Toshiba Strata DK Technical Bulletin

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upgrade considerations

Strata® DKTechnical BulletinToshiba America Information Systems, Inc.Telecommunication Systems Division9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618-1697 (949) 583-3700http://telecom.toshiba.comUPTCD764031068DK424 to DK424i UpgradeProcedure Using DKi AdminThis bulletin describes how to upgrade the DK424 to a DK424i system. It also lists the upgrade paths forvarious DK424 processors, provides system capacity and line considerations, along with reconfigurationexamples and blank configuration worksheets.Upgrade ConsiderationsUpgrade Paths – The following is a list of possible DK424 to DK424i upgrade paths: RCTU A processors (R1~4.x) >> B1, B2, B3, B5 processors RCTU B processors (R1~4.x) >> B2, B3, B5 processors RCTUC/D processors (R1~4.x) >> B3 & B5 processors RCTU E/F processors (R3~4.x) >> B5 processorsNote For a specific list of all processors, see Page 6 of this bulletin.System Capacity Verification – Make sure the DK424i system you are upgrading to provides enoughPCB slots, station ports, and CO lines to match the existing DK424 system (see tables below).DK424i Maximum System Capacities with only Digital T1/PRI Line PCBsB1CU B2CAU/B2CBU B3CAU/B3CBU B5CAU/B5CBU1 Cabinet8 Universal slots56 Stations Max.32 T1/PRI lines Max.64 Stations & Digital lines2 Cabinets14 Universal slots112 Stations Max.120 T1/PRI lines Max.128 Stations & Digital lines3 Cabinets28 Universal slots192 Stations Max.120 T1/PRI lines Max.248 Stations & Digital lines5 Cabinets48 Universal slots336 Stations Max.196 T1/PRI lines Max.432 Stations & Digital linesDK424i Maximum System Capacities with only Analog Line PCBsB1CU B2CAU/B2CBU B3CAU/B3CBU B5CAU/B5CBUTBDK-0042November 2000