Cisco Explorer Series User Manual

Adding a Bootloader Source to the DNCS
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 Data Rate - The rate depends on several factors, including the DHCT type,
the BFS QAM setting, and the available bandwidth. When you make this
decision, select a rate between 1.00 and 3.00 Mbps. For assistance, refer to
Recommendations for Data Carousel Rate Management Technical Bulletin (part
number 716377).
Important: When you stage SCC DHCTs, use a data rate of 3.00 Mbps.
 Block size - Enter 4000.
 Indication Interval - Enter 100.
 DataPump - Set to run.
Note: If your system uses the RCS feature, skip this field.
Selected Hosts - Select the same hosts as the main Bootloader source.
7 Click Save. The system saves the carousel in the DNCS database and closes the
Set Up BFS Source window.
8 Click the Servers tab, and double-click the bootloader server. The Authorize BFS
Server window opens for the bootloader server.
9 In the Available Sources field, select the bootloader source that you just created
and then click Add. The host you selected moves to the Selected Sources list.
Important: Move only the server that you just created to the Selected Sources list.
10 Click Save. The system saves this change and closes the Authorize BFS Server
window.
11 Do you need to add another bootloader source the DNCS?
 If yes, repeat this procedure from step 5.
 If no, you are ready to configure DHCTs to use the correct bootloader
carousel when downloading images. Go to Setting Up DHCTs to Download
Images from a Specific Bootloader Carousel (on page 144).

Cisco Explorer Series Specifications

General

Category	Media Converter
Series	Explorer
Model	Various (e.g., 4642HDC, 8642HDC, 9865HDC)
Type	Set-top box
Input Interfaces	CableCARD, Ethernet, USB
Output Interfaces	HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video (depending on the model)
Video Resolution	Up to 1080p (depending on the model)
Audio Output	HDMI, Optical, RCA
Power Supply	External power adapter
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model