04-22-2010 01:13 PM - edited 03-19-2019 12:50 AM
I have the System Installation DVD for CUCM 8.0(1). I want to upgrade from CUCM 6.1(3) directly to CUCM 8.0(1).
First of all CUCM 8.0.1 isn't available via the Cisco download page. CUCM 8.0(2) is but my servers (MCS-7835-H2-IPC1) aren't currently listed as supported for it. I wanted to do the upgrade via tftp server using an iso file. I have 4 servers in the cluster 2 of which are at a different location.
Okay so 8.0(1) isn't on the download page so I figured I'll just grab it off the DVD. I don't see any image files on this DVD. Maybe I have the wrong DVD? Maybe I'm looking in the wrong place? Are they hidden?
DVD is labled:
System Installation DVD, Cisco Unified Communications Manager 8.0(1), includes CUCM BE 8.0(1), CUCM SME 8.0(1) and Cisco Unity Connection 8.0(1).
I'm guessing the BE = Border Element and SME = Session Manager Edition? If this is the correct DVD what are my options? I would prefer to use the .iso file if I could get my hands on one.
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04-23-2010 12:52 PM
Hi
Yep, that is correct.
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04-22-2010 03:21 PM
You won't find an image file on the DVD. The DVD is a self-executing, self-extracting disk that will reformat the existing server and install a fresh version of 8.0(1). For you, you will need to do what is a bridge upgrade - its for customers who want to migrate but plan to use discontinued server models such as yours. To use the DVD, you will have to boot from DVD - no other options there.
As for what's on the disk:
BE = Business Edition (you are thinking of CUBE, Cisco Unified Border Element)
SME = Session Management Edition
Before you proceed, I'd do some homework on what you're getting into:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/cucm/rel_notes/8_0_1/delta/install.html#wp1227378
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/voicesw/ps556/prod_installation_guides_list.html
Hailey
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04-23-2010 12:37 AM
Hi
CUCMBE = CallManager Business Edition. It's CUC and CCM on one box.
Given that making a non-bootable DVD is a case of adding a boot sector (https://supportforums.cisco.com/message/3059486#3059486), you may well be able to rip the CD to an ISO (using one of the many ISO management applications or most DVD writing apps such as Nero) and then send that to your CM.
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Aaron
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04-23-2010 07:00 AM
Thank you both for your responses.
This link for supported servers by release says nothing about a bridged upgrade for MCS-7835-H2-IPC1 with CUCM 8.0.(1). It specifically indicates X(2) in the box listed. Bridged upgrades are indicated by B(5).
I did find a end of sale announcement for MCS-7835 servers but MCS-7835-H2-IPC1 are listed as the replacement part number. We just bought these servers end of 2008.
04-23-2010 10:03 AM
I would interpret it like so:
1) If it says a bridge upgrade is possible, then you can upgrade. However, once you upgrade, your server is dead, and can only be used to obtain a backup which you can then build the new version on new hardware, and restore. So you upgrade 'normally' (via install software, over TFTP or from the DVD on a running system), and then you build the new server from media and restore your backup.
2) If you server isn't listed, I would expect that when you run the upgrade, it will tell you quite soon that it has failed, and that your hardware is not supported. If this is the case, you need new servers... if you need new servers, then the best course of action will depend on your new and old hardware, and the 'supported' hardware for the current and target CCM software versions.
Regards
Aaron
04-23-2010 11:17 AM
Aaron,
I agree with your statements.
I've taken the following from the Cisco document that I've previously provided the link for in this discussion:
If there was a B(5) in the box then your statement #1 and the followinig special rule from the document apply:
(5) Supported only for "bridged upgrade" to migrate to newer hardware. In a bridged upgrade, you upgrade to the specified Cisco Unified Communications Manager version, make a backup of your software configuration via the Disaster Recovery System utility, reinstall the Cisco Unified Communications Manager version on new hardware, and restore your software configuration from backup. This server is not supported for any other use with Cisco Unified Communications Manager other than this "bridged upgrade" procedure
Therefore your statement # 2 doesn't apply because my server is listed with X(2). If I'm missing something here please correct me.
Thanks Again for your input,
Mark
04-23-2010 12:52 PM
Hi
Yep, that is correct.
Regards
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