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Contents
About This Guide
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1 GQI-Based QAM Models ........................................................................................................ 2 GQI-Based QAMs .................................................................................................................... 6 Content Sources and Sessions .............................................................................................. 16 Chapter 2 RF Gateway 1 Configuration Quick Start
23 Configuring the IP Address Through the Front Panel ..................................................... 24 Connecting the RF Gateway 1 Using a Web Browser....................................................... 25 Changing Device Settings ..................................................................................................... 26 Configuring IP Network Settings ........................................................................................ 30 Network Connectivity Testing ............................................................................................. 35 Configuring QAM Output .................................................................................................... 36 Chapter 3 Customer Information
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About This Guide
Introduction
To set up the GQIv3 QAM operation, there are certain steps that you need to
complete on the Explorer Controller (EC) and the RF Gateway-1 (RFGW-1). This
document describes those steps and refers you to the necessary documentation to
avoid any issues.
The information in this document applies to EC system release (SR) 6.0 and RFGW
Version 6.02.
Audience
This document was written for headend technicians. Field service engineers and
Cisco Services engineers may also find the information in this document helpful.
Document Version
This is the first formal release of this document.
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Introduction
This chapter provides procedures for setting up GQI-based QAMs on
the EC.
For more information on setting up the EC, see the online help.
Important: To set up GQI-based QAMs on the EC, you must have the
GQI QAM feature enabled. To verify whether it is enabled, click EC on
the EC main page. Look to see if you have GQI Based QAM and GQI
Based QAM Models listed under Network Element Provisioning.
If you see these options listed, you are ready to proceed.
If you do not see these options listed, contact Cisco Services to have
the GQI QAM feature enabled.
In This Chapter
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GQI-Based QAM Models
Using the GQI Based QAM Model List page to add a GQI-based QAM model to the
EC is the first step in adding GQI-based QAM modulators to the EC.
Note: The EC refers to table-based modulators, such as our eXtra Dense QAM array
(XDQA) and table-based QAM modulators of other manufacturers, as GQI-based
QAM modulators.
When you add a GQI-based QAM model to the EC, you define specifications that are
unique to a particular model of QAM modulator. After a GQI-based QAM model
has been added on this page, you can use the model to add an individual GQI-based
QAM modulator to the EC; the individual modulator will be added with the
specifications of the model you used.
After a GQI-based QAM modulator model has been added on this page, you can
modify or delete a model as the needs of your site change.
To add a GQI-based QAM model to the EC, you need the following information
about the model:
¾ Model number
¾ Maximum number of GbE ports
¾ Starting number of the GbE ports
¾ Internet Protocol (IP) version that the model supports
¾ Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) version that the model supports
¾ Maximum number of multicast sources the model supports
¾ Whether or not the model supports a dynamic range of UDP ports
¾ Whether or not the model supports packet identifier (PID) remapping
¾ Maximum number of RF ports
¾ Maximum number of carriers per RF port
¾ Starting number of RF ports
¾ Encryption types supported
¾ Encryption algorithms supported
¾ Modulation formats supported
¾ Whether the following settings are configurable:
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Frequency per carrier
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Output squelch
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Interleave Depth
Note: To obtain this information, consult the documentation provided by the
manufacturer of the model.
GQI-Based QAM Model Settings
Use the following fields when you manage GQI-based QAM models in the EC.
Field
Description
QAM Platform Model
Model Name
The name of this GQI-based QAM model.
Note: This field must start with a letter. Valid values for this field are:
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a to z
0 to 9 (except for the first position)
_ (underscore) and - (dash)
You can use up to 32 characters in this field.
Number of GbE
Ports
The maximum number of GbE ports provided on this GQI-based QAM
model.
Valid range: From 1 to 65535.
GbE Port Start
Number
The beginning GbE port number for the model.
Control IP Address Select the Internet Protocol (IP) version this model supports:
Compatibility
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Multicast Support
Select the following Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP)
versions that this model supports:
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IGMPv3
IGMPv2
IGMPv1
Number of
Multicast Sources
The maximum number of multicast sources the that model supports.
Dynamic UDP
Range
Determines whether the model supports a dynamic range of UDP ports
(Yes or No).
PID Remapping
Determines whether the model supports packet identifier (PID)
remapping (Yes or No).
Note: RFGW1 and edge devices typically support three fail-over sources.
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Number of RF
ports
The maximum number of RF output ports that the model supports.
Valid range: From 1 to 65535.
Number of Carriers The maximum number of carriers per port that the model supports.
Per Ports
Valid range: From 1 to 65535.
RF Port Start
Number
The beginning RF port number for the model.
Encryption Type
The encryption types that the model supports:
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Shared Key
PassThrough
Fixed Key
Note: A padlock icon will appear next to the session ID of
encrypted programs in the output monitoring page.
Encryption
Algorithm
The encryption algorithms that the model supports:
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3DES Key
AES Key
DVB-CSA
Vendor
Select the vendor of the GQI-based QAM from the list. If you are setting
up GQI QAM services, you must choose Cisco.
Maximum
Outstanding SRM
Requests
Enter the maximum number of outstanding requests allowed to external
session and resource managers (including GSRM and SDV sessions).
Valid range: From 1 to 64.
Note: The EC is considered an external SRM. We typically recommend a
value of 2 for this field.
Packet-Insert
Select this option to insert packets into the stream.
RF Carrier Model
Modulation Format The modulation formats that the model supports:
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QAM 128
QAM 256
QAM 1024
Output Power
Level
Determines whether the model allows the output power level to be
configurable (Yes or No).
Frequency Per
Carrier
Determines whether the model allows each RF carrier to be configurable
(Yes or No).
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CW Mode
Determines whether the model supports the continuous wave (CW)
mode (Yes or No).
Output Squelch
Determines whether the model allows the output squelch to be
configurable (Yes or No).
Interleave Depth
Determines whether the model allows the interleave depth to be
configurable (Yes or No).
Add a GQI-Based Model
If you are using a GQI-based QAM modulator to send content to set-tops, first add
the GQI-based QAM model on which the modulator is based to the EC.
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Choose EC > Network Element Provisioning and click GQI Based QAM
Models. The GQI Based QAM Model List page is displayed.
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Click Add. The Add GQI Based QAM Model page is displayed.
3
Complete the fields as described in GQI-Based QAM Model Settings (on page 3).
4
Click Save. The system begins saving the data to the database and, when
finished, displays Done in the status bar at the bottom of the page.
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GQI-Based QAMs
On the GQI Based QAM List page, you can add QAMs from other manufacturers to
the EC. The EC refers to these QAMs as GQI-based QAMs.
After GQI-based QAMs are listed on this page, you can modify or delete the GQIbased QAMs as the needs of your site change. On this page, you can also set up
multicast sessions on any GQI-based QAM listed on the page.
After you have added a GQI-based QAM to this page, you can manage the GQIbased QAM in the same ways that you manage your QAMs.
For example, you can use the Set Up Digital Source Definition utility to set up
broadcast sessions on the modulator and then view the sessions on the Session List
page (along with any multicast sessions that you have set up on other GQI-based
QAM modulators).
You can also add GQI-based QAMs to VOD Service groups by selecting the ports on
a GQI-based QAM modulator from the Available Ports list on the Add Service
Group or Edit Service Group page.
Important: Before you can add a GQI-based QAM to this page, the modulator model
must first be defined on the GQI Based QAM Model List page. For more
information, see GQI-Based QAM Models (on page 2).
GQI-Based QAM Settings
Use the GQI Based QAM List page to manage the GQI-based QAM devices in your
network. Several tabs on this page provide settings for the GQI-based QAM.
Basic Parameter Settings
Use the following fields when you manage the basic parameters for a GQI-based
QAM.
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Field
Description
Headend Name
Select the headend associated with this GQI-based QAM.
Model Type
Select the GQI-based QAM model upon which this modulator is based.
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The name of this GQI-based QAM.
Note: Valid values for this field are:
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a to z
0 to 9
_ (underscore), - (dash), and space
You can use up to 20 characters in this field.
We recommend that you establish a naming scheme that allows you to
easily identify the modulator and where it resides.
Example: A name of VODhub1Q43 could represent a QAM modulator
whose IP address ends in 43 that process VOD data for hub 1.
IP Address
The IP address of this GQI-based QAM.
Be careful to properly place the dots (.) between numbers.
MAC Address
The MAC address for this GQI-based QAM.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask where this GQI-based QAM resides.
Note: If your system uses a standard network configuration, type
255.255.255.0, otherwise type the subnet mask as assigned by your system
administrator.
Default Gateway
If your system uses a default gateway, the IP address of your default
gateway.
Notes:
Administrative
State
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Using a default gateway router speeds up the reconnection process
that occurs after a device is rebooted.
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The Application Server does not provision the network parameters
on a GQI QAM. This field is purely informational.
Defines whether or not this modulator is enabled or not.
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Online - The modulator is enabled.
Offline - The modulator is disabled.
Assigned to an external SRM - The modulator can process the
carousels from external SRMs (including GSRM and SDV sessions).
Pid Mapping
The type of PID mapping used by the GQI-based QAM (Dynamic or
Static).
BFS Capable
Select this option to give this GQI-based QAM modulator the ability to
send BFS data.
Note: This field only displays if the related GQI-based model type is set
to Cisco.
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GbE Input Port Settings
Use the following fields when you manage the GbE input ports for a GQI-based
QAM.
Field
Description
IP Address
The IP address of the modulator's GbE input port.
MAC Address
The MAC address of the modulator's GbE input port.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of the modulator's GbE input port.
Gateway IP
The gateway IP address of the modulator's GbE input port.
Bandwidth
Enter the bandwidth of the port.
Valid range: From 0 to 10,000,000 kbps.
Enabled
Select this option to enable the port.
RF Carrier Settings
Use the following fields when you manage the RF carriers for a GQI-based QAM.
Field
Description
Transport Stream
ID
A unique number to identify the transport stream going from this GQIbased QAM out to the hubs in your system.
Important: If you are setting up GQI QAM services, then this value needs
to match the transport stream ID that you define on the RF Gateway 1.
See the online help for more information.
Valid range: From 1 to 65,535.
Modulation
Select the type of modulation this GQI-based QAM uses.
Frequency
The frequency of the channel you will use to send data from this GQIbased QAM to the hubs in your system.
Important: If you are setting up GQI QAM services, then this value needs
to match the frequency that you define on the RF Gateway 1. See the
online help for more information.
Valid range: From 48 to 981.
Continuous Wave
Mode
Determines whether the GQI-based QAM produces an unmodulated RF
carrier.
Select this option to produce an unmodulated RF carrier.
Note: This is useful when testing.
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Disabled
Determines whether you can set up additional sessions on an RF output
port on the GQI-based QAM.
Notes:
Interleaver Depth
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Select this option to prevent the EC from setting up any additional
sessions on this RF carrier. (Existing sessions are not affected and
continue to function as expected.)
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This may be helpful when performing plant maintenance or, in the
rare event, when a port fails.
Select the depth of interleaving for the GQI-based QAM.
Available only if you are using Overlay technology.
Application
Support
Select the type of application this GQI-based QAM will support:
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Shared
VOD only
SDV only (choose this for a session-based application)
Broadcast only
Port To Hubs Tab
Use the following fields when you manage the ports to hub for a GQI-based QAM
modulator. The Port To Hubs tab allows you to see the hubs available to this GQIbased QAM.
Field
Description
Ports
Select the output port you are defining, if more than one are available.
Available Hubs
Lists the hubs that are available to receive program/service data from this
GQI-based QAM modulator.
Select a hub: Click the hub and click Add to move the hub to the Selected
Hubs list.
Selected Hubs
Lists the hubs that receive program/service data from this GQI-based QAM
modulator.
Important: If this modulator is sending data to all hubs in the headend,
verify that no hubs appear in the Selected Hubs field.
Remove a hub from this list: Select the hub and click Remove.
Multicast Digital Session Settings
Use the following fields when you manage the multicast sessions for a GQI based
QAM.
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Source ID
Select the source that the session will use.
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Field
Description
Session ID
Left Session ID field.
Enter 12 zeros (00:00:00:00:00:00).
Right Session ID field.
The Source ID you used when you added the source to the
EC.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Bandwidth (Mbps)
The maximum amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) that the
system should allow for this device.
This value is usually defined by your content service
provider. Requirements vary from system to system, but in
general, you can use the following guidelines:
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Standard MPEG video streams use 2 or 3 Mbps.
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Modulators using 256-QAM support a total bandwidth
of 38.811 Mbps for each QAM carrier.
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For each QAM carrier, allocate 1% overhead for PSI and
ECM insertions.
HDTV streams use 13 Mbps.
Audio streams use 0.2 Mbps.
Modulators using 64-QAM support a total bandwidth of
26.971 Mbps for each QAM carrier.
Valid range: From 0 to 38.8 Mbps.
Ethernet Port
Select the Ethernet port this session will use.
Output Carrier
Select the output destination of the source.
Program Number
The MPEG program number being fed into the transport
stream.
This number must match the program number of the MPEG
source as defined by your content provider.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Source IP Address 1
The IP address of the first device.
Source IP Address 2
The IP address of the second device (if used).
Source IP Address 3
The IP address of the third device (if used).
Input Destination
Multicast IP Address
The multicast IP address on the modulator where sources are
input.
UDP Port
The port number on the modulator where the sources are
input.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
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Add a GQI-Based QAM
This section describes how to add a GQI-based QAM modulator to the EC so that
sessions can be set up on the modulator.
Important: Unlike our QAMs, GQI-based QAMs do not support EC-supplied
provisioning. As a result, specifications saved to the EC when the GQI-based QAM
is added (or provisioned) in the EC are not provided to the GQI-based QAM when
the modulator reboots. Instead, the GQI-based QAM must be provisioned
separately, as indicated in the manufacturer's documentation. Typically the GQIbased QAM is provisioned through a craft port.
You need the following information to add a GQI-based QAM to the EC.
Note: Unless noted otherwise, consult the manufacturer of the modulator to obtain
this information.
¾ Name of the headend containing the GQI-based QAM
¾ The model type on which the GQI-based QAM is based
¾ Name used to identify the GQI-based QAM
¾ IP address of the control port on the GQI-based QAM
¾ MAC address of the control port
¾ Subnet mask for the control port (from your system administrator)
¾ If applicable, the default gateway that the GQI-based QAM uses (from your
system administrator)
¾ Type of packet identifier (PID) mapping (With dynamic PID mapping the
modulator automatically maps PIDs that pass through the modulator. With static
PID mapping, administrators or operators manually map PIDs that pass through
the modulator.)
To add a GQI-based QAM to the EC, complete the following tasks.
Important: Adding a GQI-based QAM to the EC is required to set up and manage
sessions on the GQI-based QAM, and it is not required to support EC-supplied
provisioning of the GQI-based QAM.
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If you have not already done so, add a GQI-based QAM model appropriate to the
modulator to the EC. For assistance, see the online help.
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Define the basic parameters.
3
Define parameters for the GbE input ports.
4
Define parameters for the RF carriers.
5
Activate the GQI-based QAM.
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Define GQI-Based QAM Basic Parameters
1 Choose EC > Network Element Provisioning and click GQI Based QAM. The
GQI Based QAM List page is displayed.
Note: If you do not see GQI options listed under Network Element Provisioning,
you must contact Cisco Services to have this feature enabled.
2
Click Add. The Add GQI Based QAM page is displayed with Basic Parameters
settings shown.
3
Complete the fields as described in Basic Parameter Settings (on page 6).
Important: Do not set the Administrative State setting at this time.
4
Click Save. The system begins saving the data to the database and, when
finished, displays Done in the status bar at the bottom of the page.
5
Go to Define GQI-Based QAM GbE Input Ports (on page 12).
Define GQI-Based QAM GbE Input Ports
1 On the Add GQI Based QAM page, click GbE Input Ports. The GbE Input Ports
page is displayed.
2
Complete the fields as described in GbE Input Port Settings (on page 8).
3
Click Save. The system begins saving the data to the database and, when
finished, displays Done in the status bar at the bottom of the page.
What's Next?
Go to Define GQI-Based QAM RF Carriers (on page 12).
Define GQI-Based QAM RF Carriers
1 On the Add GQI Based QAM page, click RF Carriers. The RF Carriers page is
displayed.
2
Complete the fields as described in RF Carrier Settings (on page 8).
3
Click Save. The system begins saving the data to the database and, when
finished, displays Done in the status bar at the bottom of the page.
4
On the RF Carriers page, click Assign Port To Hubs. The Port to Hub page is
displayed.
5
Complete the fields as described in Port To Hubs Tab (on page 9).
6
Click Save. The system begins saving the data to the database and, when
finished, displays Done in the status bar at the bottom of the page.
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Have you provisioned the GQI-based QAM?
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If yes, go to Activating the GQI-Based QAM (on page 13).
If no, provision the GQI-based QAM modulator. When you have provisioned
the modulator, go to Activating the GQI-Based QAM (on page 13).
Note: For information on provisioning the GQI-based QAM, see the
documentation provided by the manufacturer of the GQI-based QAM.
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Activating the GQI-Based QAM
1 Choose EC > Network Element Provisioning and click GQI Based QAM. The
GQI Based QAM List page is displayed.
2
Select the GQI-based QAM you want to activate.
3
Click Edit. The Edit GQI Based QAM page is displayed with Basic Parameters
settings shown.
4
For the Administrative State, click Online.
5
Click Save to change the status of the GQI-based QAM to online and activate the
modulator. When the modulator has been activated, Done is displayed in the
status bar at the bottom of the page.
6
Add the new GQI-based QAM to your network map.
Set Up a Multicast Session on a GQI-Based QAM
You need the following information to set up a multicast session on a GQI-based
QAM.
Note: To obtain this information, consult your network map or your system
administrator, unless noted otherwise in the following list.
¾ Source ID as you defined it when you added the content source to the EC
¾ Amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) to allow for the service (from your content
service provider)
¾ Name of the output distribution equipment that will receive the content from the
source (see your network map)
¾ MPEG program number (from your content service provider)
¾ IP addresses of source devices (up to 3 different source devices can be used)
¾ Input destination multicast ID address on the GQI-based QAM modulator
¾ Destination UDP port on the GQI-based QAM modulator
Multicast Digital Session Settings
Use the following fields when you manage the multicast sessions for a GQI-based
QAM.
Field
Description
Source ID
Select the source that the session will use.
Session ID
Left Session ID field.
Enter 12 zeros (00:00:00:00:00:00).
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Field
Description
Right Session ID field.
The Source ID you used when you added the source to the
EC.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Bandwidth (Mbps)
The maximum amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) that the
system should allow for this device.
This value is usually defined by your content service
provider. Requirements vary from system to system, but in
general, you can use the following guidelines:
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Standard MPEG video streams use 2 or 3 Mbps.
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Modulators using 256-QAM support a total bandwidth
of 38.811 Mbps for each QAM carrier.
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For each QAM carrier, allocate 1% overhead for PSI and
ECM insertions.
HDTV streams use 13 Mbps.
Audio streams use 0.2 Mbps.
Modulators using 64-QAM support a total bandwidth of
26.971 Mbps for each QAM carrier.
Valid range: From 0 to 38.8 Mbps.
Ethernet Port
Select the Ethernet port this session will use.
Output Carrier
Select the output destination of the source.
Program Number
The MPEG program number being fed into the transport
stream.
This number must match the program number of the MPEG
source as defined by your content provider.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Source IP Address 1
The IP address of the first device.
Source IP Address 2
The IP address of the second device (if used).
Source IP Address 3
The IP address of the third device (if used).
Input Destination
Multicast IP Address
The multicast IP address on the modulator where sources are
input.
UDP Port
The port number on the modulator where the sources are
input.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Setting Up a Multicast Session on a GQI-Based QAM
1 Choose EC > Network Element Provisioning and click GQI Based QAM. The
GQI Based QAM List page is displayed
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Select the GQI-based QAM where you want to set up a multicast session.
3
Click Edit. The Edit GQI Based QAM page is displayed for the modulator that
you selected.
4
Click Multicast Sessions. The Multicast Digital Session Definition page is
displayed. If no sessions have been set up on this modulator, the page is empty.
Otherwise, sessions the modulator carries are listed on this page.
5
Click Add. The Multicast Digital Session Definition page is displayed.
6
Complete the fields as described in Multicast Digital Session Settings (on page
13).
7
Click Save. The system saves the multicast session in the EC database and starts
the session that you built for it. The Multicast Digital Session Definition page
updates to include the new session information.
Note: After a session has been set up, you can manage it on the Session List page.
For more information, see the online help.
Set Up a Broadcast Session on a GQI-Based QAM
Broadcast sessions are typically created when setting up services for subscribers. See
the online help to set up a broadcast session that can be used to provide one of the
following services:
¾ Clear Services — Services that are delivered to subscribers unscrambled or
unencrypted; for example, programming available through the three major
networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) is usually clear
¾ Secure Services — Services that are encrypted or scrambled so that they are
protected from being accessed (stolen) by people who have not paid for the
service; usually offered at a price that is in addition to the price for clear services
(for example, HBO, Showtime, and music channels)
¾ Pay-Per-View (PPV) Services — Services that carry PPV events that subscribers
can choose to purchase in addition to their normal cable programming; has some
of the same characteristics as both clear and secure services
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Content Sources and Sessions
This section discusses defining sources and setting up sessions.
In the provider network, a source is the actual program or data that is made
available to the set-top as a service to the subscriber. Sources can include any of the
following:
¾ MPEG digital broadcast services that are non-secure, non-encrypted,
audio/video programs
¾ Internet connections from an Internet service provider (ISP)
¾ Digital PPVs that are secure, encrypted, digital MPEG programs
¾ Digital music services
¾ Analog programs that are modulated in the traditional format or converted into
MPEG format.
Sessions are the logical elements that define and allocate the resources that the
network uses to deliver source content.
Source List Filter
From the Filter area on the Source List page, you can quickly retrieve information
about the sources in your system.
Source List Filter Settings
The following table describes the Filter options for searching sources.
By Field
By Value
Examples
Source ID
Enter the source ID in the
By Value field to have the
filter display source data
for the ID you entered.
If you enter 328 in the By Value field, the
Filter finds and displays sources whose IDs
contain the number 338.
Source Name
Enter any part of a source
name in the By Value field
to have the filter display
sources whose names
match any portion of the
text entered in this field.
If you enter So in the By Value field, the
Filter finds and displays sources with any of
the following names:
Important: This field
accepts letters and
numbers.
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Source Type
Select one of the following
source types from the list:
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If you select 2D, the Filter displays all
sources marked as 2D sources.
2D
3D
SD
HD
MPEG2
MPEG4
Displays all sources.
Using the Source List Filter to Display Data
Follow these instructions to display service group data.
Note: For a description of these options and examples of how the data entered
affects the search, see Source List Filter Settings (on page 16).
1
Click the By Field arrow and select one of the following options:
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Source Name
Source Type
All
2
Click in the By Value field and enter data or select an option in this field.
3
Click Show. The Filter searches the database for the parameters you selected and
displays any matches on the Source Data page.
Source Data
When you use the Filter to search for and display sources, search results are shown
on the Source Data page, which lists the following information:
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Source Name
Shows the name of the source.
Source ID
Shows the unique numerical identifier for the source.
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Description
Source Type
Shows the Source Type of the source:
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2D
3D
SD
HD
MPEG2
MPEG4
Shows the security mode of the source:
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Encrypted
Source Settings
This section discusses the source settings for several different types of sources.
Multicast Through GQI-Based QAM Settings
Use the following fields when you manage multicast digital sessions through GQIbased QAMs in the Application Server.
Field
Description
Source ID
Select the session ID this multicast will use.
Session ID
Displays the source ID of the session you are editing.
Bandwidth
(Mbps)
The maximum amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) that the system should
allow for this session.
Valid range: From 0 to 38.8 Mbps.
QAM Name
Select the GQI-based QAM you are using for this multicast session.
Ethernet Port
Select the Ethernet port of the QAM you selected.
Output Carrier
Select the output carrier of the QAM.
Program Number The MPEG program number of the input.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
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Source IP
Address 1
The IP address of the device sending content to the GQI-based QAM.
Source IP
Address 2
The IP address of the second device sending content to the GQI-based
QAM (if used).
Source IP
Address 3
The IP address of the third device sending content to the GQI-based QAM
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Input Destination The multicast IP address on the modulator where sources are input.
Multicast IP
Address
UDP Port
The port number on the modulator where the sources are input.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
IP-Unicast QAM Session Settings
Use the following fields when you manage IP unicast QAM sessions in the
Application Server.
Field
Description
Source ID
Select the session ID of the session that you are editing.
Session ID
Displays the source ID of the session that you are editing.
QAM Name
Select the QAM that you are using for this IP unicast session.
Output Carrier
Select the output carrier of the QAM that you selected.
Ethernet Port
Select the Ethernet port of the QAM.
UDP Port
Enter the UDP port of the QAM.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Program Number The MPEG program number of the input.
Valid range: From 0 to 65535.
Bandwidth
(Mbps)
The maximum amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) that the system should
allow for this session.
Valid range: From 0 to 37.8 Mbps.
Add a Content Source
Note: This procedure applies to clear, secure, and PPV services. It does not apply to
VOD services.
The first step in setting up a clear, secure, or PPV service is to add information to the
EC database about the original content source. After the source has been added to
the EC, you can use this source to create different services. For example, you can use
the signal from Fox Sports World (FOXSW) to create different services from a single
FOXSW signal:
¾ You could offer the FOXSW broadcast as a clear service to all subscribers.
¾ By encrypting the FOXSW broadcast, you could offer it as a secure, subscriptionbased service only to subscribers who have paid extra for it.
¾ By encrypting it and setting it up as a PPV service, you could offer a portion of it,
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Before adding a content source to the EC, make sure that you have first set up all of
your network elements.
Adding a content source takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Adding a content source does not impact network performance. You can complete
this procedure at any time.
1
Choose EC > System Provisioning > Service Provisioning and click Source. The
Source List opens.
2
Click Add. The New Source page is displayed.
3
Complete the fields on the page.
4
Click Save. The system saves the source information in the EC database and
closes the New Source page. The Source List updates to include the new source.
5
You are ready to define the source that you just added. Go to Define a Content
Source (on page 20).
Define a Content Source
After you add a content source to the Application Server database for a clear, secure,
or PPV service, define parameters for the source so that the system knows how to
process the service content.
To define a source for a GQIv3 QAM, you must choose either Multicast Through
GQI Based QAM or IP-Unicast QAM Session.
Important:
¾ These procedures do not apply to VOD services.
¾ If you are sending the same source through more than one QAM, MQAM, or
GQAM modulator, you must define a source definition for each modulator. For
example, if you are sending the same content source through six QAM
modulators, you must define the source six times — once for each modulator.
Define a Multicast Through GQI-Based QAM Session
1 Choose EC > System Provisioning > Service Provisioning and click Source. The
Source List opens.
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2
Configure the Filter to show the source that you need to update.
3
Click Show. The Source List updates to show the filter results.
4
Select the source that you need to update.
5
Click Source Definition. The Source Definition List opens for the source you
selected.
6
Are you using an existing digital source definition for this session?
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If yes, select the digital source definition that you want to use for this session.
Go to Step 8.
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If no, click Add. The Set Up Definition page is displayed.
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Complete the fields on the page.
8
Click Multicast Through GQI Based QAM. The Multicast Digital Session
Definition page is displayed.
9
Complete the fields as described in Multicast Digital Session Settings (on page
9).
10 Click Save.
Define an IP-Unicast QAM Session
1 Choose EC > System Provisioning > Service Provisioning and click Source. The
Source List opens.
2
Configure the Filter to show the source that you need to update.
3
Click Show. The Source List updates to show the filter results.
4
Select the source that you need to update.
5
Click Source Definition. The Source Definition List opens for the source that you
selected.
6
Are you using an existing digital source definition for this session?
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If yes, select the digital source definition you want to use for this session. Go
to Step 8.
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If no, click Add. The Set Up Definition is displayed.
7
Complete the fields on the page.
8
Click IP-Unicast QAM Session. The IP Unicast Session Definition page is
displayed.
9
Complete the fields as described in IP-Unicast QAM Session Settings (on page
19).
10 Click Save.
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RF Gateway 1 Configuration
Quick Start
This chapter provides the basic information needed to quickly
configure the RF Gateway 1 using the web browser user interface.
For more information on setting up the RF Gateway 1, see Cisco RF
Gateway 1 Configuration Guide, part number 78-4025112-01.
In This Chapter
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Connecting the RF Gateway 1 Using a Web Browser ..................... 25
Changing Device Settings .................................................................... 26
Configuring IP Network Settings ....................................................... 30
Network Connectivity Testing ............................................................ 35
Configuring QAM Output ................................................................... 36
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Configuring the IP Address Through the Front
Panel
The RF Gateway 1 management port IP address can be configured using the LCD
and keypad located on the chassis front panel.
To Configure the Management Port IP Address
1 After the system fully initializes, use the keypad to page down until you see the
mgmt port IP address.
Note: Use the up/down, left/right buttons for navigation and changes. Use the
center button for saving changes.
2
Page down to position the cursor in the IP address field. Use the left/right keys
to navigate the cursor below the numbers you want to change. Use the
up/down keys to make changes. Continue until all numbers are configured as
desired.
3
Use the center key to accept changes and exit the mgmt port IP address field.
4
Page right to find and configure the management port subnet mask and default
gateway. Configure each as desired.
5
Once finished, use the center key to enter and save information.
6
Reboot the RF Gateway 1. The management port IP address is not dynamically
configurable, thus reboot/power-cycle is required after changes.
7
The management port IP address can be validated by checking the configuration
settings on the LCD after reboot.
Note: Alternatively, the operator can attempt to connect to the web GUI at the
new IP address via HTTP after reboot.
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Connecting the RF Gateway 1 Using a Web
Browser
The RF Gateway 1 can be connected to a web browser. The following
browsers/display settings are recommended:
Client Platform
Web Browser
Display Settings
Windows XP
Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.14
1024x768
Internet Explorer 6.0
Note: Java platform Version 1.6.0_x is supported under the recommended browsers.
To Connect the RF Gateway 1
1 Connect a network cable to the management port located on the rear panel of the
RF Gateway 1 chassis.
2
Open a web browser and enter the management port IP address.
Result: The RF Gateway 1 Summary page is displayed.
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Changing Device Settings
The general configuration settings of the RF Gateway 1 are categorized on the
Device Information page. This section provides information on changing the device
settings.
Note: Once a setting is entered and you click Apply, they become active. The
settings must be saved to preserve them in nonvolatile memory. Software Version
1.3.11 has an automatic save feature which allows applied database changes to be
automatically saved to preserve them in nonvolatile memory. Saved settings will be
retained after a reboot or power cycle. This rule applies across all RF Gateway 1
settings.
Configuring the Device Name
To identify the RF Gateway 1, we recommend that a unique device name be
assigned to the unit.
To Configure the Device Name
1 Navigate to the System/System Configuration page.
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Result: The Device Information page is displayed.
2
In the Device Name field, enter the device name (up to 16 characters supported).
3
Click Apply.
4
Click Save.
Configuring the Annex
The annex setting applies to all carriers in the RF Gateway 1, including ITU-A
(DVB), ITU-B (open cable), or ITU-C (Japan applications). Mixed annex settings are
not supported.
To Configure the Annex
1 Navigate to the System/System Configuration page.
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Result: The Device Information page is displayed.
Note: Changing annex settings will clear the database to defaults.
2
From the QAM Encoding Type drop-down list, choose the annex setting.
3
Click Apply.
4
Click Save.
5
Reboot the device. Reboot/power-cycle is required after changes to the annex
setting.
Configuring the Clock
The internal clock of the RF Gateway 1 can be set manually or can be synchronized
with a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) time server.
To Change the Internal Clock
1 Navigate to the System/Clock page.
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In the New Time field, enter the current time.
3
Click Apply.
4
Click Save.
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Configuring IP Network Settings
This section provides information for configuring IP Network settings for the RF
Gateway 1. Using the System/IP Network page, the user can configure the
following.
¾ Management port IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
¾ Conditional Access (CA) port, subnet mask, default gateway
¾ GbE input port settings, including IP addresses and subnet mask
¾ Redundancy mode and configuration
Configuring Management Port (10/100) IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default
Gateway
To Configure the Management Port (10/100) IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
1 Navigate to the System/IP Network page.
Result: The IP Network page is displayed.
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2
In the appropriate field, change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway settings.
3
Click Apply.
4
Click Save.
5
Reboot the device.
Note: The management port IP address is not dynamically configurable, thus
reboot/power-cycle is required after changes.
To Configure the Conditional Access (CA) Port IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway
1 If you are creating a session-based setup, click the QAMS tab and be sure that
App Mode is set to SDV.
2
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Result: The IP Network page is displayed.
Note: The CA port is only used for scrambling when the EIS and or ECMG
equipment is on a separate network.
3
Set the Port Control to On. The default setting is Off.
4
In the appropriate field, change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway settings.
5
Click Apply.
6
Click Save.
7
Reboot the device.
Note: The CA port IP address is not dynamically configurable, thus
reboot/power-cycle is required after changes.
To Configure the Virtual IP Address for each GbE Port Pair for Port Pair Mode
1 Navigate to the System/IP Network page.
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Result: The IP Network page is displayed.
2
From the GbE Data Port Mode drop-down list, choose Dual Port Pairs.
3
In the Video/Data IP address field, change the address.
4
From the Redundancy Mode drop-down list, choose Redundancy for each port
pair.
5
Click Apply.
6
Click Save.
7
Proceed to configure the four physical GbE Port IP addresses.
To Configure the Physical GbE Ports IP Address and Subnet Mask
1 Navigate to the System/IP Network page.
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Result: The IP Network page is displayed.
2
In the appropriate field, change the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
3
From the Negotiation Mode drop-down list, choose the mode (On or Off).
Note: "On" is recommended for most applications and required for electrical
SFPs.
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Click Apply.
5
Click Save.
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Network Connectivity Testing
Each of the four physical GbE input ports will respond to PING. Because the GbE
input ports are not configurable for default gateway, a static route to the source
network of the PING must be added to the GbE port to facilitate PING responses
over layer 3 networks. Static routes can be added via the GUI, using the
System/ARP & Routes page.
Configuring Static Routes
To Configure Static Routes
1 Navigate to the System/ARP & Routes page.
Result: The ARP & Routes page is displayed.
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From the Route Table drop-down box, choose the desired GbE input.
3
In the Static Route Entry area, enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask for the
network or host.
4
Click Add to add the static route.
5
Click Save.
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Configuring QAM Output
This section provides information for configuring the Quad Channel QAM Card.
Using the QAM web page and its submenus, the operator can verify and configure:
¾ QAM card presence
¾ QAM output control (that is, mute vs. unmute)
¾ Carrier parameters (that is, frequency, spacing, and modulation)
¾ Channel Application Mode (that is, video vs. data)
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Card Presence
The RF Gateway 1 chassis can be populated with up to six QAM line cards.
To Verify QAM Card
1 Navigate to the QAMS page.
2
In the QAM Configuration pane, select the desired QAM card.
Result: The web view indicates the status of the QAM card.
Enabling QAM Port
The RF Gateway 1 QAM line cards have two ports, with four RF output carriers per
port. Outputs are enabled/disabled from the port level as well as from the
individual carrier level. A global setting for a port must first be enabled, then
individual carriers within the port can be independently muted or unmuted as
desired.
To Enable QAM Port
1 Navigate to the QAMS page.
2
In the QAM Configuration pane, select the desired Card/RF Port.
Result: The RF Port Configuration page is displayed.
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From the Port Control drop-down list, choose On.
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Click Apply.
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To Enable Individual Carriers
1 Navigate to the QAMS page.
2
In the QAM Configuration pane, expand RF Port 1/1.
Result: The QAM Channel Configuration page is displayed.
3
From the Channel Mode drop-down list, choose Normal.
4
Click Apply.
5
Click Save.
Carrier Parameters
Various settings are configurable for the RF Gateway 1 output carriers. Some
settings are configurable on an individual carrier basis, other settings are limited to a
particular RF port (group of four carriers).
To Configure Port Output Parameters
1 Navigate to the QAMS page.
2
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In the QAM Configuration pane, select the desired RF Port.
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Result: The RF Port Configuration page is displayed.
3
From the Modulation drop-down list, choose the desired modulation (64 vs. 256
QAM).
4
In the Channel Output Level (dBmV) field, enter the output level.
5
From the Combined Channels drop-down list, choose the number of active
carriers per port (that is, for four carriers per port, set Combined Channels to
quad).
6
In the Channel Number field, select the channel frequencies.
Note: Combined Channels are limited to be spaced contiguously (separated by
the chosen channel spacing) from the frequency of the lowest carrier. Therefore,
only the frequency of the first carrier of a port may be configured.
Important: If you are setting up GQI QAM services, then this value needs to
match the frequency that you define on the EC. See RF Carrier Settings (on page
8).
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Click Save.
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To Configure Individual Carrier Output Parameters
1 Navigate to the QAMS page.
2
In the QAM Configuration pane, expand RF Port 1/1 and select the desired
QAM Channel.
Result: The QAM Channel Configuration page is displayed.
3
In the Transport Stream ID field, enter the stream ID.
Important: If you are setting up GQI QAM services, then this value needs to
match the transport stream ID that you define on the EC. See RF Carrier Settings
(on page 8).
4
From the Channel Spectrum Inversion drop-down list, choose the parameter to
Normal (for most applications).
Note: The following table compares the RF Gateway 1 to an xDQA-24 with
respect to Channel Spectrum Inversion and its interpretation.
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Setting
xDQA-24 ITU
Setting
RF Gateway 1 ITU
Setting
ITU-A
Normal
Inverted
ITU-A
Inverted
Normal
ITU-B
Normal
Normal
ITU-B
Inverted
Inverted
ITU-C
Normal
Inverted
ITU-C
Inverted
Normal
5
From the Channel PRBS Stuffing drop-down list, choose On (for most
applications.)
6
From the Channel Interleave Depth drop-down list, choose the interleave type.
7
From the Channel PMT Rate and Channel PAT Rate drop-down lists, choose the
desired playout rates.
8
Click Apply.
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Channel Application Mode
The RF Gateway 1 operates in various network scenarios including table video,
VOD, SDV, and data modes (pre-DOCSIS 3.0 wideband as well as full M-CMTS
(DTI) scenarios). These various scenarios are configurable on a per carrier basis,
using the Channel Application Mode setting.
To Configure Channel Application Mode
1 Navigate to the Maps page.
Result: The Maps page is displayed.
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2
Choose the desired Channel Application Mode. If you are setting up GQI QAM
services, you must choose SDV.
3
Click Apply.
4
Click Save.
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