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First of all, a thank you for the prior
assistance given me.

What kind of problems will I encounter
by switching my V3.8 MPD (sb3.05) to
the 386MPD (sb6.03)? Would I have to
upgrade any of my other cards (COL,ELD,T1 etc)?

How would I transfer my configuration
to the newer version?

Thank you for your assistance.

>>upgrade any of my other cards
You have to upgrade them all...To be safe.

Transfer of data...I'm not sure, but someone else will know.

About the only way I know of is to load the new software into your PC/Laptop and then copy the program by hand to the new VER. The menu is a little different then the 3.8, unless SS knows of an easier way. It really doesn't take very long to do it.May I ask why you are upgrading? Is there a problem with the system.
You will have to upgrade your card chips as well (like test-ok said)

[This message has been edited by dtmf (edited March 20, 2003).]

I picked up a used system mostly
as a spare unit. I also have the
voice mail computer but I have not
checked its version yet.

I know. If it ain't broke don't
mess with it. It was just a
passing thought. If it was as simple as
swaping the two cards and programming
I may have tackled it.

But I am thinking of going PRI this
summer and dumping my Centrex. I had
noticed that my current MPD version
is not going to take PRI but the
6.03 would. (The reason for going to
PRI, Centrex+DID line costs. $900 vs
$650 for PRI)

How difficult is it to source and
replace those chips on my cards?
Any idea how much of a $$ hit for them?
Also for the PRI card.
Can I run both a T1 and a PRI card?

Again, thank you for your assistance.

chips are anywhere from 30 to 40 dollars a chip.

First question is what system
818,128,400,1000? What system did the new VER. come out of and what is it going into. You may not be able to use it.

[This message has been edited by dtmf (edited March 20, 2003).]

Man I miss out on this one. Thats what I get for going out and Working.
I think its a great idea to up grade. Do you have the PCP (system program software) for both systems SB3 and SB6? As far as the chips take an look at the cards COL, ELD, SLD, OCD and whatever else (no need to do the MPD your changing it out anyway) and send me an email I will let you no what needs to be upgraded. Did you get the PRI card when you got the system? As far as the programming there are so many changes in the software from 3 to 6 you need to reprogram I can help you with this also.