Installation Guide

30 QPSK (Release A63) Software Upgrade and Installation Instructions 4002804 Rev C
Download QPSK A63 Software to the QPSK Modulators
Introduction
After installing the QPSK A63 software on the DNCS, your next step is to upgrade
the QPSK modulators.
When you reset a QPSK modulator, the DNCS downloads the new QPSK software to
the QPSK modulator. Follow the instructions in this section to download the QPSK
A63 software to the QPSK modulators.
Do I Need to Place the QPSKs in Broadcast Mode Before Upgrading?
No. When upgrading the QPSK software, it is no longer required that you place the
QPSKs in Broadcast mode.
For sites that have interactive applications deployed, download the QPSK A63
software at a time when subscribers or staging activity will be least impacted.
For sites that do not have interactive applications deployed, you can download the
QPSK A63 software and reset a QPSK at any time with little, if any, noticeable
impact to subscribers or staging activity.
Downloading the QPSK A63 Software
To download the QPSK A63 software to the QPSK modulators, complete the
following steps.
1.
From the DNCS Administrative Console, select the DNCS tab.
2.
Select the Element Provisioning tab.
3.
Click QPSK.
Result: The QPSK List window opens.
4.
From the QPSK List window, highlight the QPSK you are upgrading.
Important: Cisco recommends that when you are downloading software to
the QPSKs, begin with a test hub or a QPSK with the smallest DHCT
population.
5.
Select File and choose Reset.
Result: A confirmation message appears.
6.
Click Yes on the confirmation message.
Result: A message appears stating that the QPSK modulator has received the
reset command.
7.
Go to Verify QPSK A63 Software Downloaded, next in these instructions.