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]
Cisco Catalyst 2960-G : [Config HelpDoc]
Cisco Catalyst 2960-S LAN Base: [Config HelpDoc]
Cisco SG 350 (EOL): [Config HelpDoc]
Cisco Catalyst 2960 (for config reference only, very EOL: [Config HelpDoc]
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]
Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series: [Config HelpDoc]
Cisco Catalyst 3750-X: [Config HelpDoc] (same config as 2960-X)
Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series: [Config HelpDoc]
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 switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [More Info]
Cisco Catalyst 6500