Installation Guide

4002804 Rev C QPSK (Release A63) Software Upgrade and Installation Instructions 11
The Upgrade Process
Introduction
This section includes a list of procedures that are not included in system release
installation instructions. provides a timeline for each of the upgrade tasks, and
describes the system requirements for upgrading to QPSK A63.
If SR 2.1.1, SR 3.0.1 or Later Is Installed on Your System
If SR 2.1.1, SR 3.0.1 or later was installed on your system according to the procedures
provided in the installation instructions, the QPSK A63 software is already installed
and downloaded to the QPSK modulators. Do not install the QPSK A63 software
again.
Take Full Advantage of QPSK DHCT Monitoring and Ranging Features
However, to take full advantage of the DHCT monitoring and ranging features
provided in the QPSK software, Cisco recommends that you complete the
procedures described in the following sections. These procedures are not included in
system release installation instructions.
 Monitor the DNCS Disk Space
 Monitor DHCT Sign-On Rates
 Set DNCS Tracing Levels
 What to Look For in the signonCount Data
 Continue to Monitor the DHCT Sign-On Traffic
 What Is the QPSK Range Extension Feature?
 Activate Range Extension Feature (Optional)
If SR 2.1.1, SR 3.0.1 or Later Is Not Installed on Your System
If SR 2.1.1, SR 3.0.1 or later is not installed on your system, complete all of the
procedures provided in these instructions.