HUB6000 Satellite Hub

The high performance HUB6000 is the next generation satellite hub designed for data applications over satellite in full compliance with the DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X standards as well as S2 Extensions. The HUB6000 merges cutting edge modulation with the unique combination of traffic shaping and satellite segment bandwidth management. The multicarrier demodulator unit inside the hub integrates three demodulators in one unit which reduces the total cost of ownership.

Features of the HUB6000

• Very high throughput and packets per second
• Efficiency at the core
• Optimal availability
• Flexible business models
• Easy integration with terrestrial data networks
• Pay-as-you-grow licensing scheme
• Versatile IP and satellite bandwidth management
• Support for DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X
• Advanced traffic shaping engine with CIR, PIR and class based QoS
• Layer 2 or Layer 3 operation

Description
The versatile HUB6000 is the next generation satellite hub designed for data applications over satellite in full compliance with the updated DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X standards as well as ST Engineering iDirect S2 Extensions. The HUB6000
merges cutting edge modulation with the unique combination of traffic shaping and satellite segment bandwidth management. The multicarrier demodulator unit inside the hub integrates three demodulators in one unit which
reduces the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Efficiency at the Core
The HUB6000 Satellite Hub embeds the award-winning FlexACM® function. FlexACM combines a set of advanced technologies which work together to ensure the satellite link is operating at full efficiency. These advanced technologies include Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM), Cross-Layer Optimization, Noise & Distortion Estimator (NoDE) and Thin Margin Manager (ThiMM). All of them individually reduce the satellite link margin and contribute to optimize the IP link.
New modulation and Forward Error Correction (FEC)
codes up to 256APSK in the DVB-S2X standard in combination with innovative technologies such as wideband (up to 72 MBaud), Clean Channel Technology®, and Automated Equalink® 3.0 are embedded in the hub and bring the satellite link to full efficiency.
By increasing the amount of data that can be transferred per transponder the HUB6000 effectively increases business opportunities for service providers. The performance can be increased even more by adding ST Engineering iDirect’s network optimization technologies such as TCP acceleration and compression.
Optimal Availability
The auto-adaptive technology FlexACM embedded in the HUB6000 deals with fading conditions (rain, dust, interference) and inclined orbit satellites with varying throughput patterns. Thanks to FlexACM these fading conditions will no longer interrupt the transmission between the hub and remote sites nor result in loss of data. The maximum possible
throughput can be achieved at all times in accordance with Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements. Thanks to the Automatic Uplink Power Control feature it is possible to also combat uplink fading leading to even
higher SLAs.
Flexible Business Models
The HUB6000 Satellite Hub provides a scalable and flexible platform which allows the customers to grow depending on their application and investment plan. The hub brings the unique bandwidth manager feature where both the IP and satellite segment can be shaped. Individual customers are added or removed from the same network. Different services (internet access, VoIP, etc.) can be combined in the same satellite carrier with
separate SLA requirements and rate options. Both Committed Information Rates (CIR) and Peak Rates (PIR) are offered in an adaptive environment at various speeds. The HUB6000 can be configured to match the size and
the satellite network configuration (one-way or two-way) independent of speed rate, modulation and amount of return links. Through Gigabit Ethernet interface the hub integrates seamlessly with terrestrial IP networks and equipment. Moreover the hub can be coupled with any industry standard EMS/NMS system.

Data sheet: 

https://www.idirect.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ProductSheet-HUB6000-SatelliteHub3.pdf