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SURFboard® SB6120
Cable Modem
Strengthen your broadband leadership — Count on Motorola’s SURFboard
DOCSIS® / Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 CPE to help you deliver innovative, ultra broadband
data services to your premium customers.

Highlights High Value and Increased Data Rates

Compatible with Windows®, Motorola’s easy-to-use SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS Backwards compatible to DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0, the
Macintosh®, and UNIX®
computers 3.0 Cable Modem unlocks the potential of offering SB6120 also supports both IPv4 and IPv6, Advanced
innovative high-bandwidth data and multimedia Encryption Services, and all other DOCSIS 3.0
DOCSIS 3.0 Certified and services to customers. standards.
Euro-DOCSIS 3.0 based,
featuring:
Utilizing the power of DOCSIS 3.0, the SB6120 As part of Motorola DOCSIS 3.0 Ultra-Broadband
• Channel bonding of up to enables channel bonding of up to 4 downstream
4 downstream channels
family of products, the SB6120 includes an enhanced
and 4 upstream channels channels and 4 upstream channels – which allows tuner that supports up to a 1 GHz downstream
increasing data rates of an operator to offer their customers advanced input allowing operators to increase the frequency
well over 100 Mbps in
each direction
multimedia services with data rates of well over 100 spectrum for deployment of new high-value services
Mbps in each direction. The SB6120’s higher-speed such as bandwidth on-demand, commercial services,
• Supports IPv4 and IPv6 services enable operators to: interactive gaming and IPTV to their customers.
to expand network
addressing capabilities
• Protect their installed base of high-speed data The SB6120 features a 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
• Enhanced security: customers (RJ-45) port, as well as intuitive, easy to read front-
supports AES traffic
encryption • Deliver high-bandwidth, multimedia services panel operational status LEDs. Operators can optionally
• Deliver competitive, high-capacity commercial activate dual colored LEDs for their customer to have
Enhanced network services to their business customers visual verification of bonded channels and GigE link
management
use.
Ability to provision and Economic and Flexible
manage IP multicast The Motorola SB6120 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable With Motorola’s cable modems, high-speed Internet
GigE (RJ-45) data port with
Modem provides operators with an economic option access has always been at your fingertips – always
Auto Negotiate and Auto for providing Ultra-Broadband services, with 4X the on and always connected. The SB6120 is the ideal
MDIX current maximum user data throughput approximating competitive solution for the high-end residential user,
Front Panel LEDs indicate 160 Mbps in DOCSIS mode and 195 Mbps in Euro- the small home office owner, as well as the medium
status and simplify DOCSIS mode*, without the need for hybrid fiber to large business enterprise.
troubleshooting coax (HFC) plant upgrade. Maximizing an operator’s
User-friendly online current infrastructure investment, the SB6120 can be
diagnostics deployed without service interruption.
Remotely configurable and
monitorable using SNMP and
TFTP
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SURFboard® SB6120
Cable Modem

Motorola’s Service Assured DOCSIS® 3.0 Solutions enable

you to deliver increased bandwidth, enhance security, and
Motorola Cares for the
Environment cost-effectively deploy data services to your bandwidth-
Motorola believes in “going
green” — we have a global
demanding consumers — all while maximizing current
commitment to sustaining infrastructure investment and lowering capital spend.
the environment. Motorola
has been working for years
to continually improve our
environmental profile. We are
in step with our customers
and their increasing interest
in partnering with a company General Specifications
that will help them reduce their
carbon footprint, while offering Cable Interface 75 Ω F-connector
compelling products that will CPE Network Interface 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (RJ-45)
help them grow their eco- Data Protocol TCP/IP
conscious customer base. Dimensions 5.7 in H x 5.7 in W x 1.5 in D
(146 mm x 146 mm x 38 mm)
. Motorola Designed the Power 9W (nominal)
SB6120 to Minimize its Input Power
Impact on the Environment North America 105 to 125 VAC, 60 Hz
Motorola’s modems Outside North America 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
comply with international Regulatory Unit is RoHS compliant, ENERGY STAR V2 , COC V3, Compliant
ant
environmental and energy per the “Code of Conduct on Energy Consumption of Broadband
and
. efficient standards, including Equipment”, CMM, MEPS
ENERGY STAR qualified power
supplies, European Code of
Conduct compliance for both
Environmental
the power supply and modem, Operating Temperature 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C)
and lead-free circuit boards as Storage Temperature –22 °F to 158 °F (–30 °C to 70 °C)
certified by RoHS compliance. Operating Humidity 5 to 95% R.H. (non-condensing)

Packaging
The SB6120 uses Motorola’s Downstream
new, environmentally friendly Modulation 64 or 256 QAM
package design; our modems Capture Bandwidth 100 MHz (edge to edge)
ship in single pack boxes. By Maximum Theoretical Data Rate**
both eliminating the suspension DOCSIS 171.537 Mbps (4 channels) / 42.884 (single channel)
plastic and reducing the box @ 256 QAM at 5.36 Msym/s
size, Motorola is helping to Euro-DOCSIS 222.464 Mbps (4 channels) / 55.616 (single channel)
reduce the environmental @ 256 QAM at 6.952 Msym/s
impact of the SB6120. As an Bandwidth
even more impactful step, DOCSIS ≤ 24 MHz
operators may choose to Euro-DOCSIS ≤ 32 MHz
receive the products in a bulk Symbol Rate
package, thus reducing the DOCSIS 64 QAM 5.057 Msym/s; 256 QAM 5.361 Msym/s
extra waste and transport Euro-DOCSIS 64 QAM 6.952 Msym/s; 256 QAM 6.952 Msym/s
weight associated with Operating Level Range –15 to 15 dBmV
single packages. Motorola’s Bonded Channel RF
single and bulk packaging Level Tolerance 10dBmV
solutions eliminate excess Input Impedance 75 Ω (nominal)
installation CDs and USB Frequency Range DOCSIS and Euro-DOCSIS 108 to 1002 MHz (edge to edge),
cables. Additionally, customers Optional 91 to 1002 MHz (edge to edge)
have the option to reduce the Frequency Plan
number of cables shipped Euro-DOCSIS Annex A
with each unit. The packaging DOCSIS Annex B
is 100% recyclable. Our J-DOCSIS Annex B, modified for Japan Frequencies
packaging is now labeled with Security DOCSIS 3.0 Security (BPI+, EAE, SSD)
standard recycling codes (such Network Management SNMP v2 & v3
as ) to make it easier for our
Provisioning Supports IP addressing using IPv4 and/or IPv6 (dual stack)
customers to identify recycling
opportunities.
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SURFboard® SB6120
Cable Modem

Upstream
Modulation QPSK and 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 QAM
Maximum Channel Rate**
DOCSIS 131.072 Mbps (4 channels) / 32.768 Mbps (single channel):
@ 128 QAM at 6.4 MHz
Euro-DOCSIS 131.072 Mbps (4 channels) / 32.768 Mbps (single channel):
@ 128 QAM at 6.4 MHz
Channel Width 200 kHz, 400 kHz, 800 kHz, 1.6 MHz,
3.2 MHz, 6.4*** MHz
Symbol Rates 160, 320, 640, 1280, 2560, 5120*** ksym/s
Operating Level Range Level range per channel (Multiple Transmit Channel mode
* Actual speeds will vary, disabled, or only Multiple Transmit Channel mode enabled
and are often less than with one channel in the TCS)
the maximum possible. DOCSIS/Euro-DOCSIS
Data transmission speed is TDMA
approximate and depends on Pmin to +57 dBmV (32 QAM, 64 QAM)
the configuration and capacity Pmin to +58 dBmV (8 QAM, 16 QAM)
of your network, as well as Pmin to +61 dBmV (QPSK)
the amount of traffic on the S-CDMA
network. Pmin to +56 dBmV (all modulations), where:
Pmin = +17 dBmV, 1280 kHz modulation rate
** Actual data throughput will Pmin = +20 dBmV, 2560 kHz modulation rate
be less due to physical layer Pmin = +23 dBmV, 5120 kHz modulation rate
overhead (error correction Level range per channel (two channels in the TCS)
coding, burst preamble, and TDMA
guard interval). Pmin to +54 dBmV (32 QAM, 64 QAM)
Pmin to +55 dBmV (8 QAM, 16 QAM)
*** With A-TDMA- or
Pmin to +58 dBmV (QPSK)
S-CDMA-enabled CMTS.
S-CDMA
**** With S-CDMA-enabled Pmin to +53 dBmV (all modulations), where:
CMTS. Pmin = +17 dBmV, 1280 kHz modulation rate
Pmin = +20 dBmV, 2560 kHz modulation rate
Certain features may not be Pmin = +23 dBmV, 5120 kHz modulation rate
activated by your service Level range per channel (three or four channels in the TCS)
provider, and/or their network TDMA
settings may limit the feature’s Pmin to +51 dBmV (32 QAM, 64 QAM)
functionality. Additionally, Pmin to +52 dBmV (8 QAM, 16 QAM)
certain features may require Pmin to +55 dBmV (QPSK)
a subscription. Contact your S-CDMA
service provider for details. Pmin to +53 dBmV (all modulations), where:
Pmin = +17 dBmV, 1280 kHz modulation rate
All features, functionality, and Pmin = +20 dBmV, 2560 kHz modulation rate
other product specifications Pmin = +23 dBmV, 5120 kHz modulation rate
are subject to change without
Output Impedance 75 Ω (nominal)
notice or obligation. DOCSIS
Frequency Range DOCSIS 5-42 MHz (edge to edge), Euro-DOCSIS and
3.0 modem capabilities are
dependant on the services optional DOCSIS 5 to 65 MHz (edge to edge)
available through the CMTS. Compatibility PC: 90496, Pentium, or later; Windows Vista™, 2000, or
Please verify with your CMTS XP or Linux® with Ethernet connection (older versions of
vendor their specific DOCSIS Windows, although not specifically supported, will work
3.0 implementation roadmap. with this cable modem)
Macintosh: Power PC or later; OS 9 or higher, Ethernet
connection
UNIX: Ethernet connection
Home Networking: Ethernet router or wireless access point

COMPLIANT

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MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. SURFboard is a registered trademark of General Instrument Corporation,
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Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. UNIX is a registered trademark of the Open Group in the United States and other countries. Macintosh is a
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