iDirect’s Evolution product line is built on the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM). The new product suite comprises iDirect’s Evolution routers, line cards and iDX software. Service providers can leverage this product line to build next-generation satellite networks that significantly improve bandwidth efficiency and lower operating costs.

Applications

Evolution is engineered for broadband applications as diverse as enterprise network extensions, point of sale, distance learning and Internet cafes. It also supports real-time applications such as VoIP and video conferencing.

Because it has been built from the ground up around IP, it can integrate seamlessly with almost any data network.

Key Advantages

With iDirect’s Evolution line, service providers gain advantage:

•Efficiency gains: The DVB-S2 standard delivers dramatic new bandwidth efficiencies of over 50% due to new coding and modulations schemes.

•Availability gains: Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) enables each remote to achieve maximum data throughput by utilizing the most efficient coding and modulation scheme in real time, improving network availability.

•Flexibility gains: By simply adding new Evolution line cards and remote routers, upgrading to DVB-S2/ACM is possible via the existing hub investment. As optional functionality is required, such as AES encryption, service providers can add to their system through iDirect’s “over-the-air” software upgrades.

•Scalability gains: Service providers can easily expand their networks on demand, connecting to up to five different satellites and utilizing any combination of outbound and inbound carriers.

Evolution Product Line

Evolution X3 Remotes

Evolution X3 is an integrated satellite modem and IP router with an Ethernet interface that maximizes bandwidth efficiencies and enables new opportunities for star topology networking.

Features iDirect’s efficient implementation •of the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outbound carrier, and iDirect’s patented, deterministic TDMA inbound channel.

Supports a wide range of carrier IP data rates, •FEC codes and modulation types: up to 16APSK on outbound and up to 8PSK on the inbound.

Includes built-in TCP and HTTP acceleration •for further performance gains and a responsive end-user experience.

Software upgrades allow customers to manage •the capability of the remote after deployment with over-the air upgrades. This eliminates the need for equipment swap-outs and costly site visits.

Evolution 8000 Series Remotes

The Evolution 8000 Series, featuring the e8350 model, is ideal for secure enterprise and government applications and mobility solutions. In addition to the Evolution X3 features, the e8350 offers:

Choice of iNFINITI TDM or DVB-S2/ACM •deployment mode with iDX 1.1.

Full support of Spread spectrum on the •inbound network and outbound network.

Features include AES 256-bit encryption •plus TRANSEC and FIPS 140-2, and spread spectrum for Communications on the Move applications.

Supports star, mesh and SCPC topologies.•

Evolution Product Line

XLC-10 and eM1D1 Evolution Line Cards

X3 and e8350 Satellite Routers

Integrates with

New line card that enables DVB-S2/ACM outbound carrier from a hub chassis

First next-generation satellite router maximizes efficiencies of satellite capacity to enable new opportunities

Series 15000 Universal Hub (5-IF/20 slot with Gig-E)

Series 12000 Universal Hub (4-slot)

iVantage NMS M0D1/ M1D1 iNFINITI Line cards

The new Evolution product line fully integrates with the advanced features of the iDirect Intelligent Platform to help operators amplify the gains of DVB-S2/ACM

iDXProvides greater bandwidth efficiency, maximum flexibility and greater performance

• DVB-S2 ACM outbound• Uses existing TDMA inbound

• Software tools to monitor and adjust ACM performance

• Carries across features from proven iDS software such as GQoS, encryption, etc.

Evolution Product Line

Evolution Line Cards

The Evolution XLC-10 line card features the DVB-S2 standard with Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) on the outbound, as well as iNFINITI TDM. The line card fits in any new or existing iDirect Universal hub chassis, making network expansion simple and cost effective. Through provisions of the Universal hubs, GigE Ethernet ports and switches, the Evolution line cards can reach an IP rate of 156Mbps, sufficient to sustain carriers saturating a 54Msps satellite transponder at 16APSK 9/10 FEC.

The XLC-10 provides a single DVB-S2 modulator feeding the outbound carrier via an L-band interface. In addition, with the introduction of iDX software, the XLC-10 will support iNFINITI on the outbound carrier providing backwards compatibility for existing iDirect iNFINITI networks. The XLC-10 also works in conjunction with existing iNFINITI line cards such as the M0D1 or M1D1.

For government and military deployment with Evolution 8000 Series, the eM1D1 line card is available. It supports iNFINITI and Evolution networks, high encryption, and spread spectrum, as well as all topologies: star, mesh and SCPC.

iDX Software

iDX is iDirect’s next-generation software. Integrating the latest technology innovations, iDX enables broadband networks to have maximum flexibility, greater performance and offers cost efficiencies. iDX software runs across the iDirect platform and is easily managed through iDirect’s industry-leading Network Management System, iVantage.™

The new iDX 1.0 software offers significant technology enhancements

DVB-S2/ACM support•

Group QoS•

Easy configuration of complex DVB-S2 systems•

Tracking of ACM gains and modulation changes •in real time

These enhancements make deploying a DVB-S2 network easy and allow the service provider better control to optimize the network configuration. It also allows providers to take advantage of higher bandwidth efficiencies over time.

ACM enables each remote to achieve maximum data throughput by utilizing the most efficient coding and modulation scheme dependant upon the location within the satellite contour, antenna size, and clear sky conditions versus rain fade.

ACM

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48dBW

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49dBW

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MODCOD250 Kbps

MODCOD500 Kbps

MODCOD1 Mbps

MODCOD250 Kbps

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DVB-S2/ACM

DVB-S2 standard delivers dramatic new ♦

bandwidth efficiencies of over :

16 APSK on the outbound channel. •

Low-density parity-check coding (LDPC) •

enables ultra-low Eb/N0 values.

Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM).•

Higher Information rates •

New packing algorithms •

and encapsulation schemes.

The iDirect Advantage

The Evolution product line fully integrates with the advanced features of the iDirect Intelligent Platform™ to help operators amplify the benefits of DVB-S2.

An important feature of the Intelligent Platform™ is iDirect’s award-winning Group QoS technology. Group QoS (GQoS) allows multiple, smaller networks to converge into a single, larger carrier while maintaining distinct QoS settings by remotes, bandwidth groups and applications; these are critical in a mixed-media environment that includes different voice, video and data applications. Furthermore, service providers can define user profiles according to new levels of criteria. These include application priority, remotes, bandwidth cost and CIR and MIR at both outbound and inbound resulting in limitless possibilities for QoS levels and traffic prioritization.

Combined with DVB-S2 and ACM, Group QoS provides even greater bandwidth savings and allows service providers to support even the most sophisticated user profile on a large network scale.

These advantages are amplified through the additional benefits of the iDirect Intelligent Platform™:

•A Universal satellite hub that enables service providers to meet any customer requirement and run their business more efficiently and profitably while supporting multiple networks on up to five satellites, multiple bands and in star, mesh and SCPC topologies.

•Advanced IP routing capabilities that enable service providers to support critical business applications and seamlessly integrate terrestrial and satellite networks.

•Advanced mobility features such as global NMS and automatic beam switching enables a true global network for roaming remotes coupled with spread spectrum technology enabling the use of ultra-small antennas for communications on the move.

•Virtual Network Operator functionality helps hub owners expand business through hosting capabilities at the same time as allowing lower cost of ownership or service providers entering new markets.

Service providers can translate these gains into broad business advantages. They can lower operating costs, access new markets and forge competitive advantages to win new customers. They can improve SLA’s through better bandwidth availability, throughput rates and reliability. And with iDirect, they can accomplish all this while protecting their current investment in an iDirect hub.

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