Cisco Explorer Series User Manual

Set Up Staging Bridges
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Designating an Existing Hub as a Staging Bridge
The procedures in this section describe how to designate an existing hub (QPSK or
CMTS) as a staging bridge.
Designating an Existing QPSK as a Staging Bridge
Follow this procedure to designate an existing QPSK as a staging bridge.
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click the Network Element
Provisioning tab.
2 Click QPSK/CMTS. The QPSK/CMTS list panel displays.
3 Locate the QPSK modulator you want to designate as a staging bridge in the
QPSK/CMTS list.
4 Double-click the name of the QPSK modulator.
5 In Options, select the Staging Bridge check box.
6 Click Save. The DNCS will use this QPSK modulator as a staging bridge.
Designating an Existing CMTS as a Staging Bridge
Follow this procedure to designate an existing CMTS as a staging bridge.
1 From the DNCS Administrative Console, click the Network Element
Provisioning tab.
2 Click QPSK/CMTS. The QPSK/CMTS list panel displays.
3 Locate the CMTS you want to designate as a staging bridge in the QPSK/CMTS
list.
4 Double-click the name of the CMTS.
5 In Options, select the Staging Bridge check box.
6 Click Save. The DNCS will use this CMTS as a staging bridge.

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