Cisco Headend System Release 2.5 Technical References

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Operations Alert Bulletin 
Preparing for SSC Host DHCT Deployment 
Background 
Cable operators are currently making system preparations to deploy Separable 
Security CableCARD™ (SSC) Host Digital Home Communications Terminals 
(DHCTs) into their networks. As a part of these preparations, service providers need 
to understand new concepts such as copy protection binding of CableCARDs and 
host DHCTs, as well as changes that can be made to their network to enhance the 
staging performance of DHCTs. This operations alert bulletin provides a summary 
of binding methods, recommended changes to optimize your staging time, and the 
staging process. 
 
 
Recommendation 
Cisco recommends that you review this document as you begin to prepare for SSC 
Host DHCT deployments into your network. The information in this document can 
assist service providers in making decisions about a binding method, improving 
staging time, and understanding the staging process. Implementing these concepts 
provides faster software download and staging times for your SSC Host DHCTs.