iDirect Equipment

The iDirect series 3000 Satellite Router is specifically designed to address the distinct IP network communications needs of small remote branch offices. The series 3000 supplies all the hardware and software you need to meet all your essential remote broadband requirements.

 

Optimized for remote internet access, the iDirect series 3000 is an ideal solution for small to medium enterprise customers with basic remote networking needs. Able to deliver broadband access of up to 18 Mbps downstream, and 4.2 Mbps upstream, the 3000 series can support all your IP applications remotely, including VoIP and basic Video.

 

iDirect’s series 3000 Remote Satellite Router is a “single box” solution that includes a satellite modem, IP router, TCP acceleration over satellite, and QoS/prioritization in an easy to deploy, reliable design. The 3000 also offers:

 

REDUCED TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP

 

• Low cost of entry

• D-TDMA – allows 98% payload efficiency

• iDirect networks save 40-50% capacity compared to most competitive solutions

• Turbo Product Codes on both the forward and return channel for a 1.5 dB power advantage over RSV codes

• Support for 1.2 Carrier Spacing – delivers 14% savings in bandwidth

• Pure IP-over-the-air transport that is 15% more efficient than most competitive solutions)

 

EFFICIENT NETWORKING PERFORMANCE

 

• Built-in TCP and HTTP Acceleration

• Built-in CIR-on-Demand By Application and true Application-QoS

• MF-TDMA return channel

• Bandwidth allocation with only 0.5 second lag between a request for capacity and its assignment

• Automatic End-to-End Uplink Power Control for higher network availability

• Adaptive Inbound Channel provides industry leading reliability and availability of the network

 

The iDirect Hub Chassis is a 20 slot, 10U, 19" rack-mountable device which enables unparalleled two-way, VSAT satellite solution.  The iDirect Hub Chassis allows providers to offer broadband service over satellite that matches the quality and performance of broadband terrestrial networks. iDirect hub features:
  • Implement a full IP network with the lowest capital costs
  • Interface with up to five different satellites through a single hub - no other system can do this!
  • Deliver a complete enterprise application suite
  • Deliver real time services like Voice over IP (VoIP) and video
  • Increase service offerings with new IP applications such as multicasting and distance learning
  • Efficiently manage networks with a centralized Network Management System (NMS)
  • Use any satellite frequency, including C, Ku and emerging Ka-band
  • Easily build multiple out-links from a single hub for an aggregate throughput of up to 360 Mbps per chassis
  • Configure multiple chassis in the same hub
  • Support star, mesh, SCPC or hybrid networks
  • Attain the highest bandwidth efficiency in the industry