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Next Generation Service Edge Platform Amos_K.
The document describes a next generation service edge platform that provides a carrier-class solution for high-capacity streaming and broadcasting of multimedia services. It features a high-density multi-service edge router that uses dynamic QAM sharing and a modular design for excellent cost economics and flexibility. At the core is an intelligent ultra-fast non-blocking switching engine that supports a wide range of topologies and services.
Next Generation Service Edge Platform Amos_K.
- 1. Next Generation ServiceEdge Platform HFC ASI QAM QAM Legacy GbE QAM CMTS Digital STB CM IP STB HFC ASI QAM Legacy GbE QAM CMTS VOD Switched Broadcast On Demand Services High Availability Broadcast Internet Metro Ring Headend Hub VOD Servers •Density •Scalability •Economics •Flexibility •Redundancy QAM RF QAM RF Content Distribution Router Dynamic QAM Switch Content Distribution Router Dynamic QAM Switch 1 of 5 Amos Kohn A carrier-class delivery platform in a dense and cost-effective package to support high capacity streaming and broadcasting of multimedia services
- 2. 1st Generation VODDeploymentNext Generation Service Edge Platform •Inflexible to topology & service change •Prone to equipment failure •No QAM sharing and dedicated equipment per node: Poor cost economics •Lack of scalability •Complex management scheme •A high density multi-service edge router for high capacity CDN services •Dynamically Reconfigurable: OPEX Savings •Dynamic QAM Sharing: CAPEX Savings •Modular Design: Excellent Cost Economics •Flexible Redundant Configuration •Service Modules for Advanced Services •Single point of management •An intelligent ultra-fast non-blocking switching to support a wide range of topologies and services Ultra-Fast Switching Engine Topology Manager Ultra-QAM Array Traffic Manager Transcoder & Transrater Video Processor QoS & VPN Security Service & Topology Provisioning System Multimedia Content IP Route & MPLS Control HFC VOD Switched Broadcast On Demand Services High Availability Broadcast Redundancy Manager QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter QAM Upconverter HFC Static VOD Broadband DOCSIS 3.0 2 of 5 Amos Kohn
- 3. Designed for Scalabilityand Reliability Smart . . . QAM High-speed Switch Fabric GbE, 10GbE GbE, 10GbE ASI DQS Intelligent Switch Manage Node Group Manager CDR Cable Plant Node-1 Cable Plant Node-N Smart QAM Smart QAM Smart QAM GbE ASI GbE High-speed Switch Fabric Content Distribution Router • Highest capacity scalable to 256 units QAM modules • Dual high-speed switch fabric • 1x1 redundant 10GbE input • Dynamically reconfigurable • No single point of failure Dynamic QAM Switch • Ultra-fast non-blocking switching • Each input port can be dynamically assigned to any output port • High RF isolation • Supports narrowcast, unicast and broadcast applications • Designed for multiple formats such as MPEG-2, H.264, VC-1, WMV-9 and more . . . Amos Kohn 3 of 5
- 4. Active Streams &IP Content Distribution Router IP CMTS Flexible Redundant Architecture N Active M Standby Dynamic QAM Switch N Active N Active N Active M Standby •Multiple NxMredundant configuration •Eliminates Headendre-combining for HFC upgrades •No single point of failure •Manages wide range of video formats and communication ion protocols in one system •Easy integration into existing topology management system ... ... ... ... 4 of 5 Amos Kohn
- 5. Active Streams &IP Content Distribution Router Mass Deployment using Dynamic QAM Sharing •Intelligent QAM distribution based on real-time utilization •Coordination with the unicast provisioning system to maximize the number of simultaneous streams to subscribers •Web interface for remote management and monitoring •Capacity planning tool for demand forecast ... Dynamic QAM Switch ... QAM channels are assigned dynamically based on utilization 5 of 5 Amos Kohn