Cisco Cisco Videoscape Voyager Vantage 3.0 Installation Guide
Phase One Checks
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Phase One Checks
1 If you are upgrading existing set-tops, reboot, and then wait for the "loading
screen" to finish loading. A small loading barker appears on the bottom of the
screen. Once this appears, the box is ready to power on. Power on the test set-
top, and verify that all channels and third-party applications (if applicable) are
available and functioning as expected.
screen. Once this appears, the box is ready to power on. Power on the test set-
top, and verify that all channels and third-party applications (if applicable) are
available and functioning as expected.
2 Run the doctor -av utility as described in the DBDS Utilities Version 6.3
Installation Instructions and User Guide (part number 4031374).
3 Record the results in Key Doctor Results (on page 12). If the results of the doctor
utility show any unexpected errors, then you should correct these errors before
proceeding with the download process.
proceeding with the download process.
4 Determine the set-top models supported on your system. We provide the
listCVT script that lets you quickly determine which set-top models are
supported on your network.
supported on your network.
5 Delete unused DHCT types from the DHCT Type List window.
6 Run the listCVT utility. Delete the unused files from the Image List GUI.
7 If you are loading software to support a new set-top, load the inventory CD for
6 Run the listCVT utility. Delete the unused files from the Image List GUI.
7 If you are loading software to support a new set-top, load the inventory CD for
the new devices. This step adds any new type, model, and revision information
to the system.
to the system.
8 Review the software release note and obtain the new software, and, if necessary,
obtain the set-top resource file.
9 Delete all existing images and remove all existing associations.
10 Install the client application software release onto the DNCS, and, if necessary,
10 Install the client application software release onto the DNCS, and, if necessary,
also install the set-top resource file.
11 Manage the files on your system. When you upgrade, you should have both the
old version of code and the new version loaded onto your system at the same
time (while you test the new code). This is encouraged and does not pose a
significant problem.
Note: To avoid confusion with the different versions of client code that may be
installed in your system, we recommend that you keep only the currently active
client code and the new version being tested loaded on your DNCS.
After you test a new release and configure all devices to use the new software,
we recommend that you aggressively manage your system to keep unused and
unneeded files off your system. Following the procedures for loading software
that are included in this guide will help you keep unneeded files off of your
system.
time (while you test the new code). This is encouraged and does not pose a
significant problem.
Note: To avoid confusion with the different versions of client code that may be
installed in your system, we recommend that you keep only the currently active
client code and the new version being tested loaded on your DNCS.
After you test a new release and configure all devices to use the new software,
we recommend that you aggressively manage your system to keep unused and
unneeded files off your system. Following the procedures for loading software
that are included in this guide will help you keep unneeded files off of your
system.