AVANT’s xDSL Profiler is a system for monitoring xDSL equipment and automatically making adjustments to the xDSL parameters to achieve optimal performance. A set of web-based interfaces can be used to report on historical DSL performance data as well as obtain real-time data and apply real-time adjustments. The system thus provides an effective customer-centric solution for maintaining a high quality of service and simplifying the identification of any service issues that might occur.

The system can be divided into the following functional areas:

• Data Importing
Periodic import of DSLAM assignment data and customer data used to identify xDSL ports that can be polled and the service types on those ports.
• xDSL Port Polling
Periodic polling of xDSL ports to obtain configuration and performance data on a regular basis.
• Analysis
Periodic analysis of xDSL port data to identify port adjustments necessary for optimal efficiency and to identify potential line card problems.
• xDSL Port Profiling
Adjustment of xDSL port profiles according to results obtained from the port data analysis algorithm.
• Web User Interface
• Search for information based on DSLAM name or IP address along with the shelf, slot, and port numbers that uniquely identify a port.
• View xDSL port summary information, including the assigned customer and the port profile history.
• View historical xDSL port performance data.
• View historical DSLAM line card status by analyzing port initializations.
• View real-time xDSL port performance data.
• Apply real-time xDSL port profiles.