The SkyEdge II-c VSAT network platform supports multiple applications such as in-flight connectivity, broadband consumer access, cellular backhaul and enterprise, thus enabling satellite service providers to support diverse markets. Powered by Gilat’s distributed and flexible X-Architecture, the scalable SkyEdge II-c platform consists of a high performance hub system, a family of mission-specific VSATs and a comprehensive network management system. (SkyEdge II is end-of-life.)

The SkyEdge II-c hub system is designed to maximize service uptime while simplifying your network operations. It includes an advanced, compact single-beam C-Chassis and/or a high-density, multi-beam X-Chassis. An advanced network management system, TotalNMS, enables full configuration, control and monitoring of all hub elements and remote terminals. SkyEdge II-c allows service providers to streamline service fulfillment while minimizing network downtime and troubleshooting.

SkyEdge II-c delivers innovative transmission technologies with exceptional performance and space segment efficiencies. Wideband DVB-S2X carriers in the forward direction and adaptive transmission in the return direction, enable high on-the-move service availability and maximum bandwidth efficiency at any condition – at beam peak, beam edge, at fade and at different traffic demands. This is achieved by adaptive power control, changes to the carrier symbol rate, ModCod and spread-spectrum factor per VSAT on a per time-slot basis.

SkyEdge II-c meets the needs of any satellite network operator, whether you’re increasing your range of services, your network’s data traffic, or the frequency bands, carriers, satellites or satellite beams to which you connect.

SkyEdge II-c enables full automation of service activation, helping you to simplify network operations with reduced OPEX. Service activation comprises antenna pointing, RF certification & auditing, and optional ISP authentication.

Key Features and Benefits

• Versatile platform supporting multiple applications
• Powered by Gilat’s scalable and flexible X-Architecture
• Compact single-beam C-Chassis and/or a high-density, multi-beam X-Chassis
• Family of VSATs optimized for specific markets
• Unified and centralized NMS

X-Architecture for SkyEdge II-c is a distributed VSAT ground segment architecture that unleashes the potential of your satellite network. Using this architecture, SkyEdge II-c is able to cost-effectively address service providers’ current and future needs with one platform that supports both fixed and mobility satellite communications applications.

Gilat’s X-Architecture supports new business opportunities while keeping in mind evolving market needs. The architecture is optimized for high throughput satellites (HTS) and maximizes flexibility to work in conjunction, when necessary, with traditional wide beam satellites in any frequency band: C, Ku and Ka.

With a scalable, cloud-based design, X-Architecture offers a migration path to Software Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV). This advanced architecture frees you to grow your business with a network specifically designed to address tomorrow’s opportunities.

The ground infrastructure can be located in multiple sites to best fit your network design. The servers can be located at the gateway location or in separate data centers, depending on terrestrial network availability and operational costs. The network is easily controlled by TotalNMS, Gilat’s global and centralized network management system. TotalNMS enables full configuration, control and monitoring of all hub elements and remote terminals, regardless of their physical location.

X-Architecture enables multiple business models for Virtual Network Operators (VNOs). The service easily scales with minimal equipment for as many VNOs as required. The architecture has been designed with utmost flexibility and unprecedented density, thus saving rack space and power.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimized for HTS
• Integrated and redundant hub chassis system provides high-availability service and reduces rack space and power – up to 6Gbps and 30 VNOs
• Highly scalable VSAT system supports any number of frequency bands, carriers, satellites or satellite beams
• Cloud-based distributed architecture for more flexibility and scalability
• 1:n inter-beam redundancy

Today’s satellite networks are more powerful and capable than ever before. However, as networks become more complex – with potentially thousands of fixed and mobile customer sites spanning multiple gateways, satellites and beams – managing them becomes more and more challenging.

Such sophisticated networks enable more diverse services, leading to much more complex network management. Operators need a tool that will simplify their operation, reduce their costs and improve their customers’ experience. They need TotalNMS by Gilat.

Gilat TotalNMS is a comprehensive management system for SkyEdge II-c platforms, enabling satellite network operators to rapidly introduce services, effortlessly maintain the network, and optimize network resource utilization.
TotalNMS is designed with the flexibility to support networks of any size, as well as supporting dynamic business models such as hosting of shared infrastructures for virtual network operators (VNOs).
TotalNMS incorporates a complete set of network management functions in one simplified interface. It streamlines service fulfillment and assurance operations to save time, reduce costs, and better serve operators’ business needs.

Key Features and Benefits

• Task-based user interface
• Agile network configuration Effective service assurance
• Advanced mobility services
• Flexible wholesale business models
• Facilitated process automation
• Always-on service availability