Gigabit QAM Modulator Model D9479 Hardware Installation and ...

Chapter 3 Provisioning the GQAMProvision GQAMs on the DNCSIntroductionIn order for the GQAM to operate properly as a network element within the DBDS,you must provision it on the DNCS. This section provides procedures forprovisioning a GQAM on the DNCS.Provisioning the Modulator on the DNCS1 Verify that you have provisioned the GQAM in accordance with your networkwiring diagram, along with the Technical Specifications (on page 109) and othernetwork devices.To provision the GQAM on the DNCS, the system administrator must do thefollowing.a Enter the IP and physical (MAC) addresses of the GQAM.b Assign a name to the GQAM.c Associate the GQAM with a headend.d Set the RF frequencies for each output port.e Associate ports to hubs.f Select a modulation type.g Select transport stream IDs.h Configure continuous wave mode.i Configure the Mute RF settings.j Define MPEG sources.k Add Service Groups, as needed.l Assign the GbE ports.Note: Refer to the Digital Network Control System Online Help for moreinformation about provisioning network elements.52 78-745431-01 Rev E