Abstract

Nortel Networks commissioned The Tolly Group to observe and to validate the migration of a Meridian 1 PBX to the Succession 1000M IP PBX. This hands-on exercise, conducted at The Tolly Group’s facilities in Boca Raton, Florida, provides Meridian 1 owners with a view into an actual migration from a Meridian 1 to a Succession 1000M. The goal was simple: Chronicle the effort required to transition the Meridian 1 to the Succession 1000M, plus identify the hardware and software components that are necessary to make the migration a success.

Tolly Group personnel observed a smooth and orderly transition that required a fair degree of upfront planning to ensure IP network resources were properly identified for use with the Succession 1000M.

This white paper examines the step-by-step process of cutting over a Meridian 1 to a Succession 1000M IP PBX and also assesses the impact on users and Nortel-certified installers.