Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 Installation Guide
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About This Guide
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About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing and configuring the
Remote Network Control Server (RNCS) component of a Cisco Digital Broadband
Delivery System (DBDS). The RNCS is a needed component in a Regional Control
System (RCS) that uses the Digital Network Control System (DNCS) to manage
several remote headends.
The RNCS software is contained on a DVD. A technician is needed to insert the
The RNCS software is contained on a DVD. A technician is needed to insert the
RNCS DVD into the RNCS. Installation engineers then perform the software
installation from the DNCS that has a remote connection to the RNCS.
Appendix A of this guide, The siteCmd Program, contains instructions and
Appendix A of this guide, The siteCmd Program, contains instructions and
examples for running various commands that are useful in managing a remote
headend.
Audience
This guide provides Cisco field service engineers with instructions for upgrading the
RNCS component of an existing DBDS.
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Please read this entire guide before beginning the upgrade. If you are uncomfortable
with any of the procedures, contact Cisco Services for assistance.
Important: Perform all of the procedures in this guide in the order in which they are
Important: Perform all of the procedures in this guide in the order in which they are
presented. Failure to follow all of the instructions may lead to undesirable results.
Related Publication
You may find the following publication useful as you install or upgrade the RNCS
software:
RCS Network Configuration Guide (part number 4006381, expected publish date: fall
RCS Network Configuration Guide (part number 4006381, expected publish date: fall
2005)