Quortex AuxCore helps cable operators move to Distributed Access Architecture (DAA) while maintaining operational separation between high-speed data and QAM-based video networks. Video operations teams can continue managing QAM video delivery independently, synchronize configuration with DAA nodes, and protect the value of existing edge infrastructure.
DAA migration should not force video operations to lose control.
As the access network evolves, the separation between QAM video and high-speed data operations becomes harder to maintain, making it difficult for specialist video teams to keep independent control over service delivery.
Video controllers, session resource managers, QAM channels, and DAA nodes all need to stay aligned, or teams risk manual coordination and configuration drift.
Cable video services depend on stable node control, resilient traffic forwarding, and fast recovery throughout access network modernization.
Quortex AuxCore keeps QAM video operations independent, synchronized, and resilient as you transition to DAA.
The foundations that matter.
Separate video operations from DOCSIS operations.
Build on trusted VSRM and vDCM foundations.
Connect with existing systems and multi-vendor DAA nodes.
Core capabilities.
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Manages DAA nodes and synchronizes QAM video configuration with the access network.
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Provisions static pseudowires using the Generic Control Protocol.
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Supports CableLabs RPHY and FMA specifications.
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Uses DEPI (Downstream External PHY Interface) to carry QAM video traffic across the distributed access network.
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Generates L2TPv3 pseudowires independently of the conditional access system.
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Preserves existing infrastructure choices at the edge.
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Integrates with legacy video controllers and session resource managers via standard interfaces.
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Reduces manual coordination and configuration drift between systems.
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Supports SDV, VOD, and resource management workflows.
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Built on proven Synamedia VSRM and vDCM platforms.
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Familiar configuration, monitoring, and management workflows.
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No need to replace existing operational models.
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High availability for the AuxCore Controller.
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Redundancy options for the vDCM Traffic Engine.
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Fast failover to maintain service continuity.
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Integrates with leading RPD and RMD vendors.
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Standard interfaces including SNMP, REST, GCP, GQI, and L2TPv3.
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Supports multi-vendor access environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quortex AuxCore is a software-based solution that helps cable operators maintain independent QAM video operations while migrating to Distributed Access Architecture. It combines DAA node control with DEPI forwarding to synchronize video configuration with DAA nodes and carry QAM video traffic across the distributed access network.
AuxCore is designed for cable multiple system operators that need to evolve toward DOCSIS 3.1 or DOCSIS 4.0 while continuing to operate QAM-based video services reliably and independently from high-speed data operations.
Many cable operators manage high-speed data and QAM video as separate operational domains. Maintaining this separation helps video teams preserve control over service groups, QAM channels, resource management, and video delivery workflows during access network modernization.
AuxCore integrates with video controllers, session resource managers, and DAA nodes. The controller manages node configuration and static pseudowire provisioning, while the traffic engine generates the pseudowires that carry QAM video traffic.
Yes. AuxCore is designed to operate in QAM-based video systems and can integrate with existing video controllers, external servers, and resource managers using standard interfaces.
AuxCore includes the AuxCore Controller for DAA node management and pseudowire provisioning, and the vDCM Traffic Engine for generating the L2TPv3 pseudowires that carry video traffic.
Yes. AuxCore supports high availability and redundancy options for both controller and traffic engine functions, helping operators maintain service continuity and recover quickly during failover scenarios.
Yes. AuxCore is designed for integration across multi-vendor access environments, including RPD and RMD integrations. This helps operators modernize their access network while preserving flexibility in vendor selection.
AuxCore supports interfaces including SNMP, REST, GCP, GQI, and L2TPv3 data plane, depending on the component and deployment model.
AuxCore helps operators continue using existing QAM video infrastructure at the edge of the network while moving toward DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 4.0. This allows operators to modernize access architecture without unnecessary disruption to established video operations.
Ready to run QAM video operations on your terms?
Talk to our team to find out how AuxCore can work for your cable access architecture.