User Guide

Provisioning Overview

The RPU merges a common reference database with unique parameters such as IP

address, Transport Stream Identifier (TSID), and frequency information from a SDV

Design File to generate and distribute configuration files for each RFGW1. These

operations can also be performed on a per QAM basis by accessing the embedded

web user interface of the RFGW1.

The RFGW1 provisioning parameters are stored internally in a .xml database format.

The provisioning parameters are traditionally manipulated using the web GUI, or

via SNMP sets. The following diagram provides an overview of the RPU application.

The RPU uses provisioning data configured in an SDV Design File to create the

internal .xml RFGW1 database files. The SDV Design File uses a Microsoft Excel

spreadsheet. The RPU accesses the SDV Design File and creates RFGW1 formatted

database files. These database files are then uploaded via FTP to the RFGW1.

Reference Database

The Reference Database is used by the RPU as a template for all RFGW1 initial

provisioning settings not configured by the RPU. The Reference Database is

configured via the GUI by the customer on a reference RFGW1 (arbitrarily selected).

The RPU imports the database files from the reference RFGW1. These database files

will then be used by the RPU to create the database files for each RFGW1 selected.

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