Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 Design Guide

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Contents 
About This Guide 
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Chapter 1  Introducing Switched Digital Video 
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Traditional Linear Broadcasting ............................................................................................ 2
 
The Switched Digital Solution ............................................................................................... 3
 
Chapter 2  Elements of the SDV System 
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Hardware Components of an SDV System .......................................................................... 8
 
Software Components of an SDV System .......................................................................... 15
 
Chapter 3  Customer Information 
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