Cisco Headend System Release 2.7
Chapter 2 Install the Services Portal
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Set Up the BFS
The Broadcast File System (BFS) is the primary means of communication between
the DNCS and set-tops (Digital Home Communication Terminals or DHCTs).
The BFS uses data carousels (also known as data pumps or sources) to send the files
The BFS uses data carousels (also known as data pumps or sources) to send the files
that tell the set-top how to properly run specific applications. These carousels make
the information available to all set-tops in the system. However, only those set-tops
specifically authorized and looking for the information receive it.
Process Overview
To set up the BFS to process Services Portal data, you must complete the following
procedures, which are detailed in this section.
1 Add the new inband carousel to the PAT table.
2 Add Services Portal to the source list.
3 Define the inband source.
4 Create the inband and out-of-band carousels.
5 Authorize the BFS servers for the inband and out-of-band carousels.
6 Create the client BFS inband and out-of-band servers.
7 Tear down the BFS sessions.
1 Add the new inband carousel to the PAT table.
2 Add Services Portal to the source list.
3 Define the inband source.
4 Create the inband and out-of-band carousels.
5 Authorize the BFS servers for the inband and out-of-band carousels.
6 Create the client BFS inband and out-of-band servers.
7 Tear down the BFS sessions.