AxxSys Orion is the next generation of Globecomm's popular network management system. A robust, scalable platform, AxxSys Orion monitors and controls all of the terrestrial elements of a satellite communications network and integrates them with ground-based telecom sytems, from routers to microwave, fiber to wireless. Deployed over an industry-standard IP network, it is capable of monitoring and controlling dozens to thousands of devices. This standards-based, distributed architecture delivers high quality of service, state-of-the-art security and high reliability with a low total cost of ownership. More...
Applications
AxxSys Orion is a best-of-breed software system for the monitor and control of:
- Cable headends
- Broadcast centers
- Network Operations Centers
- Mobile satellite terminals
Globecomm's engineers provide consistent maintenance and upgrades to all Axxsys Orion systems, and have retained and improved upon the most popular Axxsys features, allowing for ease-of-use during complex operations and a broad range of reports.
Features
Distributed Architecture Provides a Robust, Scalable Platform.
AxxSys Orion consists of software running on centralized or distributed servers, which communicate using standards-based protocols with front-end processors serving each piece of satellite communications equipment.
- Network management traffic travels over any IP network, from LAN to microwave or satellite to telephone
- Distributed processing model lowers network utilization demands.
- Centralized storage of all system data
- Full concurrent redundancy
- High scalability up to thousands of devices in the network
- Script-based device drivers requiring no custom code or third-party tools
- Open architecture with a variety of SQL backend storage options
Intuitive Interface Simplifies Navigation and Operation.
The standards-based software provides intuitive navigation and operation of even highly complex satellite networks.
- Customizable, full-color, object-based displays that simplify equipment control for ease of operation
- Signal path colors and object animation enable users to quickly determine the status of devices and entire subsystems
- Alarm notifications alert users and make it easy to locate and correct problems
- Powerful scripting utilities allow the operator to perform complex operations easily
- List boxes, radio buttons, confirmation windows, slide bars, and increment/decrement buttons prevent invalid screen selections and harmful keyboard errors
Comprehensive Reporting and Customization Tools Reduce Management Needs.
AxxSys Orion includes a wide range of reporting, scripting and customization tools that make activity reporting, system configuration and updates fast and easy.
- Standard reporting functionality includes system event reporting, automated error reporting and trending of any system status
- Additional system reports can be generated using any standard SQL reporting tool
- Customizable security system allows operators to configure operational access for all users
- System scripting supports standard VB.NET language requiring no compilation or development tools
- Support for system macros
- Device Driver Studio Tool comes with Wizard interface for fast configuration
- Data import/export using standard SQL tools
Need More Information?
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