Network Switches for RAVENNA - AES67

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Recommended Switches

BrandModelPortsNotesStatus
ArtelQuarra PTP range (StagedBox)8+2SFPPTP aware switch
Configuration Guide
Aruba2930M44+4SFPNot fully tested by Merging, but reported to work on RAVENNA

CiscoSG-300-10 / 208+2 /16 +4 (sfp or copper)
End of Life
Legacy - Support on a best effort basis
Configuration Guide
CiscoSG-350-108+2 (sfp or copper)
End of Life
Superseded by CBS350-8T-E-2G
Configuration Guide
CiscoSG-350-10P8+2 (sfp or copper)PoE+ up to 60W (Max 3 Anubis POE per switch)End of Life. Superseded by 
CBS350-8P-E-2G-EU / CBS350-8P-2G

Configuration Guide
CiscoCBS350-8P-2G / 8P-E-2G / 8T-E-2G8+2 (sfp or copper)PoE+ up to 67W (Max 3 Anubis POE per switch)
Configuration Guide
DellPowerConnect 2808/28168 / 16 portsLegacy - Discontinued from manufacturerEnd of Life
Legacy - Support on a best effort basis
Configuration Guide
NetgearNetgear M4250

8 to 48 with 1/2.5/5/10G

Easy VLAN config, pre existing profiles

Select the AES67Audio profile

Netgear AV User Manual

Dante users should use the "force multicast" option on all ports used for Dante interoperability.


Not recommended switches

BrandModelRemarks
DellX1000 seriePoE
DellX1008PPoE (<15.4W)PoE not sufficient for Anubis
ZyxelGS1200-8HPPoEIGMP does not work
UbiquitiUniFi US-8-60WPoENo QoS. Need external software controller, not supported by Merging's support
TP LinkTL-SG108PEPoEPoE may not be sufficient for Anubis. QoS hardcoded.
NetgearGS305/308 E P
GS310TP

PTP issues


Additional recommendations on custom configurations

If you plan to use a non validated switch, or use a custom configuration, please see the following recommendations :

  • Immediate Leave should be disabled (can cause sink issues if the computer OS does not react fast enough)