Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
About This Guide
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About This Guide
Introduction
The PowerKEY DVB System provides international markets with a cost-effective,
field-proven, end-to-end platform for deploying digital video and interactive
services. This guide for the PowerKEY DVB System describes the changes to the
Digital Network Control System (DNCS) and the Digital Broadband Delivery
System (DBDS) that are unique to the PowerKEY DVB System for System Release
(SR) i4.2.2 and provides configuration and installation procedures.
field-proven, end-to-end platform for deploying digital video and interactive
services. This guide for the PowerKEY DVB System describes the changes to the
Digital Network Control System (DNCS) and the Digital Broadband Delivery
System (DBDS) that are unique to the PowerKEY DVB System for System Release
(SR) i4.2.2 and provides configuration and installation procedures.
The PowerKEY DVB System Application Server (AppServer) works with the DNCS
to deliver digital applications to subscribers. The Application Server and the DNCS
form the core of the DVB DBDS. The DBDS delivers broadcast data and digital
applications from the headend to the subscribers’ homes.
to deliver digital applications to subscribers. The Application Server and the DNCS
form the core of the DVB DBDS. The DBDS delivers broadcast data and digital
applications from the headend to the subscribers’ homes.
For simplicity, this guide does not always explicitly refer to the DVB products using
the DVB prefix. For instance, all references to “Application Server” in this guide also
imply the “DVB System Application Server.”
the DVB prefix. For instance, all references to “Application Server” in this guide also
imply the “DVB System Application Server.”
The DBDS is our solution for broadband delivery conforming to the DVB-SI
specifications.
specifications.
Note: This guide contains procedures for defining digital applications as well as
deleting and changing the definitions for these applications. You will not complete
these procedures in the order they are presented here. Also, you will not necessarily
use all of the procedures in this guide, depending on the applications that you offer
to your subscribers.
deleting and changing the definitions for these applications. You will not complete
these procedures in the order they are presented here. Also, you will not necessarily
use all of the procedures in this guide, depending on the applications that you offer
to your subscribers.
Purpose
This guide presents a high-level overview of the PowerKEY DVB System. After
reading this guide you will be able to better understand the changes to the DBDS
and the DNCS that are specific to the PowerKEY DVB System, and you will be able
to configure, install, operate, and maintain the PowerKEY DVB System for SR i4.2.2.
reading this guide you will be able to better understand the changes to the DBDS
and the DNCS that are specific to the PowerKEY DVB System, and you will be able
to configure, install, operate, and maintain the PowerKEY DVB System for SR i4.2.2.
Scope
This guide primarily provides documentation for procedures that are specific to the
PowerKEY DVB System for SR i4.2.2. For help with procedures that are common to
both the North American system and the PowerKEY DVB System, refer to the online
Help.
PowerKEY DVB System for SR i4.2.2. For help with procedures that are common to
both the North American system and the PowerKEY DVB System, refer to the online
Help.