C Ilat Product Brochure Software-Defined Platform for Software Defined Satellites SkyEdge IV is Gilat's next generation multi-service platform built with our new, advanced Elastix-Architecture. Our new platform is designed to provide the best ground segment solution for the Elastix Era of multi-orbit Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) placed in multiorbit (GEO and NGSO), providing very high capacity over thousands of concentrated beams focused on specific customers. SkyEdge IV is a highly elastic platform that enables, together with SDS, the creation of programmable Software-Defined Networks (SDN) that support on-the-fly changes to optimally address dynamic network changes. The Elastix-Architecture is a cloud-based distributed architecture, enabling the ability to split between transmission function located in the gateway and data processing SW-based functions which can be flexibly deployed on cloud servers located anywhere in the network. The Elastix-Architecture of SkyEdge IV provides the following major benefits to satellite operators: - Efficient Scalability - SkyEdge IV's Elastix-Architecture enables the platform to scale efficiently based on aggregated capacity of the network regardless of specific beam coverage, bandwidth and/ or peak throughput. Scaling based on aggregated capacity provides unprecedented cost reduction with the smallest footprint possible, while capacity is added only as network utilization increases. This ensures accommodation of day-one operation over a large coverage area, scaling up with increased bandwidth, an increase in users and expanded geographic coverage, as well as support during the network maturity phase and accommodation of ongoing, changing demands. - Dynamic Capacity Steering based on Demand - SkyEdge IV's Elastix-Architecture allows dynamic capacity steering of resources between beams to answer real-time changes in terminals throughput demand over specific geographic locations. No longer will it be required to allocate the maximum needed carrier size and compute power ahead of time. SkyEdge IV allows seamless dynamic carrier reprogramming in perfect coordination with the satellite to accommodate real time changes in user demand. Benefits • Software-defined ground segment maximizing the value of software-defined satellites • Streamlined lifecycle management & orchestration via open platform interfaces • Leverages cloud technologies maximizing operational efficiency and network agility • Supports next generation VHTS and NGSO constellations • Flexible scalable architecture with unprecedented density to support any network size and operational model with minimum footprint • Rich feature set for any application, fixed or mobile • Diverse modems optimized for specific markets • Investment retention with backwards compatibility to SkyEdge II-c VSATs and unified management for SkyEdge IV and SkyEdge II-c SkyEdge IV System gilat.com | [email protected]

Single Platform for Multi-Orbit Operation SkyEdge IV’s single platform for multi-orbit operation enables deployment on GEO Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS) as well as Non-GEO Stationary (NGSO) constellations and operates a single and unified multi-orbit network. SkyEdge IV provides a complete set of capabilities on both the platform side and modem side, enabling seamless operation over both NGSO constellations and GEO VHTS. SkyEdge IV introduces a new set of capabilities on all layers and dimensions including modem installation, service provisioning, interfaces to tracking antennas, interface...

Flexible VNO for Host Network Operators Highly Scalable High Availability Design SkyEdge IV enables satellite operators to offer services for Virtual Network Operators (VNOs) over multiple spot beams and satellites, leveraging a shared pool of network functions, data processing, and space segment spectrum. Using SkyEdge IV’s Elastix-TotalNMS management system, VNOs have full control of their terminals and full flexibility to define and manage their own services. They also gain detailed VSAT monitoring information such as VSAT status, bandwidth usage and RF levels. SkyEdge IV is designed to support...

Technical Specifications General Topology: Star, distributed hub architecture (multiple GWs, NOC) Multi orbit operation NGSO/GEO IP: IPv4/IPv6, TCP, UDP, ICMP, DHCP, NAT/PAT, DNS Caching, cRTP, IGMPv2/v3, SIP, DiffServ, VLANs, RIPv2, Static Routes, BGP Transparent PEP: Integrated TCP Acceleration, IP header compression, Cellular GTP data acceleration QoS: Integrated, DiffServ, Multi-Level CIR/MIR (User, Group) System: Single centralized Elastix TotalNMS Framework: ITU / IETF standards-based GUI Interface: Web-based over HTTPS Access Control: Per User permission management Northbound Interface:...