCM50 hardware
Complete the following tasks, in the order shown below, to troubleshoot some of the common
problems that you may encounter with the BCM50 hardware:
•Check the power source on page 17
•Check LED indicators on page 17
•Check the wiring connections on page 25
•Verify the keycodes on page 25
•Restart the system on page 26
Check the power source
Begin troubleshooting the hardware by checking the power source:
• check the connection between the power supply and the main unit
• check the connection from the power supply to the electrical outlet
Check LED indicators
After checking the power source, check the LED indicators. This section describes the operation of
the BCM50 system LEDs:
•System status LEDs on page 18
•LAN port LEDs on page 19
•ADSL router LEDs (BCM50a and BCM50ba only) on page 20
•Ethernet router LEDs (BCM50e and BCM50be only) on page 21
•BRI port LEDs on main unit (BRI series only) on page 22
•Media bay module LEDs (expansion units only) on page 23
•DTM LEDs on page 24
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•BRIM LEDs on page 25
System status LEDs
The two system status LEDs on the BCM50 main units (BCM50, BCM50a, BCM50e, BCM50b,
BCM50ba, and BCM50be) show the current state of the BCM50 system.
You can view the system status LEDs on the faceplate and on the top of the main unit. See the
figure Location of system status LEDs on a main unit on page 18. The bottom LED is the power
LED, and the top LED is the status LED. Under normal operating conditions, both LEDs are solid
green.
Figure 1 Location of system status LEDs on a main unit
The table System status LEDs states and descriptions on page 18 describes the meaning of the
system status LEDs after the system boots up and is in service.
Table 1 System status LEDs states and descriptions
Power Status Description
Solid green Solid green Normal operation.
Solid green
or
Flashing green
Solid red A Major or Critical alarm is activated on the BCM50.
You must clear the status LED using the Element Manager Alarm Panel.
The LED does not clear itself.
See the Administration Guide for more information.
Flashing green Solid green Contact technical support.
Off Off No power to BCM50.
Power LED
Status LED
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During BCM50 system startup or reboot, the system status LEDs move through a sequence of state
changes. If either the power LED or status LED is yellow, the system is initializing and is not
ready for service. The table System status LEDs during startup or reboot on page 19 shows the key
states indicating service availability.
LAN port LEDs
Each LAN port on the main unit and expansion unit has two LEDs. These LEDs indicate the status
of the connection for that LAN port. The figure LAN port LED locations on page 20 shows the
location of these LEDs on the main units and expansion unit.
Table 2 System status LEDs during startup or reboot
Power Status Description
Solid yellow Any System initializing; not ready for service.
Flashing or solid
green
Flashing or
solid yellow
System initializing; not ready for service.
Flashing green Flashing green BCM50 telephony services are available, including IP telephony and
voice mail.
Solid green Flashing green Administrator can log into BCM50 with Element Manager.
Solid green Solid green All BCM50 services are functioning, and the system is ready for normal
use.
Note: The expansion ports on the main unit also function as LAN ports. The
expansion port LEDs indicate LAN activity only. The LEDs do not indicate
expansion unit presence. The LEDs do not light.
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Figure 2 LAN port LED locations
The table LAN port and expansion port LED indicators on page 20 describes the possible LED
states for the LAN ports LEDs.
ADSL router LEDs (BCM50a and BCM50ba only)
The three ADSL router LEDs on the faceplate of the BCM50a and BCM50ba main units monitor
router status, data, and DSL. The figure ADSL router LEDs on the BCM50a and BCM50ba main
units (BCM50a shown) on page 21 shows the location of the three ADSL router LEDs.
Table 3 LAN port and expansion port LED indicators
LED Status Description
Yellow On The LAN port is operating at 10 Mb/s.
Green On The LAN port is operating at 100 Mb/s.
Both LEDs Off No connection.
Any LED Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving network data. The frequency of the flashes
increases with increased traffic.
LAN port
Router card LAN ports
LAN ports
LAN port LEDs
Expansion/
LAN ports
Expansion port
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Figure 3 ADSL router LEDs on the BCM50a and BCM50ba main units (BCM50a shown)
The table ADSL router LED descriptions on page 21 describes the possible ADSL router LED
states.
Ethernet router LEDs (BCM50e and BCM50be only)
The three Ethernet router LEDs on the BCM50e and BCM50be main units monitor the router
status and the WAN port. The figure Ethernet router LEDs on the BCM50e and BCM50be main
units (BCM50e shown) on page 22 shows the location of the three Ethernet router LEDs.
Table 4 ADSL router LED descriptions
LED Status Description
Router
status
On The router card is functioning properly.
Off The router card is not ready or malfunctioned.
Flashing The router card is rebooting.
Data Flashing The router card is sending or receiving data through the WAN port.
Off The router card is not sending or receiving data through the WAN port.
DSL
On The router card is linked successfully to a digital subscriber line access
multiplexer (DSLAM).
Off The DSL link is not functioning.
Flashing The router card is initializing the DSL line.
Router
status Data DSL
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Figure 4 Ethernet router LEDs on the BCM50e and BCM50be main units (BCM50e shown)
The table LAN port LED indicators on page 22 describes the possible Ethernet router LED states.
BRI port LEDs on main unit (BRI series only)
The three BRI port LEDs on the BCM50b, BCM50ba, and BCM50be main units monitor the BRI
port status. The figure Ethernet router LEDs on the BCM50e and BCM50be main units (BCM50e
shown) on page 22 shows the location of the BRI ports and LEDs.
Figure 5 BRI port LEDs on the BCM50b, BCM50ba, and BCM50be main units (BCM50b shown)
Table 5 LAN port LED indicators
LED Status Description
Router status
On The router card is functioning properly.
Off The router card is not ready or malfunctioned.
Flashing The router card is rebooting.
WAN port yellow On The WAN port is operating at 10 Mb/s.
WAN port green On The WAN port is operating at 100 Mb/s.
Any WAN port
LED Flashing The WAN port is sending or receiving network data. The frequency of the
flashes increases with increased traffic.
Both WAN port
LEDs Off No connection.
Router
status
WAN port
LEDs WAN port LEDs
BRI ports
D channel
B channel 1
B channel 2
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The table BRI port LED indicators on page 23 describes the possible BRI port LED states.
Media bay module LEDs (expansion units only)
The two media bay module (MBM) LEDs on an expansion unit show the power and status of the
MBM. The figure MBM LEDs on page 23 shows the location of the (Power) and (Status)
LEDs on an MBM. The power and status LEDs are in the same location on all MBMs.
Figure 6 MBM LEDs
The table MBM LED descriptions on page 23 describes the possible MBM LED states.
Table 6 BRI port LED indicators
LED (channel) Status Description
D On (green) D channel is functioning through this BRI port.
B1 On (green) B channel 1 is functioning through this BRI port.
B2 On (green) B channel 2 is functioning through this BRI port.
Table 7 MBM LED descriptions
Power Status Description
Off Off The MBM has no power, or a failure occurred on the MBM power converter.
On Off BCM50 to expansion unit failure or system initialization.
On Blinking Hardware is working, but an operational problem exists such as:
• no link to the main unit is detected
• frame alignment is lost on messages from the main unit
• bandwidth not allocated
• MBM is in maintenance state
• MBM is in download state (GASM, GATM4/GATM8)
Blinking Blinking The MBM has power, but a hardware problem exists such as:
• partial failure of power converter
• thermal overload
• fan failure
On On The MBM is ready to operate.
Power Status
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DTM LEDs
The DTM has additional LEDs that are not on most other MBMs. The figure DTM LEDs on page
24 shows the location of the DTM LEDs.
Figure 7 DTM LEDs
The table DTM LED functions on page 24 describes the functions of the DTM LEDs.
Table 8 DTM LED functions
LED Status Descriptions
Power – See “Media bay module LEDs (expansion units only)” for details.
Status – See “Media bay module LEDs (expansion units only)” for details.
In service Flashing The T1, ETSI, or PRI trunks are out of service because a loopback test is
running or the DTM is initializing.
Loopback test On A continuity loopback test is running.
Receive alarm On A problem with the received digital transmission. This half-duplex link does
not work.
Receive error On A small error as a result of degraded digital transmission. Possible causes are
an ohmic connection, water ingress, or too long a loop.
Transmit alarm On The DTM cannot transmit. The DTM sends an alarm indication signal (AIS) to
the terminating switch. This half-duplex link does not work.
Transmit error On The DTM is sending a remote alarm indication (RAI) carrier failure alarm
(CFA) to the terminating switch. If the transmit alarm is not on, this error
indicates a far-end or cable problem.
All LEDS Flashing The DTM is initializing.
Power LED
Status LED
In service LED
Loopback test LED
Receive LEDs
Transmit LEDs
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BRIM LEDs
The BRIM has one additional LED beside each RJ-48C jack. These LEDs are on when the ISDN
line is active. The figure BRIM LEDs on page 25 shows the location of the LEDs on a BRIM.
Figure 8 BRIM LEDs
For more information on the power and status LED functions, see Media bay module LEDs
(expansion units only) on page 23.
Check the wiring connections
After you check the power source and the LEDs, begin to check the wiring. Check the connections
between the following components:
• the expansion unit and the main unit
• the main unit and to the MBMs—make sure that the cables are properly seated and are
connected to the correct ports
• the power supply and the main unit and the AC power outlet
• if you are using a UPS, check the connection from:
— the USB hub to both the UPS and the BCM50
— the UPS and the electrical outlet,
— the connection from the power supply to both the UPS and the BCM50 main unit
• the lines and extensions connected through the RJ-21 telephony connector
• the auxiliary equipment—connections at the auxiliary terminal block, or at the patch panel
Verify the keycodes
If a specific feature is not functioning, verify that the feature is included in your installed
keycodes. This section provides procedure for verifying the installed keycodes using either
Element Manager or Telset. For more detailed information about retrieving and entering the
keycode for your system, see the Keycode Installation Guide (NN40010-301).
To verify the keycodes using Element Manager
1In the Task Navigation Panel, select the Configuration tab.
Power LED
Status LED
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2Select the System folder and click the Keycodes task.
The Keycodes panel displays and the installed features appear in the Keycodes list.
3To enter a new keycode, click Load File.
4Browse to where you saved the keycode file you downloaded from KRS.
5Click Open.
The file uploads and the feature appears in the Keycodes list.
To verify the keycodes using Telset
1Select Feature 9*8 from a two-line display telephone.
2Enter the following user ID and password:
User ID: SETNNA
Password: CONFIG
The numerical values of the user ID and password are 738662 and 266344, respectively.
3Press NEXT to scroll through the menu and select Feature Codes.
4Press OK.
The system ID (SID) displays.
5Press NEXT.
6Enter your sequence ID.
7Press NEXT to scroll through the list and perform one or both of the following tasks:
aTo activate features, select Feature List.
• Press SHOW to view the available features.
• Use the soft keys to activate features for your system.
bTo enter a new keycode, select Entitlement Code.
• Press SHOW to view the current keycode.
• Use the soft keys to modify the keycode for your system.
Restart the system
You can use the Reset utility in Element Manager to:
• reboot the BCM50 system
• perform a warm reset of telephony services
• perform a cold reset of telephony services
• perform a cold reset of the router
Use this procedure to restart the system.
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To restart the system
1Select Administration > Utilities > Reset.
2Click the appropriate reset button.
Table 9 lists the Reset functions.
Testing basic hardware functionality
This section describes how to test the components of the BCM50 system, and how to troubleshoot
them if they fail the test.
Use the following procedures to help isolate and identify problems with your BCM50 hardware:
•To test the main unit on page 28
•To troubleshoot the main unit on page 28
•To test the expansion unit on page 29
•To troubleshoot the expansion unit on page 29
•To test the MBM on page 30
•To test a station MBM on page 30
Table 9 Reset functions
Function Description Impact
Reboot BCM50 System Restarts the operating system of the
BCM50 system
Temporarily stops all services on the
system. Restarts all services.
This operation does not affect
configuration parameters or
programming.
Warm Reset Telephony
Services
Restarts telephony services running
on the BCM50 system
Restarts all telephony services,
including LAN CTE, Voicemail, and
IP telephony.
This operation does not affect
configuration parameters or
programming.
Cold Reset Telephony
Services
Resets telephony programming of
the BCM50 system to the factory
defaults for that software level
Affects all telephony services,
including LAN CTE, Voicemail, and
IP telephony.
Telephony services restart with all
telephony programming at default
values for the specified region,
template, and start DN, for the
current software release level.
A cold reset erases voice message
mailboxes and messages if the DN
length is not set to system defaults.
For information about setting the DN
length, refer to the BCM50 Device
Configuration Guide.
Cold Reset Router Resets the router programming to
the factory defaults.
Affects services that rely on the
WAN.
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•To test a trunk MBM on page 30
•To determine why an MBM does not appear in Element Manager on page 30
•To determine why the ATA 2 does not function on page 31
•To determine why there is no dial tone at the ATA2 on page 31
•To check the ATA2 wiring on page 31
•Reset to factory settings on page 31
•To perform a Level 1 and Level 2 reset on page 33
To test the main unit
If you have the digital station feature included in your installed keycode, use the following test to
ensure the main unit is operating properly:
1Go to an extension that is connected to the RJ-21 telephony connector on the main unit.
2Check for a dial tone.
3Use this extension to make a call to another extension on the system.
4If this system has an expansion unit with a media bay module (MBM) that supports
extensions, repeat steps 3 and 4 for an extension connected to the expansion unit.
5Go to an extension that has access to one of the lines on the main unit.
6Select the line or line pool to which the line belongs.
7Check for a dial tone.
8Make a call using the line or line pool.
9If this system has an expansion unit with an MBM that supports lines, repeat steps 6 to 8 with
an extension that can access one of the lines connected to the expansion unit.
To troubleshoot the main unit
If a test fails, use the following procedure:
1Verify that any nonfunctional feature is included in your installed keycode.
2Check the wiring to the main unit and to the MBMs. Make sure that the cables are properly
seated and are connected to the correct ports.
3Reboot the BCM50 system.
4Check LEDs.
5Use Element Manager or the Telset Administration feature to check the programming for the
lines or extensions that failed the call test.
6If the programming is incorrect, use the Backup and Restore Utility to load a recent backup of
system programming. If a recent backup is not available, correct the programming using
Element Manager or the Telephone Administration feature.
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To test the expansion unit
Use the following test to ensure the expansion unit is operating properly:
1Make sure that the BCM50 system is fully booted.
2Check the power and status LEDs on the MBM that is inserted in the expansion unit. Both
LEDs must be solid green. If either LED is not solid green, a problem exists with the MBM or
the expansion unit.
3If the expansion unit has an MBM that supports extensions, go to an extension that is
connected to the MBM.
4Check for a dial tone.
5Use this extension to make a call to another extension on the system.
6If the expansion unit has an MBM that supports lines, go to an extension that has access to one
of the lines on the MBM.
7Select the line or line pool to which the line belongs.
8Check for a dial tone.
9Make a call using the line or line pool.
To troubleshoot the expansion unit
1Check that the correct feature for the expansion unit is included in your installed keycode.
2Check that the expansion port is connected to the proper connector.
3Check the wiring to the MBM. Make sure that the cables are properly seated and are connected
to the correct ports with proper LED indications.
4Check that the switches on the MBM are all set to on.
If the MBM is a GASM or GATM, all the switches on the right are not on.
To check the MBM switches, you must remove the MBM from the expansion unit. For imore
information, see the BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide.
5Perform a firmware download to ensure that the correct version is loaded on the ASM/GASM
or GATM unit.
6Use Element Manager or Telset Admin to check the programming for the lines or extensions
connected to the MBM.
7Reboot the system to ensure that the BCM50 main unit functions correctly.
8If the programming is incorrect, use the Backup and Restore Utility to load a recent backup of
system programming. If a recent backup is not available, correct the programming using
Element Manager or the Telephone Administration feature.
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To test the MBM
1Check the Power and Status LEDs on the MBM. Both LEDs must be solid green. If either
LED is not solid green, a problem exists with the MBM. .
2Perform a call test to make sure the new MBM functions correctly. If you replaced a station
MBM, use To test a station MBM on page 30. If you replaced a trunk MBM, use To test a
trunk MBM on page 30. If you replaced a 4x16 MBM, use To test a station MBM on page 30
and To test a trunk MBM on page 30.
To test a station MBM
1Go to an extension on the MBM.
2Check for a dial tone.
3Use this extension to make a call to another extension on the system.
4Use this extension to make a call to an external telephone number.
To test a trunk MBM
1Go to an extension that has access to one of the lines on the MBM.
2Select the line or line pool to which the line belongs.
3Check for a dial tone.
4Make a call using the line or line pool.
To determine why an MBM does not appear in Element Manager
1Check that the correct feature for the expansion unit is included in your installed keycode.
2Check that both the Power and Status LEDs on the MBM are solid green.
• If the Power LED is off, check that the power supply cable is properly seated in the
expansion unit and the power supply is connected to a working power outlet.
Also check that the MBM is properly seated in the expansion unit.
• If the Status LED is not solid green, check that the Expansion cable is properly seated in
the Expansion port on the expansion unit and on the main unit.
3Check that the MBM and expansion unit are enabled using either Element Manager or Telset
Administration. If the units are enabled, disable them, and then re-enable them.
4Check that all the switches on the MBM are on.
If the MBM is a GASM or GATM, all the switches on the right are not set to on. To check the
MBM switches, you must remove the MBM from the expansion unit. For imore information,
see the BCM50 Installation and Maintenance Guide.
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To determine why the ATA 2 does not function
1Check for a dial tone using an analog device.
2Check that AC power is connected to the ATA 2 unit.
3Check that the correct feature for digital sets is included in your installed keycode.
4Verify that the ATA2 is connected to a digital station port.
5Allow sufficient startup time (30–60 sec).
6Plug an analog device into the phone port of the ATA2 and check for a dial-tone.
7In Element Manager, verify that the ATA 2 is correctly configured:
aSelect Configuration > Telephony > Sets > All DNs.
bSelect the appropriate DN from the list and click the ATA settings tab.
The options for the Device Type are Modem or Telephone.
To determine why there is no dial tone at the ATA2
1If you hear no dial tone, replace a single-line telephone for the data communication device.
2If you hear no dial tone at the ATA2 unit:
aDisconnect the line side of the ATA2. Connect a digital telephone to the ATA2 port.
bCheck that the connection from the ATA2 to the BCM50 hardware works correctly.
To check the ATA2 wiring
1Use an analog phone to test the ATA2.
2Check the following connections:
aATA 2 to the terminal
The resistance must be 200 ohms or less for data applications and 1300 ohms or less for
voice applications.
bBCM50 hardware to the ATA2
The wiring must be equivalent to 800 m of 0.5 mm wire (2600 ft. of 24-AWG) or less. Do
not use bridge taps and loading coils between the BCM50 hardware and ATA2.
Reset to factory settings
This section describes how to reset the BCM50 system to the factory settings or a stable working
condition using the reset switch (see the figure Reset switch location on page 32). When the
BCM50 is in this condition, you can make further modifications.
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Figure 9 Reset switch location
Some possible situations in which you use the reset feature are:
• If the BCM50 system is configured incorrectly to an extent that it is no longer functional. The
customer must use a level 1 reset to return to the default system programming and restore a
previous configuration or reconfigure the system.
• If distributors want to reuse BCM50 systems, they must first erase all customer-specific data
using a level 1 or level 2 reset.
Reset levels
Reset to factory settings is a stand-alone feature that has the following levels of reset:
•Level 1 reset erases all customer-specific data and restores the default configuration for all
components. This reset leaves the software components untouched. That is, the system has the
latest release and patch level of the software installed. Only the system and user configuration
data is erased and replaced with default values. No Ethernet connectivity to the system occurs
during this operation.
•Level 2 reset erases all customer and system configuration data and all software releases and
patches. This reset re-installs the original factory configuration settings. Level 2 reset also
resets the router firmware to what was shipped from the factory. No Ethernet connectivity to
the system occurs during this operation.
Activate the reset feature
You activate the reset feature by pressing the reset switch with a long, thin, nonmetallic needle in
the sequence described in the procedure To perform a Level 1 and Level 2 reset on page 33.
Warning: If you perform a Level 2 reset to solve an undetermined problem and
still have access to Element Manager, you must retrieve all the log files for
technical support before performing the Level 2 reset. A Level 2 reset erases all
log files from the system.
Warning: Before performing a Level 1 or Level 2 reset, review all the effects of
the levels of reset. See Reset levels on page 32.
Reset switch
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As you press the reset switch, the LEDs blink in a predefined fashion to guide and confirm user
input. The various states of the power and status LEDs indicate the following:
• A blinking power LED indicates a user input window; the BCM50 system is waiting for user
input.
• A solid red power LED indicates extreme action is requested; caution is urged.
• A solid status LED (any color) indicates level of reset action:
— Level 1 is yellow
—Level 2 is red
• A blinking status LED indicates an interim state; trying to establish user request.
• A solid status LED indicates confirmation of a user selection (power LED has priority).
To perform a Level 1 and Level 2 reset
The router configuration of a BCM50a or BCM50e is not affected by a Level 1 reset. To perform a
soft reset on the router, use Element Manager.
See the figure Level 1 and Level 2 reset sequence on page 34, or follow the sequence in the table
Level 1 reset on page 35 and the table Level 2 reset on page 35 to perform a Level 1 and Level 2
reset. All times shown in the figure are approximate; it is important that you wait for the system to
complete the reset before taking any further action.
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Figure 10 Level 1 and Level 2 reset sequence
Do not press reset
10 second timer
System reboots
Reset query state
Level 1 reset pending
Level 2 reset pending
Level 1 reset confirm
Perform level 1 reset
Perform level 2 reset
Level 2 reset confirm
Press reset
Press reset
Press reset
Press reset
Do not press reset
Do not press reset
5 second timer
5 second timer
Do not press reset
10 second timer
(( ))
(( ))
(( ))
(( ))
(( ))
(( ))
(( ))
Wait 5 minutes
Wait 17 minutes
System is ready
System is ready
(Reset request cancelled)
Note 2: All times in this figure
are approximate.
Note 1: In the reset confirm
steps, the lower LED flashes
faster than the upper LED.
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Table 10 Level 1 reset
Step User action Power LED Status LED System state Alternative user action
1Boot the system
Solid yellow Solid yellow Power self-test
No action; system
remains off
Solid yellow Off Power self-test
Flashing yellow Solid yellow Ready for reset input
2Press reset switch Solid red Flashing yellow Request Level 1 reset
Do not press reset
switch; system boots
normally
3Wait five seconds Flashing red Flashing yellow Awaiting Level 1 reset
confirmation
Press reset switch;
system proceeds to
Level 2 reset
4Press reset switch
Solid red Solid yellow
System performs
Level 1 reset
All configuration
programming erased. Do not press reset
switch; system boots
normally
Solid green Solid green
System rebooted and
is ready for user
action.
Table 11 Level 2 reset
Step User action Power LED Status LED System state Alternative user action
1Boot up the system
Solid yellow Solid yellow Power self-test
No action; system
remains off
Solid yellow Off Power self-test
Flashing yellow Solid yellow Ready for reset input
2Press reset switch Solid red Flashing yellow Request Level 1 reset
Do not press reset
switch; system boots
normally
3
Press reset switch
again within five
seconds of the first
button press.
Solid red Flashing red Request Level 2 reset
Do not press reset
switch; system remains
in Level 1 reset state
4
Wait five seconds Flashing red Flashing red Awaiting Level 2 reset
confirmation
Press reset switch;
system proceeds to
Nortel factory mode (do
not use)
5Press reset switch
Solid red Solid red
System performs
Level 2 reset; all
configuration
programming and
software updates
erased.
Do not press reset
switch; system boots
normally
Solid green Solid green
System rebooted and
is ready for user
action.
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Chapter 4
Software Troubleshooting
Use the information in this chapter to troubleshoot problems related to the BCM50 software
components.
Navigation
Complete the following tasks, in the order shown below, to troubleshoot some of the common
problems that you may encounter with the BCM50 software:
•Verify the software version on page 37
•Verify the keycodes on page 37
•Check the programming of lines and phones on page 37
•Restoring system data on page 46
•Verify the software inventory on page 48
Verify the software version
In the Element Manager, select Help > About. A panel displays and provides information about
the Element Manager, such as the Release level.
Verify the keycodes
If a specific feature is not functioning, verify that the feature is included in your installed
keycodes. For information about how to verify the installed keycodes, see Verify the keycodes on
page 25.
Check the programming of lines and phones
You can use the Element Manager to view the programming of lines and phones. When you view
the lines, the information on the panels may vary, depending on the type of line.
The Element Manager displays line information in two sections:
• The main section, Trunk/Line data, is located at the top of the screen and provides a table of
lines and the current or default settings.
• The bottom section contains three tabs. The contents of the tabs may vary, depending on the
line selected in the top table.
—The Properties tabbed panel provides the settings for individual line characteristics.
—The Preferences tab shows information that may vary from trunk to trunk
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—The Restrictions tabbed panel allows you to define which restrictions will be active for
individual lines. Note that lines that are assigned to the same line pool will automatically
assign the same restrictions.
—The Assigned DNs tabbed panel provides a quick way to assign lines to telephones. You
must use the DN records panels to assign line pools to telephones.
Check line programming
Use the following procedure to check line programming in your BCM50 system.
To check line programming
1In the Task Navigation Panel, select the Configuration tab.
2Select Telephony > Lines.
3Verify that the programming for all lines is correct; see Trunk/Line data on page 38 for an
explanation of the fields on the panel.
4Select a line, and then select a tab:
aSelect the Properties tab and verify that the settings are correct; see Properties on
page 40 for an explanation of the fields on the tab.
bSelect the Preferences tab and verify that the settings are correct; see Preferences on
page 42 for an explanation of the fields on the tab.
cSelect the Restrictions tab and verify that the settings are correct; see Restrictions on
page 45 for an explanation of the fields on the tab.
dSelect the Assigned DNs tab and verify that the settings are correct; see Assigned
DNs on page 46 for an explanation of the fields on the tab.
5Repeat step 4 for the remaining lines.
6Correct any programming problems, or restore the system data; see “Restoring system data”
on page 46 for more information.
Trunk/Line data
The top-level Table View panel shows line records for all lines active on the system, and the
common assigned parameters.
Table 12 on page 38 describes the fields found on the Trunk/Line Data main panel.
Table 12 Trunk/Line Data main panel (Sheet 1 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
Line This list contains all the
possible line numbers for
the system, including target
lines.
Configure only those lines that are active on the system.
(Click the Active check box and ensure that the Inactive
check box is empty).
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Trunk Type PSTN-based lines, VoIP,
Target
There are three main categories of lines:
PSTN-based lines: (analog, T1, PRI, BRI)
Voice over IP (VoIP) trunks, which connect through the LAN
or WAN.
Target lines, which are internal channels that provide direct
dial capability.
Name <maximum of seven
alphanumeric characters>
Identify the line in a way that is meaningful to your system,
such as by the type of line and line pool or the DN it is
attached to in the case of target lines.
Control Set DN <control telephone DN>
Default: 221 (default Start
DN)
Enter a telephone DN for a telephone that you want to use
to turn service off or on for other telephones using this line.
The control telephone must have the line assigned, or must
be assigned to the line pool the line is in.
Tips: External lines and telephones must be programmed to use one of the Scheduled
Services: Ringing, Restriction, and Routing Services.
For maximum flexibility, Nortel recommends that you create two different control
telephones, one for the lines and one for the telephones.
You can turn on a service manually or automatically for all external lines from an assigned
control telephone. However, you cannot combine schedules. A service can only be active
as normal service or one of the six schedules at any one time. Several schedules can be
active at one time, but they must use different services.
Line Type Public
Private to: <telephone DN>
Pool A to O,
BlocA to BlocF
Define how the line is used in relation to other lines in the
system.
• Public line: can be accessed by more than one
telephone.
• Private line: can be assigned only to one telephone and
the prime telephone for that line. Enter the internal
number of the telephone.
• Pool A - O (analog and T1 lines) BlocA to BlocF
(PRI and VoIP lines): assigns the line to one of the line
pools. If a line is assigned to a line pool, but is not
assigned to any telephone, that line is available only for
outgoing calls.
Bloc line pools must be used in conjunction with routes
and destination codes. Target lines cannot be put into
line pools.
Prime set DN: <telephone DN>
None
Assign a telephone to provide backup answering for calls
on the line. For an Auto Answer line, calls are redirected if
the received number is invalid or the target line is busy, and
if the
If busy parameter is set To prime.
Each line can be assigned only one prime telephone.
Table 12 Trunk/Line Data main panel (Sheet 2 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
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Properties
The Properties tab shows basic line properties. Not all fields apply to all types of lines.
The Properties tab is shown in Figure 11 on page 41.
Pub.
Received #
(Target lines
only)
<digits associated with a
specific target line>
Specify the digits the system will use to identify a call from
the public network to this target line.
• A received number cannot be the same as, or be the
start digits, of a line pool access code, a destination
code, the DISA DN or the Auto DN.
• If you are configuring auto-answer BRI trunks to map to
target lines, the received number should be the same as
the Network DN supplied by your service provider. The
call will be directed to the prime telephone for the
incoming line if the Network DN is not used.
Priv.
Received #
(Target lines
only)
<digits associated with a
specific target line>
Specify the digits the system will use to identify a call from
the private network to this target line.
• A received number cannot be the same as, or be the
start digits, of a line pool access code, a destination
code, the DISA DN or the Auto DN.
• If you are configuring auto-answer BRI trunks to map to
target lines, the received number should be the same as
the Network DN supplied by your service provider. The
call will be directed to the prime telephone for the
incoming line if the Network DN is not used.
Distinct ring None
Pattern 2
Pattern 3
Pattern 4
Choose the distinctive ring pattern that you want to assign
to the line. This allows you to provide selective service to
calls with differing answer priorities.
When more than one line with the distinct ring settings rings
at a telephone, the line with the highest priority rings first.
• Pattern 4 has the highest ring priority
• Pattern 3 has second highest ring priority
• Pattern 2 has third highest ring priority
• None has the lowest ring priority.
By default, all telephones and lines are set to None.
Table 12 Trunk/Line Data main panel (Sheet 3 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
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Figure 11 Properties details panel
Table 13 on page 41 defines the fields on this panel and indicates the lines.
Table 13 Properties line settings (Sheet 1 of 2)
Attribute Value Description
Legend: Loop = analog/digital loop; GS = ground start; DID = DID; E&M = E&M; BRI = BRI; DPNSS
= DPNSS; VoIP = VoIP; TL = Target. Note: PRI fields are all included under the main table.
Trunk mode Loop
Unspr
Supervised
*Earth calling
*Loop guarded
*Loop unguarded
**ROE, ROI
Define whether disconnect supervision, also referred to as loop
supervision, releases an external line when an open switch
interval (OSI) is detected during a call on that line. You must set
this to Supervised if a loop trunk has its Answer mode set to
Auto or if you enable Answer with DISA. Disconnect
supervision is also required to conference two external callers.
The line must be equipped with disconnect supervision from the
central office for the Supervised option to work.
* These listing only appear for UK analog lines.
** These appear only for Australia.
Dial mode Loop GS DID E&M
Pulse
Tone
Specify whether the system uses dual tone multifrequency
(DTMF) or pulse signaling on the trunk.
Tone does not appear if Signaling is set to Immediate
(T1 DID &T1 E&M trunk types only).
Loss package Loop (analog
only)
Short CO
Medium CO
Long CO
Short PBX
Long PBX
Select the appropriate loss/gain and impedance settings for
each line.
Impedance (Ohms) Loop (analog
only)
600 ohm-900 ohm The GATM can be set to a specific impedance level.
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Preferences
The Preferences tab shows information that may vary from trunk to trunk. Most of this information
needs to coordinate with the line service provider equipment.
The Preferences tab is shown in Figure 12.
Figure 12 Preferences details panel
Signaling DID E&M
WinkStart
Immediate
DelayDial
Select the signal type for the line. The immediate setting does
not appear for T1 E&M or T1 DID trunks connected to a DTM if
the Dial mode is set to tone.
Make sure that this matches the signal type programmed for the
trunk at the other switch.
Link at CO Loop (analog
only)
<check box> Some exchanges respond to a Link signal, also called hook
flash (FEATURE 71), by providing an alternative line for making
outgoing calls.
Enabling Link at CO causes the system to apply the restrictions
on outgoing calls to the digits dialed after the Link signal. As
well, the call on the alternative line is subject to all restrictions.
Disabling Link at CO prevents a Link signal from resetting the
BCM50 restrictions in cases where the host exchange does not
provide an alternative line.
Line Tuning Digit drop-down menu Select the line tuning digit to use. When a trunk is connected,
the BCM50 starts a call and sends this digit to the CO to turn off
the dial tone signal, and then tests the line to optimize the trunk
levels. The default digit is 1. You may need to change the
default digit if your CO uses the digit 1 to route the call to a
special service or to a second dial tone or busy/re-order tone.
Select the digit that will result in silence on the trunk.
Table 13 Properties line settings (Sheet 2 of 2)
Attribute Value Description
Legend: Loop = analog/digital loop; GS = ground start; DID = DID; E&M = E&M; BRI = BRI; DPNSS
= DPNSS; VoIP = VoIP; TL = Target. Note: PRI fields are all included under the main table.
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Table 14 defines the fields on this panel and indicates the lines.
Table 14 Preferences details fields for lines (Sheet 1 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
Legend: Loop = analog/digital loop; GS = ground start; DID = DID; E&M = E&M; BRI = BRI; DPNSS
= DPNSS; VoIP = VoIP; TL = Target and DASS2. Note: PRI fields are all included under the main
panel.
Auto privacy Loop GS DID E&M BRI VoIP
<check box> Define whether one BCM50 user can select a line in use at
another telephone to join an existing call.
Full autohold Loop BRI DPNSS VoIP
<check box> Enables or disables Full autohold.
When enabled, if a caller selects an idle line but does not dial
any digits, that line is automatically placed on hold if you then
select another line.
Full autohold is always in place for T1 E&M trunks because it
has no meaning for incoming-only T1 DID trunks.
The default setting should be changed only if Full autohold is
required for a specific application.
Aux. ringer Loop GS DID E&M BRI DPNSS VoIP TL
<check box> Turn the auxiliary ringer on or off for all telephones using this
line.
When programmed on a line, the auxiliary ringer will ring every
time a call is received.
Note: When programmed only on a telephone, no ring occurs for a transferred call.
An auxiliary ringer can also be programmed in Services to ring for a line placed into
a scheduled Ringing service.
ANI Number DID E&M
<check box> Define whether the telephone number of the caller will be
shown for this line.
For T1 E&M and T1 DID trunks connected to a DTM, this setting
only appears if Signaling is set to WinkStart.
The central office must deliver ANI/DNIS in DTMF mode. No
additional equipment is required.
DNIS Number E&M
<check box> Defines whether the digits dialed by an external caller on this
line will be shown.For T1 E&M trunks connected to a DTM, this
setting only appears if Signaling is set to WinkStart and Answer
mode is set to Manual.
Distinct Rings in
use
<read-only> Indicates if a special ring has been assigned. See Distinct Ring
on the main table.
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Answer mode Loop GS E&M BRI DPNSS
Manual
Auto
Define whether a trunk is manual or automatic answer.
Auto answer mode allows the trunk to be a shared resource by
the system telephones. This shared resource is created through
routing to target lines or using DISA.
For auto answer trunks being used to allow remote call-in from
system users, the trunk can be configured to answer with a
straight dial tone, if DISA has not been enabled. It can also be
configured to answer with a stuttered dial tone if DISA is
enabled and the caller is expected to enter a CoS password.
The CoS password defines which system features the caller is
permitted to access.
Manual answer trunks are assigned to one or more telephones.
The assigned telephones exclusively own the line.
Note: You require Disconnect supervision on the line if loop start trunks are to
operate in auto-answer mode.
Answer with DISA Loop GS E&M BRI
<check box> Define whether the system prompts a caller for a six-digit class
of service (CoS) password. This setting appears for T1 loop
start, T1 E&M lines that have auto-answer mode, and analog
trunks. Set this option to No for T1 E&M lines on a private
network that have auto-answer mode.
If busy TL
To Prime
Busy Tone
Define whether a caller receives a busy tone or the call
forwards to the prime telephone when the target line is busy.
Busy tone only works for PRI trunks.
Tips: The duration of an open switch interval (OSI) before BCM50 disconnects a
call is programmed by the Disconnect timer setting.
Voice Message
Center
Loop GS DID E&M BRI DPNSS VoIP TL
Center 1 -
Center 5
If this line connects t o a remote voice mail, either through the
private network or at the Central Office, indicate which Center
number has been configured with the contact number.The
system calls that number to check voice mail messages when a
message indicator is presented to a telephone.
Redirect to Loop GS DID E&M TL
<dial string> Enter a dial string (including destination code) to redirect the
line to an external telephone, such as a call attendant on
another system.
If you want to stop redirection, you need to delete the dial string
and allow the record to update.
Warning: If the dialstring is set up, the line will immediately be
redirected out of the system not ringing any telephone.
Table 14 Preferences details fields for lines (Sheet 2 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
Legend: Loop = analog/digital loop; GS = ground start; DID = DID; E&M = E&M; BRI = BRI; DPNSS
= DPNSS; VoIP = VoIP; TL = Target and DASS2. Note: PRI fields are all included under the main
panel.
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Restrictions
Assigning Line restrictions and Remote Access Package restrictions are part of the configuration
for controlling calls out of the system (line restrictions) and into the system from a private network
node or from a remote user calling in over the PSTN lines (Remote Access Packages).
The Restrictions tab shows the restrictions for a line.
Table 15 describes the fields on this panel.
Warning: Enable modules
If you disabled any trunk media bay modules prior to performing programming, enable them now to
ensure your system will function properly.
Table 15 Restrictions
Attribute Values Description
Use remote package <remote package #> If the line is being used to receive external calls or calls
from other nodes on the private network, ensure that
you indicate a remote package that provides only the
availability that you want external callers to have. This
attribute is typically used for tandeming calls.
Schedule Default: Normal, Night, Evening, Lunch, Sched 4, Sched 5, Sched 6
Line Restrictions -
Use Filter
<00-99> Enter the restriction filter number that applies to each
schedule.
(controls outgoing calls)
Remote Restrictions
- Use Filter
<00-99> Enter the restriction filter that applies to each schedule.
This setting provides call controls for incoming calls over
a private network or from remote user dialing in over
PSTN)
Table 14 Preferences details fields for lines (Sheet 3 of 3)
Attribute Value Description
Legend: Loop = analog/digital loop; GS = ground start; DID = DID; E&M = E&M; BRI = BRI; DPNSS
= DPNSS; VoIP = VoIP; TL = Target and DASS2. Note: PRI fields are all included under the main
panel.
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Assigned DNs
The Assigned DNs tabbed panel displays the DN properties for lines that are assigned to
telephones.
This information can also be configured on the DN record. Any information added, deleted or
modified in this table reflects in the DN record.
Restoring system data
If the programming of lines and extensions is incorrect, you can restore from an archive file, or
you can restore the system to factory defaults. This section provides the procedures to follow to
restore system data from an archive file, and to restore factory defaults. For information about the
effects of performing a restore operation, or about optional components, see the BCM50
Administration Guide (NN40020-600)
Restoring data from an archive
To restore data from an archive
1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.
2Open the Backup and Restore folder, and then click Restore.
The Restore panel opens. The Restore From selection field has BCM as a default value.
3In the Restore From selection field, select the location of the archive file to restore:
• BCM
• My Computer
• Network folder
•FTP server
•SFTP server
• USB storage device
•Factory Default
4Click the Restore button.
The Select Components to Restore window opens.
Note: Lines that do not allow single-line assignment, such as PRI lines and VoIP lines,
will not display this tabbed panel.
Caution: A backup operation can interrupt services running on the BCM50. A
warning displays whenever the backup will cause a service interruption. If you
want to perform a backup that does not affect the system, you can exclude
services that would be affected. Alternatively, you can include these services and
perform a backup at a time when the system is typically not in use.
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5Select the optional components that you want to include from the backup file.
6Click the OK button.
A warning window opens and displays information about components that will be affected by
the restore operation. Read the warning carefully before proceeding.
7Click the Ye s button to proceed.
A progress window opens. When the operation is complete, the Restore Complete window
opens.
8Click the OK button.
Restoring the factory configuration
To restore the factory configuration
Your BCM50 is delivered with a backup file that was created at the factory. This file can be a
helpful starting point if you decide to completely re-configure your BCM50 and would like to
erase the settings programmed on your device. Although you can select individual components to
restore, Nortel recommends that you restore all components when using this option.
1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.
2Open the Backup and Restore folder, and then click Restore.
The Restore panel opens.
3In the Restore From selection field, select Factory Default.
A warning dialog box displays.
4Click the Restore button.
The Select Components to Restore panel opens.
5Select the optional components that you want to include from the backup archive.
6Click the OK button.
A warning window opens and displays information about components that will be affected by
the restore operation. Read the warning carefully before proceeding.
7Click the Ye s button to proceed.
A progress window opens. When the operation is complete, the Restore Complete window
opens.
8Click the OK button.
Caution: A restore operation is a service-affecting operation. A number of
services running on the BCM50 system will be stopped and then restarted using
the restored configuration or application data. A reboot is required if you choose
Keycodes as a restore option. It will take several minutes before Voicemail is
working again.
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Verify the software inventory
This section provides information about how to verify the level of software components and obtain
updates to your software inventory. For information about applying software updates, please refer
to the BCM50 Administration Guide (NN40020-600).
Viewing the inventory of BCM50 software
BCM50 software is organized into software components that you can individually update as
required. The version of each software component is tracked so that you can determine the exact
software release level of a BCM50 to the component level.
You can view the complete inventory of software installed on the BCM50. The Software
Inventory table displays all the software components installed on the system, the functional group
and the software version of each component.
Table 16 lists the information displayed in the Software Component Version Information table.
You can change the order of the information displayed in the table by clicking a column heading
and dragging it to a new place in the table. You can also sort the information in a column by
descending or ascending order, by clicking the column heading.
To view the BCM50 software inventory
1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.
2Open the Software Management folder, and then click the Software Inventory task.
The Software Inventory panel opens.
3View the details in the Software Component Version Information table.
Obtaining software updates
Before you can apply a software update to your BCM50, you must obtain the software update and
unzip the file. Authorized Nortel partners can download BCM50 software updates from the Nortel
Technical Support web page.
Table 16 Information displayed in the Software Component Version Information table
Column Description
Component The name of the software component installed on the BCM50. For
example, backup-recovery.
Group The functional group to which the software component belongs. For
example, Operating System.
Version The version of the software component.
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To obtain updates from the Nortel Technical Support Web page
1In your web browser, enter www.nortel.com/cs and then click the Go button.
The Nortel Technical Support Web page opens.
2Download the required updates.
3Create a directory for each update and unzip the downloaded file into a directory.
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Chapter 5
Advanced Troubleshooting
This chapter contains examples of advanced troubleshooting procedures. You must be a system
administrator to perform these procedures.
Navigation
•Example 1: Cannot dial out from an analog trunk on page 51
•Example 2: Cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 VoIP trunk on page 55
•Example 3: IP set is not registering with the BCM50 on page 60
•Example 4: Cannot install keycode or invalid keycode application on page 61
•Example 5: Cannot dial out from digital trunk on page 62
•Example 6: MeetMe Conferencing commands do not work, or conferencing is busy on page
67
Example 1: Cannot dial out from an analog trunk
When you cannot dial out from an analog trunk, you may experience the following problems in
your network:
• you are unable to reach a destination number when you dial it
• there is no dial tone
• instead of a dial tone, you hear a re-order or fast-busy tone
• you hear a “wrong number” message from the central office.
Use the following procedure when you cannot dial out from an analog trunk.
Troubleshooting example 1
1Check that the LED indicators on the BCM50 Chassis and the MBM are solid green.
2Using an analog test set, verify that a dial tone is present at the MBM termination point.
3From the Element Manager, select Configuration > System > Keycodes to view the list of
installed features.
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4Verify that the appropriate keycode is active. For analog trunk modules, the keycode is Exp
Port, and for BCM50 built-in trunks (main chassis), the keycode is Int Analog Trunk.
5Select Configuration > Resources > Telephony Resources and select the appropriate trunk.
Verify that the trunk is active.
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6Select Configuration > Telephony > Lines > Active Physical Lines. Select the appropriate
line and verify that it is provisioned correctly. The Line Type should be Pool A, the Trunk
Mode should be Supervised, and the Dial Mode should be Tone.
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7Select Configuration > Telephony > Sets > Active Sets. Select the appropriate set and verify
that it is provisioned correctly. On the Line Assignment tab, verify that the Appearance Type
is one of the following: appear only, appear and ring, or ring only.
8Select Administration > Utilities > BCM Monitor and click the Launch BCM Monitor
button.
9Select the BCM Info tab and verify the status of the line.
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Example 2: Cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 VoIP trunk
When you cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 VoIP trunk, you may experience the following
problems in your network:
• you are unable to reach a destination number when you dial it
• there is no route to the destination
Use the following procedure when you cannot dial out from a SIP or H323 trunk.
Troubleshooting example 2
1Check that the LED indicators on the BCM Chassis are solid green.
2From the Element Manager, select Configuration > System > Keycodes to view the list of
installed features.
3Verify that the appropriate keycode is active. For H323 trunks, the keycode is VoIP GW
Trunk, and for SIP trunks, the keycode is SIP GW Trunk.
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4Select Configuration > Telephony > Lines > Active VoIP Lines. Select the appropriate line
and verify that the Control Set and Prime Set are provisioned correctly.
5Select Configuration > Resources > Telephony Resources and select the appropriate trunk.
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6Click the Add button to open the Add Remote Gateway dialog box. Verify that the remote
gateway is configured correctly.
7Select Configuration > Telephony > Dialing Plan > Routing and select the Routes tab.
Verify that the route is configured correctly.
8Select Configuration > Telephony > Dialing Plan > Routing and select the Destination
Codes tab. Verify that the destination code is configured correctly.
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Note: Ensure that the Absorbed Length is configured to the expected dialing plan.
9Select Configuration > Telephony > Sets > Active Sets and select the Line Access tab.
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10 Highlight the appropriate set and select the Line Pool Access tab. Verify that the set has access
to VoIP trunks
11 Select Configuration > Telephony > Dialing Plan > Private Network and ensure that the
Private Network Type is set to CDP or UDP.
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Note: In this example, the dialing plan is configured for a CDP Network with the recommended minimum
4 digit Private DN length
Example 3: IP set is not registering with the BCM50
When an IP set cannot register with the BCM50, you may notice the following problem in your
network:
• the IP set is not registered and repeatedly tries to connect to the BCM50
Use the following procedure when the IP set is not registering with the BCM50.
Troubleshooting example 3
1Select Configuration > Resources > Telephony Resources and select the appropriate IP set
from the list.
2On the IP Terminal Global Settings tab, ensure that the Enable Registration checkbox is
selected.
3Verify that the Global password on the BCM50 is the same password that you are using the
register the IP set (the default password is 2264). If this field is left blank, no password prompt
occurs during phone registration.
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4Verify S1/S2 IP address & Port settings on phone (Port 7000 for BCM)
Example 4: Cannot install keycode or invalid keycode
application
When you cannot install a keycode, or have an invalid keycode application, you will see the
following message: “Error Happened. Error detail; Invalid Keycode File.”
Use the following procedure when you cannot install a keycode, or when a keycode application is
invalid. For further information about keycodes, see the Keycode Installation Guide
(NN40010-301).
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Troubleshooting example 4
1Verify that the keycode is generated against the right system ID in the Keycode Retrieval
System (KRS). Access the KRS using one of the following methods:
aConnect to http://www.nortel.com/support/tools/krs/
bIn Element Manager, select Configuration > System > Keycodes and click the
Connect to Nortel Keycode Retrieval System button.
2In the Element Manager, select Help > About. Verify that the installed version is the latest
version of the software.
Example 5: Cannot dial out from digital trunk
When you cannot dial out from a digital trunk, you may experience the following problems in your
network:
• you are unable to reach a destination number when you dial it
• there is no route to the destination
Use the following procedure when you cannot dial out from a digital trunk.
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Troubleshooting example 5
1Check that the LED indicators on the BCM Chassis are solid green.
2Verify the physical connection from the carrier demarcation; ensure that the cable is securely
connected.
3Verify the physical connection from the carrier demarcation to the BCM50 equipment; ensure
that the cable is securely connected.
4If you are using SL-1 or ETSI QSIG, verify that the MCDN keycode is active. From the
Element Manager, select Configuration > System > Keycodes to view the list of installed
features.
5Verify that the digital trunk parameters are configured according to the parameters specified by
your carrier or central office.
6Select Configuration > Resources > Telephony Resources and click the Trunk Port Details
tab. Verify that the trunk port details and state are correctly provisioned.
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7Select the Provision Lines tab and verify that the lines are correctly provisioned.
8Select Configuration > Telephony > Dialing Plan > Routing and select the Routes tab.
Verify that the route is configured correctly
9Select Configuration > Telephony > Dialing Plan > Routing and select the Destination
Codes tab. Verify that the destination code is configured correctly.
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Note: Ensure that the Absorbed Length is configured to the expected dialing plan.
10 Select Administration > Telephony Metrics > Trunk Module Metrics and select the DTM
module. Verify that the State of the DTM module is Enabled.
11 Select the CSU Alarm History tab and check the alarm status of the module.
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12 Select Administration > Telephony Metrics > CBC Limit Metrics and verify calls were not
denied due to exceeding CBC limits.
13 Select Administration > Utilities > BCM Monitor and click the Launch BCM Monitor
button.
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14 Select the Line Monitor tab and verify the status of the line; select the UIP tab and verify the
call set up.
Example 6: MeetMe Conferencing commands do not work, or
conferencing is busy
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot problems with MeetMe Conferencing.
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Troubleshooting example 6
1Select Configuration > Resources > Application Resources and select the VoiceMail + CC
application.
2Increase the maximum number of application resources (voice ports) for Voice Mail + CC.
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Downloading Software
Use the information in this chapter to download BCM50 software.
Navigation
•Downloading software from the BCM50 webpage on page 69
•Downloading software from the Nortel web site on page 71
Downloading software from the BCM50 webpage
The BCM50 web page facilitates the download of applications, documentation, and other
information necessary for running the BCM50 and its services. You connect to the BCM50 web
page by typing the IP address of your BCM50 device into your browser. A valid user name and
password are required in order to access the web page.
The BCM50 web page contains the following links:
• Quick Link - Provides links to frequently used applications, including Mailbox Manager,
Activity Reporter Basic, and CallPilot Manager.
• User Applications - Applications listed in Table 17 that are available to the end users of
the BCM50.
• Business Applications - Applications listed in Table 17 that are available to business users
of the BCM50.
• Administrator Applications - Applications listed in Table 17 that are available to BCM50
administrators.
• Documentation - Documentation for the BCM50 end users to explain the end-user
applications and BCM50-specific tasks.
Table 17 Applications available on BCM50 web page
Application User Administrator
User Applications
Mailbox Manager Y Y
Desktop Assistant Pro Y Y
CallPilot Unified Messaging Y Y
Personal Call Manager Y Y
LAN CTE Client Y Y
IP Software Phone 2050* Y Y
Mobile Voice Client 2050 Y Y
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To download software from the BCM50 webpage
1Connect to the BCM50 web page:
— If the BCM50 is installed on the network use a browser and type in the BCM50 IP address
as the URL in the following format:
http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Nortel VPN Client* N Y
Business Applications
Reporter Applications
Activity Reporter Basic N Y
Activity Reporter N Y
Contact Center Applications
Reporting for Contact Center N Y
Contact Center Reporting
Server
NY
Multimedia Contact Center N Y
IP View Softboard N Y
Administrator Applications
Administrator Management Tools
CallPilot Manager N Y
Business Element Manager N Y
Desktop Assistant Pro AE N Y
NCM for BCM N Y*
BCM Monitor N Y
CDR Clients N Y
BCM MIBs N Y
RADIUS Dictionary
SSH Client (PuTTY) N Y
BCM Logs N Y
Digital Mobility Tools
Digital Mobility Controller N Y
Digital Mobility Service Tool N Y
Templates
Startup Profile Template N Y
Factory Default Programming
Record
NY
Table 17 Applications available on BCM50 web page (Continued)
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— If the BCM50 is installed but not yet configured, connect directly to the BCM50 through
the OAM port and, using a browser, type the following:
http://10.10.11.1/
2Enter the user name and password to be authenticated on the BCM50 web page.
3Select the link for the type of application that you want to download.
4Select the link for the specific application or tool that you want to download and select the
download link.
Downloading software from the Nortel web site
To download software from the Nortel Web site, see the following web site:
http://www.nortel.com/downloadingcontent
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Troubleshooting Tools
The BCM50 system provides several tools that you can use to diagnose problems.
Navigation
•Service Management on page 73
•Status and Metrics on page 73
•Utilities on page 74
Service Management
You can use the Element Manager to view a list of the services that are running on your BCM50
system.
For information about service management on the BCM50, see “Using the BCM50 Service
Managment System” in the BCM50 Administration Guide (NN40020-600).
Status and Metrics
You can use the Element Manager to view detailed information about the performance of the
BCM50 and about the performance of system resources.
You monitor system status using the following tools:
• QoS Monitor—QoS Monitor monitors the quality of service (QoS) of IP trunk services.
• UPS Status—The Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) feature provides monitoring of the
power source and the battery backup.
• NTP Metrics—The Network Time Protocol (NTP Metrics) feature provides an overview of
the integrity of the NTP time source
For information about monitoring the system status, see the chapter “Using BCM50 System
Metrics” in the BCM50 Administration Guide (NN40020-600).
You can monitor system performance using the following tools:
• Activity Reporter Basic—Generate reports about call activity and voice mail receive statistics.
• Trunk Module Metrics— View the status of digital trunk modules as well as identify any
device or lines connected to the system.
• CbC Limit Metrics—Use the CbC Limit metrics panel to monitor denied call activity for each
service on each line pool.
• Hunt Group Metrics—Access the Hunt Group metrics to evaluate total call processing by hunt
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• PSTN Fallback Metrics—View how many fallback attempts and fallback failures occur within
a specific period using the PSTN Fallback Metrics panel.
• Proactive Voice Quality Management—Proactive Voice Quality Management (PVQM)
metrics allow you to monitor the quality of VoIP calls. You can also use the PVQM metrics to
diagnose infrastructure problems in your network.
For information about monitoring system performance, see the chapter “Monitoring BCM50
Telephony Metrics” in the BCM50 Administration Guide (NN40020-600):
Utilities
BCM50 provides the following utilities:
• BCM Monitor—BCM Monitor is a stand-alone diagnostic application that the system
administrator can use to view real-time system and IP telephony information about BCM50
systems.
• Ping—Ping (Packet InterNet Groper) is a utility that you can use to verify that a route exists
between the BCM50 and another device.
• Route trace—You can use Trace Route to measure round-trip times to all hops along a route.
This helps you to identify bottlenecks in the network.
• Ethernet activity—The Ethernet Activity panel is a utility that you can use to view ethernet
activity in the BCM50 system.
For information about utilities, see the “BCM50 Utilities” chapter in the BCM50 Administration
Guide (NN40020-600).
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Understanding system messages
The BCM50 system generates alarms, logs, traps, and other system messages that you can use to
troubleshoot problems.
Alarms, logs, and traps
For information about system messages, see the following chapters in the BCM50 Administration
Guide (NN40020-600):
• “Using the BCM50 Fault Management System,” which describes fault management tools such
as alarms, logs, and SNMP traps
• “List of Alarms,” which provides alarm messages, problem descriptions, and possible
solutions
Reporting for dropped calls
You can specify the level of system reporting that you require for released ISDN or VoIP calls.
You can choose to have no text, a simple explanation, or a detailed explanation in the dropped call
notification.
Use this procedure to set the level of reporting for dropped calls.
To set Release Reasons
To set Release reasons, follow these steps:
1Click Administration > Utilities > Diagnostic settings.
2Click the Telephony tab.
The Release Reasons panel appears.
3From the Release Reason drop-down menu, select the level of reporting that you require.
Table 18 lists the possible values for Release reasons.
Table 18 Release reasons
Attributes Values Description
None Default Value No text will accompany a dropped call notification.
Simple Cause Code:
Off
On
Off: no text is provided
On: the code only is provided
Note: if you select Simple text, you must turn off the Cause code. This is for
diagnostic purposes only.
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Detailed No setting A detailed explanation of the Cause code is provided.
Cause
Code
check box This check box appears when you select Simple in the Release Reason
Text drop-down menu. When you select the check box, only the cause code
accompanies a dropped call notification.
Table 18 Release reasons
Attributes Values Description
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Useful Troubleshooting Links
Use the information in this chapter to find additional reference information when you are
troubleshooting a problem with the BCM50 system. As part of your initial troubleshooting, Nortel
recommends that you check these resources for information about known issues and for solutions
related to the problem you are experiencing.
Navigation
•Partner Bulletins on page 77
•Knowledge and Solution Engine on page 77
Partner Bulletins
To locate Partner Bulletins, visit the Nortel Partner Information Center:
http://www.nortel.com/pic
Knowledge and Solution Engine
The Knowledge and Solution Engine allows you to search an entire database of Nortel technical
documents, troubleshooting solutions, software, and technical bulletins.
The document types available from the Knowledge and Solution Engine include the following:
• Bulletins: Includes a listing of technical bulletins.
• Documentation: Includes all technical documentation written for Nortel
• products (such as installation guides, administration guides, release
•notes).
• Service Requests: Includes technical support cases created within the past year. The
availability of service requests is based on your customer entitlement.
• Software: Includes software patches and software releases.
• Solutions: Includes troubleshooting solutions written by the Nortel Technical Support team.
When searching through the Knowledge and Solution Engine, enter a natural language query (that
is, a query in the form of a statement or a question).
Using the Knowledge and Solution Engine
Use the following procedure to access the Knowledge and Solution Engine.
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To use the Knowledge and Solution Engine
1Go to the Nortel Web site: www.nortel.com
2Log in using user name and password.
3Select SUPPORT & TRAINING.
4Select ONLINE SELF-SERVICE, and then select Knowledge Base.
The Online Self-Service page appears and shows the Knowledge and Solution Engine. For
information on performing your search, click the Search Tips link.
To view an interactive tutorial for the Knowledge and Solution Engine, go to the Help &
Contact section, click the Help Using This Site link and then scroll to find the Knowledge
Base tutorial.
5Enter your problem statement or question in the text box. Ensure that you leave spaces
between the words in the statement or question.
6From the ALL TYPES drop-down list, select the document type you would like to search
against. The default is ALL TYPES, which searches on all available documents (bulletins,
documentation, services requests, software, and solutions).
7Click > (the arrow adjacent to the text box) or press Enter to start your search. The page
reloads and provides the option to narrow your search by product family.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The chapter provides answers to frequently asked questions.
Navigation
•Backup, restore, and reset operations on page 79
•Password protection on page 81
•Fault management on page 82
•System and status information on page 83
Backup, restore, and reset operations
This section contains answers to the following questions:
•How do I back up the database? on page 79
•How do I restore the BCM50 from a previous backup? on page 80
•How do I complete a Warm Reset or Cold Reset? Is it safe and will I lose customer data? on
page 80
How do I back up the database?
Use the following procedure to back up the BCM50 database.
To perform a backup
1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.
2Open the Backup and Restore folder, and then click Backup.
The Backup panel opens and displays the Immediate Backup tab. In the Backup To
selection field, choose a destination for the backup archive.
3Click the Backup button.
The Backup window opens.
4In the Optional Components table, select or clear the check box for each component to
include or exclude these components from the backup operation.
5Click the OK button.
A warning window opens. Read the warning carefully before proceeding.
6Click the Ye s button to proceed.
A progress window opens. When the backup is complete, the Backup Complete message
appears.
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7Click the OK button.
How do I restore the BCM50 from a previous backup?
Use the following procedure to restore the BCM50 database.
To restore data from the BCM50
1In the task panel, click the Administration tab.
2Open the Backup and Restore folder, and then click Restore.
The Restore panel opens. In the Restore From field, select the location of the backup archive
to use.
3Click the Restore button.
The Select Components to Restore window opens.
4Select the optional components that you want to include from the backup file.
5Click the OK button.
A warning window opens and displays information about components that will be affected by
the restore operation. Read the warning carefully before proceeding.
6Click the Ye s button to proceed.
A progress window opens. When the operation is complete, the Restore Complete window
opens.
7Click the OK button.
How do I complete a Warm Reset or Cold Reset? Is it safe and will I
lose customer data?
You can use the Reset utility in Element Manager to:
• reboot the BCM50 system
• perform a warm reset of telephony services
• perform a cold reset of telephony services
• perform a cold reset of the router
For a description of the impact on the system of each of these resets, see Reset functions on page
27.
Use this procedure to perform a warm or cold reset.
Completing a warm or cold reset
1Select Administration > Utilities > Reset, and click one of the following buttons:
aReboot BCM50 System will restart the operatingsystem of the BCM50
bWarm Reset Telephony Services will restart telephony services. Customer data will
be retained.
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cCold Reset Telephony Services will reset telephony programming to factory defaults.
Customer data will be lost.
dCold Reset Router will reset the router programming to the factory defaults.
Password protection
This section answers the following frequently asked question:
•How do I recover a lost password for the BCM50? on page 81
How do I recover a lost password for the BCM50?
There is a Nortel support default user which cannot be deleted or modified. This account is set up
to allow Nortel troubleshooting technicians to access areas of the system that are not available to
other users. You can change the default challenge key, but be sure to retain a record of the change
so that Nortel support technicians can access your system.
Recovering a lost password
1Select Configuration > Administrator Access > Security Policies, and select the Entry
Policy tab.
2With the Challenge Key available, contact Nortel Technical Support and request help to
recover the lost password.
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Fault management
This section answers the following frequently asked question:
•How do I view Alarms? Can I acknowledge and clear them? on page 82
How do I view Alarms? Can I acknowledge and clear them?
When you view an alarm on the alarms panel, you can change the order of the columns in the table
and you can sort alarms. For example, you may want to sort alarms by Component ID and Alarm
ID.
Use the following procedures to view alarms and to acknowledge alarms.
To view an alarm
1Click the Administration tab.
2Open the General folder, and then click the Alarms task.
The Alarms page opens.
3In the Alarms Panel table, select an alarm.
The Alarm Details panel displays below the Alarms table.
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4To change the order of columns in the Alarm table, select a column and drag it left or right to
the desired location, and release it.
5To view a column by ascending or descending order, click the column heading.
To acknowledge an alarm
1Click the Administration tab.
2Open the General folder, and then click the Alarms task.
The Alarms panel opens.
3In the Alarms table, select the alarm you want to acknowledge.
The Alarm Details panel is displayed below the Alarms table.
4On the Alarms Details panel, click the Acknowledge Alarm button.
A check box appears in the Alarm ACKed column in the Alarms table for this alarm.
Acknowledging the alarm does not clear the alarm; it indicates only that the alarm has been noted.
System and status information
This section answers to the following frequently asked questions:
•How do I capture the logs from the BCM50? on page 83
•How do I capture the current BCM50 configuration? on page 85
•How do I find the BCM50 system health? on page 86
•How do I show specific process states? on page 86
•How do I verify current software revision? on page 86
•How do find the BCM50 System ID and Serial Number? on page 87
How do I capture the logs from the BCM50?
You can capture or transfer logs from the BCM50 using Element Manager, or from the BCM50
Web page.
When you use the BCM50 Web page to transfer log files, you cannot choose the log file categories
that you will transfer; all the log files in all the categories will be transferred.
Use the following procedures to transfer log files.
Using the Element Manager to transfer log files
1Click the Administration tab, and then open the Logs folder.
2Click the Log Management task.
The Log Management panel opens.
3Click the Immediate Log Transfer tab.
4In the Transfer To selection field, select a storage location.
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5Click the Transfer button.
The Transfer To window opens.
6Select the log file categories that you want to include in the log file transfer. All the log files
associated with the selected categories will be transferred.
7Click the OK button.
A transfer window opens and displays applicable warnings.
8Click the Ye s button to initiate the transfer.
A Save dialog box displays.
9Specify a filename and location for the log file and click Save.
The Progress Update window opens. When the log files are transferred, the Transfer
Complete window opens.
10 Click the OK button.
The log archive is saved in the location you specified.
Using the BCM50 Web Page to transfer log files
1In your web browser, type the IP address of the BCM50 and click the Go button.
The login screen opens.
2Log in to the BCM50 using the same username and password that you use to log into a
BCM50 using the Element Manager.
The BCM50 Web page opens.
3Click the Administrators Applications link.
4Click BCM Logs.
5Click the Retrieve Log Files link.
The Retrieve Log Files panel appears.
6Click one of the three options for file transfer: Transfer to My Computer, Store on USB
Memory, or Send to.
7If you select the Send to radio button, select a destination from the drop-down list, otherwise,
go to the next step.
8Click Submit. The web page shows the status as Working; when complete, it shows Success.
9Click the Click Here to Download Logs link.
The File Download screen opens.
10 Click the Save button.
The Save As screen opens.
11 Specify the location where you want to save the log file transfer, and enter a name for the file
in the File Name field.
12 Click the Save button.
The file is saved.
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How do I capture the current BCM50 configuration?
You can create a programming file that contains the current settings of all or part of your Element
Manager data. These files can be saved in either HTML or Excel spreadsheet format. You can
access the programming record in the same way you access any other HTML file or by using
Excel, version 2002 or later, for the spreadsheet format.
A programming record that contains the factory default settings is available in Excel format from
the BCM web page.
Use the following procedure to capture the current programming record.
Capturing the current configuration
1Select the item on the task navigation panel for which you want to save the data into an HTML
report or Excel workbook. An item can be a task item, task bullet, or a folder.
2Click on Session > device IP address > Save Programming Record > Save Selected Data.
A warning dialog box appears; review the warning and click Yes . A Save dialog box then
displays.
Figure 13 Save dialog box
3In the Save: field choose the path where you want the file stored.
4In the Files of type: field, choose the format in which you want to save the data (HTML or
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet).
5Enter a File name. Nortel recommends that you make the current date and system name part of
the file name.
Note: It may take several hours to save programming records, depending on the
size of the system. Nortel recommends that you saving programming records
during periods of low system use.
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6Click on Save.
How do I find the BCM50 system health?
You can use the BCM Monitor to view information about system health.
The Usage Indicators tab on the BCM Monitor displays real time information about the BCM50
system, including:
• BCM50 system data, including CPU and memory use
• resources used on the Media Card, including signaling channels, media channels, voice bus
channels, and DSP resources
• active telephony devices, such as IP trunks, IP sets. voice ports, and media gateways
The information is displayed as an absolute figure and as a percentage of the resource used. Use
this procedure to access system health information.
Viewing the system health
1Select Administration > Utilities > BCM Monitor and click the Launch BCM Monitor
button.
1Select the Usage Indicators tab.
How do I show specific process states?
Use the following procedure to view specific process states.
Viewing specific process states
1Select Administration > General > Service Manager.
The Service Manager page opens. Services are displayed in the Services table.
How do I verify current software revision?
Use the following procedure to view the current software revision.
Note: The Save All Data selection can take up to 45 minutes to complete. Your
computer must stay connected to the element during this time, as the Save All
Data function is actively writing into the file specified until the function is
complete.
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Verify the current software revision
1Select Configuration > Sytem > Identification.
How do find the BCM50 System ID and Serial Number?
Use the following procedure to view the system ID and serial number.
Viewing the system ID and serial number
1Select Administration > General > Hardware Inventory.
2Select the BCM50 System tab.
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Contacting Technical Support
If you have been unable to resolve an issue using the information and steps provided in this guide,
use the information in this chapter to contact Nortel Technical Support. This chapter identifies all
of the critical information that you must gather before contacting Nortel Technical Support.
Navigation
•Gathering critical information on page 89
•Getting Help from the Nortel Web site on page 90
•Getting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center on page 90
•Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing Code on page 91
•Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller on page 91
Gathering critical information
Before contacting Nortel Technical Support, you must gather information that can help the
technical support personnel when troubleshooting. This section identifies all the critical
information that should be gathered before contacting Nortel Technical Support.
You must attempt to resolve your problem using this troubleshooting guide. Contacting Nortel is a
final step taken only when you have been unable to resolve the issue using the information and
steps provided in this troubleshooting guide. Gather the following information before contacting
Nortel Tech Support. Collecting this information helps Nortel analyze and address the reported
issue.
• Problem scenario:
— Detailed description of the problem
— Expected Response (how you would expect the system to perform)
— Actual Response (A detailed account of how the system actually performs)
— Date and time when the problem started
— Frequency of the problem
— Is this a new installation?
—Can you restore normal operation?
• History:
— Have you recently changed or upgraded your system, your network, or a custom
application? For example, has any configuration or code been changed?
— What events can be identified prior to the fault: e.g. upgrade, new LAN, increased traffic,
new hardware?
— When were these changes made? Provide the date and time.
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— Who made these changes? Were the changes made by a partner or customer? Provide the
names of the individuals who made the changes.
• Actions taken:
— Have you checked that the product’s software or firmware is a Current or Sustained
Release?
— Have you checked whether patches or maintenance releases are available that address this
issue?
— You have checked the solutions database for possible solutions (found on http://
www.nortel.com/cs)?
— Detailed description of your investigation to date, previous actions taken and outcomes.
Also provide Nortel Technical Support with the following information:
• Provide a full list of patches that you have applied to your system
• Have any additional information available , such network diagrams, diagnostic/error logs, and
configuration files
• Is remote access to the system available?
Getting Help from the Nortel Web site
The best way to get technical support for Nortel products is from the Nortel Technical Support
Web site:
http://www.nortel.com/support
This site provides quick access to software, documentation, bulletins, and tools to address issues
with Nortel products. More specifically, the site enables you to:
• download software, documentation, and product bulletins
• search the Technical Support Web site and the Nortel Knowledge Base for answers to
technical issues
• sign up for automatic notification of new software and documentation for Nortel equipment
• open and manage technical support cases
Getting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center
If you do not find the information you require on the Nortel Technical Support Web site, and have
a Nortel support contract, you can also get help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center.
In North America, call 1-800-4NORTEL (1-800-466-7835).
Outside North America, go to the following Web site to obtain the phone number for your region:
www.nortel.com/callus
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Getting help from a specialist by using an Express Routing
Code
To access some Nortel Technical Solutions Centers, you can use an Express Routing Code (ERC)
to quickly route your call to a specialist in your Nortel product or service. To locate the ERC for
your product or service, go to:
www.nortel.com/erc
Getting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller
If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel product from a distributor or authorized
reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller..
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