Alpha Technologies DOCSIS HMS - Manual (Page 7)

7 745-420-C0-002 Rev. B
1.0 Introduction to the DOCSIS Transponder
The DOCSIS Digital Embedded Transponder for the XM2 power supply manages network powering
through existing cable modem or high speed data infrastructure. A single transponder can monitor and
manage multiple power supplies, multiple strings of batteries, and one generator. The transponder
transmits data to a management system via the existing DOCSIS network. SNMP (Simple Network
Management Protocol) keeps bandwidth use to a minimum. Status monitoring data is compatible with
ANSI/SCTE HMS (Hybrid Management Sublayer) standards.
With optional VoIP test functionality, the power supply transponder becomes a powerful network
diagnostics tool. Contact Alpha Technologies for more information.
Outstanding Features:
• Uses existing headend DOCSIS CMTS equipment.
• Uses ANSI/SCTE HMS standards.
• Single transponder supports up to six power supplies, two battery strings, and one generator.
• Additional battery strings (up to a total of six) can be monitored with Alpha’s extended MIBs.
Fig. 1-1, DOCSIS Embedded Transponder with EDSM
DOCSIS HMS Embedded
Transponder
EDSM