Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway Installation Guide
Chapter 3 Provisioning the Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and Associated Devices
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Provisioning Overview
This section provides an overview of how to provision a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor on
the Application Server. It also describes how to provision devices that provide data
to a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and the devices that receive data from a NOBE.
the Application Server. It also describes how to provision devices that provide data
to a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and the devices that receive data from a NOBE.
Why Provision a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor?
Provisioning a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor establishes communication between the
Application Server and the bulk encryptor and allows the bulk encryptor to
automatically download software from the Application Server. Without Application
Server control, the Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor is inoperable.
Application Server and the bulk encryptor and allows the bulk encryptor to
automatically download software from the Application Server. Without Application
Server control, the Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor is inoperable.
Before You Begin
Before you begin provisioning a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and its associated devices,
first make certain that you have completed the following tasks:
first make certain that you have completed the following tasks:
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You have verified that the Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor is installed and is powered
down.
down.
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You have obtained a copy of your network map.
Note: If you cannot locate your network map, contact Cisco Services for assistance.
Overview of Provisioning a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and Associated Devices
Follow these steps to provision a Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor and its associated devices.
1 Make certain that all the devices you will provision have been installed in your
1 Make certain that all the devices you will provision have been installed in your
headend or hub. If necessary, see the vendor’s document for assistance in
installing these devices.
installing these devices.
2 Provision one MPEG Source element for each device that provides the Netcrypt
Bulk Encryptor with data. The Application Server uses the generic term MPEG
Source to represent any device that generates MPEG output, such as a VOD
server or broadcast multiplexer.
Note: For assistance provisioning an MPEG Source element, refer tosee the
Application Server online help.
Source to represent any device that generates MPEG output, such as a VOD
server or broadcast multiplexer.
Note: For assistance provisioning an MPEG Source element, refer tosee the
Application Server online help.
3 Provision a Netcrypt element by completing the following tasks.
Note: These tasks are described in detail in Provision a Netcrypt Element on the
Application Server (on page 48).
a Add a Netcrypt element to the Application Server, but do not place the
Application Server (on page 48).
a Add a Netcrypt element to the Application Server, but do not place the
element online.
b Provision the Ethernet ports on the Netcrypt element.
c If you are using the SimulCrypt support option, provision the Netcrypt
c If you are using the SimulCrypt support option, provision the Netcrypt
element for this option.