What Is The Hdd Test - Cisco DVR Configuration Manual

Chapter 4 Supporting the Hard Disk Drive Test

What Is the HDD Test?

This section briefly describes the HDD test, the set-top models that support the test,
and how to configure the DNCS for the test.
Note: The HDD test is an optional feature of the Staging Toolkit that is available in
the following DVR releases:
For Explorer 8000, 8010, 8240, and 8300 — DVR 1.5.2-1404 and later
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For Explorer 8300HDC — DVR 1.5.3-0801 and later
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Important! The Staging Toolkit is only available with the Cisco Resident Application
(SARA).
For instructions on using the Staging Toolkit, refer to Explorer
Communications Terminal Staging Guide (part number 734375).
The HDD test allows staging and installation technicians to determine the health of
hard drives in the following set-top models:
Explorer 8000 and 8000HD
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Explorer 8240 and 8240HD
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Explorer 8300 8300HD, and 8300HDC
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What DNCS Changes Are Required to Support the HDD Test?
As the following procedure summarizes, to support the HDD test, an HDD Test
server must be added to the BFS. In addition, a file that contains hard-drive
performance specifications (testparam.cfg) must be placed on the BFS HDD Test
server so the file can be broadcast to set-tops. Without this file, set-tops are unable to
complete the HDD test.
The testparam.cfg file is located in the DNCS directory /dvs/resapp/Tools. The file
is installed during the CD installation of set-top software. If you did not install the
set-top software using a CD, or if this file is not present, contact Cisco Services.
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