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6. Content Delivery System

The CDS (Content Delivery System) is a system that delivers and installs
firmware and MEAP (Multifunction Embedded Application Platform)
applications. The advantages of the CDS include reduced service costs
(labor and travel), improved first-call resolution, and provides access to the
latest version of firmware.
IMPORTANT
Content Delivery System only supports TLS V1.2 and earlier.
There are three methods to deliver firmware updates:
Table 26 – CDS Firmware Delivery Methods
A
B
C
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Method
Firmware
Scheduled
Update Automatic
(at device)
Update
(remotely 13 hours to
through 7 days in
UGW + advance
CDS)
Update Up to 7 days
(at device) in advance
Install
Frequency
Firmware
Recurring
Automatic
periodically
Automatic
One time as
scheduled
Manual
One time as
Automatic
scheduled
One time
Manual
on demand
Cost Savings
Fully unattended
updates after initial
one-time setup (less
than 5 minutes)
Eliminate
technician visits
Reduce duration of
technician visit
Fully unattended
update after
configuring (less
than 5 minutes),
when using
automatic
installation.
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