Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway Release Notes
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Chapter 2 Upgrading GQAM Modulator Software
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2 Generate a Doctor Report using the –av option to verify system stability and
functionality.
Important! If new or unexpected errors appear in the Doctor Report, contact
Cisco Services before upgrading your GQAMs.
Note: For further instructions on running the Doctor Report, refer to Chapter 5,
Note: For further instructions on running the Doctor Report, refer to Chapter 5,
Analyze System Configuration With the Doctor Report, in the DBDS Utilities
Installation Instructions and DNCS Utilities User’s Guide.
3 Perform the System Validation Tests found in the installation and upgrade
documentation for your system release version to verify the functionality and
performance of the set-tops in your system.
Important! If new or unexpected errors occur, contact Cisco Services before
upgrading your GQAMs.
4 Verify the current GQAM software version running on your DNCS.
5 Make a copy of the current GQAM configuration file. In the unlikely event of a
5 Make a copy of the current GQAM configuration file. In the unlikely event of a
failure, you can use this backup copy to restore your system to the previous
version of GQAM software.
6 Verify that the package install tool (install_pkg) is installed on your DNCS.
Follow these steps:
a Open an xterm window on the DNCS and type cd /usr/sbin and press Enter.
The /usr/sbin directory becomes the working directory.
b Type ls and press Enter.
c Is the install_pkg file listed in the directory?
c Is the install_pkg file listed in the directory?
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If yes, continue with the pre-upgrade tasks.
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If no, contact Cisco Services for further assistance.
7 Install GQAM software version 1.2 onto the DNCS.
8 If you are upgrading more than one GQAM modulator, establish an order for
8 If you are upgrading more than one GQAM modulator, establish an order for
upgrading the modulators.
9 If the GQAM modulators you are upgrading currently carry broadcast sessions,
determine the sessions that are running on the modulators you plan to upgrade
so that you can verify that these sessions are rebuilt after the new software is
downloaded to the modulators.
Note: If your GQAM modulator will carry VOD sessions, documenting current
sessions is not necessary. VOD sessions are set up as needed when a DHCT
requests a session.
Upgrade Tasks
CAUTION:
All active sessions on the GQAM modulator will be interrupted when the
All active sessions on the GQAM modulator will be interrupted when the
modulator is reset. DHCTs downstream of the modulator will lose their
ability to display services until sessions are reestablished.