Network Router User Manual

BSR 2000 Command Reference Guide Release 1.0
11-12 MGBI 526363-001-00 Rev. B
cable downstream interleave-depth
The cable operator can protect the downstream path from excess noise or decrease
latency on the downstream path by setting the interleave depth. A higher interleave
depth provides more protection from noise on the HFC network, but increases
downstream latency. A lower interleave depth decreases downstream latency, but
provides less protection from noise on the HFC network.
The cable downstream interleave-depth command sets the downstream port
interleave depth criteria.
Group Access
MSO
Command Mode
Interface Configuration (cable interface only)
Command Line Usage
cable downstream [<0-0>] interleave-depth {8 | 16 | 32 | 64 | 128}
no cable downstream [<0-0>] interleave-depth {8 | 16 | 32 | 64 | 128}
Command Syntax
Review Table 11-1 to determine the appropriate interleave-depth.
Note: A higher interleave depth provides more protection from bursts of noise
on the HFC network; however, it increases downstream latency.
0-0 Downstream port number.
Table 11-1 Interleave Depth Criteria
Depth # of Taps Increments
88 16
12 12 17
16 16 8