Superior total value in scalable capacity IP/TDM microwave networking

Cielo Networks’ SkyLink point-to-point microwave radios are available in all FCC/NTIA & ETSI licensed bands from 6 to 39 GHz.  SkyLink terminals have a “split mount” configuration with an Outdoor Unit (ODU) mounted directly to the antenna, an Indoor Unit (IDU) mounted inside a structure or outdoor weatherproof cabinet, and a single inexpensive coaxial cable connecting those units.  The SkyLink system uses advanced software defined radio technology to optimize link bandwidth scalability, payload interface options, RF operating parameter flexibility, and in-service QOS.  Specifically, SkyLink terminals are software key configurable for capacities ranging from 20 Mbps to 600 Mbps.  Set capacity is modularly allocated to Fast Ethernet and/or Gigabit Ethernet IP ports, TDM circuits from 2 x T1/E1 to 63 x T1/E1 and/or 1 x OC-3/STM-1 to 2 x OC-3/STM-1, and a variety of IP + TDM modes.  1+1 hot standby (HSB) & 2+0 E/W & E/E configurations are also supported.

Software configuration of capacity and assigned channel bandwidth automatically adjusts the modem’s modulation (QPSK, 16, 32, 64, & 128 QAM) to the level maximizing link system gain.  High TX power outputs, integrated Automatic Transmit Power Control (ATPC), Automatic Dynamic Modulation (Adaptive Code Modulation) capability, and advanced forward error correction (FEC) algorithm features further insure maximum link robustness and high QOS.  SkyLink supports star, cascade (“daisy chain”), ring/consecutive point, or hybrid network topologies as required.

The remarkable capacity scalability, payload interface flexibility, and IP switching & N x T1 ADM drop/insert capability of the SkyLink system makes it the ideal "future proof" PTP microwave system for new IP networks, hybrid IP & TDM networks, and legacy N x T1 and/or OC-3  TDM networks' gradual transition to all IP transport.  Cielo Networks' SkyLink System is easily adaptable to evolving network requirements and applications; its long term utility as convergence proceeds is assured.

SkyLink Features

►  Point to point (PTP) digital microwave systems all FCC/NTIA/ETSI compliant

►  Available in all global licensed PTP bands:  6/7/8/11/13/15/18/23/26/39 GHz

►  Scalable FE/GigE IP & TDM bandwidth:  20 - 600 Mbps IP & 0 - 63 x T1/E1; OC-3 & STM-1 plus Ethernet

►  Provides 10/100/1000Base-TX and SFP optical Ethernet interfaces

►  Scalable modulation:   QPSK - 16 QAM - 32 QAM - 64QAM - 128QAM

►  Adjustable Adaptive Code Modulation (ACM) & ATPC for enhanced link reliability

►  Up to 600 Mbps Ethernet in a single IDU with 2+0 ODU configuration

►  Up to 63 x T1/E1 on a single IDU with add/drop & ring protection capability

►  Simple capacity upgrades with software key

►  Advanced forward error correction (FEC) technology for improved link performance

►  1+1 protected and 2+0 configurations available in single IDU

►  Common compatible IDU for all ODU RF bands; all interfaces modular

►  Compact split mount design

►  SNMP remote management with full-featured MIB

►  User friendly SkyView Web GUI management

►  High performance at unrivaled cost effectiveness

►  Fixed wireless access & fiber network extension

►  Cellular, WiMAX, and WISP network backhaul - IP + native T1 (not Pseudowire) or all IP

►  Cable TV MSO distribution networks - supports both standard TDM & IP video transport formats

►  Enterprise and institutional private data & voice (NxT1 or VoIP) networks

►  Transportation, utility, & energy data & security networks

►  Government, education, defense, and public safety networks

►  Critical infrastructure fiber or copper based circuit communications redundancy

►  Star, cascade (“daisy chain”), ring, or consecutive point network topologies

Details on SkyLink features, performance and benefits can be obtained by requesting our SkyLink system technical data sheets here.