Cisco PowerKEY CableCARD Module 802 User Guide
About This Guide
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About This Guide
Introduction
The PowerKEY
®
CableCARD™ module and the PowerKEY Multi-Stream
CableCARD module (MCard™) are unique hardware modules developed to
provide subscribers with controlled conditional access to secure, digital content.
Whether paired with an SSC (Separable Security Host with CableCARD module)
Digital Home Communications Terminal (DHCT), a digital set-top, or any other host
device, the PowerKEY CableCARD or M-Card module must receive an initial
configuration in order to function properly.
provide subscribers with controlled conditional access to secure, digital content.
Whether paired with an SSC (Separable Security Host with CableCARD module)
Digital Home Communications Terminal (DHCT), a digital set-top, or any other host
device, the PowerKEY CableCARD or M-Card module must receive an initial
configuration in order to function properly.
Purpose
This guide provides instructions for setting up and configuring the PowerKEY
CableCARD and M-Card modules and the CableCARD Server on the Digital
Network Control System (DNCS). This guide also provides procedures for
configuring the emergency alert system (EAS) to properly function with the
PowerKEY CableCARD and M-Card modules. In addition, this guide also includes a
brief overview on how to verify that the PowerKEY CableCARD and M-Card
modules are setup and configured correctly.
CableCARD and M-Card modules and the CableCARD Server on the Digital
Network Control System (DNCS). This guide also provides procedures for
configuring the emergency alert system (EAS) to properly function with the
PowerKEY CableCARD and M-Card modules. In addition, this guide also includes a
brief overview on how to verify that the PowerKEY CableCARD and M-Card
modules are setup and configured correctly.
Scope
The contents of this guide apply to sites that are running DNCS System Release (SR)
2.7.1/3.7.1/4.2.1 or later, and one or more of the following PowerKEY CableCARD
or M-Card modules:
2.7.1/3.7.1/4.2.1 or later, and one or more of the following PowerKEY CableCARD
or M-Card modules:
PKM600 PowerKEY Single-Stream CableCARD Module
PKM800 and/or PKM802 PowerKEY Multi-Stream CableCARD Module
(M-Card)
(M-Card)