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PathTrak Video Monitoring System for Cable TV

Track performance all the way to the RF edge withthe PathTrak Video Monitoring System


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Track performance all the way to the RF edge with the

PathTrak Video Monitoring System

Recent studies o telecommunication service providers digital video test, measure-ment, and monitoring solution requirements revealed:

84 percent reported video quality monitoring as critical or a very important parto their video initiative

90+ percent were notified about service quality problems rom subscriber calls

77 percent say poor video quality is a main reason or customer churn.

Tese results support the act that service quality is no longer a differentiatorit is aprerequisite to competing in the video market. Operators must identiy and isolateservice issues quickly in the ace o increasing complexity and subscribers expecta-tions. Video-delivery networks are becoming harder to monitor and troubleshoot.Streams are delivering to a remote, converged cable edge in an increasingly dynamicand ofen complex multivendor environment. And, delivering video is a one-shotprocess with the potential or errors that can degrade quality beyond what subscrib-ers will tolerate, especially or premium high-definition and 3D services.

Providers who monitor only Internet protocol (IP) or only radio requency (RF)parameters can miss problems at the MPEG transport stream layer or potentiallymisdiagnose problems at the RF cable edge.

Own the RF cable edge by gettingvisibility into the quality o contentbeore and afer modification andhandoff to the hybrid fiber coaxial(HFC) network

Reduce customer churn byproactively monitoring andtroubleshooting quality issues.Dont let customer complaints beyour quality troubleshooting tool!

Reduce operational expenses byeliminating unnecessary truckrolls to hubs with complete remoteanalysis

VoD

Modulation

CMTS

Encryption

MPEG Mux

DPI

Off-air ingest

Master/Super

Headend

IP Transport MPEG

Headend

HomeHub/HFC

Origination and

processing

Transport

through the

IP network

MPEG edge-processing Distribution over HFCRF combining

IP L2/L3IP Core

Network

IPTV, VoD,

VoIP, HSI,

Femtocell

RG

ONT

STB

STB

3 D HD

Comb

iner

VoD

Master/Super

Headend

IP Transport

rigination an

processing

Transport

through the

IP network

IP L2/L3IP Core

Network

Home

Distri ution over HF

IPTV, VoD,

oIP, H I,

emtoce

G

NT

STB

STB

3 D HD

Inside Plant Outside Plant

IP video reference network


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Te RF cable edge is home to some o the most complex equipment in the video-delivery network. Most video-monitoring solutions ocus on national backbonesor on validating content when programming first enters the network. However,complicated equipment at the edge introduces quality-o-experience (QoE)issues such as tiling. Without monitoring at the RF cable edge, the subscriber willsee impairments beore you do. roubleshooting-by-customer-complaint takesmore resources and increases churn. Without edge visibility, service providerscan spend multiple truck rolls and weeks isolating problem sources.

It is critically important to have visibility o all issues generated duringmodulation or upstream, all the way to the RF edge.

As video makes the transition at the edge, a variety o QoE issues can arise, asshown in the ollowing table:

Without edge visibility,

service providers can

spend multiple truck

rolls and weeks isolating

problem sources.

Function issues

Local off-air ingest Provider issues Antennas 8-level vestigial side band (8-VSB) receivers Muxes to groom for regional networksMultiplexing Streams from regional networks

Grooming TransratingOver compression

Equipment configuration Program identifier (PID) mapping errorsProgram /ad insertion Quality of ad being spliced Program clock reference (PCR) discontinuity Failure to return to content after ad splice Decoding/timing of digital program insertion (DPI) informationEncryption Encryption not enabled Equipment configurationModulation IP to RF Equipment configuration OversubscriptionRF combining Poor cabling

Poor isolation Loose connectors Driver/isolation amp issues

Level balancingOther Channel line-up changes, hardware upgrades, content provider issues

QoE issues arising from video transitions


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o be effective, video-monitoring systems must monitor critical points. And,monitoring the transport backbone doesnt cover all the way to the edgethat leavesthe most vulnerable spot in the network in the dark. On the other hand, some RFedge monitoring solutions are unreliableassurance requires a dependable, carrier-grade tool. An edge-monitoring system decreases trouble tickets or video, voiceover internet protocol (VoIP), and high-speed data (HSD) services, and proactivemonitoring can identiy impending service issues.

An edge-monitoring

solution decreases

trouble tickets for video,

VoIP, and high-speed

data services, and

proactive monitoring

can identify impending

service issues.

VoD

Modulation

CMTS

Video Stream Analyzer (VSA) RSAM/ISS

Encryption

MPEG Mux

DPI

Off-air ingest

Origination and

processing

Transport

through the

IP network

MPEG edge-processing Distribution over HFCRF combining

IP L2/L3IP Core

Network

IPTV, VoD,

VoIP, HSI,

Femtocell

RG

ONT

HD

STB

STB

3DHD

Combiner

Inside Plant Outside Plant

IP video reference networ k with PathTrak


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Te award-winning JDSU Pathrak Video Monitoring (PVM) system segmentsvideo problems in minutesnot hoursby proactively monitoring video, VoIP,and HSD carriers or RF and MPEG impairments.

Video perormance monitoring requires wrapping the edge, which gives visibilityto entering and departing signal quality. Optimized or the edge, the PVM solutionconsists o:

the VSA probe that tests ull line-rate MPEG over Gigabit Ethernet

the RSAM-5800 probe, a robust and ull-eatured carrier-grade probe that coversdigital video RF, analog video RF, data over cable system interace (DOCSIS), andMPEG

an optional, rack-mounted 16x1 RF input selector switch (1 rack unit) that addsadditional input test points to the PVM system

simple, lightweight, and centralized PVM sofware.

JDSU PathTrak Video Monitoring


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PVM System Software A short learning curve with a simple graphical user interace eases configur-

ing channel plans and alarm thresholds (Alarm on Critical, Major, Minor, andWarning) or RF and MPEG probes

Web-based server sofware simplifies access or remote users

Open access to data with perormance-history measurements stored in a MySQLrelational database allows identification o transient problems and correlationwith other network events

Live displays or real-time troubleshooting speed time-to-repair

Remote user access privilege administration eases security management

Video Stream Analyzer (VSA) MPEG2 Probe(Supports 1 and 10 GE)

Te VSA combines JDSU digital video monitoring sofware with commercially avail-able, off-the-shel hardware to create an easily-maintained, upgradable video probe.Specifically developed or video service providers who must ensure quality o service(QoS) and QoE, VSA is a highly cost-effective, scalable solution that addresses theneeds o both a system-integrated monitoring probe with all the eatures o a stand-alone digital video analyzer.

Now monitor MPEG digital video with a breadth, depth, and accuracy never beore

available with JDSU Simulrak monitoring. Loudness monitoring proactively alertsproviders to loudness issues, thus stopping customer calls, saving time and effortresponding to complaints, and saving money by avoiding fines.

Increase vigilance and catch issues early with 24x7 Gigabit Ethernet circuitmonitoring:

monitor thousands o programs simultaneously per probe

monitor hundreds o audio streams or CALM compliance

eliminate the need to scan programs on Ethernet

monitor each programs PCR timing health or accuracy, offset, jitter,and drif on ull line-rate Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring the quality o MPEG-2video-stream rendering

monitor video, audio, timing, tables, and other data within the stream or lossand see the impact on each element

perorm R 101-290 and extended-timing health measurements.

Supports complete deep-dive analysis or more effective troubleshooting:

does not impact the monitoring unction

allows engineers to troubleshoot network elements

eliminates the need to purchase separate analyzers.

System-support and local-client GUIs operate simultaneously:

integrates into third-party systems or 24x7 monitoring

includes a client GUI or direct troubleshooting and deep dive analysis.

System Components


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System Components

RSAM 5800XTAnalog/QAM and MPEG RF Probe(Analyzer with QAM RF input 2 rack-unit chassis)

Te RSAM 5800Xprovides remote RF and MPEG monitoring and analysis to quicklyidentiy real customer-affecting issues down to the individual program withouthaving to deploy specialists to distant hub sites. Te RSAM provides detailed views ochannel perormance to field, headend, and network operations center (NOC) techni-cians via a web browser.

Rack-mounted QAM RF probe or deployment in hubsites and headends

Configured via Pathrak Video Monitoring (PVM) sofware

Ethernet connectivity or device management, alarms, and event inormation

Web-based access to live and historical analog, QAM RF, and MPEG measure-ments

Simple network management protocol (SNMP) trap orwarding

Field upgradeable to add an MPEG video option:

monitor MPEG stream errors (R 101 290 Priority 1, 2, and 3) and drill downto analyze the perormance o each individual program

identiy RF and MPEG trends in QAM carriers rom a common edge deviceto isolate problems

compare MPEG parameters in transport streams down to the program levelrom common headends to segment problems to hub or headend.

ISS-5116A 16-Port RF Input Selector Switch(Optional direct-control 16-port RF input selector switch)

Rack-mounted 16x1 RF input selector switch (1 rack unit) adds cost-effectiveinput test points to the RSAM probe

Enables cost-effective monitoring and troubleshooting all the way to the edge


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Identify and Segment Problems using Intuitive Displays

RF or MPEG? Outside plant, headend, or source issue?

Widespread or localized?

Intermittent or persistent problem?

Assure quality-o-content afer modification at cable edge (handoff to the HFCnetwork)

Veriy network availability and service uptime

Monitor and troubleshoot analog RF, QAM, and DOCSIS services

Reduce customer churn by proactively monitoring all services

Advanced Troubleshooting Finds Root Causes

Status by channel

Click an event or status bar to get a live display, RF or MPEG

Browse archived events

Applications


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Applications

Send Updates to External Systems

A detailed management inormation base (MIB) provides inormation to networkmonitoring systems


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Te PLUS Services Portolio optimizes productivity by protecting your investment,ensuring its availability and unctionality as well as providing expert support and edu-cation. PLUS Deployment and Support services include:

Gold, Silver, and Bronze hardware support plans

calibration: actory and onsite

express loaner program

technical assistance

managed inventory

installation and commissioning services

sofware upgrade services and maintenance

product training.

PLUS Gold, Silver, and Bronze support plans streamline repair, calibration, andloaner processes, making support costs predictable and cost-effective while greatlyalleviating your administrative burden. JDSU support plans provide peace omind with hardware investment protection and assurance that your equipment isavailable, unctional, and up-to-date.

JDSU understands that your support needs vary; thereore, JDSU will work withyou to find the right hardware service support plan to fit your needs. Our Gold,Silver, or Bronze support plans provide various levels o support or repairs,

calibration, express loaner, advanced replacement, technical assistance, andproduct training.

JDSU maintains service centers throughout the world to rapidly and effectivelyservice equipment or our global customer base. Tese centers can processthousands o pieces o equipment each month that encompass a variety osophisticated test equipment and instruments. Tis core competency that JDSUoffers in conjunction with our nationwide partners ensures coverage o your entireinstalled base o test equipment and provides you with the highest quality o service.

JDSU PLUSServices Portfolio


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JDSU PLUSServices Portfolio

PLUS Gold

ailor your support plan to include the combination o services you need rom thelist below:

Product repairs (ault or no ault) including updates o all proprietary engineeringchanges

Priority service or all transactions

Basic or premium technical assistance

Basic and/or advanced product and technology training

Express loaner program

PLUS Silver

Product repairs including updates o all proprietary engineering changes

Product calibrations

Priority service or repairs and calibrations

Basic technical assistance

Basic product training

PLUS Bronze

Product repairs, including updates o all proprietary engineering changes Priority service or repairs and calibrations

Basic product training

Basic technical assistance


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