Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Release Notes
Contents
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About This Guide ......................................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1
Why Choose System Release 4.0?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
DSG: New DOCSIS Option Can Consolidate Administration of the Data Network .... 1-3
CableCARD: New Features Bring the CableCARD Module to the Next Level . 1-10
Logging: New Logging Utility Makes Troubleshooting Even Easier.................. 1-12
Instastaging: Stage On Demand in the Subscriber’s Home .................................. 1-15
UI Servers: New GUIs Make It Easier to Monitor UI Servers ............................... 1-18
Sessions: UI Enhancements Increase Usability of the Session List ...................... 1-21
More DNCS Enhancements: Improvements Make Familiar Tasks Easier ......... 1-25
OCAP: Support for OCAP-Based Applications Increases Options for You and
Your Subscribers ......................................................................................................... 1-29
Additional DNCS Behavior Change in SR 4.0 ........................................................ 1-30
Chapter 2
What Are the New Optional Features in SR 4.0?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 2-1
Direct ASI: Direct ASI Replaces the BIG .................................................................... 2-2
Regional Control System: A New Solution for Geographic Challenges ............... 2-3
Overlay: Deploy Cisco Set-Tops in Other Networks ............................................... 2-4
Chapter 3
What Are the Site Requirements?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Hardware and Software Requirements ..................................................................... 3-2
Scheduling Requirements ............................................................................................ 3-5
Chapter 4
What CRs Are Included in SR 4.0?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 4-1
Issues Corrected in SR 4.0: The Short Story .............................................................. 4-2
Want to Know More? ................................................................................................... 4-3
Chapter 5
What Are the Known Issues for Standard SR 4.0?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 5-1
Known Issues in the Standard Version of SR 4.0 ..................................................... 5-2
Chapter 6
What Are the Known Issues for Optional Features in SR 4.0?
Overview ........................................................................................................................ 6-1