Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Release Notes
Chapter 1 Why Choose System Release 2.7?
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Staging Bridges Support
The current staging method involves sending all EMMs to every bridge on the
DNCS network when operators stage DHCTs with the reverse plant disabled (one-
way staging). The primary purpose of Staging Bridges support is to provide the
capability for operators to identify a specific bridge (hub) on which staging is to be
performed. Then, staging communications are delivered to the specific bridge used
for staging. Staging Bridges Support eliminates the need to broadcast staging
communications (EMM distribution) throughout the entire network, and it reduces
the processing load on the DNCS when staging is performed.
DNCS network when operators stage DHCTs with the reverse plant disabled (one-
way staging). The primary purpose of Staging Bridges support is to provide the
capability for operators to identify a specific bridge (hub) on which staging is to be
performed. Then, staging communications are delivered to the specific bridge used
for staging. Staging Bridges Support eliminates the need to broadcast staging
communications (EMM distribution) throughout the entire network, and it reduces
the processing load on the DNCS when staging is performed.
Note: For detailed information about Staging Bridges Support, see Staging Bridges:
Reduce Network Message Traffic and Improve DHCT Staging Efficiency
(on page 13).
Reduce Network Message Traffic and Improve DHCT Staging Efficiency
(on page 13).
Support for the Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor
The Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor optional feature is a powerful encryption engine
designed for use in Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) transport networks. The Netcrypt Bulk
Encryptor encrypts digital broadcast and narrowcast transport streams across
multiple headends and can use up to three distinct conditional access systems
(CASs).
designed for use in Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) transport networks. The Netcrypt Bulk
Encryptor encrypts digital broadcast and narrowcast transport streams across
multiple headends and can use up to three distinct conditional access systems
(CASs).
Note: Broadcast refers to one signal going to many sites; narrowcast refers to one
signal going to a select group of sites.
signal going to a select group of sites.
The Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor has a maximum throughput of 4 Gbps. It is capable of
encrypting as many as 4000 input programs into individual transport streams
suitable for digital broadcast or multicast sessions. The Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor also
provides the technology to multicast both the input and the output streams.
encrypting as many as 4000 input programs into individual transport streams
suitable for digital broadcast or multicast sessions. The Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor also
provides the technology to multicast both the input and the output streams.
The Netcrypt Bulk Encryptor enables you to maximize your bandwidth usage and
provides countless programming options that will enhance your service to your
customers as well as increase your revenue potential.
provides countless programming options that will enhance your service to your
customers as well as increase your revenue potential.
Note: If you would like to purchase or activate this separate software product for
your system, contact your Cisco marketing representative.
your system, contact your Cisco marketing representative.
For More Information
Refer to the following publications for additional information about the Netcrypt
Bulk Encryptor:
Bulk Encryptor:
Netcrypt™ Bulk Encryptor Hardware Installation and Operation Guide
Netcrypt™ Bulk Encryptor Software Version 1.1.3 Release Notes and Installation
Instructions
Instructions