NSG 9000-6G - Harmonic Inc

Chapter 3 Configuring Platform Parameters
Configuring NGOD
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3.15 Configuring NGOD
When the EdgeQAM is part of an NGOD system architecture, you need to configure the
following to allow the QAM-RFs of the EdgeQAM to outflow SDV/VOD sessions:
• Configure and enable an NGOD ERM server as explained below.
• Define the NGOD ERM as the QAM-RF manager of the required QAM-RFs. See 3.12.4
Configuring/Viewing QAM Channels on page 49.
Setting NGOD ERM parameters requires to set general and the ERM parameters.
3.15.1 Configuring NGOD General Parameters
To allow communication with the ERM, the NSG 9000-6G device supports the D6 and R6
NGOD protocols. When communicating using the R6 protocol, NSG is always listening on
port 554(RTSP).
1. Select Platform > NGOD tab.
2. Focus on the General section.
3. In NGOD Component Name, enter the component name as defined in the D6 protocol.
4. In Bandwidth Update Threshold (kbps), define the allowed deviation from the current output
bit rate of the device (60 to 2000). Whenever the bit rate deviation reaches the value
defined in this field, the NSG sends the ERM the updated output bit rate.
5. In Routing Cost, enter a value as defined in the D6 protocol (0 to 255).
6. In R6 RTSP Port, enter 554 as the port number. When communicating using the R6
protocol NSG is always listening on port 554(RTSP).
3.15.2 Configuring ERM Parameters
1. Select Platform > NGOD tab.
2. Click Add, to add an ERM.
3. In IP Address, enter the ERM IP address.
4. In Port, enter the ERM TCP port number.
5. In Version, select the supported version of the protocol. Version 2 is the default version.
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