Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide

 

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Complete the following steps for each CD, except the Maintenance DVD, contained 
in the software binder.  

Note:  You will verify the Maintenance DVD in a separate procedure. 
1  If necessary, open an xterm window on the DNCS. 
2  Complete the following steps to log on to the xterm window as root user. 

a  Type su - and press Enter. The password prompt appears. 
b  Type the root password and press Enter. 

3  Insert an upgrade CD into the CD drive on the DNCS. 

Note:  If a File Manager window opens after you insert the DVD, close the 
window. 

4  Type the following command and press Enter. The /cdrom/cdrom0 directory 

becomes the working directory. 

5  Type the following command and press Enter. The system lists the contents of 

the CD. 

6  Did the system list the contents of the CD as expected? 

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If yes, go to step 7. 

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If no, the CD might be defective. Call Cisco Services for assistance. 

7  Type the following command and press Enter. The system lists the contents of 

the CD.  

Important:  Be sure to type the dot between the -d and SAI*. 
Results: 

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The system checks each package on the CD that starts with SAI. 

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The system performs a checksum on each package and ensures that the 
checksum matches what is contained on the package map. 

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The system lists the results of a package check. 

Note:  The system may list some warnings, which are normal and can be 
ignored. The system clearly lists any errors found during the package check.