Defining the Evolution

Virtual Hub, VHub

Fully operational hub in a node housing
 VHub - Flexible, Cost-Effective

Cable operators face two key challenges: the relentless demand for advanced services
coupled with intense pressures to control costs. Aurora Networks Virtual Hub helps solve
both challenges by delivering the functionality of a 20,000-home hub in a single node housing.

Intelligent Economics
The VHub fundamentally changes the economics associated with offering and upgrading
services to both metropolitan and small, isolated markets. Cable operators can use the
rugged platform to eradicate hub sites and facilities, thus accruing significant benefits.

Advanced Engineering
Auroras VHub replaces a typical 20,000-customer hub facility with a fully operational
hub in a standard node housing. Operators can launch complete systems solutions,
such as broadcast/narrowcast (BC/NC) amplification and combining, RFoG and EPON,
from a single VHub. Its modular design also ensures flexibility. Operators can populate
the VHub with any combination of up to 12 modules to support both residential and
commercial applications. Remote monitoring and control via Auroras Opti-Trace
EMS software simplifies management as well.

Broadcast/Narrowcast VHub
When configured with Aurora Networks Light-Plex modules, the VHub integrates the
functions of a DWDM narrowcast demultiplexer with a BC/NC combiner. It supports BC and
NC amplification with automatic optical level setup. In this application, cable operators can
use the VHub to:
Easily expand or deploy new
services leveraging existing
fiber infrastructures
Deploy EDFAs to overcome
passive optical splitting
and combining losses and
create BC/NC feeds for 16
to 24 unique downstream
serving areas

The VHubs integrated optical

VHub Innovations switching modules also enable
Hub equivalent in a rapid deployment of switching
single node housing anywhere in the network without
the expense of an OTN cabinet.
Two versions available: These low-loss, high-speed optical
12-slot NC4000 switches improve network reliability
by providing alternate routing.
6-slot NC2000
Mini VHub
Interchangeable
optical transport and
access modules
Support for residential
and commercial
applications
Supports Residential and Commercial Apps

RFoG
1550 Fwd
1610 Rev

Broadcast Tx EDFA Splitter

Node PON
WDM CWDM backhaul

RFoG +
PON 1490 Fwd GEPON CPE
1310 Rev
DR 3002 VHub

Node PON
Gig E module
up to 80 km

RFoG/RFPON VHub
The flexible VHub is also effective for serving low-density markets to generate additional rev-
enues. It overcomes the reach, fiber consumption, and redundancy shortcomings of initial FTTP
implementations. When configured for RFoG/RFPON, the VHub:
Supports 256 homes
Extends downstream and upstream reach
Eliminates fiber construction
Enables area-by-area upgrades
Supports alternate routing

By adding the Node PON module, the VHub also provides a smooth migration path to the
all-IP network of the future via Aurora Networks RFPON solution.

Commercial Services VHub

Operators seeking to generate revenues from commercial services can populate the VHub
with the Node PON module to deliver a cost-effective EPON and TURBO EPON solution to
businesses. Optimized for serving outlying business parks, in this application, the VHub:
Delivers up to 16 Gbps bandwidth to up to 1024 PON subscribers
Delivers up to 88 Gbps aggregate bandwidth for point-to-point (GE, 10GE)
access and uplink connection
Supports carrier-class performance with ability to meet stringent SLA requirements
VHub Advantages
Provides deep network resiliency to enhance reliability
Eliminates real-
Enables high-margin business services applications estate costs
Reduces powering
Collector Node VHub expenses
As cable operators deploy DOCSIS 3.0 services, the VHub can also function as a collector node Maximizes fiber capacity
to solve upstream challenges and extend the life of DFB lasers. In this application, the VHub:
Lowers capital expenses
Minimizes optical transmission link length from the legacy node
Speeds new revenue
Uses digital return to transmit upstream data to the CMTS generation
Extends upstream reach to over 100 km
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Cable operators can reap significant cost savings by deploying

Aurora Networks VHub. Because the housing can be strand, pedestal
or wall mounted, operators can serve new customers without building
new hubs. Savings accrue from:
Elimination of real estate costs, facility construction and permitting
Reduction in operational expenses powering and cooling costs
Reduction of capital expenses no new HVAC or backup power

Generate Revenues Quicker

Time to market is also faster. Eliminating the need for new
facilities means:
No construction time
No permitting delays
No HVAC or generators to buy
The result: quicker deployment and quicker revenue generation.

Leverage Existing Fiber

The VHub also enables cable operators to maximize the capacity
of their existing fiber plant. Operators deploying the VHub can:
Serve up to 24 nodes or serving areas with a single VHub
Use as few as 2 fibers to enable up to 24 serving areas
For fully redundant routes, serve 24 nodes with only 4 fibers
Create a 256 HHP RFoG/RFPON serving area at a legacy node
location with existing fibers
Reduce passive optical splitting and combining losses

Choose the Right Platform

Aurora Networks recognizes that cable markets come in all sizes.
To provide flexibility, it offers two VHub models:
12-slot NC4000 VHub
6-slot NC2000 Mini VHub

Both platforms use the same modules and plug-ins, have common headend equipment for operation, and share the
same integrated status monitoring and control. This modular approach and common equipment enables cable operators
to leverage their investment while building on a pay-as-you-grow basis.

2013 Aurora Networks. In an effort to continue improving product reliability and features, Aurora Networks reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Please contact Aurora Networks for the most current product information.

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