The present document contains the specification for the remote management and firmware update system for DVB IP services and forms an addendum to the DVB IP handbook TS 102 034. All aspects of the RMS and FUS
functionality which are standardised by DVB are described within the present document, but since the RMS and associated FUS service is specified to be directly associated with TS 102 034, some direct references to clauses of the current document are included. The association with TS 102 034 does not prevent the present document partially or completely being used in conjunction with other IP delivery services.
Remote Management is the ability of a server entity outside the home environment to control and configure the devices within the home. Remote management covers provisioning and assurance tasks, and optionally includes firmware updates to the equipment.
The remote management entity is referred to as the Remote Management System (RMS) and the firmware update capability as the Firmware Update System (FUS).
The present document is intended to provide additional functionality that can be used in conjunction with existing RMS specifications standardized by other bodies and primarily focuses on defining a multicast firmware update capability.
A description of the additional functionality for an RMS interface based on DSL Forum TR-069 Amendment 2 is presented in annex A.
The targeting of the firmware updates may include all the devices in the home environment if the CE manufacturer supplies updates, and although we are at present looking only at IPTV delivery we should consider that the solution does not preclude delivery to home network devices which would potentially be "hidden" behind a gateway device in
future phases.
In the present version of the document no data model is defined for items of Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).
The term "CPE" has been adopted here in preference to the more well-known DVB-IPI terms "HNED"
(Home Network End Device) and "DNG" (Delivery Network Gateway) in order to take other DVB devices such as the home network devices currently being specified by DVB-IPI HN task force into account. Both DNG and HNED are included in the scope of CPE in this context.
The logical architecture required to realize the RMS and FUS environments is described in the present document.
The RMS and FUS may be provided by the same or different agencies, and may be co-located or in separate places.
The entities identified as building blocks of RMS and FUS are logical entities rather than physical devices, and a single manufacturer could integrate multiple logical entities into a single physical device.
The RMS and the FUS service may be provided by the service provider, network operator or a third party on an agreed
contract basis.
Note that there may be several CE manufacturers contributing firmware files, and several FUSs, which may be managed by one or more RMSs (but with only one active management service at a time for any single CPE) delivered through multiple networks to the various populations of CPEs. However, some rules on prioritization in terms of CPE
management are defined within the present document.
The options for delivery of the update files over the IP delivery network to the CPEs are specified in the present document in the following clauses.
Security is an important aspect of all communications in an IP environment and the requirements for and, methods of securely either exchanging messaging or sending firmware update payloads are described in each clause of the present document in a way appropriate to the clause of the present document, referenced to a central clause (5.4) describing the principles used within the present document. However, it is not intended for carrying the most secure downloads, such as those where DRM related or contractual conditions apply.
ETSI TS 102 824-2008 history
2016ETSI TS 102 824-2016 Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Remote Management and Firmware Update System for DVB IPTV Services (Phase 2) (V2.1.1)
2010ETSI TS 102 824-2010 Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Remote Management and Firmware Update System for DVB IPTV Services (Phase 2) (V1.2.1)
2008ETSI TS 102 824-2008 Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); Remote Management and Firmware Update System for DVB IP Services V1.1.1