Cisco Headend Digital Broadband Delivery System Guida Utente
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Service Authorization Options
4002178 Rev C
Enable Brick Mode for Unauthorized Set-Tops
Introduction
The Allow Service Disconnect (Brick mode) option lets you specify whether to
disable set-tops that are not authorized for the Brick Mode Avoidance package. If the
set-top is not authorized for this package, then the set-top goes into “Brick mode,”
which means the set-top is out of service. When a set-top goes into Brick mode, the
system responds with the following outcome:
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An Out of Service barker appears on the screen.
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The set-top does not respond to the front panel or remote control keys.
Note: If you select this option, you must enter the name of the package that is
required to authorize the set-top.
The set-top must be re-authorized for the Brick Mode Avoidance Package in order to
The set-top must be re-authorized for the Brick Mode Avoidance Package in order to
function. Use Disconnect Barker Phone on the Barkers tab to specify the phone
number that subscribers should call to clear the Brick mode and make the set-top
usable again.
Recommended Setting
Enable this option to use a Brick Mode Avoidance package to authorize set-tops.
Create a Brick Mode Avoidance Package
To authorize set-tops with a package, you must create a Brick Mode Avoidance
package. Refer to the online Help on the DNCS for instructions.
Disabling Unauthorized Set-Tops
To disable unauthorized set-tops, complete the following steps.
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the Server Applications tab.
2.
Click DHCT Config.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.
Result: The DHCT Configure Prompt window opens.
3.
Select Global.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
Result: The Set Up Global DHCT Configuration window opens.
4.
Select the Base Application tab.
Result: The Base Application tab appears in the forefront.
Result: The Base Application tab appears in the forefront.