Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 User Guide
Load the settop.res File into the Database
For CVT downloads, you must install the set-top resource file (settop.vxx) that contains the device types installed
in your network. The system refers to this data during the image file download assignment process to verify
software compatibility with the selected device type.
in your network. The system refers to this data during the image file download assignment process to verify
software compatibility with the selected device type.
Note: The DNCS user interface for the CVT download was created before CableCARD modules existed.
Therefore, the interface displays DHCT in several places where the more generic term devices would be more
accurate. This is a cosmetic issue; all screens work as required for CableCARD modules.
Therefore, the interface displays DHCT in several places where the more generic term devices would be more
accurate. This is a cosmetic issue; all screens work as required for CableCARD modules.
Loading the settop.res File into the Database
1.
On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the DNCS tab.
2.
Select the Home Element Provisioning tab.
3.
Click Image. The Image List opens.
4.
Click Advanced > Load DHCT Resource File. The Load DHCT Resource File window opens.
Note: Though the screen only mentions DHCTs, you can load CableCARD module software using this
screen.
screen.
5.
Click Browse. The Select Control File window opens.
6.
Highlight the current entry in the Filter field and press Backspace to delete it.
7.
Choose one of the following options:
If you are installing the resource file from an FTP server, type /
export/home/dncs/download/settop* in the Filter field.
If you are installing the resource file from a CD, complete the following steps.
Insert the CD containing the resource file into the CD drive of the DNCS. The system
automatically mounts the CD to /cdrom/cdrom0 within 30 seconds.
Type /cdrom/cdrom0/settop* in the Filter field.
8.
Click Filter. The Selection field updates with the directory from which you selected the resource file.
9.
Click settop.vxx in the Files column.
Note: This file is named settop.v followed by a version number (for example, settop.v62). Be sure that
you select the latest version of this file.
you select the latest version of this file.
10.
Click OK. The DHCT Resource File field in the Load DHCT Resource File window updates to display the
resource file path.
11.
Click Save. Process Control file saved message appears on the Image List window.
12.
On the Image List window, click File > Close.
13.
Did you install the resource file from a CD?
If yes, type eject cdrom (in either the CD window or in an xterm window on the DNCS) and
press Enter. The DNCS ejects the CD from the CD drive.
If no, you are finished with this procedure.
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