USBBDM Versus USBJtag??

[virus.b]

Hey guys, what is the difference between USBBdm versus USBJtag on these DCT2500 boxes? Which one is the one to use to flash/backup the bins?

[usbbdm]

USB JTAG on all MIPS core. DCT2500 uses Broadcom MIPs core. USBBDM on DCT2224. Motorola
MC 6833X CPU.

[virus.b]

Actually, its confusing... The front of these boxes all say DCT2500, but at the bottom of the box it says DCT2524... are these all the same thing?

[wiggim]

go into the config menu (power off, as soon as display goes black hit select) and you will see which revision it is, its at the top of the menu.

a DCT2524 is a DCT2500 series. You need a USBJTAG. a DCT2224 is a DCT2000 series which needs a USBBDM.

[usbbdm]

Actually, its confusing... The front of these boxes all say DCT2500, but at the bottom of the box it says DCT2524... are these all the same thing?

DCT2500 and DCT2524 are the same thing as far as the USB JTAG. 2500 is the the model and 24 means the feature. (I know if it is 44 then you have a build in telephone modem).

[virus.b]

Thanks for the useful tips, guys! You guys are awesome! Regarding these 2524 models, lets say if my friend has a "subbed" 2524, can I borrow his unit, and then just clone the NVram, and able to get all the channels that he currently has on his subbed box? Do I also need to clone the firmware too, or just the NVRam is fine?