Installation GuideTable of ContentsAbout This Guide7Introduction7Scope7Audience7Related Publications7Document Version8Introducing QAM Software Version 2.5.19Why Choose This Release?10Overview10New Feature10Introduction10Improved Passthru Mode10What Are the Site Requirements?11System Release Compatibility and Prerequisites11Cisco Application Platform Release Dependencies11Software Components12Hardware Supported12When to Perform the Upgrade12What's Fixed?13Implemented CRs13QAMs No Longer Insert a CA Descriptor on a Clear Session During a PMT Update13QAMs Perform Insertion ID Re-Use Properly13Known Issues14CA Descriptor and VOD Sessions15Overview15Background15Solution15Introduction9Upgrading the Software17Upgrade Process Overview18Before You Begin18Time to Complete18Subscriber Impact18Impact of TVs with QAM Tuners19Process Overview19Pre-Upgrade Tasks19Upgrade Tasks20Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS21Introduction21Checking for Multiple Config Files21Checking the Software Version Associated with the config File23Back Up the Current QAM Configuration File24Introduction24Backing Up the Current QAM Configuration File24Install QAM Software onto the DNCS25Introduction25Installing the QAM Software from a CD25Installing the QAM Software from the Cisco FTP Server26Creating the Directory26Obtaining the QAM Software File26Decompressing and Extracting the File27Installing QAM Software27Establish a Download Sequence28Establishing a Sequence for Downloading Software onto Each QAM28xOD/VOD Sessions28Broadcast Sessions28What’s Next?29xOD/VOD Sessions29Broadcast Sessions29Download Software to the QAM Modulators30Introduction30Choose a Reset Method30Preparing to Monitor Remote QAM Resets30Resetting the QAM Modulator Through the DNCS GUI31Resetting QAM Modulators Through the auditQam Utility33Resetting One QAM33Resetting More Than One QAM33Physically Resetting the QAM Modulator34Verifying the Functionality of QAM Modulators That Carry Broadcast Sessions35Verifying the Functionality of QAM Modulators That Carry xOD or VOD Sessions37Introduction17Customer Information38If You Have Questions38Appendix A Verify the Install Package Exists on the DNCS39Check for the Install Tool on the DNCS40Checking for install.pkg on the DNCS40Appendix B Load Multiple Versions of QAM Code41Loading Multiple Versions of QAM Code42Appendix C Roll Back to the Previous Version of QAM Software43Restore the Previous Version of QAM Software44Introduction44Restoring the Previous QAM Software Version44Size: 698 KBPages: 46Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation GuideTable of ContentsAbout This Guide7Introduction7Purpose7Scope7Who Should Read This Publication?7Related Publications8Document Version8Introducing GoQAM Software Version 1.1.39What Are the Site Requirements?10System Release Compatibility and Prerequisites10Cisco Application Platform Release Dependencies10Software11Hardware Supported11When to Perform the Upgrade11What's Fixed?12Introduction12Implemented CRs12CR 55812: GoQAMs No Longer Display Incorrect Package Release Checksums12CR 60963: GQAMs No Longer Use NVM Values for Muted RF Frequencies12CR 68628: CA Overlay Descriptor Length Increased for M-Card Modules12Known Issues13Open Change Requests13CR 71947: GoQAM Software Does Not Filter Payload-Less Transport Stream Packets13Introduction9Upgrading the Software15Upgrade Process Overview16Before You Begin16Time to Complete16Subscriber Impact16Impact of TVs with QAM Tuners17Process Overview17Pre-Upgrade Tasks17Upgrade Tasks18Verify the Current Software Version on the DNCS19Introduction19Checking for Multiple Config Files19Checking the Software Version Associated with the config File20Back Up the Current GoQAM Configuration File22Introduction22Backing Up the Current GoQAM Configuration File22Install GoQAM Software onto the DNCS23Introduction23Installing the GoQAM Software from a CD23Installing the GoQAM Software from the Cisco FTP Server24Creating the Directory24Obtaining the GoQAM Software File24Decompressing and Extracting the File25Installing GoQAM Software25Establish a Download Sequence26Introduction26xOD/VOD Sessions26Broadcast Sessions26What’s Next?27xOD/VOD Sessions27Broadcast Sessions27Download Software to the GoQAM Modulators28Introduction28Choose a Reset Method28Preparing to Monitor Remote GoQAM Resets28Resetting the GoQAM Modulator Through the DNCS GUI29Resetting GoQAM Modulators Through the auditQam Utility30Resetting One GoQAM31Resetting More Than One GoQAM31Physically Resetting the GoQAM Modulator32Verifying the Functionality of GoQAM Modulators That Carry Broadcast Sessions33Verifying the Functionality of GoQAM Modulators That Carry xOD or VOD Sessions34Introduction15Customer Information36If You have Questions36Appendix A Verify the Install Package Exists on the DNCS37Check for the Install Tool on the DNCS38Checking for install_pkg on the DNCS38Introduction37Appendix B Load Multiple Versions of GoQAM Code39Loading Multiple Versions of GoQAM Code40Introduction39Appendix C Roll Back to the Previous Version of GoQAM Software41Introduction42Restore the Previous Version of GoQAM Software43Restoring the Previous GoQAM Software Version43Introduction41Size: 554 KBPages: 44Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation GuideTable of ContentsPrésentation du système3Processus d'entrée/sortie6Présentation de la façade avant7Présentation du panneau arrière9Résumé du processus d'installation14Déballage et inspection du modulateur GQAM16Enregistrement de l'adresse MAC17Consignes d'empilage18Installation du modulateur dans un bâti22Connexion des sources d'alimentation25Connexion des ports d'entrée ASI DVB27Connexion du port Ethernet 10/100BASE-T29Connexion des ports Gigabit Ethernet31Connexion des ports RF OUT34Comprendre les interfaces utilisateur graphiques (GUI)38Mise en service des modulateurs GQAM dans le système DNCS52Ajout d'un groupe de services57Comprendre le processus de démarrage62Changement de mode de démarrage65Lecture de l'écran d'état par défaut67configuration68Réglage des fréquences d'un canal RF ou d'un canal de porteuse sélectionné71Réglage du niveau de sortie RF d'une porteuse sélectionnée73Activation du mode muet de la sortie RF d'un canal de porteuse sélectionné74Changement de mode de porteuse d'un canal de porteuse sélectionné75Analyse des options de configuration76Inspection du modulateur85Remplacement du fusible86Diagnostic du ventilateur88Remplacement du ventilateur90Conditions d'alarme94Dépannage des messages d'alarme96Dépannage des messages d'erreur de l'écran de démarrage104Service clientèle110Retourner les produits pour réparation112Conditions préalables à l'installation et l'utilisation116Caractéristiques RF118Caractéristiques des entrées ASI119Normes de modulation120Caractéristiques des performances d'E/S numériques121Type de connecteur122Paramètres d'usine par défaut123Fréquences de sortie standard124Présentation du système3Processus d'entrée/sortie6Présentation de la façade avant7Présentation du panneau arrière9Résumé du processus d'installation14Déballage et inspection du modulateur GQAM16Enregistrement de l'adresse MAC17Consignes d'empilage18Installation du modulateur dans un bâti22Connexion des sources d'alimentation25Connexion des ports d'entrée ASI DVB27Connexion du port Ethernet 10/100BASE-T29Connexion des ports Gigabit Ethernet31Connexion des ports RF OUT34Comprendre les interfaces utilisateur graphiques (GUI)38GQAM dans le système DNCS52Ajout d'un groupe de services57Comprendre le processus de démarrage62Changement de mode de démarrage65Lecture de l'écran d'état par défaut67paramètres de configuration68porteuse sélectionné71Réglage du niveau de sortie RF d'une porteuse sélectionnée73porteuse sélectionné74sélectionné75Analyse des options de configuration76Inspection du modulateur85Remplacement du fusible86Diagnostic du ventilateur88Remplacement du ventilateur90Conditions d'alarme94Dépannage des messages d'alarme96Dépannage des messages d'erreur de l'écran de démarrage104Service clientèle110Retourner les produits pour réparation112Conditions préalables à l'installation et l'utilisation116Caractéristiques RF118Caractéristiques des entrées ASI119Normes de modulation120Caractéristiques des performances d'E/S numériques121Type de connecteur122Paramètres d'usine par défaut123Fréquences de sortie standard124Size: 3.83 MBPages: 140Language: FrançaisOpen manual
Installation GuideTable of ContentsSafety Precautions7Read, Retain, and Follow These Instructions7Warning and Caution Icons7Heed All Warnings7Avoid Electric Shock7Servicing8Cleaning, Water, Moisture, Open Flame8Ventilation8Placement8Fuse9Grounding This Product (U.S.A. and Canada Only)9Safety Plugs9Grounding Terminal10FCC Compliance11United States FCC Compliance11Canada EMI Regulation11About This Guide13Related Publications14Document Version14Introduction15System Overview17Diagram of Major DBDS Components17Features17Input/Output Process20Input/Output Diagram20Input/Output Stage/Description Table20Front Panel Overview21Front Panel Diagram21Front Panel Components21Back Panel Overview23Back Panel Diagram23Back Panel Components23Back Panel Indicator Lights24Installing the Dual SFP GQAM27Installation Process Summary28Before You Begin28Installation Processes28Unpack and Inspect the GQAM30Carrier’s Responsibility30Unpacking and Inspecting Procedure30Record the MAC Address31Recording the MAC Address31Stacking Guidelines32Controlling Operating Temperature32Controlling Exhaust Air32Considerations When Using Side by Side Equipment Racks33Considerations When Using Racks with a Wall on One Side33Measuring the Inlet Air Temperature33Stacking Considerations33Option 1 – Using a Rack With a Top-Mounted Exhaust Fan33Option 2 – Using a Rack With Floor Plenum Forced Air Cooling35Install the Modulator Into a Rack36Installation Requirements36Installation Requirements36Power Requirements Table36Rack Requirements Table36Environmental Requirements Table37Installing the Modulator into a Rack37Connect Power Sources39Connecting an Earth Ground39Connecting a DC Power Source39Connecting an AC Power Source40Connect the DVB ASI Input Ports41Description41Location of DVB ASI Input Ports41Connecting the DVB ASI Ports41Connect the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Port43Description43Location of 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Port43Connecting the 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Port43Connect the Gigabit Ethernet Ports45Description45Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Ports Using Fiber Optic Cables45Connecting the Gigabit Ethernet Ports Using CAT-5 Ethernet Cables46Connect the RF OUT Ports48Introduction48Location of RF OUT Ports48Connecting the RF OUT Ports49Introduction27Provisioning the GQAM51Understand the GUIs52Introduction52Understanding the GUIs52Understanding Basic Parameters52Basic Parameters53ASI Input Ports54Gigabit Ethernet Ports54RF OUT Parameters55Function Keys56Understanding Advanced Features56Advanced Parameters57Function Keys58Understanding the File Selection Dialog Screen58Understanding the Bootp/Tftp Process58File Selection Dialog Window59Function Keys59Understanding the Multicast Digital Session Definition for GQAM Window60Multicast Digital Session Definition for GQAM Window60Function Keys61Understanding the Stat Mux Dejitter Groups For GQAM Window61Stat Mux Dejitter Groups For GQAM Window62Function Keys62Understanding Connectivity64Connectivity64Provision GQAMs on the DNCS66Introduction66Provisioning the Modulator on the DNCS66Add a Service Group71Introduction71Before You Begin71Adding a Service Group71Introduction51Operating the Modulator75Understand the Boot Process76Boot Process76Initial Boot Screens76Code Download Screens77Change the Boot Mode79Boot Modes79Changing the Boot Mode79Read the Default Status Screen81Reading the Default Status Screen81Use the Front Panel Keys to Change Configuration Settings82Diagram of the Menu Structure82Accessing the Menus on the Modulator83Navigating Within a Menu or Changing a Screen Value84Saving Changes to Configuration Settings84Adjust the Frequencies of a Selected RF Channel or CH Carrier85Introduction85Adjusting the Output Frequency85Adjust the RF Output Level of a Selected Carrier87LEVEL Button Menu Flow87Adjusting the RF Output Level87Mute the RF Output of a Selected CH Carrier88Enabling or Disabling a Muting Option88Change the Carrier Mode of a Selected CH Carrier89Selecting Modulated or Continuous Wave Carrier Mode89Monitor Setup Options90OPTIONS Menu90Displaying Alarm Status91Viewing the Session Count91Viewing the SDB Session Count91Viewing the Program Count92Viewing the Encryption Mode92Viewing the MAC Address92Viewing the Netmask Screen92Viewing the Gigabit MAC Address93Viewing the IP Address93Viewing the GIGE Active Port93Viewing the GQAM Software Release93Viewing the Host Software Revision Level94Viewing the NP1 Software Revision Level94Viewing the NP2 Software Revision Level95Viewing the NP3 Software Revision Level95Viewing the Module Revision Numbers96Checking the Temperature of an RF Module96Viewing the Hardware Revision String96Setting the Modulation Type97Setting the ITUB Interleave Screen97Adjusting the LCD Contrast98Resetting the Modulator98Inspect the Modulator99Introduction99Replace the Fuse100Replacing the Fuse100Diagnose the Fan102Diagnosing the Fan102Fan Failure Alarm102Excessive Temperature Alarm102Replacing the Fan103Replace the Fan104When Can I Perform This Procedure?104Location of Fans104Replacing the Fan105Introduction75Troubleshooting the GQAM107Alarm Conditions108Purpose and Severity Levels of GQAM Alarms108LCD Alarm Display108Reading the Display109Troubleshooting Alarm Messages110Introduction110Front Panel LCD Alarm Messages110Troubleshooting Boot Screen Error Messages118Booting Error Messages118Introduction107Customer Information122If You Have Questions122Appendix A Technical Specifications123Installation and Operation Requirements124Power Requirements Table124Rack Requirements Table124Environmental Requirements Table125RF Specifications126ASI Input Specifications127Modulation Specifications128Digital I/O Performance Specifications129Connector Type130Factory Default Settings131Standard Output Frequencies132Introduction123Size: 4.27 MBPages: 134Language: EnglishOpen manual
