Advantech Satellite Networks SatNet S5400 VSAT terminals are both DVB-SCPC capable and DVB-RCS compliant. They are optimized to achieve high-performance and quick response times for enterprise and governmental applications. The terminal has been designed with all key IP features to fulfill professional needs. The 19-inch rack mountable form factor makes it ideal for high end use. The SatNet S5400 supports our Pay-as-You-Grow approach. In this approach, a two-way VSAT system is established with a DVB-S or S2 forward link and SCPC on the return link, using semi-permanent, continuous connections from each terminal to the hub. As the network of deployed terminals grows, the hub and terminals can be upgraded to fully DVB-RCS compliant operation. The SatNet S5400 is deployed as an SCPC terminal and can be later upgraded to full DVB-RCS functionality simply by configuring the software over the air. No hardware modifications or upgrades are necessary. The change can be completely transparent to the end user. The SatNet S5400 offers powerful connectivity directly to a LAN/WAN environment or directly to a host computer. A truly corporate solution, it is an out-of-the-box, ready-to-go, cost-effective broadband solution. For DVB-RCS applications and for high end government and enterprise use, the SatNet S5400 allows the optimized use of satellite bandwidth. Designed to support unicast or multicast traffic up to 40 Mbps on the forward link (hub to remote terminal), with the choice of standardized DVB-S2 or DVB-S transmissions, and up to 6 Mbps transmission on the return link (remote terminal to hub) the SatNet S5400 is ideally suited for all DVB-SCPC or DVB-RCS needs.