Ethernet switches that have been used for Livewire+

Updated by Brett Patram

Scope

Below is a listing of switches that customers past and present have deployed for their AOIP/ Livewire+ based networks. This list is expanding as customers deploy other switch solutions from manufacturers beyond Cisco.

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Roles

Stand-alone studio, studio edge, Telos VX/VXs stand alone system, Telos Infinity stand alone system

Great for connecting multiple xNodes, Intercom panels, VSET’s, PC’s and a Studio Engine in a stand-alone studio, and/or to also up-link back to the “core” of your network.

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [More Info]

Small/Medium sized networking in the tech center/ data center

Great as a “top of rack - ToR” switch for xNodes, Studio Engines, VX, Server based solutions, etc. Or to serve as a central switch for a smaller two to four studio facility or larger Infinity intercom system

Medium to large sized networking in the tech center/ data center

Great as a central switch for connecting to additional edge switches for a facility with 12~14 studios

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [More Info]

Larger sized networking in the tech center/ data center

Great as a central switch for connecting to additional core/edge and edge switches

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [More Info]

  • Cisco Catalyst 4500
Extra large/ port dense networking in the tech center/ data center

Cisco Catalyst 9600

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [More Info]

Cisco Catalyst 6500


More Resources

Evaluating Switches for use with Livewire+/ AES67

Cisco Switch Selector


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