The LightStack ASI Bridge is a simple-to-deploy solution for utilizing GbE transport in legacy ASI environments. Using the LightStack ASI Bridge, operators can extend the life of legacy DVB-ASI servers and QAMs while introducing new VOD services. Optimized to fill a single GbE channel, the LightStack ASI Bridge is available in two configurations: ASI-to-GbE conversion and GbE-to-ASI conversion. Operators deploy one LightStack ASI Bridge at the regional headend and another at a remote distribution hub so they can use cost-effective GbE transport over the fiber infrastructure without replacing legacy servers and QAMs. MPTS and SPTS flows are bridged between sites in their native formats, and operators can reclaim existing fiber and put it back into productive use
The LightStack QAM Gateway cost-effectively extends the life of legacy ASI QAMs that are typically located in regional hubs by providing GbE-to-ASI conversion. Utilizing this technology, operators with legacy ASI QAMs can take advantage of the cost, performance, scalability, and simplicity of GbE for VOD services. Optimized to fill a single GbE channel, it is available in a standard configuration with a single GbE port and 6 ASI ports. The LightStack QAM Gateway multiplexes IP-encapsulated MPEG-2 SPTS flows into Multi- MPTS flows for ASI output into a QAM modulator
The LightStack Server Gateway cost-effectively extends the life of legacy ASI servers that are typically installed in regional headends by providing ASI-to-GbE conversion. Utilizing this technology, operators with legacy ASI servers can take advantage of the cost, performance, scalability, and simplicity of GbE for VOD services. Optimized to fill a single GbE channel it is available in a standard configuration with 6 ASI ports and a single GbE port. The LightStack Server Gateway de-multiplexes Multi-Program Transport Streams (MPTS) onto IP-encapsulated MPEG-2 Single Program Transport Streams (SPTS) for compatibility with GbE input to a QAM modulator
Management Suite
LightWorks ON-Center® Management Suite is an integrated network management solution that delivers end-to-end performance and health monitoring capabilities for a wide range of CIENA’s network platforms. ON-Center’s sophisticated array of element, network, and service management capabilities enable service providers to reduce operational costs, while efficiently deploying and managing both traditional and next-generation voice and data connectivity services
Network Management System
The LightWorks ON-Center® Network Control System (NCS) offers network operators a unique set of tools that enable efficient service deployment and proactive network management for the CIENA CN 2130TM, CN 2200TM, CN 2300TM, CN 4200TM, CN 4300TM, and CN 4350TM family of managed metro optical transport and switching products. ON-Center NCS has been fully integrated into the ON-Center Service Level Management suite for seamless end-to-end management within a complete CIENA solution set and its distributed, scalable architecture can alternately manage a network of its elements as a standalone solution. ON-Center NCS also can be integrated directly into an operator’s existing third party management infrastructure using a standards-based CORBA interface
For the CN 2600 Multiservice Edge Aggregator
The Low Speed ADM (LSA) Card enables the CN 2600 Multiservice Edge Aggregator to multiplex a mixture of TDM (T1/E1 and T3/E3) and Ethernet Data (10/100/1000 Mb/s) services into one OC-3/12/48 or STM-1/4/16. It allows service providers to cost-effectively deliver TDM and Ethernet services with 5-nines carrier-class reliability. Designed to operate in environmentally hardened temperatures, the LSA can be reliably deployed in Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) cabinets. The LSA supports two line side interfaces to protect against fiber cuts and equipment failure. It also incorporates standard SONET/SDH and GFP-F/VCAT/LCAS technology to seamlessly interoperate with SONET/SDH transport and switching legacy equipment, helping service providers save CAPEX and OPEX by preserving their SONET/SDH legacy investment