Cisco Headend System Release 2.7 Installation Guide
Chapter 3 SR 2.8.1/3.8.1/4.3.1
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Final System Validation Tests
Verifying a Successful Installation of SR 2.8.1/3.8.1/4.3.1
Follow these instructions to verify a successful installation of the SR 2.8.1/3.8.1/4.3.1
software. The DHCT(s) that you use for these tests should comply with the following
specifications:
software. The DHCT(s) that you use for these tests should comply with the following
specifications:
Unauthorized to view a PPV event without specifically buying the PPV event
Authorized for all third-party applications
Important: If any of these tests are unsuccessful, contact Cisco Services before
rolling back from this upgrade.
1 Complete these steps to perform a slow boot and a fast boot on a DHCT with a
rolling back from this upgrade.
1 Complete these steps to perform a slow boot and a fast boot on a DHCT with a
working return path (2-way mode).
a Boot a DHCT.
a Boot a DHCT.
Note: Do not press the Power button.
b Wait 5 minutes.
c Press the power button on the DHCT. Power to the DHCT is turned on.
c Press the power button on the DHCT. Power to the DHCT is turned on.
2 Stage at least one new DHCT to the system operator’s specifications.
3 After staging, did the DHCT successfully load the current client release
3 After staging, did the DHCT successfully load the current client release
software?
If yes, go to step 4.
If no, call Cisco Services for assistance.
4 Did the DHCT receive at least 32 EMMs (Entitlement Management Messages)
and successfully receive its Entitlement Agent?
If yes, go to step 5.
If no, call Cisco Services for assistance.
5 Does the IPG display 7 days of valid and accurate data?
If yes, go to step 6.
If no, call Cisco Services for assistance.
6 Do the PPV barkers appear on the PPV channels correctly?
If yes, go to step 7.
If no, call Cisco Services for assistance.
7 Do third-party applications load and run properly?
If yes, go to step 8.