Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway Release Notes
Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS
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Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS
Introduction
Before attempting to upgrade to Netcrypt 1.1.3, verify the number of configuration
files in use and what Netcrypt software version is associated with each configuration
file.
files in use and what Netcrypt software version is associated with each configuration
file.
On occasion, for testing purposes, the configuration file for a test device or a set of
test devices is changed to a non-standard value (for example nc111.config instead of
nc.config). If your site has been involved in this type of testing (and you are now
ready to use the released code again), you should update the configuration file
setting for your test units to reflect the default values.
test devices is changed to a non-standard value (for example nc111.config instead of
nc.config). If your site has been involved in this type of testing (and you are now
ready to use the released code again), you should update the configuration file
setting for your test units to reflect the default values.
Note: The default configuration file for the Netcrypt is /tftpboot/nc.config.
Failure to correct a unit from using a unique configuration will result in the unit
remaining in the uniquely-specified configuration. Specifically, it will not load the
new code and it will continue to load the code specified in the unique configuration
file.
remaining in the uniquely-specified configuration. Specifically, it will not load the
new code and it will continue to load the code specified in the unique configuration
file.
In extremely rare cases, the configuration file may have been specified in or may
need to be specified in the /etc/bootptab file. In the event that a headend device fails
to load the code you intended it to receive, you should check to see if a unique file
was specified either through the DNCS GUI or in the /etc/bootptab file before
contacting Cisco Services for assistance.
need to be specified in the /etc/bootptab file. In the event that a headend device fails
to load the code you intended it to receive, you should check to see if a unique file
was specified either through the DNCS GUI or in the /etc/bootptab file before
contacting Cisco Services for assistance.
Checking for Multiple Config Files
Important! When using the DBAccess utility, take care to enter the commands as
shown in the following procedure. Failure to enter the commands as shown may
cause operational errors.
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click Utilities and click xterm. The
shown in the following procedure. Failure to enter the commands as shown may
cause operational errors.
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click Utilities and click xterm. The
xterm window opens.
2 Type dbaccess dncsdb <<% and press Enter.
3 Type output to netcryptdata select netcrypt_name, configfile from netcrypt;
3 Type output to netcryptdata select netcrypt_name, configfile from netcrypt;
and press Enter.
4 Type % and press Enter. A result, similar to the following output, appears.