Cisco DNCS System Release 2.2 3.2 Installation Guide
Chapter 4 Phase Three - Install New Software
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Overview
At this stage, you are ready to download and install the software onto your system.
Before you update your system software, review your system's health and take
appropriate action to correct any problems.
When Do You Begin Phase Three?
Begin Phase Three of the installation process within 24 hours after completing Phase
Two.
This phase takes 5 minutes per device to initiate the download process. The time for
This phase takes 5 minutes per device to initiate the download process. The time for
the DHCT or the CableCARD module to load software varies as it depends on the
configuration at the site.
You should complete Phase Three during a maintenance window.
You should complete Phase Three during a maintenance window.
What Do You Need?
Refer to What Do You Need? (on page 3) for the list of items you need.
In addition, this chapter refers to many procedures that are contained in the
In addition, this chapter refers to many procedures that are contained in the
publications listed in Related Publications (on page vii). Therefore, you may also
want to gather those publications before you begin.
You will need a secure GUI password. Use one of the following options to obtain the
You will need a secure GUI password. Use one of the following options to obtain the
password:
If you are a site that supports subscribers, then you can obtain a secure GUI
password from Cisco Services. This provides Cisco Services with the opportunity
to communicate known issues about the software as well as other information
that may be needed before loading the software onto your network.
If you are a software developer, Cisco Services can disable the secure GUI for
you. Contact Cisco Services for more information on disabling the secure GUI.
Note: DHCTs are designed to use specific software files and versions. Even with
Note: DHCTs are designed to use specific software files and versions. Even with
the secure GUI password disabled, you cannot associate files with a DHCT that it
was not designed to use.
How Long Does it Take?
The download times for both OSM and CVT are directly related to the number of
image files you have on your BFS (carousel). The number of files is determined by
the following factors:
The number of different DHCT and CableCARD module types requiring unique
files on your system