This is the top-level checklist for upgrading from EBI R400 SP1 on an existing non-redundant server.
Attention Make a photocopy of this checklist so that it is easier to keep track of where you are in the installation process.
Prerequisites
• You have read the Known Issues Bulletin and Software Release Bulletin, located on the EBI DVD.
• The EBI R410 DVD.
• The EBI R410 license.
• Relevant upgrades/service packs (if not on the EBI R410 DVD).
• The server meets the hardware and software requirements.
• Disable any anti-virus programs while upgrading EBI.
• If required, you have the Localization toolkit for your language. Localization toolkits are available from your Honeywell Technical Assistance Center.
Upgrade Tasks
Complete the tasks in the following order.
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Preliminary tasks
Create a plan for the upgrade. Use the Upgrading Best Practices product bulletin (available from the HBS Product Technical Support Global Website) and the planning information in this guide to create a plan. If you are also upgrading components from the auxiliary DVD, for example, BNPS, FPS, IPPS, you should read the SRB to understand when you need to incorporate upgrade tasks into this checklist.
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Check the EBI compatibility matrix and verify the server complies with hardware and software requirements.
Take the access control controllers out of service. This ensures that events are buffered until the upgrade is complete.
If you have any LonWorks point servers, check that the names of the LNS databases comply with the new rules.
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Generate an event archive of all current events.
For details, see the “Archiving Events” section in the Operators Guide.
If you use the Cardholder Management option and the server is part of a DSA system, disable SQL Server replication.
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Freeze all changes on the server.
Back up the server.
For details, see the “Backing up EBI servers” section in the Backup and Restore Guide.
Terminate any Station connections to the EBI server.
• Stop any point servers.
• Close any EBI-related applications, such as the EBI Control Panel and Quick Builder.
Unload the EBI database and then close the Start-Stop
EBI Server application. page 206
If RSLinx is installed, uninstall it.
Upgrade the server hardware
Upgrade the hardware as specified when planning for the upgrade.
Upgrade the server software
(Only required if, during planning, you identified the need to upgrade third party software components on the server, for example, Internet Explorer.)
Set the EBI services to manual startup. page 380 Upgrade any other applications as appropriate.
Checkpoint
Before you proceed, ensure the operating system and any software and hardware has been installed correctly.
You must fix any errors before proceeding.
Upgrade EBI
Upgrade EBI components on the server. page 362
Register the EBI server. page 166
If you have controllers that communicate with the EBI server via RSLinx, install RSLinx.
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Task Go to: Done?
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Checkpoint
Before you proceed, ensure that the EBI software has been installed correctly and there are no errors. You must fix any errors before proceeding.
Additional tasks
If required, install the localization toolkit.
Complete the upgrade
If you have fire points configured, download the points
from Quick Builder to the server. page 395
Reapply any changes to the system acronym set.
For details, see the “About acronyms” section in the HMIWeb Display Building Guide.
Reapply any specialized scan periods.
For details, see the “Scanning and standard points”
section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Configure event archiving.
For details, see the “Configuring Event Archiving”
section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Return the access control controllers to in-service and check that they communicate without error.
Tip: You should enable one controller at a time because they will send buffered events to the server.
When the access control controller are returned to in-service, a download modified action occurs
automatically. You can cancel the download modified action and perform a download all action when all access control controllers are back in service. It is recommended that you perform the download all action during off-peak times as the procedure may take some time and so that cardholders are not unnecessarily denied access.
Check that all printers and OPC connections are working.
If OPC connections are not working, see “Creating an account for third-party OPC clients” on page 181.
Reapply any customizations to system displays.
For details, see the “Configuring Stations and printers”
section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Reapply any customizations to the menus.
For details, see the “Customizing toolbars, menus and keyboard shortcuts” section in the Configuration and Administration Guide
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Reapply any customizations to Station’s toolbars For details, see the “Customizing toolbars, menus and keyboard shortcuts” section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Reapply any customizations to Station’s configuration file, station.ini.
For details, see the “Station.ini” section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Reapply any customizations to Station’s setup file, default.stn.
For details, see the “Station setup files” section in the Configuration and Administration Guide.
Reset any watchdog timers.
For details, see the “Monitoring the activity of a task”
section in the Application Development Guide.
Migrate Station-level scripts. page 387
If you have any LonWorks points servers and have customized the XML templates, reapply the customizations.
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Task Go to: Done?
Stop
You have completed all tasks.
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