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Chapter 2 Configure the DNCS for xOD
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SEL (Required)
The SEL indicates that you want your DHCTs to launch the xOD service from the
The SEL indicates that you want your DHCTs to launch the xOD service from the
IPG as an overlay service. If this is the case, set this parameter to _MODQ
(SEL=_MODQ). If you do not include this parameter, the service will be accessible
only by tuning directly to the channel.
version (Required)
The version parameter indicates the current version of the xOD client software.
When a subscriber tunes to an xOD channel, the SARA software on the DHCT
The version parameter indicates the current version of the xOD client software.
When a subscriber tunes to an xOD channel, the SARA software on the DHCT
checks the SAM for the xOD client version. SARA then compares that version with
the version already installed on the DHCT, if any.
If these versions do not match, the DHCT automatically downloads the new client
If these versions do not match, the DHCT automatically downloads the new client
version. This process ensures that the latest version of the xOD client software is
always installed on the DHCT.
Important: You must use the exact format of the complete software build number,
Important: You must use the exact format of the complete software build number,
minus any periods or dashes. For example, if software build number is 3.6.0.5, you
would set the version parameter to 3605 (version=3605). If there were any letters in
the version number, you would record those (for example 3605b1). If you do not
type the version correctly into the SAM Application URL, when subscribers tune to
an xOD channel and their DHCTs attempt to reload the xOD application, the DHCTs
will not be able to tune to the channel. After you install or upgrade the ASI Server
client software, you can find the build number by typing the string saixod.ptv|grep
–i version and pressing Enter. The system displays the xOD client version number
that is installed on the system as shown in this example “Version:3605.”
Argumentlist (Combination of Required and Optional)
The argumentlist (arg) parameter can contain a variety of elements (separated by
The argumentlist (arg) parameter can contain a variety of elements (separated by
commas) that further define the xOD service. The basic format of the argument list is
as follows:
arg=appletname,TIG,REQ#|#,SUB#
arg=appletname,TIG,REQ#|#,SUB#
appletname (Required)
The appletname parameter is a required element of the argument list. This
The appletname parameter is a required element of the argument list. This
parameter identifies the name of the xOD service as defined in the xOD metadata
and the BMS. For example, the appletname for HBO On Demand is HOD. Therefore,
this portion of the argumentlist would appear as follows: arg=HOD
Obtain the official list of applet names from your service provider.
Important: The applet name in the argumentlist must match exactly (including case)
Obtain the official list of applet names from your service provider.
Important: The applet name in the argumentlist must match exactly (including case)
the applet name defined in the xOD metadata and the BMS. Therefore, do not just
make up a name.