Comtech Memotec FX-5020C WAN Optimizer Compression Platform

FX-5020C WAN Optimizer Application Compression Platform

The Comtech Memotec FX-5020C WAN Optimization Platform provides traffic shaping on the wide area network interface, with a flexible, three level shaper that supports point-to-point and point-to-multipoint satellite links.  Traffic shaping consists of a two-step processing, classification and drain. The FX supports many types of classification to allow working with multiple links, multiple users and multiple types of traffic. Classifying can be done with source/destination IP address, subnets, protocol type, Layer 4 ports, DSCP, VLAN* p/q and MPLS EXP bits. CIRs and MIRs can be established at each of the levels of classification.

Simple Plug & Play Operation

With the introduction of the v7.x software release, the setup of Comtech’s PEP system has been greatly simplified. Only a few parameters need to be configured for basic operation, and key information is displayed in one single screen (see below FX NetVue front page). Advanced configurations menus are available for optional features (like QoS, system redundancy) or tailoring the local PEP management interface configuration to the Service Provider’s O&M control network. Configuration and monitoring functions are available through the system’s local GUI, Comtech’s NMS NetVue, as well as CLI.

Key Features

• Turbostreaming dramatically improves file downloads and web browsing QoE across satellite links, enabling a terrestrial-like fast broadband user experience (> 100 Mbps) 
• DNS caching substantially shortens web page rendering 
• Work with ISP, Corporate VPN and Mobile (4G) backhaul, Internet access traffic 
• 100% Layer2-Layer3 Transparent (“Wire-like” operation) 
• Jumbo frames and multiple Layer 2 stacks support (VLANs, MPLS) 
• Dual stack IPv4 and IPv6 support 
• Layer 2/3/4 QoS - 3 level hierarchical queues with Priority, CIR, MIR settings 
• Real-time dynamic traffic shaping with ACM enabled Comtech EF Data modems (for Ka- or Ku-band satellite links) 
• Plug & play operation – minimal configuration, and no layer 3 IP routing information required 
• High Availability platform (power supply redundancy, 1+1 system redundancy, line bypass, path redundancy) 
• Scalability up to 5 Gbps and one million flows using Memotec’s HX load balancer companion product. 
• No license imposed throughput or sessions limitations simplifies network design and allows worry free soft upgrade

Compatible with Advanced VSAT Solutions

The Stampede FX Series products can be added to an Advanced VSAT Solutions network for WAN optimization and application acceleration. The results can be significant improvements in user experience and a reduction by 20-80% in required bandwidth for TCP traffic.