SatLink Hubs provide the high-performance modems, IP gateway, management and

control functions for all EMC VSAT networks. They implement a TDM/TDMA network in
accord with DVB-S2 & DVB-RCS2 standards, offering Bandwidth-on-Demand, ACM, and
QoS on all carriers, while delivering excellent efficiency, throughput, scalability, and
reliability. The Hub design employs EMCs Open Hub Architecture using a common set of
modules that ease growth and re-configuration. All SatLink networks are fully managed
by the SatLink NMS.

A full range of SatLink Hub configurations are offered from small portable Hubs to carrier-
class high-availability Hubs with 99.999% uptime. Hubs configured with redundancy in key
modules can be upgraded with minimal or no disruption to traffic flows.

EMC is the leader in DVB-RCS & DVB-RCS2 networks including: VSATs, Hub Systems, and
Hub components, with value-added options and advanced QoS for data, voice, and
video networking. EMC supplies ISPs, governments, enterprises, and partners around the
world, offering turnkey integration, installation, 24x7
global support, and managed network services.
SatLink Hub Family
for TDM/TDMA Satellite Networks
9300 9800 9400
Example Configurations
(including 1 test VSAT per beam)
SatLink Hub Family
The efficiency of DVB-S2 forward links is matched with
DVB-RCS2 return links offering ACM per burst, Adaptive
Carrier Selection (ACS), return carrier spacing down to
1.12x, multiple layers of header compression, and the
most efficient IP encapsulation, with TDMA manage-
ment that assures no wasted bandwidth.
Bandwidth Efficiency at Many Levels
SatLink Hubs integrate full-featured IP routing & TCP &
HTTP acceleration with VPN tunneling, VLANs, & Virtual
Satellite Networks (VSN) for multiple IP address spaces,
and mesh networking routing control (with DVB-RCS).
Comprehensive IP Networking Features
Module redundancy using 1:1 or N:1 with fast failover.
Geographic redundancy with multiple RF systems.
SW updates on-the-fly. Uptimes can exceed 99.999%.
High-Availability for Maximum Uptime
ACM, ACS, & Rain Fade Mitigation
SatLinks traffic engineering enables cost-effective hub
sharing by controlling bandwidth consumption and QoS
policies of Virtual Network Operators (VNOs) for each of
their VSAT Groups, without assigning hardware or dedi-
cated carriers to particular VNOs.
Advanced traffic shaping on Forward and Return Links
with four QoS classes meet the strict requirements for
jitter and/or delay sensitive VoIP, video conferencing,
video streaming, and time critical data applications.
Advanced Traffic Shaping with QoS
Software-Defined RLS & FLS Platform
The FLS & RLS use EMCs own software-defined modem
platform optimized for processing both IP packets and
the DVB standard waveforms, using EMC firmware &
software running on FPGAs & CPUs. They deliver many
cost reductions and operational benefits, including: high
-efficiency MODCODs, large TDMA carrier groups, fast-
feedback ACM integrated with IP QoS, and custom
configurations of carrier groups for maximum efficiency
in burst-mode operation and space & power savings.
EMCs database-dri ven SatLi nk Network
Management System (NMS) and the SatLink Network
Control Centre (NCC) software optimize network
performance using close-loop control and simplify
the configuration and provisioning of Hub modules,
VSATs, VSAT Groups, carriers, VSNs, and VNOs.
Support for multiple beams, across multiple satellites
on multiple bands (C, Ku, Ka, EHF), including cross-
strapped transponders, adds versatility and
scalability.
Comprehensive NMS & NCC Software
Features & Benefits
Traffic Engineering, VNOs, & VSAT Groups
With Adaptive Coding and Modulation (ACM) applied
on both Forward and Return Links and Adaptive Carrier
Selection (ACS) on all TDMA carriers, the impact of rain
fades is greatly mitigated, even in Ka band.
9300 9400 9800
Forward Link DVB-S2 DVB-S2 DVB-S2
Return Link DVB-RCS2 DVB-RCS2 DVB-RCS2
Forward Link ACM & QoS
Return Link ACM & QoS
Max # of Beams 10 10 10
# of VSATs 0-1000 0-1000 0-50000
Redundancy N:1 or 1:1 N:1 or 1:1
VNO
VSN
Return SCPC Mode
TCP Acceleration
Accounting Support
Mesh Topology Optional Optional
Commercial TRANSEC Optional Optional Optional
Forward Automatic UPC Optional Optional Optional
Rack Space* Half-Rack (22U) 1 to 2 Racks (42U) 1 to 3 Racks (42U)
Easily Upgradable (to 9400) (to 9800)
*Recommended rack space with room to grow. For a SatLink 9800 Hub expecting 8 or more beams, 3 racks (42 U each) are recommended.
SatLink Hub Feature Comparison


SatLink NetAcc
(software on EMC supplied servers)
SatLink NMS & NCC
(software on EMC supplied servers)
The SatLink NetAcc software delivers high-performing
TCP acceleration while also implementing IP routing,
QoS policy enforcement, and traffic shaping, as well
as optional user accounting and fair use policy con-
trol. It supports up to 10,000 VSATs with 25,000 bi-
directional accelerated TCP sessions, with up to 10
Mbps of TCP throughput in a single direction. Total
capacity is rated at 150 Mbps on the supplied multi-
core servers. Each NetAcc server supports multiple
FLS/RLS. Configurations with N:1 redundancy (N up to
5) are supported.
SatLink 8560 FLS
The SatLink 8560 FLS enables DVB-S2 forward link TDM
carriers at up to 45 Msps with ACM for up to 10,000
VSATs. It efficiently combines the functions of a DVB-S2
(or DVB-S) modulator with IP routing, IP encapsulation,
and header compression at 20,000 IP packets per sec-
ond. ACM is implemented across all supported MOD-
CODs with very low latency and integration with QoS
policies per VSAT, at information rates up to 158 Mbps.
Configurations with N:1 redundancy (N up to 5) are
supported.
The SatLink 8560 RLS enables large DVB-RCS2 return link
capacities by using up to 24 TDMA carriers, up to 8 Msps
each, within a 40 MHz band using ACM per burst, at
1.12x carrier spacing. It is a combination of a DVB-RCS2
(or RCS) burst demodulator with IP packet re-assembly
and header de-compression at up to 20,000 IP packets
per second. The 8560 RLS handles up to 10,000 VSATs
with two QoS classes each, or 5,000 VSATs with four QoS
Classes each. Configurations with N:1 redundancy (N
up to 5) are supported. Multiple active RLS modules
may be assigned to a single active FLS.
The SatLink Network Management System (NMS) and
Network Control Centre (NCC) software hold the
keys to high-performance management & control. In
smaller Hubs both of these software functions run on
the same server with redundancy implemented as
1:1. In the 9800 Hub these functions run across
multiple servers with great scalability for the NCC by
using N:1 redundancy. In the 9800 Hub the NMS is 1:1
redundant and uses a high-availability disk cluster
system. The NMS oversees the health and automatic
switchovers of all other SatLink modules used in the
Hub.
SatLink Hub design uses EMCs Open Hub
Architecture with commercial off-the-shelf
modules mounted in standard racks with
high-capacity Gigabit Ethernet inter-
connects. This eases growth and re-
configuration, while also allowing for
integration of 3rd party products for value
-added features. A full range of SatLink
Hub configurations are offered from small
portable Hubs to carrier-class Hubs with
99.999% uptime. All configurations use a
common set of modules.
SatLink Open Hub Architecture
SatLink 8560 RLS
SatLink Hub Family
The SatLink 8570 combines the functions of the FLS, RLS, and NCC into a single, deep 1U module. The forthcoming
module enables more compact Hubs and much higher capacity Hubs. Forward Link DVB-S2 (or Sx) carriers can
operate at up to 200 Msps and DVB-RCS2 Carrier Groups can have up to 64 TDMA carriers within a 125 MHz band.
Total IP capacity for the module can be up to 500 Mbps with support for up to 10,000 VSATs.
SatLink 8570
Specifications
Compression & Encryption
IP Routing
Header Compression: MPE, UDP/IP, and RTP/UDP/IP
TRANSEC: AES-256 encryption on Layer 2 (optional)
Terrestrial-Side Routing: RIP V2, OSPF, BGP, MPLS Edge
(Requires IP Router or L3 switch option)
Satellite-Side Routing (in FLS): Dynamically linked to
NMS set-up of each VSAT, VNO, & VSN
Multicast IP: Multicast IP forwarding & IGMP at VSAT
VSN/VLANs: Virtual Satellite Networks, each with inde-
pendent IP address spaces, using 802.1Q VLANs in Hub
Compliance
CE: Fully compliant with R&TTE Directive
DVB-RCS2: ETSI EN 301 545-2
DVB-RCS: ETSI EN 301 790
DVB-S2: ETSI EN 302 307
International: Country specific certifications
TDM Forward Links (DVB-S2)
Symbol Rates: 1 to 45 Msps, increments of 100 sps
(or up to 200 Msps with the SatLink 8570)
Outer/Inner FEC: BCH/LDPC
MODCODs:
QPSK: 1/4, 1/3, 2/5, 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
8PSK: 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
16APSK: 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
32APSK: 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
ACM: Full-range or custom list, plus min & max MODCOD
configurable by VSAT
FEC Frames: Normal (64 Kbit) and Short (16 Kbit)
Roll-off Factor: 20%, 25%, or 35%
Automatic UPC: Built-in to FLS (requires beacon receiver)
IP Encapsulation: GSE or MPE/MPEG-TS
Symbol Rates: 125 Ksps to 8 Msps
FEC Type: 16-State Turbo Code
MODCODs:
BPSK: 1/3, 1/2
QPSK: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6
8PSK: 2/3, 3/4, 5/6
16QAM: 3/4, 5/6
ACM: Full-range with min & max MODCOD configurable
by VSAT
Carrier Spacing: As low as 1.12x symbol rate
TDMA Carriers per RLS: up to 24 in a 40 MHz band
(or up to 64 in a 125 MHz band with the SatLink 8570)
IP Encapsulation: RLE per standard
Option for DVB-RCS: Selectable by RLS instance
Database: Oracle with back-up, restore, & roll-back
VNOs (Virtual Network Operators): Access controls for
each staff member of a VNO, no extra HW required
VSAT Groups: 24 VSAT Groups per TDMA Carrier Group
Capacity Requests: Rate, Volume, & Combined Mode
VSAT Provisioning: Web-based, fast and simple
MF-TDMA Resource Control: Assignment policies per QoS
class by VSAT and VSAT Group; customized superframes
from 70 to 250 msec; ACS assigns feasible symbol rate
MF-TDMA Frame Structure: May be tailored per carrier
Topologies: Star (and Mesh or Hybrid with DVB-RCS)
OSS/BSS Integration with SatLink NMS: North-bound soft-
ware integration interface provided via SOAP
Time & Frequency References
Time Protocols: TP (RFC 868)/ NTP (RFC 1305)
Frequency Stability: 10
-9
or better if slaved to GPS
NCR Stability: Better than 37ns with respect to UTC
TDMA Return Links (DVB-RCS2)
SatLink NMS & NCC: Highlights
All specifications and features subject to change without notice. EMC reserves the right to discontinue the SatLink 1000 model at any time and provide a replacement model such as the
SatLink 2000 with equal or better features. SatLink is a registered trademark of Emerging Markets Communications.
The DVB-RCS & DVB-RCS2 logos are registered trademarks of the DVB Project (www.DVB.org). Oracle is a trademark of Oracle Corp.

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Shaping/QoS & Acceleration
Traffic Shaping: Shaping with rate limiting per VSAT and
per VSAT Group; Granularity of 2 kbps for Bandwidth-
on-Demand, 1 kbps for CRA
QoS: 4 different QoS Classes, 7 queues; multi-field IP
packet classification rules in headers at Layers 2, 3, & 4
on Forward and Return (plus Mesh Links with DVB-RCS)
TCP Acceleration: Up to 10 Mbps per connection; up to
25,000 accelerated bi-directional TCP sessions per
Network Accelerator module
SatLink Hub Family
for TDM/TDMA Satellite Networks
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