Cisco DNCS System Release 2.8.1 3.8.1 4.3.1 Guida Utente

Note: For a list of information needed to add the modulator to the DNCS, go to 

The first step in adding a content QAM modulator is to complete these steps to set up the basic parameters for
the modulator.

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Until you click Apply, the Hubs button remains dimmed.

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Until you click Apply, the Administrative State is defined as Offline. Do not select the Online option until

you have configured the QAM settings in the Basic Parameters tab and the Connectivity tab. 

1.

On the DNCS Administrative Console, click the DNCS tab.

2.

On the DNCS tab, click the Network Element Provisioning tab.

3.

Click QAM. The QAM List window opens.

4.

Click File> New > QAM. The Set Up QAM window opens with the Basic Parameters tab in the

forefront.

5.

, and then click

Apply. The Hubs button and the Administrative State become selectable.

Use the following fields when you manage the basic parameters for a content QAM modulator.

Headend Name

The headend associated with this content QAM

QAM Name

The name of this QAM

You can use up to 20 alphanumeric characters. Be sure to
use a name that allows you to easily identify the modulator
and where it resides. For example, a name of
VODhub1Q43 could represent a QAM modulator whose IP
address ends in 43 that processes VOD data for Hub 1.

MAC Address

The MAC address for the QAM

IP Address

The IP address for this QAM

Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between
numbers.

Tip: When entering IP addresses, type a period to move
from octet to octet. Do 

not

 press the Tab key to move

from octet to octet; pressing the Tab key moves the
cursor to the next field on the window.

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask where this QAM modulator resides

If your system uses a standard network configuration,