iDirect X5 Satellite Modem

The iDirect X5 has replaced the iDIrect 5100 series as the mainstay modem of iDirect platform marine VSAT networks. The modems are used with our WaveCall by Marlink VSAT Service however are sold unlocked so can be used with any iDirect platform airtime service. 

Technology 

The iDirect Evolution X5 Satellite Router enables service providers to support higher data rates and greater traffic volumes to meet increased customer demand by featuring dual-mode operation of DVB-S2/ACM or iNFINITI® TDM on the outbound and deterministic TDMA on the inbound.

• Star topology and future support for SCPC-return upstream channels
• Two modes of operation: iNFINITI® TDM and DVB-S2/ACM outbound
• Deterministic MF-TDMA return channel with 2D 16-State FEC or TPC on the inbound
• Optional integrated spread spectrum waveform technology supports very small antennas
• Optional AES 256-bit encryption
• Automatic End-to-End Uplink Power Control for higher network availability
• Automatic Beam Switching (ABS) and Global NMS support
• High-stability temperature compensated oscillator

Overview

The Evolution® X5 Satellite Router enables service providers to support higher data rates and greater traffic volumes to meet increased customer demand across a wide range of growing vertical markets. The Evolution® X5 Satellite Router offers dual-mode operation between iNFINITI® TDM or DVB-S2/ACM on the outbound, providing more flexibility for network design and bandwidth optimisation as the network grows. With over-the-air software licencing features service providers can easily add data encryption and spread spectrum capabilities to customise the Evolution® X5 Satellite Router to meet their customer’s growing requirements.