Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide

Use the following fields when you manage the basic parameters for a BFS BIG.

Headend Name

The headend in which this BFS BIG resides.

BIG Name

The name you will use to identify this BFS BIG.

You can use up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Be sure to use a name that is
consistent with the naming scheme used on your network map (for example, 
HE1_BFSBIG). 

Administrative State Determines the availability of the BFS BIG.

Set the BFS BIG to one of the following states:



Online - The BFS BIG receives, processes, and transmits data



Offline - The BFS BIG does not receive, process, or transmit data

Slot Number

The slot number where the MSYNC control card is physically installed in this BFS
BIG.

We recommend that the MSYNC control card be installed in slot 3. Make your
selection based on where your MSYNC control card is actually installed.

IP Address

The IP address for the MSYNC control card installed in this BFS BIG.

Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.

Tip: When entering IP addresses, type a period to move from octet to octet.
Do 

not

 press the Tab key to move from octet to octet; pressing the Tab key

moves the cursor to the next field on the window.

Physical Address

The MAC address for the Ethernet port being used on the MSYNC control card
installed in the BFS BIG.

There are two MAC addresses for the MSYNC control card - one for each
Ethernet port. Make sure you type the MAC address for the Ethernet port being
used to receive data from the DNCS.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask where the MSYNC control card resides.

If your system uses a standard network configuration, type 255.255.255.0.
Otherwise, check with your network administrator for the proper mask.

Output Mode

The type of output the BFS BIG uses.

Select either the SWIF or ASI option.

Base your selection on which type of output interface connection is on the back
of the MSYNC control card that is installed in this BFS BIG.

Output Transport
Stream ID

A unique number to identify the transport stream going from the output
interface connection on the MSYNC control card.

You can use up to 5 numeric characters.

Example: If this BFS BIG is associated with Headend 1, and data is going out
through the MSYNC control card on port 3, you might type 131 for the
transport stream ID. You can use up to 5 numeric characters.

Be sure to use a number that is consistent with the numbering scheme used