Cisco Model D-PCG1000 PowerKEY CAS Gateway Release Notes
2-6
SARA Server 3.1.6 Installation Instructions
4019300 Rev B
Verify DBDS Stability
Introduction
Your DBDS must be stable before you can upgrade to SARA Server 3.1.6. After you
correct any problems shown on the Doctor Report and check installed software
component versions, complete the procedure in this section to verify that your DBDS
is stable. Complete this procedure on one or more test DHCTs.
Note: This procedure applies to systems running the Cisco resident application
Note: This procedure applies to systems running the Cisco resident application
(SARA) only.
Prerequisites
The test DHCTs you use for this procedure must meet the following conditions:
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Must be authorized for all third-party applications
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Must not be authorized to view a pay-per-view (PPV) event without specifically
buying the event
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Must have a working return path and be capable of booting into two-way mode
Verifying DBDS Stability
Complete these steps to verify that your DBDS is stable.
Important: If this procedure fails, do not continue with the upgrade. Instead, contact
Important: If this procedure fails, do not continue with the upgrade. Instead, contact
Cisco Services.
1. Perform a slow-and-fast boot on a test DHCT as follows:
a) Boot a DHCT.
Note: Do not press the power button.
b) Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status Diagnostic Screen on
the DHCT and verify that all parameters, except UNcfg, display
Ready.
Note: UNcfg displays Broadcast.
c) Wait 5 minutes.
d) Press the power button on the DHCT.
d) Press the power button on the DHCT.
Result: The DHCT powers on.
e) Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status Diagnostic Screen on
the DHCT.
f) Do all of the parameters, including UNcfg, display Ready?
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If yes, go to step 2.
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If no, contact Cisco Services.
2. Ping the DHCT.