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Introduction
The HX Virtual Network Operator (VNO) feature has been developed so that a single HX System can be used by multiple
independent Virtual Network Operators (VNOs). With these VNO capabilities, a Host Network Operator (HNO) can set up
the infrastructure to configure multiple Virtual Networks (VNs), each with its own unique allocation of resources. As part
of the VN configuration a set of resources is allocated to a VN, and the HNO is able to set up different user classification
types for VNO users. Each of these user classifications will contain a full set of access rights (both functional and modular
capabilities), which can be assigned to that user type.
Through this virtual network arrangement, the VNO does not need to make significant investments into infrastructure or
space segment, but instead, relies on the service provider to make these investments. The HNO, in turn, is able to resell
network services to multiple VNOs, thereby gaining economies of scale.
The key features of the HX VNO functionality include:
QQ Effectively partition the network into contained subsets
QQ Provide a clear delineation between HNO and VNO roles
QQ Provide a rich and extensible VNO capability set
QQ Provide a rich interface that is easy to use and provides a large set of functionality
This paper discusses how the HX System supports VNO services through the partitioning of various elements.
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Figure 1 illustrates the relationship between the HNO and the various VNOs supported by the HNO.
HNO
VNO
NOC
VNO 1
Access and control
partitioned segments
Routers
VNO 2
Routers
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HX System Architecture
The building blocks of the HX System are shown in Figure 2.
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Network Partitioning
The starting points in partitioning a network are the IPGW and the IQoS associated with the VNO. For each VNO, a wholesale
operator can either dedicate an IPGW or use the VLAN tagging capability of the HX System to provide a virtual IPGW (that is,
a single IPGW can support multiple VLANs). At the most basic level, a partition would consist of the IPGW and the remote
terminals connected to the IPGW as illustrated in Figure 3.
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VNO #2 Operator
VNO #1 Operator
Browser Client
IP Gateway #1
IQoS Plan #1
Remote Terminals
IP Gateway #2
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Remote Terminals
Configure/Control Access
Configure/Control Access
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All elements of the Hughes solution are SNMP manageable including the hub and satellite routers. The HX ExpertNMS
supports SNMP-based north bound interface to an external SNMP-based management system, such as SMARTS, HPOV,
NetCool, etc. The SNMP traps generated by hub and remote VSAT components can be forwarded by the NMS to a configured
external SNMP manager used by the VNO.
The HX ExpertNMS also incorporates a unique Conditional Access Control (CAC) subsystem, which allows traffic to be
carefully controlled. The CAC subsystem ensures that traffic for one client is encrypted and protected from view by other
clients or VNOs.
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Figure 5 shows the HX ExpertNMS VN Management screen, which is the interface used to define a VN. Once defined, the
VN Manager is able to log in and see its network partition as illustrated in Figure 6. Within its assigned capabilities the VN
Manager can:
QQ Monitor VN and set thresholds
QQ Configure VN (add new VSATs/create Service Plans, etc.)
QQ Add new operators to the VN
Figure 5. VN Management
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Figure 8 shows the various element management interfaces available to the VNO to conduct the following actions:
QQ Create profiles
QQ Create service plans
QQ Create VSATs
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Figure 9 illustrates the various configuration interfaces for the VNO components. These interfaces enable the VNO to perform
the following actions:
QQ Tweak limited IPGW settings
QQ Tweak IQoS plans
Conclusion
As the worlds leading provider of satellite broadband products and services, Hughes has been enabling and supporting VNO
services for many years. Hughes was one of the first companies to commercialize Shared Hub Services and developed the
key features that enable the provision of VNO-based services. Through the extensive capabilities and features of the Hughes
satellite broadband platforms, Service Providers can be confident that the Hughes solution enables superior VNO services.
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