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Freedom Power Platform (FPP)

Freedom Power Platform (FPP)

  • Smallest backup power footprint for an 8-hour runtime requirement
  • Lowest acquisition cost and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • 8 hour runtime solution fits into existing DPP cabinet on-site, avoids lease and civil costs
  • Eliminates performance and replacement issues with batteries and generators
  • Simple, low-cost maintenance

The Freedom Power Platform (FPP) is a patented retro-fit fuel cell solution designed to deliver non-stop TV, internet and phone service while meeting required FCC mandates. Designed with a small footprint that yields huge advantages, the FPP boasts the lowest acquisition cost, as well as the lowest total cost of ownership, while providing the smallest backup power footprint and an impressive 8-hour runtime solution.

The FPP also integrates seamlessly into established network infrastructure. Unlike traditional backup power solutions, the FPP avoids leasing and civil costs while providing simple, low-cost maintenance for network operators. These factors will allow MSO’s to modernize their networks and meet customer connectivity demands.

AlphaNet DM3.0

AlphaNet DM3.0

HIGHER POWER INTELLIGENCE
Building on Alpha’s legacy of leadership and innovation, the DM3.0 integrated management hub raises the bar for outside plant power management. By combining:

  • Advanced Power Supply Monitoring
  • Integrated Power Management
  • Network Test Probe Functionality
  • Network Backhaul Gateway Capability

the AlphaNet DM3.0 represents the next-generation in broadband network visibility.

NOT JUST DOCSIS... ALPHA DOCSIS
Alpha’s DM3.0 has been tested to operational extremes and doesn’t just endure harsh operating conditions, it works well through them. In addition to Cable Labs Certification, the DM3.0 has successfully completed over 1,500 hours of industrystandard physical, environmental, interoperability and performance testing. Our firmware undergoes hundreds of hours of intensive qualification testing, resulting in meeting and exceeding standards for power supply monitoring and gateway performance.

AlphaNet EDH4

AlphaNet EDH4

  • Add DOCSIS® status monitoring capability to existing power supplies
  • Supports standard networking interfaces including SNMP, web access and ANSI/SCTE MIBs
  • Multiple power supply models supported
  • Embedded web server for remote diagnostics
  • Optional VoIP testing features

Alpha’s external DOCSIS® transponder allows cable operators to manage network powering through the existing cable modem infrastructure. DOCSIS® certification, SNMP and HMS MIB support, and an embedded web server enable the EDH4 to provide network power data quickly and easily when and where it is needed. The transponder is fully interoperable with multiple power supply models and can be accessed using any SNMP Manager.

The EDH4 can also be optionally enabled as an E-MTA to perform an advanced suite of IP and VoIP tests, thus turning it into a true cross-domain test point by combining measurements available from the HFC, DOCSIS®, IP and VoIP domains.

AlphaNet OSM1

AlphaNet OSM1

  • Remote power status for Aurora Vhub locations
  • Ideal for locations where DOCSIS is not available
  • Utilizes Aurora's Fiber Optic Interface Management Network
  • Monitor power supply through Opti-Trace EMS or standard SCTE-HMS systems

AlphaNet DSM

AlphaNet DSM

  • XM2-HP, XM2 and GMX embedded status monitoring
  • DOCSIS®, EuroDOCSIS 2.0 and ANSI/SCTE HMS compatible
  • SNMP, web and local access for monitoring and advanced diagnostics
  • Monitors up to two 36V or 48V battery strings
  • Optional VoIP testing

Alpha’s AlphaNet™ family of networking products including the DOCSIS® Status Monitor (DSM) broadband power communication card enables Alpha’s XM2 and GMX CableUPS® to connect directly to an HFC network through an embedded DOCSIS® cable modem.

Through a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface, standard MIBs are used for quick, efficient network status and diagnostics. A WEB interface enables any authorized personnel direct access to powerful, advanced diagnostics using a common web browser. No proprietary software required.

The SCTE-HMS Management Information Base (MIB) can be monitored with a SNMP compatible Network Management System (NMS) or with a MIB browser. MIB files are required for the MIB browser to collect data from the transponder

AlphaNet DSM3 Family

AlphaNet DSM3 Family

  • Embedded network management for Alpha's broadband power supplies
  • Advanced diagnostics reduces truck rolls and overall operating expense of maintaining a network
  • Three North American models available: DSM3 (standard), DSM3x (advanced) and DPM (XM2-300HP)
  • Three EuroDOCSIS® models available: DSM3 (standard), DSM3x (advanced) and DPM (XM2-300HP)

The AlphaNet™ family of networking products, including the 3rd generation DOCSIS® and EuroDOCSIS® Status Monitoring broadband power communication card, enables Alpha’s XM3-HP, XM2-HP, XM2, XM2-300HP and GMX CableUPS® to connect directly to an HFC network through an embedded DOCSIS® or EuroDOCSIS® cable modem.

Through a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface, standard MIBs are used for quick, efficient network status and diagnostics. A WEB interface enables any authorized personnel direct access to powerful, advanced diagnostics using a common web browser. No proprietary software is required. A single DSM3 installed in an Alpha CableUPS® supports communications and system control for multiple Alpha power supplies and an AlphaGen™ generator system.

AlphaNet DSM2

AlphaNet DSM2

  • XM2-HP, XM2 and GMX embedded status monitoring
  • DOCSIS® and ANSI/SCTE HMS compatible
  • Advanced diagnostics when combined with XM2-HP
  • SNMP, web and local access for monitoring and advanced diagnostics
  • System management for multiple power supply and generator installations
  • Monitors up to four 36V or 48V battery strings
  • Optional VoIP testing

The AlphaNet™ family of networking products now includes the next generation of DOCSIS® Status Monitoring (DSM2) for power supplies. Network enable your power supply and access powerful diagnostic tools using the DSM2 embedded WEB interface and standard SNMP. Poll power supply, battery and generator data in real-time and receive alerts when power system alarms indicate noteworthy events. The DSM2 is completely configurable from the standard cable modem configuration file and can be provisioned using default cable modem settings. Customize your monitored information with configurable CM settings that are used to set alarm thresholds and power supply operating parameters.

The SCTE-HMS Management Information Base (MIB) can be monitored with a SNMP compatible Network Management System (NMS) or with a MIB browser. MIB files are required for the MIB browser to collect data from the transponder.

AlphaNet IDH4

AlphaNet IDH4

  • Embedded network management for Alpha broadband power supplies
  • Standard network interface web access and SNMP ANSI/SCTE HMS MIBs
  • Battery and power supply advanced diagnostics reduces truck rolls and overall operating expense of maintaining network
  • Integrated network diagnostics tools

Network enable your power supply and access powerful diagnostic tools using the IDH4 embedded web interface and standard SNMP. Poll power supply, battery and generator data in real-time and receive alerts when power system alarms indicate noteworthy events. 

The IDH4 is completely configurable from the standard cable modem configuration file and can be provisioned using default cable modem settings. Customize your monitored information with configurable settings that are used to set alarm thresholds and power supply operating parameters. 

AlphaNet EDH-A2

AlphaNet EDH-A2

  • Adds DOCSIS Status Monitoring capability to existing power supplies
  • DOCSIS certified, uses existing head-end equipment
  • Power supply support includes: XM, AM, XM2, ZTT series
  • Compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards
  • Embedded Web server for remote diagnostics
  • Local port interface

Alpha’s external DOCSIS transponder provides the ability for cable operators to manage network powering through the existing cable modem infrastructure. DOCSIS certifi cation, SNMP and HMS MIB support, and an embedded web server enable the XP-EDH-A to provide power network data quickly and easily when and where it is needed. The transponder is fully interoperable with multiple power supply models and can be accessed using any SNMP Manager.

The SCTE-HMS Management Information Base (MIB) can be monitored with a SNMP compatible Network Management System (NMS) or with a MIB browser. MIB files are required for the MIB browser to collect data from the transponder.

AlphaNet IDH3

AlphaNet IDH3

  • Alpha XM2-HP and XM2 embedded status monitoring
  • Standard network interface including SNMP, web access and ANSI/SCTE HMS MIBs
  • Monitors one or two 36V or 48V battery strings
  • Used with EDSM interface card
  • Optional VoIP testing features

Alpha’s XMS2 Digital Embedded DOCSIS® Transponder model IDH3 enables cable operators to manage their network powering through the existing cable modem infrastructure. Multiple power supplies, batteries and a generator can be monitored using a single transponder. Data is transmitted to a management system over the network’s DOCSIS® cable modem channels through the existing CMTS. Bandwidth utilization is minimized by using standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) communications. Status monitoring information is compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards.

The IDH3 can also be optionally enabled as an E-MTA to perform an advanced suite of IP and VoIP tests, thus turning it into a true cross-domain test point by combining measurements available from the HFC, DOCSIS®, IP and VoIP domains.

The SCTE-HMS Management Information Base (MIB) can be monitored with a SNMP compatible Network Management System (NMS) or with a MIB browser. MIB files are required for the MIB browser to collect data from the transponder.

AlphaNet EDSM

AlphaNet EDSM

  • Interfaces XM2 to IDH2, IHMS, and AM
  • Embedded transponders
  • SCTE HMS-022 interface
  • Craft port for local diagnostics

The AlphaNet family of products supports all standard networking protocols and standards required for effective power network management. Through a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface, standard MIBs are used for quick, efficient network status and diagnostics. A WEB interface enables any authorized personnel direct access to powerful, advanced diagnostics using a common web browser. No proprietary software required. The EDSM works with a variety of embedded HMS and proprietary transponders.

AlphaNet EDH2

AlphaNet EDH2

  • Supports multiple power supply models, multiple battery strings and a generator
  • Compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards
  • Optional VoIP testing features

Alpha’s External DOCSIS® Transponder provides the ability for cable operators to manage any network UPS through the existing cable modem infrastructure. Alpha’s EDH2 transponder supports monitoring multiple power supply models including XM2, XM, AM, ZTT/Plus and CPR. The power supply, multiple batteries and a generator can be monitored using a single transponder. Power supply status is transmitted to a management system over the network’s DOCSIS cable modem channels through the existing CMTS. Bandwidth use is minimized by using standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) communications. Status monitoring information is compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards. Optional VoIP testing functionality allows power supply transponder to become a powerful network diagnostic tool.

AlphaNet EDH3 (CMD-P)

AlphaNet EDH3 (CMD-P)

  • Adds DOCSIS® Status Monitoring capability to existing power supplies
  • DOCSIS® certified, uses existing headend equipment
  • Power supply support includes: XM, AM, XM2, ZTT series
  • Compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards
  • Embedded Web server for remote diagnostics
  • E-MTA performs advanced VoIP testing
  • Replaces AlphaNet model EDH2 External DOCSIS® Transponder

Alpha’s external DOCSIS® transponder provides the ability for cable operators to manage network powering through the existing cable modem infrastructure. DOCSIS® certification, SNMP and HMS MIB support, and an embedded web server enable the EDH3 (CMD-P) to provide network power data quickly and easily when and where it is needed. The transponder is fully interoperable with multiple power supply models and can be accessed using any SNMP Manager.

The EDH3 (CMD-P) can also be optionally enabled as an E-MTA to perform an advanced suite of IP and VoIP tests, thus turning it into a true cross-domain test point by combining measurements available from the HFC, DOCSIS®, IP and VoIP domains.

USM 2.5 Transporter Interface

USM 2.5

  • Interfaces XM2 to various external transponders
  • Interfaces XM2 to Cheetah and Acterna embedded transponders

The AlphaNet™ family of products supports all standard networking protocols and standards required for effective power network management. Through a Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface, standard MIBs are used for quick, efficient network status and diagnostics. A WEB interface enables any authorized personnel direct access to powerful, advanced diagnostics using a common web browser. No proprietary software required. A single ESM/DSM installed in an XM2 supports communications and system control for multiple XM2 power supplies and an AlphaGen backup generator system.

AlphaNet IDH2

AlphaNet IDH2

  • Uses existing headend equipment
  • Single transponder supports up to six power supplies and a generator
  • Compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards
  • Optional VoIP testing features
  • Used with EDSM interface card
  • System control for multiple power supply installations

Alpha’s XM2 Tollgrade Embedded DOCSIS® Transponder enables cable operators to manage their network powering through the existing cable modem infrastructure. Multiple power supplies, batteries and a generator can be monitored using a single DOCSIS transponder. Data is transmitted to a management system over the network’s DOCSIS cable modem channels through the existing CMTS. Bandwidth use is minimized by using standard SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) communications. Status monitoring information is compatible with ANSI/SCTE HMS standards. Optional VoIP test functionality, allows power supply transponders to become a powerful network diagnostics tool.

RPM- Remote Parallel Monitor for Standby Power Supply

RPM

The RPM Remote Parallel Monitor Card is a logic controller board which may be used to upgrade the Alpha AP Series of Standby Power Supplies - any one of the AP660, AP960, AP660HE or AP960HE models - for the purpose of remote status monitoring. It directly replaces any of the older existing logic cards without modification or recalibration of the power supply in which it is installed.