The ARRIS D5 Universal Edge QAM (UEQ) is a unique class of IP edge network device that enables delivery of a wide variety of multimedia content in a redundant, modular, and cost-effective package. It supports a complete QAM-Sharing solution with simultaneous delivery of any combination of Video-On-Demand, Digital Broadcast, Switched Digital Video (SDV) Services, and DOCSIS downstream data using the Modular Cable Modem Termination System (M-CMTS™) architecture. Operators are saved from the capital and operational expense burden of having to replace or retrofit non-compliant Edge QAMs when transitioning to advanced multimedia services. The ARRIS D5 UEQ offers extensive, industry-leading, remote or locally-attached graphical and command line tools for operations management. All management options provide complete access control to all elements of the D5. For those operators seeking additional user-level access control, Radius and TACACS+ authentication is offered as well.