Maximize upstream throughput, minimize impact and MTTR of RF plant issues
Optimize modulation profiles and upstream channel parameters for maximum performance and QoS
Monitor, measure, diagnose, and improve the performance of the upstream HFC network efficiently
Maximize upstream RF data rate without compromising Packet Error Rate
Model changes to parameters and profiles to optimize the performance of RF upstream channels
Cable operators taking advantage of DOCSIS-based services must specify an array of modulation profile and upstream channel parameters. Without extensive and time-consuming testing, operators cannot be certain the parameters provide maximum upstream speed at acceptable packet error rates or that the parameters apply well to the variety of noise conditions that exist across the range of CMTS units under management. Running on a laptop or PC, the ARRIS Intelligent Channel Optimizer (ICO) uses highly-configurable, non-invasive noise measurements from the RF burst receiver and applies advanced FFT analysis to take the guesswork out of preparing modulation profile and upstream channel settings for C4® and C4c™ CMTS DOCSIS 2.0 and DOCSIS 3.0 CAMs.
MSOs optimize performance and reliability of upstream channels with the ARRIS ICO’s high-resolution noise imaging and characterization and with modulation profile alternatives that graphically compare PER and bit rate. For their subscribers, they receive an optimized communications experience. Intelligent Channel Optimizer improves CMTS manageability and MTTR with predictive Packet Error Rate assessments that repair by determining if customer issues are due to RF plant or CMTS configuration. During events, ICO provides expert recommendations on profiles that will stabilize performance until an RF plant issue is resolved; alternatively, ICO can create new modulation profiles if the existing inventory of CMTS profiles does not perform adequately. With the Intelligent Channel Optimizer, network planning is simplified and enhanced through advanced analytics that present MSOs with center-frequency and width recommendations for new channels in unused spectrum as well as other performance-benchmarked options. ICO enables faster repairs, greater operations flexibility, and improved QoS and availability through remote diagnosis and management based upon Telnet, Secure Shell 2, or SNMP.
