Cisco Cisco Digital Service Access Node (DSAN) 8211 Installation Guide
Chapter 2 Introduction
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Product Overview
The Cisco DSAN solution provides a cost-effective, flexible, easy-to-deploy system
for servicing the needs of MDU, hospitality, and other bulk analog accounts. The
DSAN regenerates up to 82 analog channels of NTSC video at the customer premise
through the use of bulk MPEG decoder technology. This environmentally hardened
node product is designed to operate seamlessly within a CATV network for setup,
provisioning, and billing, fitting easily into existing HFC installations.
for servicing the needs of MDU, hospitality, and other bulk analog accounts. The
DSAN regenerates up to 82 analog channels of NTSC video at the customer premise
through the use of bulk MPEG decoder technology. This environmentally hardened
node product is designed to operate seamlessly within a CATV network for setup,
provisioning, and billing, fitting easily into existing HFC installations.
Specifically designed for on-site deployment, the DSAN supports two auxiliary
inputs, allowing customers to provide up to eight customized local channels (e.g.,
security cameras, DVD players, local bulletin boards, etc.) for their residents or
guests. The channel lineups for each DSAN can also be configured independently to
support specific customer needs, allowing service providers to offer a wider variety
of content. Additionally, the DSAN supports digital pass-through, making it an
extremely flexible platform that is ideal for customers wanting additional services
such as HD, VOD, Data, and Voice.
inputs, allowing customers to provide up to eight customized local channels (e.g.,
security cameras, DVD players, local bulletin boards, etc.) for their residents or
guests. The channel lineups for each DSAN can also be configured independently to
support specific customer needs, allowing service providers to offer a wider variety
of content. Additionally, the DSAN supports digital pass-through, making it an
extremely flexible platform that is ideal for customers wanting additional services
such as HD, VOD, Data, and Voice.
DSAN Solution
The DSAN is a device that converts a pure digital plant spectrum to a combined
spectrum containing both digital and analog output, as shown in the following
illustration.
spectrum containing both digital and analog output, as shown in the following
illustration.
The analog output is recreated from portions of the digital plant spectrum, and
occupies the 54 to 552 MHz frequency range designated for CATV analog channels.
The combined digital output (564 MHz to 1 GHz) is available for use by compatible
receiving equipment such as a set-top box, EMTA, or cable modem.
occupies the 54 to 552 MHz frequency range designated for CATV analog channels.
The combined digital output (564 MHz to 1 GHz) is available for use by compatible
receiving equipment such as a set-top box, EMTA, or cable modem.