In this post I’ll explain how to remotely connect to a Nortel Succession Call Server 1000 (Meridian 1 Option11C, Option61C, Option81C) over the network. The Nortel Succession Call Server will obviously need to be connected to the network and you’ll need to know the IP address or FQDN (Fully Qualified Domain Name). In the past Nortel has traditionally frowned against connecting the ELAN to a any large network (internal or external). You may want to configure some IP filters to protect the ELAN from any unnecessary traffic.
We’ll be using PuTTY to rlogin into the Nortel Succession Call Server from our Windows XP desktop.
Note: you could use any operating system that supports rlogin using the parameters provided below.
Once you have PuTTY installed you’ll need to create a session, this is essentially a profile which can be stored for quick access later.
After installation you can run PuTTY from Start -> Programs -> PuTTY -> PuTTY
The example above is for the Nortel Succession Call Server v4.5 (formerly Meridian 1 Option81C PBX). The DNS name of the core CPU in the example above is “pbx-intf1”.
Step 1. Enter the “Host Name” into the dialog box. (example; pbx-intf1.acme.org)
Step 2. Select the Protocol “Rlogin”
Step 3. Save the Session by giving it a name and clicking “Save”
(I usually use the FQDN for the session name making it easy to recall later)
Step 4. Click on the “Connection” text in the left menu tree.
After clicking the “Connection” tree you’ll see a window similar to above.
Step 5. Set the “Auto-login username” to “CPSID”
Step 6. Click on the “Rlogin” text in the tree menu to the left
Step 7. Set the “Local username” to “CPSID”
Step 8. Click on the “Session” text in the tree menu to the left.
Step 9. Click on Save to save the session configuration.
All you need to-do now is to click “Open” and PuTTY will establish an RLOGIN session with the Nortel Succession Call Server.
You will still need to log into the console using the “LOGI” command.
Cheers!
Hi ,
I would like to access the meridian 1 PBX but after i follow your instruction it give “OAM>” mode and i am not able to make change or add anything , i am network engineer but this is the first time i access communication sever and also this the new hiring , new product (Nortel product most experince with cisco) so please help me and explain what can i do to access ,add extension , delete extension , active voicemail , check configuration , show configuration ,,, this is the mode which give it to me .
login: admin
password:
The software and data stored on this system are the property of,
or licensed to, Nortel Networks and are lawfully available only
to authorized users for approved purposes. Unauthorized access
to any software or data on this system is strictly prohibited and
punishable under appropriate laws. If you are not an authorized
user then logout immediately. This system may be monitored for
operational purposes at any time.
Welcome to the Media Gateway Controller command line.
Firmware Version: MGCCAD31
Management IP: 137.135.128.150
IPMG: 0 0
Primary CS IP Address: 137.135.128.153
Installed Daughterboards: 1
OS Created on: Date [Jun 1 2007] Time [13:52:57]
oam> LOGI
Command not found!
oam>
Hi Muhamad,
You’ve connected to the Media Gateway and not the actual Call Server. You can actually telnet to the Media Gateway or the Voice Gateway Media Cards but you can only access the Call Server using rlogin. From the output you pasted above your Call Server should be at 137.135.128.153.
Good Luck!
Hi Michael,
I tried to telnet or relogin this IP but its not work also its not reply after pinging.. let me explain my system
i Ihave two CS1000
1- Head office branch, CS1000 connected to Telephone manger server ( to management) , callpilot , two signaling severs and PSTN
2- other branch , CS1000 connected to all above system through VPN connection ( CLAN )
the problems is :
A – I manage the CS 1000 E head office thorough telephone mnager but i am not able to manage other CS1000e in other branch , when i desire to add new extension or modefy something i should call provider to do it ( i don’t know why !!!! ) so i need to manage CS1000E other branch , tell me how i can please .
B – We are in the way of call center project , thay desire to manage it through call pilot , when install callpilot desktop with any system the voicemail not work ( system connect to network through IP phone)
D – Voicemail No. is 6000 , when you call that the call forward to reciption with ext: 777 – i checked telephone manger there is now extention for voicemail inside.
E – I desire to check the call droped in call center with outlook through call pilto, if you know what is the feature do iti can access the callpilot server.
I am so sorry my friend for all this requests but i am new hiring and also all my experince related to cisco systems ( only network) , so if you haven’t mind tell me your email to contact with you direct , may be i send network layout to check the system and give me your notes.
Thanks and regards,
Muhamad M.shaker
I’m happy to try and answer your questions, however, I’m not a Succession Call Server expert by any means.
I suspect that the ELAN of your CS1000 (Call Server) is not connected to your production network. It’s also possible that whomever setup the ELAN interface of the CS1000 chose to leave out the default route statement. In the early days Nortel strongly advised folks against connecting the ELAN to a production network for fear of causing problems with the voice system. These days almost everyone connects the ELAN to their production network in order to manage it. Actually now that I look at that IP address it looks like the default IP address that comes with the system and I guess it doesn’t match the IP addressing that your TLAN interfaces are using and/or your desktops/servers.
If that’s the case I would advise that you seek a reseller to reconfigure the system. You could easily bring down your system if your not careful.
In the mean time you can still use the CS1000 console to perform any adds/moves/changes.
I would advise you to visit the Tek-Tips forum. The folks over there have an immense amount of knowledge about the Succession platform. I would also suggest that you sign-up for a Nortel account and download the manuals for the CS1000. While the manuals won’t explain everything they’ll help get you going.
Sorry I can’t be of more help!
@Muhamad M.Shaker
Try This at the oam> prompt type the following:
oam> cslogin
all lower case Press Enter. Wait 30 Seconds. Press enter a few more times for PBX access. Once complete login to the PBX.
how can I obtain the manual for the cs 1000?
You’ll find all the manuals, there are quite a few of them, available from Nortel’s website under Support. You may have to create an account to access the content although you shouldn’t need a support contract just to download the manuals.
Cheers!
hello i have a co worker trying to rlogin ssh and or telnet to a nortel signaling server vis ip
he gets connected but more times than not the soewhat lwegible screen is spattered with garbage charaters (control strings?)
any ideas what we can check ?