Choosing a Certified AoIP Ethernet Switch

Scope

The following is a list of Axia-approved network switches, accompanied by their Axia configuration guides, to assist you in building your AoIP network infrastructure.

This list includes only network switches that are in production and/or supported by the manufacturer at the time of this writing and is intended as a guide, primarily, for new installations.

This list is updated periodically but should not be relied upon as the sole source of End of Support / End of Life status; your dealer can advise you on this at the time of quotation or purchase.

Guide

If you only need one switch for a small system and price is the priority

​SG350-10P

8 PoE+ ports, 2 non-PoE SFP/copper combo ports. 62W PoE. Prosumer level for budget-focused cases. Graphical UI for configuration. Single wall-wart power supply. Non-rackmount, desktop form factor. Configuration guide here.

SG350-10MP: Same as SG350-10P but 124W PoE.

SG350-28P

24 PoE+ ports, 4 non-PoE SFP/copper combo ports. 195W PoE. Prosumer level for budget-focused cases. Graphical UI for configuration. Single wall-wart power supply. 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

SG350-28MP: Same as SG350-28P but 382W PoE.

If you only need one switch for a small system and quality is the priority

​Catalyst 2960CX-8PC

8 PoE+ ports, 2 non-PoE copper ports, 2 SFP ports. 124W PoE. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Built-in power supply (IEC cable). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

​Catalyst C3650 & 3850

12 PoE+ ports, 2 non-PoE copper ports, 2 SFP ports. 240W PoE. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Built-in power supply (IEC cable). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

Catalyst C9200-24P

24 PoE+ ports. Optional modular uplink options available. 370W PoE available with single PSU, 740W available with second optional PSU. Data/power stackable up to 8 members with optional cables. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Hot-swappable dual power supply slots (IEC cables). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

If you only need one switch for a medium system

​Catalyst C9200-48P

48 PoE+ ports. Optional modular uplink options available. 740W PoE available with single PSU, 1440W available with second optional PSU. Data/power stackable up to 8 members with optional cables. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Hot-swappable dual power supply slots (IEC cables). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

If you need a core switch (that edge switches will connect to) for a medium to large system

Catalyst C9300-24P

24 PoE+ ports. Optional modular uplink options available. 445W PoE available with single PSU, 740W available with second optional PSU. Data/power stackable up to 8 members with optional cables. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Hot-swappable dual power supply slots (IEC cables). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

​Catalyst C9300-48P

48 PoE+ ports. Optional modular uplink options available. 437W PoE available with single PSU, 787/1152/1440W available with second optional PSU, depending on PSU model chosen. Data/power stackable up to 8 members with optional cables. Enterprise level hardware. Command line interface for configuration. Hot-swappable dual power supply slots (IEC cables). 1 RU rackmount. Configuration guide here.

If you need an edge switch

Choose from either of the "if you only need one switch" categories depending on your priority.

Don't see your switch here?

There is another list of approved switch configurations on our main website here: https://www.telosalliance.com/consoles-audio-mixing/accessories/axia-approved-ethernet-switches

If your situation does not fit into these categories, have an extra-large system, or are at all unsure

Please contact Telos Support.

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