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Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS
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Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS
Introduction
Before attempting the software upgrade, verify the number of configuration files in
use and what software version is associated with each configuration file.
On occasion, for testing purposes, the configuration file for a test device or a set of
On occasion, for testing purposes, the configuration file for a test device or a set of
test devices is changed to a non-standard value (for example goqam111.config
instead of goqam.config). If your site has been involved in this type of testing (and
you are now ready to use the released code again), you should update the
configuration file setting for your test units to reflect the default values.
Note: The default configuration file for the GoQAM is /tftpboot/goqam.config.
Important: Failure to correct a unit from using a unique configuration will result in
Note: The default configuration file for the GoQAM is /tftpboot/goqam.config.
Important: Failure to correct a unit from using a unique configuration will result in
the unit remaining in the uniquely-specified configuration. Specifically, it will not
load the new code and it will continue to load the code specified in the unique
configuration file.
In extremely rare cases, the configuration file may have been specified in or may
In extremely rare cases, the configuration file may have been specified in or may
need to be specified in the /etc/bootptab file. In the event that a headend device fails
to load the code you intended it to receive, you should check to see if a unique file
was specified either through the DNCS GUI or in the /etc/bootptab file before you
contact Cisco Services for assistance.
Checking for Multiple Config Files
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click Utilities and click xterm. The
xterm window opens.
2 Type dbaccess dncsdb <<% and press Enter.
3 Type unload to goqamdata select qam_name, configfile from pdcaqam where
3 Type unload to goqamdata select qam_name, configfile from pdcaqam where
modeltype=4; and press Enter.
Note: For an IF GoQAM, use the number "5" for "modeltype=" in this command.
Note: For an IF GoQAM, use the number "5" for "modeltype=" in this command.