Yamaha SWX2310P-28GT Intelligent L2, 24 Port Network switch with PoE+

Yamaha's SWX2310P-28GT is an intelligent L2 switch capable of powering PoE devices across your network. Leveraging Yamaha's expertise in networking and professional audio, this switch has been optimised to accommodate Dante audio networks and is ideal for for Large/Medium ADECIA systems.

Dante networks are known worldwide for AoIP, allowing integrators to quickly establish stable networks by simplifying settings, monitoring, management, and operation. When Dante PoE devices, like the VXC2P, are connected to the SWX2310P-28GT, settings optimised for Dante are automatically applied via LLDP, a protocol for exchanging system management data between neighbouring devices. PoE+ compliant ports can supply up to 30W to each port simultaneously, powering not only PoE compliant devices like wireless access points, but also higher-output PoE+ devices such as the VXC2P and RM-CR.

With one-click optimisation, IGMP and QoS settings can be automatically optimised for Dante network operation by simply selecting the Dante profile in the web-based GUI. These network settings are not critical in simple systems, but proper configuration is essential to ensure maximum stability in larger Dante networks. The Web GUI's ProAV Settings enables the user to assign settings for major ProAV profiles like Dante, NDI, and so on to ports with just a click. This makes it easy to use both NDI and Dante on the same switch. Additionally, the ProAV Settings screen in the Web GUI allows you to easily check multicast settings and operations. It clearly shows multicast activity, which helps quickly resolve issues that often cause problems in ProAV networks.

Comprehensive monitoring with Yamaha LAN Monitor, a dedicated software that allows for quick troubleshooting. Easily check PoE status, turn PoE on/off, and use the snapshot function to detect any differences or faults in the network state since setup. The web GUI provides a full range of monitoring functionality, including dead/alive monitoring for PoE devices, allowing you to restart a PoE device if a fault occurs and receive email notifications of faults.

The snapshot function makes troubleshooting easy, by taking a “snapshot” when the network is initially set up to automatically keep track of any alerts or setting changes that could cause trouble like cable disconnections, devices turning off, or incorrect connections made prior to performances.

The SWX2310P-28GT has Intelligent Security Management via the built-in RADIUS server functionality to augment VLAN capabilities. By setting up one switch as a RADIUS server and linking other switches to it, unauthorized network access can be effectively blocked, ensuring enhanced security even in complex large-scale installations. Device authentication can be quickly and easily configured via a web-based GUI.

These new Yamaha SWR and SWX series switches are one of the first hardware products globally to become NDI Certified in the network switch category.

This certification guarantees full compatibility with products from the NDI Certified ecosystem, even without requiring native NDI integration. Yamaha switches provide an effortless experience and high-quality connection within any NDI network and workflow.

NDI (Network Device Interface) is a ground-breaking video connectivity standard that enables seamless transmission of high-quality video, audio, and metadata over standard IP networks. By leveraging NDI technology, devices such as cameras, switchers, and media servers on the same network can automatically discover and connect with one another, eliminating the need for complex configurations or dedicated cabling.

This connectivity standard empowers producers to access and utilize a virtually unlimited number of video sources within their network, significantly enhancing the flexibility and scalability of live production workflows. Whether for live events, broadcasts, or post-production, NDI transforms traditional video production by seamlessly integrating all sources on the network.