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Software Upgrades for ROSA EM
Downloadable software upgrades will provide both minor and major enhancements to improve the operation of your ROSA EM installation. Software Upgrades are free to all registered ROSA EM system administrators.

Software Upgrades for TNCS
Attention TNCS Users - Two ways to get Release 3.0
If you are currently a TNCS Release 2.0+ user or your TNCS installation is covered by the annual Support Agreement, you are entitled to a free TNCS Release 3.0 Upgrade CD. Contact your local Cisco Representative for more information or fill out the Request Information form and we will get back to you! Once you have installed the TNCS Release 3.0, it is important that you download the latest upgrade (see list above) from this page for the latest enhancements.

Release 3.0 builds on earlier versions of the TNCS software through the addition of several key features that simplify operation and provide more accurate alarm logging, reporting, and notification. For more information on upgrading from previous TNCS releases (Click here for more information)

Contact your local Cisco Representative for more information or fill out the Request Information form and we will get back to you!


Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.03.60

  • View complete list of supported devices
  • View list of managed points
  • New Motorola AVC HD Transcoder with backup and restore
  • Luminchas and lumindlt devtypes are updated to support the Lumin 1RU.
  • Hmsgs7k devtype has been updated to support the GS7000 hub and hub/node
  • Major expansion of the DV 6000 modules supported

Download ROSA EM 3.03.60 Upgrade

To install this ROSA EM Upgrade, first download it to your hard drive then refer to the procedures outlined in the Software Upgrade section of the Maintenance chapter in the ROSA EM User Guide (p/n 4005743) or click here for the section on Software Upgrading. The complete Users Guide can be found on the CD that was shipped with your ROSA EM.


Historical Review of past ROSA EM Releases

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.25

  • evtz7746fs: extensions to the integration for ad insertion functionality
  • mrd3187: support for MRD3187B with 8713 GPIO card, for ad insertion functionality
  • evtzsatrouter: crosspoint synchronization can be enabled between a master and slave router
  • combrouter: can combine two evtzsatrouter devices to represent as one router
  • hmsgs7k: additional parameters are supported
  • evtz7710uc/evtz7711uc: Card Present has been addded
  • dcm: solved memory consumption problem
  • Support for Prisma XD (through snmp, via p2snmpmod and p2snmpicim) including graphics

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.20

  • A generic device script was added, allowing the state of an alarm point to be exposed via a digital output
  • d9850 and dsr4410: signal quality monitoring was added to the devtypes
  • sem: polling has been improved
  • om1000: the External Symbol Sync is no longer an alarm but a status field
  • mrd3187: extended support for configuration 2 (dual backplane) MRD3187A
  • The number of different operators that can be added is extended to 30 (the number that can log on at the same time is unchanged).
  • FTP Download Timeout has been added (for d90xx ftp download issues)

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.15

  • Support for the new MICROTRANSMITTER license
  • Some transmitter devtypes were updated to support the latest IRT standard MIB (04.05.2007):
    • dvbt-dd
    • dvbt-pub-stx, which has been renamed to dvbt-stx
    • dab-dd
    • dab-stx
    • fm-nplus1
    • fm-actres
  • Support for DCM Controlled Backup (when DCM initiates 1:1 backup, ROSA EM Backup State is updated)
  • mbt5000: Reversed IO logic to original logic
  • evtz500dasdi: Added status fields to regular polled fields
  • evtzsarouter: Fixes on the existing integration
  • channelconfig: Added VHO_Mixed chain type
  • mrd3187, some points were added

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.10

  • Envivio 4Caster Encoder Backup
  • Ability to Clear All Log Files
  • LYNX Series 5000 Trap Handling
  • Partly Chinese translated applet user interface for client PC's in Chinese locale
  • Added settings to D6238 for control

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.6

Small fix in the SE5100 devtype (Motorola HD Encoder) for a customer specific application

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.5

  • D9022 Encoder Backup
  • Pre Backup Check Script when using dual IP outputs with encoder backup
  • Support for AVC Encoder Backup in a distributed StatMux solution
  • Evertz 500 Card Present Alarm
  • MBT5000: No SNMP polling and reversed IO logic
  • DCM IP StatMux 1:1 Backup
  • Extended ProBel router size support
  • D9850 can be rebooted via "Device Reboot" point

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.2.0

  • DCM StatMux control during D9032 Encoder backup
  • DCM 1:1 backup
  • Extra settings and info were added for D9154, D9034 and DCM
  • Lowered the minimum value of IIOP Call Time Out

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.97

  • Support for xDQA24 M:N card / chassis backup

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.95

  • Extension to the toggling alarm traps
  • Revision of transmitter devtypes

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.90

  • Indication of available data storage (includes logging and upload storage)
  • Possible use of indirected point names in scripts (for example rosaemio in/output)

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.80

  • Backup Configuration State
  • Backup/Restore Failure Traps
  • Maintenance Mode of inactive backup device

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.77

  • Backup of D9846

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.75

  • Custom extension on DCM managed device

TNCS 3.03.60 Upgrade Description

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • View complete list of supported devices

  • Miteq 9900 Frequency Converter

  • Yaesu GS-232 Antenna Controller

  • 2WCOM A20 FM Monitoring Decoder

  • 2WCOM RDS/RBDS C04 Encoder

  • C&M RF Switch

  • CPI Compact Medium Power Amplifier

  • Netbotz 500 Monitoring Appliance

  • IDC Redundancy Switch (Serial Managed)

  • Ensemble 8400 Video Switch

  • ETL L-Band Splitter

  • ETL L-Band Switch 23116

  • Lumin Chassis

  • Lumin DLT

  • Lumin DDR

  • Redundant Switchover Unit

  • CableVista

  • Ensemble 5160

  • OmniBus iTX Output Server

  • Trilithic EASyPLUS Emergency Alert System

  • Trilitic EASyIP Emergency Alert System

  • LYNX Series 5000

  • FM nplus 1 transmitter devices

  • FM active reserve device

  • FM single transmitter device

  • Network GYDA Flashlink Controller / Frame

  • Network Flashlink Module

  • Scopus IRD-2600 Satellite Receiver

  • Philips DVS8000 Satellite Receiver

  • 2WCOM DSR01 Digital Satellite Receiver

  • D9431 SDI JPEG2000 Gateway

  • PowerVu D9858 Advanced Receiver Transcoder

  • Motorola DSR-4410 MD Satellite Multiplex Decrypter

  • D9887 Receiver Decoder

  • Tandberg RX1290 MultiFormat IRD

  • Tiernan HD 4040

  • Comtech SDM-2020 Satellite Modulator

  • Newtec NTC 2080 DVB Modulator

  • PowerVU D9854 Advanced Program Receiver

  • Tandberg TT1280 HD IRD

  • Newtec NTC 2280 Sat Modulator

  • PowerVu D9828 Program Receiver

  • Motorola OM1000 Out-Of-Band Modulator

  • Motorola SEM SmartStream Encryptor Modulator

  • D9846 Receiver

  • RF Gateway 1 Chassis

  • RF Gateway 1 Card

  • Inlet Spinnaker Encoder

  • Motorola AVC SD Encoder

  • Motorola AVC SD Transcoder

  • D9022 Encoder

  • Motorola H264 Encoder

  • Envivio 4Caster Mobile Video Encoder

  • Evertz 5600 Master Clock

  • Evertz 5600 Automatic Changeover 2

  • Evertz 7707 GPS Data Fiber Receiver

  • Evertz 7707 GPS Data Fiber Transmitter

  • Evertz 7720 Audio Converter

  • Evertz 7711 HD Upconverter

  • Evertz 7708LR Fiber Receiver

  • Evertz 2408LT Fiber Transmitter

  • Evertz 500 DA SDI Reclocking Distribution Amplifier

  • Evertz 7707IFR RF Fiber Receiver

  • Evertz 7707IFT RF Fiber Transmitter

  • Evertz 7710 HD Upconverter

  • Evertz 7700 2x2 SDI Switch

  • Prisma-II High Density 1310 DWDM Transmitter

  • Prisma-II High Density Dual Receiver - Standard Gain

  • Music Choice Local Ad Inserter

  • F5 BIG IP Traffic Manager

  • Motorola MBT 5000 Optical Transport

  • ProTelevision MIP Inserter (SFN adapter)

  • Merlin ATM Adaptor

  • Falcon ATM Adaptor

  • Compact EGC Amplifier Through HMS

  • PrismaIP SD/HD SDI PTP Input

  • PrismaIP SD/HD SDI PTP Output

  • RF Channel Monitor

  • Evertz Quartz Router

  • Grass Valley Large Router Layer > 1024 sources.

  • Combined Router

  • VikinX Sublime Router Controller

  • Pixtree DMBe110h Encoder

  • DVB-T Active Reserve Device

  • DVB-T Passive Reserve Device

  • DV 6000 Modules

    • 6011 Power Supply (DAP4)

    • 6016 DAP4 Controller

    • 6048 Power Supply (DAP4)

    • 6081 Video 2 - Audio Card (DAP4)

    • 6081 VE 2 Video 2 - Audio Card (DAP4)

    • 6081 VEB Video BTSC Card (DAP4)

    • 6082 VD 2 Video 2 - Audio Decoder (DAP4)

    • 6082 VDB Video BTSC Decoder (DAP4)

    • 60 ACPSB Power Supply (DAP4)

    • 6101 CE IF Encoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6101 NCE IF Encoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6101 VE 4 Video Encoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6101 VEM Video Encoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6102 CD IF Decoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6102 NCD IF Decoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6102 VD 4 Video Decoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6102 VDM Video Decoder Card (DAP4)

    • 6301 Optical Transmitter (DAP4)

    • 6302 Optical Receiver (DAP4)

    • 6501 Optical Transmitter (DAP4)

    • 6501 TXDHC Optical Transmitter (DAP4)

  • 90100 EGC Optical Node 90100 HMS EGC Fiber Node         

Download TNCS 3.03.60 Upgrade

Three simple steps to upgrading your TNCS software.

  • Step 1. Click the yellow button above to Download TNCS 3.03.60 Upgrade to your hard drive
  • Step 2. Close all programs, including TNCS,
  • Step 3. Run the install program from the downloaded file and follow the directions.

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.1.70

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • View complete list of supported devices

  • HMS Transponder and Power Supply (Combined view)

  • Modumax HPA Power Amplifier

  • Motorola DSR-4410 Satellite Receiver Decoder

  • SA D9844 Commercial Decoder

  • SA Digital Content Manager

  • SA GS7000 HMS Fiber Node

  • SA Prisma II High Density Dual Receiver

  • SA Prisma II OptoStar 1310nm 1RU Forward Optical Transmitter

  • Terayon CP-7600 Decoder

  • Walton DP-8 De-Ice Controller

  • Walton DP-9 De-Ice Controller

Enhanced Features

  • Support for toggling alarm suppression

  • Support for the new US Daylight Savings Time rules (from 2007 on)

 


Release Enhancements TNCS 3.1.70

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • View complete list of supported devices

  • HMS Transponder and Power Supply (Combined view)

  • Modumax HPA Power Amplifier

  • Motorola DSR-4410 Satellite Receiver Decoder

  • SA D9844 Commercial Decoder

  • SA Digital Content Manager

  • SA GS7000 HMS Fiber Node

  • SA Prisma II High Density Dual Receiver

  • SA Prisma II OptoStar 1310nm 1RU Forward Optical Transmitter

  • Terayon CP-7600 Decoder

  • Walton DP-8 De-Ice Controller

  • Walton DP-9 De-Ice Controller


Download TNCS 3.1.70
Upgrade

Three simple steps to upgrading your TNCS software.

  • Step 1. Click the yellow button above to Download TNCS 3.1.70 Upgrade to your hard drive

  • Step 2. Close all programs, including TNCS,

  • Step 3. Run the install program from the downloaded file and follow the directions.


Historical Review of past TNCS Releases

Release Enhancements ROSA EM 3.03.10

  • View complete list of supported devices
  • View list of managed points
  • IPsec support was added
  • NIC teaming support was added
  • Floating Backup: floating backup is supported for D9030, D9032, D9034, D9054, D9022 and the (x)DQA(24) family
  • Added support for the Maintenance Mode and Exclude from Monitoring feature in ROSA NMS.
  • d9850: Added an alarm indicator to the "Ca Authorized" point
  • evtz7711uc: Added "Card Present" alarmable point
  • gqam: Added "GigE Active Port" alarmable point
  • mrd3187:
    • Added several points for 8732 card support (No PSI decoding option)
    • Added VANC embedding and SourceId support
  • evtz7700rd2x2hes: Alarms are added
  • idcredswitch: added manual switch over control has been added
  • ensemble5600: setting support was added
  • (x)DQA(24):QAM channels can be measured by an RF channel monitor. RF channel monitor alarms can be used to trigger backup
  • hms90070 - hms90071 - hms90075: support the 7009583-SA-COMPACT-FIBERNODE mib

 

Release Enhancements TNCS 3.1.30 

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • Alcatel SAM through SOAP (Static)

  • Alpha BNPN Generator Control Module (Legacy)

  • Alpha BNPN PDU (Legacy)

  • Alpha BNPN Temperature Control Module (Legacy)

  • Alpha BNPN UPS, Controller Ferro Resonant (Legacy)

  • Alpha BNPN Backup Power Source (Legacy)

  • DVB-T single Transmitter through Standard MIB

  • Motorola SG2000 Optical Node (AM Comm Protocol)

  • SA 90075 Optical Node through HMS

  • SA D9054 Encoder H264 HD


 


Release Enhancements TNCS 3.1.10

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • AM 6940 BDR Optical Node (AM Comm Protocol)

  • AM 6942 BDR Optical Node (AM Comm Protocol)

  • AM 6942 Optical Node (AM Comm Protocol)

  • AM 6944 BDR Optical Node (AM Comm Protocol)

  • AM 694X Optical Node through HMS Transponder

  • AM 9161 Alpha Power Supply (AM Comm Protocol)

  • Backup Satellite Feed (Static)

  • Channel Lineup Configuration (Static)

  • EGC Amplifier (No Gain Control)

  • EGC Amplifier (With Gain Control)

  • Ensemble 5030

  • Evertz 500 Frame Controller

  • Evertz 500AC02 SDI 2:1 Switch

  • Evertz 500ADA-EQ Analog Video Distribution Amplifier with Cable Equalization

  • Evertz 7700 Frame Controller

  • Evertz 7703 2:1 RF Protection Switch

  • Evertz 7703 RF Active Splitter

  • Evertz 7707 Ethernet Fiber Transceiver

  • Evertz 7707 SDI Electrical to Optical Converter

  • Evertz 7707 SDI Optical to Electrical Converter

  • Evertz 7707LR Fiber Receiver

  • Evertz 7707LT Fiber Transmitter

  • Evertz 7710 HD Cross Converter

  • Evertz 7721 HD Audio DeEmbedder

  • Evertz 7736 Video to SDI Converter

  • Evertz 7746 Frame Synchronizer

  • Grass Valley Router Controller

  • Grass Valley Router Layer

  • Harris Tx TCM 8600 Manager

  • Harris Tx TCM 8600 Monitored Transmitter

  • Motorola DSR-4400 Satellite Multiplex Decrypter (Static)

  • Motorola DSR-4520x Satellite Receiver Decoder

  • Probel Halo or Sirius Router

  • ProtTelevision MIP Inserter (SFN adapter)

  • Quintech RPS F Series Redundant Power Supply (Static)

  • Quintech SRM-2150 16x16 Router

  • Quintech SRM-2150 8x48 Router

  • Remote Feed Device

  • Rohde & Schwarz xx7000 APA DVB-T Transmitter through NetCCU

  • Rohde & Schwarz xx7000 DVB -T Receiver through NetCCU

  • Rohde & Schwarz xx7000 Single Transmitter 2 DVB-T Transmitter through NetCCU

  • SA D9154 Advanced Compression Encoder

  • SA D9479 GQAM

  • SA D96xx multiplexer family through IIOP – limited as a trigger for backups only

  • SA Encoder Backup Configuration (Static)

  • SA PRISMA II Modules: 1550 TXL EMT Transmitter (FTTH) 1 wide, FTTX Pre Amplifier, FTTX Post Amplifier

  • SA Quasar MKII QAM Modulator (SA-Europe)

  • SA Sirius Up Converter

  • SA Stellar XT Through SNMP

  • Satellite Dish (Static)

  • Sencore MRD3187 Receiver Decoder

  • Signal State (Static)

  • Tandberg TT1260 (Receiver/Descrambler/Decoder)

  • UPS – compatible with any UPS with SNMP(v1/v2c) and RFC1628 MIB

  • Wegener Unity 4600 Professional Media Receiver (Static)

Enhanced Features

  • DOCSIS HMS PS - The community strings and SNMP version is now configurable. The integration now supports 2 strings of up to 5 batteries in each string. 

  • AM Transponders in combination with Phoenix - It is now possible to put alarm thresholds on the Modem Received Level.

  • TNCS now supports Python scripting

Bug Fixes

  • Copy Global can be implemented on parameter points that are stored in devices.

  • 6275 Demodulator device graphic is now 1U high.

  • Titan MKII voltage measurements have been removed from the parameters table.

  • AM Transponders in combination with Phoenix now supports negative values for the Modem Received Level.

  • DSN protocol for QPSK Modulator/Demodulator has been made more robust against bad command responses.

  • D96xx integration via IIOP correctly generates the “outgoing stuffing rate too high” on a D96xx with QPSK card. Added tolerance when having a connection loss towards D96xx.  

  • IIOP protocol now also works on TNCS.

  • Vikinx protocol - Added more tolerance and correct handling of spurious communication problems.

 


Release Enhancements TNCS 3.0.20

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • APC Battery Manager - HMS over RS-485

  • Prisma-II High Density Optical Transmitter

  • OmniStar LM Laser Module (Motorola)

  • LaserLink ELLRR-D (dual reverse receiver)

  • LaserLink Transmitter - New

  • HX3481 PC Homeworx Power Supply (C-Cor / ADC)

  • HX6413RXA43 Homeworx 4x4 Quad Receiver (C-Cor / ADC)

  • HX8L**DTB213 Homeworx Transmitter (C-Cor / ADC)

  • HX8L**DTB113 Homeworx Transmitter (C-Cor / ADC)

Changes to Supported Products

  • Enhanced Time Slot table in DV6016DAP, DAP2, DAP3

  • Added Channel Label command to DV6016MX, MX2

  • Added Time Slot table to DV6016MX, MX2, DX, DX2

  • Enhanced the Wavecom Upconverter SNMP devtype to include alarm thresholds

  • Revised p2fheda, p2rheda for proper graphics support

  • Revised Dantel protocol to allow proper shutdown

Enhanced Features

  • Enhanced Trap sending and Alarm Logging process to assure accuracy

  • Enhanced Alarm Notification process to provide better email, paging and SMS alarm notification

  • SNMP Manager in TNCS has been upgraded to handle Traps and "error2" messages

  • Copy Global command is now functional on TNCS Server / Clients

New Features

  • Added backup system for D9030, D9032, D9050 encoders

  • Introduced Hot key feature in TNCS Web Client to navigate from Active Alarm Report window to the alarming Device Details window

  • Added Highlight to Tab in TNCS Web Client on Device Detail window that contains Alarm information

  • On line add / delete function is now available on the TNCS Web Client

 


Release Enhancements TNCS 2.0.30

Enhancement

Description

New Supported Products

  • 6238 8VSB Demod

  • 6239 8VSB Demod with mux

  • C8M - Motorola Commander Modulator

  • p2optlowinputr2 - Prisma-II Low input Optical Switch with Delay

  • p2fheda - Prisma-II Forward Headend Driver Amp

  • p2rheda - Prisma-II Reverse Headend Driver Amp

  • ADCLtx750 - ADC 750 MHz Transmitter, 1 RU

  • TMTS - BroadLan Transport Modem Termination System

  • CMT - BroadLan Client Transport Modem

  • Capella Codec (Backup only)

Changes to Supported Products

  • p215txsb - Prisma-II 1550nm EM Optical Transmitter (Gap Bridger) Corrected alarm limits

  • p2cpoasingler2 - Prisma-II CPOA Single Pump Amplifier (Post Amp) Changes to make input power limits settable

  • A/B protection Switching enhancement on ADC DV6000 DX, MX, and DAP modules

  • DV6016RPS - Added operation mode fields on ADC DV6000 Repeater Shelf

Enhanced Features

  • "OR" arguments are now supported in the scripting

New Features

  • A new Right Click Option is now available on several devices that will launch a web browser, telnet session, or application

  • A new “Email From” field has been added to increase email systems compatibility

Bug Fixes

  • Web Browser Client will now support devlists with more than 1000 devices

 


Release Enhancements TNCS 1.6.1 Service Pack

Enhancement Description

Enhanced ADC DV 6000 Capabilities

Full Drop, Add, and Pass timeslot interchange functionality is now supported

A / B Protection Switch commands added

Transmitter & Receiver On-Off control added

Repeater shelf is now supported

Enhanced HDRx Alarming

Minor and major optical receive power alarm levels can now be set for standard and high gain receiver modules

Notes bug

A problem associated with too many files being opened simultaneously has been corrected.

New Prisma II High Density Chassis

The Prisma II High Density Targeted Services chassis is now supported.

Quantum RF

Support for the Quantum RF Modulator has been added to TNCS

UC4 Upconverter Compatibility

Modification to the UC-4 Upconvertor code is now compatible with latest UC4 firmware release 2.1

 


Service Pack 5 Enhancements

Enhancement Description
Laser Link Product Line Support Laser Link II and Laser Link III products are now supported in TNCS as well as the standalone Optical Amplifier and Optical Switch
New Continuum Backup 9820 Modulators & 9890 BTSC Stereo Encoders can now be backed up by the new 9825 Modulator with stereo encoder
TNCS 1.6.1 Manual The TNCS Help file has been updated to Release 1.6.1 and is now presented in a PDF format.
Prisma IP ASI Card Support ASI Input & ASI Output cards for the Prisma IP chassis are now supported in TNCS
Email Security TNCS email feature now incorporates an authentication method know as “Plain” and a debug routine to help troubleshoot Email problems
Print Scaling Bug Fix Printing feature has been improved to make it easier to print / save reports
Prisma II SNMP Graphics Graphics for the Prisma II & HDRx SNMP interface have been improved

 


Service Pack 4 Enhancements:

Enhancement Description
Virtual device bug fix One of the changes made in Service Pack 3 inadvertently created a problem that prevented communications between proxy devices and virtual devices.
Wavecom Up-converter Support A new driver is available to manage Wavecom Up-converters using the
RS-485 port
Enhanced ADC Communications Communications with ADC DV-6000, Homeworx, and Optiworx has been improved
TNCS Server Backup Critical TNCS files needed to backup the TNCS server in the event of a fatal hardware problem are automatically backed up to a remote server
Synchronous Constellation Support Constellation chassis and modules are now support in TNCS through the Hercules proxy agent
SNMP Interface to Prisma II Prisma II chassis and modules can now be managed using TNCS’s SNMP manager

 


TNCS Release 1.4 Service Pack 6

Special Note to Prisma DT users:
Do not download and install Service Pack 6 without upgrading the firmware in your Prisma DT to version 2.41. Please call the Technical Assistance Center at 800.722.2009 or your local sales representative to obtain information on upgrading Prisma-DT.

Enhancement Description
Optical Node Transponder Corrected a conversion problem between mW and dBm that could render incorrect values when no optical input was present.
Log File Auto-deletion  Corrected a problem where log files were not being deleted properly.
Prisma II Power Supply  Corrected a problem on the Prisma II Power Supply 3 graphic & alarm promotion.

Service Pack 5 Enhancements:

Enhancement Description
Enhanced Dantel Contact Data Collection Added support for more than one control output on Dantel Contact Data Collection Units
93208 AGC Amp Added backup capability to the 93208 AGC Amp
SNMP MIBs Corrected MIBs with possible duplicate OIDs and names
UC4 Upconverter Fixed a software bug
Backup Report Added a new report that identifies the backup state of all devices

Service Pack 4 Enhancements:

Enhancement Description
New Continuum Modules Added support for the new Continuum Controller and Modulators
9811 Controller
9825S Modulator, Stereo
9825M Modulator, Mono
Naval Headend Monitor  Added Support for Naval headend monitor with multiple channel formats
UC4 Upconverter back up / restore. Enhanced the backup and restore functions for UC4.)
Support for:
Prisma II Bdr modules 
Devtype files for these devices have been updated to fully support all monitoring and control functions
Prisma-DT Added support for Prisma-DT with firmware version 2.41

Service Pack 3 Enhancements:

Enhancement Description
Prisma DT Backup Capabilities Added Backup function for local Prisma DT CCUs to enable communication with remote Prisma DT when one of the local CCUs lost communication.
RS-485 interface to HDRx  Added Support for HDRx using the RS485 bus. Replaces the RS232 Serial interface.
Continuum and UC4 back up / restore Enhanced the backup and restore functions for Continuum and UC4. (Corrects a problem introduced in Service Pack 2.)
Support for:
Prisma II Bdr modules 
Devtype files for these devices have been updated to fully support all monitoring and control functions

Service Pack 2 Enhancements: 

Enhancement Description
Support for Prisma II Files called devtypes (short for device types) are included in this service pack to support all of the Prisma II modules available as of August 1, 2001
Online "Add" of Devices A pop up window will warn the operator if the device name that is being added is too long or if the hierarchical name is too long.

A pop up window will warn the operator if the device or group being added violates the maximum 20 levels of branches on the device list tree. Each time a device or group is added the device list tree is redrawn.

E-mail Long email message are now supported.
Support for:
93218, 93228, & 93208 Amplifiers 90070 & 90072 Optical Nodes
Devtype files for these devices have been updated to fully support all monitoring and control function

Service Pack 1 Enhancements:

Enhancement Description
9821 Modulator & 9861 Stereo Encoder The software that controls the out of chassis backup feature for both of these modules has been enhanced to ensure that the backup module is correctly configured during backup. 
Prisma DT Several minor changes were made to the files that create the displays for Prisma DT modules to enhance the on screen presentation.
Back Up Capability A change was made to the software that controls automatic and manual backup to eliminate the possibility of multiple backup commands being issued to a single module simultaneously. 
On Line Device Add When adding a network element to TNCS from the main screen the address field will now accept an IP address.
E-Mail Enhanced email feature to support both SMTP and ESMTP protocols