What is Connection Pack
The provisioning of SIP trunks to SBE from Cisco Business Edition 3000 is supported through the installation of connection packs. The connection pack is a Cisco Options Package (COP) file signed by Cisco. The main advantage of using the connection pack is that it allows quick and easy configuration of the SIP Trunk with minimal or no errors.
The connection pack is bundled with the Provider XML file, and Logical Unit Application (LUA) scripts necessary for the operation of SIP Trunks.
The provider XML file controls the default values and the display of Administrative Interface elements for PSTN Connection configurations for provisioning the SIP trunk.
For the service provider SIP trunk connection, the provider XML is defined and bundled with the connection pack. The connection pack must be installed before provisioning the service provider SIP trunk.
The mechanism to upgrade the connection pack is through the Maintenance > Upgrade page on the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface.
The connection pack is used to upgrade the following SIP trunk connections:
You can edit the parameters through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface.
After the installation of a connection pack for a service provider, create SIP trunk using the service provider. The SIP parameters of the SIP trunk connection are preconfigured with the values in the connection pack automatically. When a SIP trunk connection is created, a minimal set of parameters, as designed by the service provider, is editable through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface (PSTN Connections > Add PSTN Connection > Connection Settings > Configure Connection Settings).
Note The parameters in the SIP trunk connection pack are preconfigured based on the inter-operability tests between the Cisco Business Edition 3000 SIP trunk and the service provider. Therefore, the SIP trunk that is created with the service provider connection type will be configured correctly to inter-operate with the service provider.
When you edit a SIP trunk connection, a minimal set of parameters, as designed by the service provider, is editable through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface (PSTN Connections > Add PSTN Connection > Connection Settings > Configure Connection Settings).
Versioning of the Connection Pack file
The naming convention of the connection pack is based on the Cisco Business Edition 3000 version and the service provider version.
cm-conp-<Cisco Business Edition
3000-version>-<serviceprovidername>-<version>.cop.sgn
For example:cm-conp-CP-8.6.2-foo-1.cop.sgn
cm-conp-CP-8.6.2-foo-2.cop.sgn
Installing the Connection Pack File
You can upgrade the connection pack through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface. For instructions on how to import the connection pack file.
1 Download—Download the SIP trunk connection pack (.cop.sgn) file. You can burn the file to a DVD or save it on SFTP location for uploading. You can click Cancel to terminate the upgrade process on the progress bar.
Note You can get the connection pack (.cop.sgn) file from your Service Provider or from www.cisco.com.
2 Validation—The Cisco Business Edition 3000 validates the connection pack and the version based on the checksum before upgrade.
3 Installation—The connection pack is installed on the Cisco Business Edition 3000. A progress bar depicts the status of the upgrade. You cannot cancel the upgrade process after the installation process is initiated.
The Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface notifies the status of installation as a progress bar.
If there are PSTN connections using the connection pack that is upgraded, the Administrative Interface notifies that the connection will be reset and all the calls associated with SIP trunk using that connection pack are dropped. The Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface will request confirmation. If you choose to cancel, the installation process will be terminated and there will be no impact on the current connection and service provider. If you confirm to upgrade, the upgrade process begins.
After you upgrade the connection pack successfully, a confirmation message appears indicating that the connection pack was successfully installed. The connection pack upgrade process takes 2 to 7 minutes if you confirm to upgrade, and 2 to 4 minutes if you choose to cancel the upgrade.
The advance settings of the SIP trunk connections will be updated with the new set of parameters through the connection pack file. After the connection pack upgrade is complete, the SIP trunk connection will be reset and active calls will be dropped.
Upgrade failure handling
If the upgrade fails during validation (for example, if you have a corrupt .cop.sgn file) or installation (for example, if you have an invalid provider XML file), the upgrading process stops and the Administrative Interface displays a message to reboot the system. It is mandatory to reboot the system if this error is encountered.
The Cisco Business Edition 3000 allows you to revert to the previous version of the connection pack. You can achieve this by upgrading the system using the connection pack of the desired version.
Impact during Cisco Business Edition 3000 Upgrade
The SIP trunk connection will be reset while the Cisco Business Edition 3000 is upgrading. All the active calls will be dropped.
The upgrading of the new Cisco Business Edition 3000 may result in change of various parameters on the Administrative Interface. Some parameters can be removed and new parameters may be introduced. The user-configured SIP trunk parameter settings will be saved after upgrade also.
Carrier Selection Profiles for Brazil
This section is applicable if you have installed a Brazil country pack using the Cisco Business Edition 3000 First Time Setup Wizard.
In Brazil, the user has to specify a carrier selection code to place a long distance or an international PSTN call. Carrier Selection Profiles allow subscribers to choose a service provider and configure a carrier selection code for national or international calls. You can configure the Carrier Selection Profiles for long distance, international and mobile calls through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface.
Note You can configure Carrier Selection Profiles on the Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface only if you have installed the Brazil country pack through the Cisco Business Edition 3000 First Time Setup Wizard during the initial setup.
Users are can route national and international PSTN calls through the service provider by dialing the appropriate carrier selection code. You can configure the Carrier Selection Profiles under Connections > Carrier Selection Profiles in Cisco Business Edition 3000 Administrative Interface.
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Specifies the name of the Carrier Selection Profile.
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Select Codes
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Specifies the selection codes that are configured for this profile. The order of the code appears as follows:
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If the code for some category is not configured, the comma separated list will show ‘ – ’ in that space.
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PSTN Connections
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Specifies the number of PSTN connections associated with this Carrier Selection Profile.
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Edit
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Click the Edit link corresponding to the Carrier Selection Profile to edit the configuration settings.
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Delete
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Click the Delete link corresponding to the Carrier Selection Profile to delete the Carrier Selection Profile.
A confirmation message appears. Click Delete to delete or Cancel to retain the profile.
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Click to add a new Carrier Selection Profile.
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Name
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Enter the name for the Carrier Selection Profile.
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Description
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Enter the description for the corresponding Carrier Selection Profile.
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Carrier Select Codes Information
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Long Distance Fixed
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Enter the carrier selection code to place long distance fixed calls.
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Carrier selection code must contain a maximum of 2 digits only.
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Carrier selection code must contain a maximum of 2 digits only.
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International
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Enter the carrier selection code for long distance international calls.
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Carrier selection code must contain a maximum of 2 digits only.
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PSTN Connections
This option allows you to choose from a list of PSTN connections that are available on the Cisco Business Edition 3000 to associate with the Carrier Selection Profile.
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Add
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Select the PSTN connection from the Available list and click Add to associate the Carrier Selection Profile with the PSTN connection.
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A PSTN connection can be associated with only one Carrier Selection Profile.
Click OK to configure the Carrier Selection Profile. Click Cancel to cancel the configuration.
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Remove
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Select the PSTN connection from the Selected list and click Remove to remove the association of the Carrier Selection Profile with the PSTN connection.
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Save
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To save the configuration for the Carrier Selection Profile, click Save.
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Reset
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To discard your changes or reset the configuration, click Reset. |