Cisco DNCS System Release 2.7 3.7 4.2 Installation Guide
Force an Immediate Download
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Forcing an Immediate CVT Download to DHCTs
Unless a DHCT is powered off for at least 3 minutes, it may not process the
notification to load the latest software. To make certain that all DHCTs have the
current software, you can force a download to any DHCTs that have not been
powered off.
Wait 24 hours after configuring a normal download. Then, force an immediate
Wait 24 hours after configuring a normal download. Then, force an immediate
download of software by completing the following steps.
Important!
Important!
If you chose Immediate download in Phase Three, or only downloaded software
to CableCARD modules, then you have completed the application platform
software release installation. Go to the Phase Four Checklist (on page 79) to
complete the clean up process.
Devices that have already received the latest software will ignore the immediate
download message.
This procedure causes affected devices to reboot. You should only perform this
procedure during a maintenance window.
1 On the DNCS Administrative Console, select the DNCS tab and then select the
following tab based on the system release you have installed:
For SR 2.2/3.2/4.0 and earlier, select the Element Provisioning tab.
For SR 2.5/3.5/4.2 and later, select the Home Element Provisioning tab.
2 Click Image. The Image List window opens.
3 On the Image List window, click the DHCT Downloads tab. The Image List
3 On the Image List window, click the DHCT Downloads tab. The Image List
window updates to display the different devices that have already been
configured for a CVT download.
4 Highlight the download for a device that received the new software.
5 Select File and click Open. The Set Up Download window opens.
6 In the Set Up DHCT Download window, click the Download Scheduling field
5 Select File and click Open. The Set Up Download window opens.
6 In the Set Up DHCT Download window, click the Download Scheduling field
arrow and choose Immediate.
7 Click Save. The Association Verification window opens.