Cisco Headend System Release 2.5
Verify DBDS Stability
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Verify DBDS Stability
Prerequisites
Complete the following procedure on at least one test DHCT to verify the stability of
your DBDS network before installing this software. The DHCT(s) that you use for this
procedure should comply with the following specifications:
your DBDS network before installing this software. The DHCT(s) that you use for this
procedure should comply with the following specifications:
Authorized for all third-party applications
Unauthorized to view a PPV event without specifically buying the PPV event
Capable of booting into two-way mode
Important! Note the following important points about this procedure:
This procedure only applies to systems running the Cisco Resident Application
(SARA). Check with Aptiv for an equivalent procedure if your system supports
the Passport application.
(SARA). Check with Aptiv for an equivalent procedure if your system supports
the Passport application.
If this procedure is unsuccessful, contact Cisco Services before continuing with
the upgrade.
the upgrade.
Verifying DBDS Stability
1 Complete these steps to perform a slow and fast boot on a test 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 Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status diagnostic screen on the
DHCT and verify that all parameters, except UNcfg, display Ready.
Note: UNcfg displays Broadcast.
c Press the Power button on the DHCT to turn on the power and establish a
two-way network connection.
d Access the Power On Self Test and Boot Status diagnostic screen on the
DHCT and verify that all parameters, including UNcfg, display Ready.
2 Verify that you can ping the test DHCT.
3 Stage at least one new DHCT. After staging the DHCT, verify the following:
3 Stage at least one new DHCT. After staging the DHCT, verify the following:
The DHCT loaded the current client release software.
The DHCT received at least 33 EMMs (Entitlement Management Messages).
The DHCT successfully received its Entitlement Agent.
4 Verify that the Interactive Program Guide (IPG) displays 7 days of valid and
accurate data.