Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway
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Setting Up a New BFS QAM Modulator
Setting Up a New BFS QAM Modulator
Note: Follow these instructions only if you are adding a QAM modulator to transmit
the GigE BFS information. If you are converting an existing QAM modulator to
transmit the GigE BFS data, follow the instructions beginning with Making the QAM
Modulator BFS Capable (on page 10).
The first step in adding a BFS QAM modulator is to set up the BFS QAM modulator
basic parameters.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the Network Element Provisioning
the GigE BFS information. If you are converting an existing QAM modulator to
transmit the GigE BFS data, follow the instructions beginning with Making the QAM
Modulator BFS Capable (on page 10).
The first step in adding a BFS QAM modulator is to set up the BFS QAM modulator
basic parameters.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the Network Element Provisioning
tab.
2 Click QAM. The QAM List window opens.
3
3
Click Add. The Add QAM window opens with the Parameters tab in the
forefront.
4 Complete the fields on the screen as described in the following table.
Field
Description
QAM Type
Select the type of QAM you are adding.
Headend Name
Select the headend in which this BFS QAM modulator
resides.
resides.
Basic Parameters
QAM Name
QAM Name
The name you will use to identify this BFS QAM modulator.
You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters (for example,
HE1BFSQAM).
Note: Be sure to use a name that is consistent with the
naming scheme used on your network map.
You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters (for example,
HE1BFSQAM).
Note: Be sure to use a name that is consistent with the
naming scheme used on your network map.
IP Address
The IP address for this QAM modulator.
MAC Address
The MAC address for this QAM modulator.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask where this QAM modulator resides.
Modulation Type
The type of modulation standard this modulator uses.
Default Gateway
If your system uses a default gateway, enter the IP address of
the default gateway.
Note: Using a default gateway router speeds up the
reconnection process that occurs after a device is rebooted.
the default gateway.
Note: Using a default gateway router speeds up the
reconnection process that occurs after a device is rebooted.
Administrative State
Select the option for the administrative state of this QAM
modulator:
modulator:
Online - The QAM modulator will be active immediately
after setting up.
after setting up.
Offline - The QAM modulator will not be immediately
active. This option is often used for testing.
active. This option is often used for testing.
Assigned to an external SRM - The modulator can
process the carousels from external SRMs (including
GSRM and SDV).
process the carousels from external SRMs (including
GSRM and SDV).
Important: Do not place the QAM modulator online until
you have set up the connections between the modulator and
the source that feeds the modulator.
you have set up the connections between the modulator and
the source that feeds the modulator.