
1-4 Introduction
553-4001-111 Standard 1.0 March 1997
3 Install the Meridian MAX Application Module or Meridian MAX
IPE/IPE-E module, cards, power supply, and disk/tape assemblies.
4 Install the peripherals, connecting the appropriate equipment with the
designated cables.
Software overview
The following is a list of the steps to install the Meridian MAX software:
1 Install the operating system and the Meridian MAX application
software (customer-installed software sites).
2 Start up the Meridian MAX in training mode.
3 Train all users with the training mode.
4 Switch from training mode to precutover mode.
5 Set up the database while in precutover mode.
6 Switch from precutover mode to product mode.
7 Configure and enable the High-Speed Link (HSL).
The “Meridian MAX installation checklist” chapter lists the steps to be
followed while installing Meridian MAX 8. Each step should be performed
only if all of the following conditions are met:
• This document was read and understood by the qualified personnel
using the checklist.
• All preceding steps were completed (where applicable) and were
performed correctly.
To update certain software options on your Meridian MAX, refer to the
Meridian MAX 8 Maintenance and Diagnostics Guide
(NTP 553-4001-811), “Maintenance and administration: system running”
or “Maintenance and administration: system shutdown” chapter,
“View/Modify Meridian MAX Options” section, for more information.
System performance
Meridian MAX is a message-driven system. Messages received from the
Meridian 1 proliferate into many inter-task messages which are used to
drive the Meridian MAX.
The real-time performance of the system depends largely on two factors:
the Message Arrival Rate (MAR) and the Message Service Rate (MSR).
The MAR and MSR are affected by several operational factors.
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