Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

Use the following fields when you manage an out-of-band BFS source in the DNCS.

Source Name

A name that describes this BFS source.

Source ID

A unique number that identifies this BFS source.

When selecting a number, make sure to select an odd number that is not in use
and is higher than 200. (our numbering convention uses odd numbers for
out-of-band- carousels and reserves numbers 1 to 200 for system-built sources.)

Source Type

Determines the type of source you are adding.

Select the BFS option.

Transport Type

Determines the transport type for the source.

Select the Out-of-band option.

Data Rate

The data rate for this source as specified by your third-party application vendor.

Block Size

The block size for this source as specified by your third-party application vendor.

Indication Interval

Determines how often the Download Indication messages are transmitted, as
specified by your third-party application vendor.

Hosts

Determines the correct host for this source.

Select the correct host from the Available Hosts list and click Add. The host
moves to the Selected Hosts list.