Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
Chapter 1 Initial Installation of RNCS Software
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8 Complete the following:
Port Number—Enter the number that identifies the output port on this
MPEG source that is physically connected to the input port on the associated
content QAM, MQAM, GQAM, or GoQAM modulator. Start with the first
available port number. We recommend starting with 0 (zero).
MPEG source that is physically connected to the input port on the associated
content QAM, MQAM, GQAM, or GoQAM modulator. Start with the first
available port number. We recommend starting with 0 (zero).
Transport Stream—Enter the number that identifies the transport stream
going from this MPEG source to the associated content QAM, MQAM,
GQAM, or GoQAM modulator. For VOD, this number must correspond with
the ASI input (usually on your network map) on the associated QAM,
MQAM, GQAM, or GoQAM modulator.
Important: You will need this number when you set up the QAM, MQAM, or
GQAM.
going from this MPEG source to the associated content QAM, MQAM,
GQAM, or GoQAM modulator. For VOD, this number must correspond with
the ASI input (usually on your network map) on the associated QAM,
MQAM, GQAM, or GoQAM modulator.
Important: You will need this number when you set up the QAM, MQAM, or
GQAM.
Transport Protocol—Select the type of output card that is installed in this
MPEG source.
Notes:
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MPEG source.
Notes:
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If the MPEG source is a VOD server, select ASI.
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If you select Ethernet, complete the Physical Address, IP Address, and
the Subnet Mask fields.
the Subnet Mask fields.
Physical Address—
Enter the MAC address of the output card installed in
this MPEG source. Only displays if you select Ethernet as the Transport
Protocol.
Protocol.
IP Address—Enter the IP address of the output card installed in this MPEG
source. Only displays if you select Ethernet as the Transport Protocol.
source. Only displays if you select Ethernet as the Transport Protocol.
Subnet Mask—Enter the subnet mask of the output card that is installed in
this MPEG source. Only displays if you select Ethernet as the Transport
Protocol.
this MPEG source. Only displays if you select Ethernet as the Transport
Protocol.
9 In the Connect To section, complete the following:
Headend Name—Select the headend in which the RNCS QAM resides.
Device Type—Select QAM.
Device Name—Select the name of the RNCS QAM.
Port Number—Select the port number on the RNCS QAM modulator that is
connected to this MPEG source.
connected to this MPEG source.
10 Click Apply. The system saves the MPEG source information in the DNCS
database and updates the Connectivity illustration to include the new port
information.
information.
11 Repeat this procedure from step 4 for each MPEG source that you need to
connect to the RNCS QAM.
12 Add these connections to your network map.