Toner Cable EQ8096 EDGE QAM - Manual

Cable operators are moving fast to enhance the cus-
tomer entertainment experience with a new wave of
services and more channels that require maximizing
HFC bandwidth utilization. They are looking towards
the next generation of Edge QAMs to expedite
deployment of these services, provide cost-
efficiencies and plant management simplification.
Ericsson is breaking new ground delivering the next generation Edge QAM that is based on open standards and incorpo-
rates Cablelabs DOCSIS 3.0 (including DRFI and M-CMTS) specifications. The Ericsson EQ8096 is a step-change in QAM
devices and is designed to exceed the functionality, density and cost points required for all uses of a cable edge modulator.
It has the unique ability to operate in Broadcast, VOD, Switched Digital Video (SDV) and High Speed Data (DOCSIS) appli-
cations simultaneously within the same chassis.
The EQ8096's "pay as you grow" modular design supports up to 96QAM channels per chassis using eight 12QAM modula-
tor cards; each RF output supporting up to four adjacent QAMs to hit the sweet spot for QAM striping resiliency strategies.
The EQ8096 sets a new standard with designed-in redundancy on all inputs, hot-swap modulator cards, low power con-
sumption and built-in options for scrambling/encryption and DTI. It is tailored for the new wave of multimedia applications to
enable cable operators to take a leadership role.
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BASE UNIT FEATURES
High Density Edge QAM available in four base variants
(EQ8096/BAS, EQ8096/BAS/48V, EQ8096/BAS/SFP,
EQ8096/BAS/SFP/48V or FAZ 101 0127/1, FAZ 101 0127/2,
FAZ 101 0127/3, FAZ 101 0127/4)
The EQ8096 provides service filtering and modulation for broad-
cast services in a single highly integrated 96QAM channel 2RU
unit. Core features of the EQ8096 include:
• Open standards interface
• Supports Switched Digital Video protocols
• Supports DOCSIS 3.0 standards
• Hot swappable modulator cards
• Up to 12QAM channels per modulator card (three RF outputs)
• Simultaneous support of HD and SD streams
• Supports internal stream replication for QAM striping
• Advanced de-jittering algorithms
• Automatic PID remapping, service filtering, PSI extraction
• Multiplex services to incoming MPTS
• Externally generated SI insertion via a single UDP port to
multiple output streams
• Multiplexing and stream routing to user defined configuration
• Redundant 4+4 Gigabit Ethernet input
• Output frequency accuracy better than ±500 Hz
• Supports mapping of any QAM channel on to the built-in ASI
output
• Control via Ericsson system management applications
EQ8096
EDGE QAM
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Cost Reductions
Market leading 96QAM channel density, modulation and
upconversion in a single 2RU enclosure, enables space and
cost savings. Fewer numbers of units need to be installed,
configured and maintained giving further savings through
operational costs, time and labor.
Increased Reliability
The EQ8096’s high intrinsic reliability is supplemented with
hot swappable RF cards, redundant fans, dual redundant
power supplies and 1+1 Gigabit Ethernet inputs to ensure
long-term fault-free operational usage.
Supports DOCSIS 3.0 and SDV Specifications
The EQ8096 meets the DOCSIS 3.0 and the SDV specifica-
tions providing operators flexibility to launch a combination of
SDV, VOD or HSD services.
Remote Access
The EQ8096 provides web access thus allowing operators to
remotely configure and monitor its status via GUIs or through
Configuration tools. It further provides SNMP messages for
monitoring platforms.