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DIRECTV® MFH3™ IP-Based Headend
A new satellite distribution technology for the MDU and Commercial marketplace
A revolutionary IP-based platform capable of delivering 100% of
DIRECTV services - including HD and DVR services. Compact and cost effective, MFH3 is ideally suited for networks delivering a bundled suite of IP-based services. AFL is a Master System Operator for DIRECTV, and can enable you to provide DIRECTV services to customers. Click here to learn how.

 
Features:
Three Gateway platform supports up to 500 receivers
Adding a 4th Gateway will support 1024 receivers and enable complete system redundancy
Easily integrates with High Speed Data services - Allows operators to sell double/triple play services
Upgrades occur via software download over the WAN for both the Gateway and the Receivers
Local content insertion
Security features
- Custom techniques for detecting network tampering and theft of service
Proxy Callback
- MFH3 makes callbacks over PSTN on behalf of client Receivers
- Migrating to aggregated IP callback
Remotely Manageable
 

Remote Network Monitoring is a feature that is available to all DIRECTV MFH3 property managers and owners. With Remote Network Monitoring MFH3 network-managed devices, including Gateways, Layer 2, and Layer 3 Ethernet switches, can be monitored over a secure VPN connection by Technicolor Network Services' Network Operations Center. If trouble occurs, alarms will alert highly trained technicians who quickly investigate the matter.

As an added benefit, you have the ability to view the current state of all MFH3 systems deployed at your properties from anywhere via the internet.

 
Gateway Specifications
PARAMETER VALUE
Mounting Rack mounting only
Cooling Fan cooled
Width 19" front, 16.5" rear
Height 3.5" (2RU)
Depth 20"
Weight 20 lbs
Power 150 Watts
Certifications UL, FCC Part 68 Class A, FCC Part 15
Indicators Tuner status, Ethernet link/activity, Power On
Front Panel 16 F-connectors
Lock indicator lights for each tuner (32 total)
Miscellaneous status lights (8 total)
Rear Panel Power (AC)
Serial Port (9 pin female D-connector)
2 Fast Ethernet Management Ports (RJ45)
1 Gigabit Ethernet Data Port (RJ45)
Telco Port (RJ11)
 
866.416.7278
Services Overview [PDF]
DIRECTV Master System Operator (MSO)


DIRECTV MFH3 Headend


 
   
 
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