Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Delete a Content QAM, MQAM, or GQAM Modulator
Quick Path: DNCS Administrative Console > DNCS tab > Network Element Provisioning tab > QAM >
[Select modulator] > File > Delete
[Select modulator] > File > Delete
Important: Do not attempt to delete a BFS modulator. Contact us for assistance in deleting a BFS modulator.
Complete these steps to delete a QAM, MQAM, or GQAM modulator that carries content.
1.
First
Note: Before you delete a modulator, first tear down all of the sessions associated with the modulator.
If you delete a modulator without first tearing down its related sessions, system performance may be
degraded. Performance degrades because the DNCS uses its resources attempting to associate sessions
with a modulator that no longer exists.
If you delete a modulator without first tearing down its related sessions, system performance may be
degraded. Performance degrades because the DNCS uses its resources attempting to associate sessions
with a modulator that no longer exists.
2.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.
3.
Click the Network Element Provisioning tab.
4.
Click QAM. The QAM List window opens.
5.
Click once on the row containing the QAM that you want to delete.
6.
Click File > Delete. A confirmation window opens.
7.
Click Yes. The confirmation window closes. The system removes the selected modulator information
from the DNCS database and from the QAM List window.
8.
Delete the selected modulator from your network map.
9.
Do you need to delete another QAM modulator.
If yes, repeat this procedure from step 5.
If no, click File > Close to close the QAM List window and return to the DNCS Administrative
Console.
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