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Skyline EPM Platform VSAT iDirect

About

The Skyline EPM Platform VSAT iDirect connector enables end‑to‑end monitoring and management of iDirect‑based VSAT networks within DataMiner. It consolidates data from multiple collectors to expose KPIs and large volumes of operational and performance data into a single, unified view.

Key Features

  • Centralized KPI aggregation: Aggregates key remote and service metrics (e.g., Rx/Tx power, carrier utilization, errors) from collectors.
  • Visual network topologies: Displays total network topology views, including trending and alarming at the topology level.
  • Scalable operations: Designed for large fleets with bulk updates, provisioning helpers, and efficient polling.
  • Trending & reporting: Supports long‑term trending as well as dashboards and scheduled reports.

Use Cases

Use Case 1

Challenge: Operators need real-time visibility on VSAT terminal RF performance and carrier quality across large fleets.

Solution: Aggregate KPI metrics from iDirect Connectors (Rx/Tx OTA Traffic, Symbol Rate, C/N), and trigger alarms when thresholds are crossed.

Benefit: Faster detection of degradations and SLA breaches, as well as reduced mean time to resolution.

Use Case 2

Challenge: Capacity planning requires historical trends across networks.

Solution: Aggregate historical trending for RX/TX carriers, networks, teleports, and remotes. Export views to dashboards and reports.

Benefit: Evidence-based planning and optimized bandwidth allocation.

Use Case 3

Challenge: Navigating large topologies and keeping provisioning data consistent across multiple systems.

Solution: Utilize the connector's export/import capabilities to synchronize topology and provisioning data between the frontend and backend elements.

Benefit: Reduces configuration errors and ensures data accuracy across the network

Technical Reference

Prerequisites

  • Integration with iDirect Platform VSAT Collector for iDirect data collection across DMAs.
  • Access credentials for remote directories if remote export/import functionality is used.
Note

For detailed technical information, refer to our technical documentation.

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