Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide

 

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Follow these instructions to verify a successful installation of this software. The 
DHCTs that you use for these tests should comply with the following specifications: 

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Unauthorized to view a PPV event without specifically buying the PPV event 

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Capable of booting into two-way mode 

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Authorized for all third-party applications 

Important!  Note the following important points about these tests: 

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These tests apply only to systems running SARA. Check with Aptiv for 
equivalent tests if your system supports the Passport application. 

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If any of these tests are unsuccessful, contact Cisco Services before rolling back 
from this upgrade. 

1  Complete these steps to perform a slow boot and a fast boot on a DHCT with a 

working return path (2-way mode). 
a  Boot a DHCT. 

Note:  Do not press the Power button. 

b  Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status Diagnostic Screen on the 

DHCT and verify that all parameters, except UNcfg, display Ready.  

Note:  UNcfg displays Broadcast. 

c  Wait 5 minutes. 
d  Press the power button on the DHCT. Power to the DHCT is turned on. 
e  Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status Diagnostic Screen on the 

DHCT. 

f  Do all of the parameters, including UNcfg, display Ready? 

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If yes, go to step 2. 

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If no, contact Cisco Services. 

2  Ping a test DHCT. 
3  Did the DHCT receive the ping? 

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If yes, go to step 4. 

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If no, call Cisco Services. 

4  Stage at least one new DHCT to the system operator’s specifications.