The Armadillo VSAT is an integrated and durable weatherproof encased VSAT unit, designed for use with Spacenet's SkyEdge platform, providing a fast, secure and reliable networking solution for customers in any location.

    Benefits of Spacenet's Armadillo VSAT:

    • Suitable for extreme weather conditions
    • 100% geographic availability - even in remote areas
    • Easy mounting requirements
    • Fast network deployment
    • Low power requirements
    • Faster, more reliable monitoring and data transmissions
    • Supports a wide range of utility applications
    • Handles IP or Asynchronous communication traffic in a secure environment

    Key features of the Armadillo VSAT include:

    • SkyEdge VSAT unit encased in industrial strength metal enclosure
    • Fully functional router for LAN management
    • External dimensions: 300mm W X 200 mm H X 100 mm H
    • Suitable for -40 degrees and up to 60 degrees Celsius in direct sunlight (housing design minimizes thermal loading from sun exposure)
    • Availability of AC and DC power supplies
    • Low power draw to provide low temperature rating (heating = 20 W)
    • Internal heating and thermosat unit
    • Sealed cable entrance
    • Lightning protection

    Service options include:

    • Full-time primary or part-time services
    • Symmetric or asymmetric service options available
    • 128-bit AES encryption over the satellite link
    • IP traffic prioritization
    • IPSec-encryption or dedicated frame-relay or ATM backhaul option from the Connexstar hub