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I have a client who wants to upgrade to a PRI t1.
Cheaper Dial Tone and add DID's

I wonder if I will have issues when I upgrade?
....Like: suddenly the VM needs upgrade, and I missed it, didn't quote it. I like to get it right....not go back asking for $$

Currently, Fiber MICS, T1R1, 30nCG13NAT.
2-0x16, 1-12x0, NAM: Copper 2.2. (?!?!?!)

I thought T1R1 would handle a T1, but I would need 4.0 (4.1?) or better for PRI. True?
THEN would that force an upgrade of the VM NAM?

I am worrying about MICS s/w versus NAM s/w.
Does that make sense? What level needs what level?

Lastly, the MICS has a 6 port Fiber, NON-Combo.
In the past I have just gone Fiber Combo, is the Services Card a good product, used with my regular Fiber card?

Need:
T1 Card, Key enable, Services card (or Combo),

Add?: Software, Upgrade Nam

T1R1 handles T....but not PRI

NAM should go up to 4.1
MICS should go to 6.1MR or 7.1 (best)

You should also quote to re-program system from scratch rather than upgrade from so far back.
This way you have a clean slate.

Thanks

I think from Scratch IS the way, your right,

Your minimum requirements for MICS with PRI is: 4.1

Minimum for NAM: 4.0

However MICS 4.1 and PRI are hit and miss.

Mimimum I would go for the MICS with PRI is 6.1MR. NAM will need to be 4.1 to be compatible.

Agree with Curly... program from scratch.

Target lines on 4.1 you will have problems I would do what Telemarv said.

Yes dont go that route! thats why I didnt even mention 4.1 (KSU) because of the issues.

Finally went:
MICS 6.1, Combo Card
NAM 4.1
PRI,

GREAT COMPATIBILITY

Thanks to ALL