Nortel Networks Nortel Modular ICS

> XBarNone wrote:
>

>>
>>
>> I cannot remember if you use a separate services card with BRI or if it
>> was merged onto the BRI card, so you may need a Services card or Fiber
>> expansion / Services Combo card.
>>
>> You will also need a PRI enabler Key Code from Nortel.
>>
>> Other than that I think you should be fine.
>>
>> Many technicians choose to reinitialize their MICS after a conversion
>> to PRI because it is easier to setup DID extensions with a DID initial
>> setup.
>>
>> All your target lines and received digits will already be programmed
>> and assigned to sets if you initialize as DID
>>

> Thanks XBarNone
>
> There is already a services card (which is a separate card) required for
> the BRI and does not need changing for PRI.
>
> The customer already has DID's set up as they are using the BRI. However
> they are all mixed up (DID's do NOT match extension numbers - don't ask
> me why, I've recently been asked to do the upgrade to PRI and have never
> seen this particular system before). Since staff members have business
> cards etc with these mixed up numbers, they want to keep it that way.
>
> So by just swapping the card to PRI and changing the settings, will the
> system want to default? Because that will mean reprogramming almost
> every station to the original DID? It would be nice to know beforehand.
>
> I have done a number of PSTN only systems to PRI before where certainly
> defaulting and starting from scratch is the only practical option for
> precisely the reasons you stated.
>
> TIA
>
> Kevin Martin