Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
Chapter 18 Obtain DHCT Authorization Data with the tellDhctInfo Utility
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Obtain DHCT Authorization Data for a List of
DHCTs
DHCTs
Introduction
The information in this section describes how to use the tellDhctInfo utility with a
text file that contains a list of DHCT MAC addresses or serial numbers. Be sure that
you have already created the text file by following the guidelines and instructions in
Appendix F, Guidelines for Text Files Used in DNCS Utilities (on page 243).
text file that contains a list of DHCT MAC addresses or serial numbers. Be sure that
you have already created the text file by following the guidelines and instructions in
Appendix F, Guidelines for Text Files Used in DNCS Utilities (on page 243).
Tip: When using a text file that contains a list of DHCT MAC addresses or serial
numbers, direct the output to another file. Output data tends to scroll so quickly off
the screen that it might be unusable. When output is stored in a file, you can
reference it at your convenience, as well as search for specific items of data. The
instructions in this section make use of an output file.
numbers, direct the output to another file. Output data tends to scroll so quickly off
the screen that it might be unusable. When output is stored in a file, you can
reference it at your convenience, as well as search for specific items of data. The
instructions in this section make use of an output file.
Obtaining DHCT Authorization Data for a List of DHCTs
Refer to the following instructions when using a text file to obtain DHCT
authorization data.
1 If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS.
2 Choose one of the following options:
authorization data.
1 If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS.
2 Choose one of the following options:
To obtain DHCT authorization data in standard output format, go to step 3.
To obtain DHCT authorization data in "brief" output format, go to step 5.
Note: Data in "brief" output format is spread across two lines, with each line
preceded by the DHCT MAC address. This format is especially useful when
the output file is searched for a specific MAC address using the UNIX grep
utility.
Note: Data in "brief" output format is spread across two lines, with each line
preceded by the DHCT MAC address. This format is especially useful when
the output file is searched for a specific MAC address using the UNIX grep
utility.
To obtain DHCT authorization data in a format suitable for importation into
a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, go to step 7.
a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, go to step 7.