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SkyEdge II v6.x
System Introduction

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Agenda

SkyEdge II system Overview

SkyEdge II roadmap & evolution
DVB-S2 & DVB-RCS Brief Introduction
Network Topologies
Network Architecture
System QoS introduction
VSAT Introduction

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SkyEdge II System Overview

SkyEdge II is based on NEW transmission standards:

DVB-S2 over the Outbound.
DVB-RCS over the Inbound.
Offers maximum availability to VSATs.
Design to support IP based networks.
Design to support L-band RFT, and also IF RFT.
New Hub architecture:
New Hub LAN topology
New 1U Multi-Carrier L-Band Hub Receivers (MCR)
New Hub processors h/w platform (HSP & DPS)
New VSAT Platforms (rev5.0).
New web-based NMS architecture.

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DVB-S2 Brief Introduction

DVB-S2 is the second-generation specification for DVB-S standard.

Modulation schemes: QPSK, 8PSK 16APSK (and 32APSK)
With DVB-S2 CCM, a single network-wide MODCOD is used, based on the worst
case location, weather and time.
With ACM, a set of MODCODS is used, dynamically selecting the best MODCOD
per VSAT on a frame-by-frame basis

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CCM - Constant Coding & Modulation

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ACM - Adaptive Coding & Modulation
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In ACM mode the total OB bit rate changes dynamically according to VSATs capability &
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Packets are Coded & Modulated depending on link status of destination VSAT.
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DVB-RCS Brief Introduction

The Gilat way
MF-TDMA (Multi-Frequency Time-Division Multiple Access)
Modulations schemes QPSK and 8PSK
Multiple carrier types (symbol-rates-modulation-coding)
Possibly, multiple MODCODS time-multiplexed on the same carrier (V6.1)
Improved IB spectrum efficiency (currently 0.35 roll off, 0.2-TBD).
Slot allocation:
Reservation Only – No contention!
Rate and Volume Based Dynamic Capacity.
Users Data Traffic is carried over ATM 1,2 or 4 ATM cells.
Currently using 2 ATM cells per TRF

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The HSP allocates system VSAT every 360 msec.

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Network Topology

SkyEdge II hub enables system VSATs to communicate via satellite links:

Internet/Intranet networking (VSAT-to-Hub).
Each other (VSAT-to-VSAT).
System development road-map offers 3 basic topologies:
Star (v6.0)
Star with Terrestrial Interface (v6.1)
Star with Mesh Interface (v6.2)

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Network Topology
Star (v6.0)

Each VSAT has a Satellite

Interface (SI) which enables it to
communicate throughout the Hub
to the internet\intranet or to
another VSAT (double hop)

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Network Topology
Star + Terrestrial Interface (v6.1)
The system also enables each VSAT to have a Terrestrial Interface (TI) as an
add-on to the VSAT.

VSAT VSAT

VSAT VSAT

Terrestrial
VSAT Hub VSAT
Network
Dial-Up; DSL etc’

VSAT VSAT

Internet\
Intranet
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Network Topology
Star + Mesh (v6.2)

The system will be expanded to VSAT VSAT

include Mesh capabilities i.e. direct
(single hop) VSAT to VSAT VSAT VSAT
communication
In Mesh connectivity data is directly
transferred between VSATs, while VSAT HUB VSAT

channel allocation and network

management is done via the Hub.
VSAT VSAT

Internet\
Intranet

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Network Architecture
System Entities

The SE-II system can be classified into two main parts:

VSATs (remote terminals)
Located at the remote locations
IDU – VSAT IP rev5.0
Consists of ODU (antenna dish, linear BUC and LNB)
Hub (the center of the star)
. Responsible for two main functions:
• Manages & control the network elements
• Aggregate & distribute IB&OB IP traffic
Each network Outbound (and Inbound) is supported by single segment (NS)
Each Hub can host up to 5 different Network Segments (NSs)

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Network Architecture
Network Hierarchy

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Network Architecture
Block Diagram

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Tx+Rx+ref
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Network Segment (NS)5
IDU Tx+Rx+ref
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Network Segment (NS)4 IDU

Network Segment (NS)3 IDU
Network Segment (NS)2
Network Segment (NS)1 Customer LAN

Tx (L Band) Rx (L Band)

OBSS IBSS

AppSS

HUB Applications \ Add-ons Internet/ Intranet

Border
Router

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NS – Network Segment
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SS – Sub-system
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Network Architecture
System Capabilities

Up to Five Network Segments (NS).

Total Number of VSATs – 32,000 per NS/Hub
Total Outbound capacity:
Up to 150 Mbps per NS
Up to 300 Mbps per hub
Total Inbound capacity:
Up to 75 Mbps per NS
Up to 150 Mbps per hub

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Network Architecture
Application Sub-system

Embedded Applications:
Embedded TCP spoofing
VPN & traffic encryption/compression
Application Acceleration – HTTP/S, VPN, CIFS
Application Acceleration – VoIP media (cRTP)
Integrated Add-ons:
Telephony – ATA, IP phones, VoIP GW, SSW, etc
Telecom Backhaul – GSM, CDMA, DCME.
Bandwidth management - OB QoS server
Prepaid IP
External Applications
Any commercial IP based applications

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CIFS – Common Internet File System

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Network Architecture
Managed QoS

Embedded Inbound QoS :

Traffic classification, prioritization and marking based on DiffServ standard.
Resource allocation according to user requirements and traffic type.
Managed Private Networks (MPNs)
VSAT Priority
Integrated Outbound QoS Server Allot’s NetExplorer:
Traffic policing and shaping
New 3rd layer in the policy editor (MPN)
SLA management per VSAT
Enhanced Reports and graphs

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Network Architecture
M&C Architecture
New Management Portal NMS (MP-NMS)
Global Network Control Center (GNCC) can support up to ten different
geographically separated (Regional) hubs (RNCC), managed by a single entity.

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GNCC - Global Network Control Center
RNCC - Regional Network Control Center
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VSAT Platforms Introduction

IDU Types
Three types of IDUs will be available:
SkyEdge IP Rev-5 – Small-size.
IP Based application only
Based on SE IP REV-3 processor with similar performances.
Two Network Interface Cards (NICs)
No Expansion cards
SkyEdge ACCESS Rev-5 – Mid size
Four Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Two add-on drawers - Embedded applications.
Supports higher Outbound/Inbound rates
SkyEdge PRO Rev-5 – Rack-mountable
Four Network Interface Cards (NICs)
Four add-on drawers, inc’ MESH.
Supports highest Outbound/Inbound rates

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VSAT Platforms Introduction

VSAT IP (Rev5.0)

DVB-S2/SVB-S demodulator (by ST micro-electronics)

Two Ethernet ports
Console port
Linear BUC (also dual mode can be used)
24VDC input (external AC adaptor is required)
No expansion cards
Front Panel LEDs indicators

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The linear BUC allows the change of the transmitted power, so it can be tuned to be
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received at the optimum power at the hub side.
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Test Your Knowledge

1. Which topology is supported in v6.0?

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2. Which VSAT will support Mesh? ________________________________________
3. What is the maximal number of Network Segments in the system? _____________
4. How many Outbounds can be configured in each Network Segment?___________
5. What is the advantage of using Linear BUC? ______________________________
6. Is the VSAT powered with 24VAC? ______________________________________
7. Can the VSAT SLA be controlled and monitored?___________________________

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The End

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