Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
Major Improvements to SR 2.7/3.7/4.2 SP3
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As a solution, we have added the utility package to the DNCS. The solution includes
the following:
the following:
The conditional access (CA) system was modified to reserve a range of EID
values from the pay-per-view (PPV) range to allow for authorizations.
values from the pay-per-view (PPV) range to allow for authorizations.
The PPV EID range has a greater number of EIDs available than the subscription
package range, thus freeing EIDs in the subscription package range of EIDs for
use with broadcast content.
package range, thus freeing EIDs in the subscription package range of EIDs for
use with broadcast content.
Since the PPV range is not affected by the billing system audit (periodic billing
refreshes), these EIDs are unchanged until acted upon by service provider
personnel.
refreshes), these EIDs are unchanged until acted upon by service provider
personnel.
This range of EIDs can be used for several types of non-content authorizations.
EAS Force Tune Service Change for Systems without SAM Channel Map
Services
Services
The EAS Force Tune Source option has been added to the Assign FIPS Codes to
QPSK/CMTS Bridges window. When enabled, the default label, "Force Tune
Service" is replaced by "Force Tune Source" and the options in the drop down menu
change from SAM Services to Source IDs.
QPSK/CMTS Bridges window. When enabled, the default label, "Force Tune
Service" is replaced by "Force Tune Source" and the options in the drop down menu
change from SAM Services to Source IDs.
The new option provides EAS force tune support for DNCS systems that run
without SAM channel map publishing services.
without SAM channel map publishing services.
Note: The EAS Force Tune Source option must be enabled by Cisco engineers.
Contact Cisco Services for assistance.
Contact Cisco Services for assistance.