Yamaha has launched the SWP2 series of L2 network switches, which include twin 10G uplink ports for high-capacity Dante networks running at 96kHz.
Following the introduction of the CL series digital mixing consoles, Yamaha has produced numerous pro audio devices with Audinate’s Dante networking built in, allowing low-latency transfer of multi-channel digital audio. Following the same design style and maintaining the ease of set-up, operating convenience and reliability of the earlier SWP1 series network switches, the new SWP2 series switches add dual 10G uplink ports with opticalCon connectors and the bandwidth needed to provide stable Dante networking at 96kHz, even over long distances. Available in both multi (SWP2-10MMF) and single (SWP2-10SMF) mode models, two optical fiber cables can be connected and link aggregation activated to provide trunk line redundancy via spanning tree (MSTP) protocol.
A simple Optimize for Dante switch setting makes them easy to set up for stable Dante network operation, without the expertise in network technology and operation needed when using standard intelligent switches. SWP2 switches also allow the relevant settings for stable Dante network operation (QoS, EEE, IGMP Snooping and others) to be optimised via a single DIP switch.
The SWP2 series switches include three built-in VLAN presets that can be quickly selected via DIP switch for efficient network use (it is advisable to provide separate VLAN subdivisions for smart devices running control applications such as StageMix and audio data when both will be connected via the same Dante network). A User Mode that enables custom VLAN set-up is also provided.
Indicators on the SWP2 switches clearly show which connectors are assigned to which VLAN subdivisions, while Yamaha’s LAN Monitor application for Windows provides visual monitoring of network load, switch status, Dante device info and other essential information via a single central display. It is possible to take a ‘snapshot’ of normal operating status and trigger an alert if any variation from the norm is detected, allowing problems to be quickly identified and rectified.
etherCon and opticalCon network connectors help to prevent accidental disconnection at temporary installations, with a V-lock compatible AC power connector. An XLR-4-32 type external DC input connector is also provided for an optional PA-700** power supply unit (+24V) where power supply redundancy is required. All SWP series network switches are also rackmountable.
‘Yamaha began manufacturing network products for the IT market 20 years ago, and currently has a majority share of the domestic SOHO router market. In more recent years those products have also become indispensable in the audio networking field,’ says Yamaha PA Division General Manager, Yoshi Tsugawa. ‘More Dante networks are being operated at 96kHz, and system scale has increased markedly. We are confident that the SWP2 series will prove to be an ideal solution for high-performance Dante audio networks of any size.’
With rugged connectivity and Yamaha’s legendary reliability, the SWP2 series is designed to provide the optimum environment for mobile audio networks.
The SWP2 network switches are scheduled to ship in Q2 2019.
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