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title: "Network Switches that Work for Livewire+"
slug: "ethernet-switches-that-have-been-used-for-livewire"
updated: 2025-07-31T14:07:35Z
published: 2025-07-31T14:07:35Z
canonical: "docs.telosalliance.com/ethernet-switches-that-have-been-used-for-livewire"
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# Network Switches that Work for Livewire+

## Scope

Livewire+ products depend on a properly managed network to deliver traffic in a

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.

Please contact Telos Support for questions and advice in designing a network for your next project

## 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 Catalyst 1000 Series](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-1000-series-switches/nb-06-cat1k-ser-switch-ds-cte-en.html?oid=otren019232): [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-1000-series-switches-for-livewire)
- [Cisco Business Series 350](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/business-350-series-managed-switches/datasheet-c78-744156.html): [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-sg350-series-of-switches-for-livewire)
- [Netgear M4250 AVLine:](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4250/) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-netgear-m4250-switch-for-livewire-aes67)

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [[More Info]](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/remanufactured/routers-switches.html)

- [Cisco Catalyst 2960-CX & 3560-CX](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3560-cx-series-switches/datasheet-c78-733229.html): [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-the-cisco-catalyst-2960xcx-series-of-switches-for-livewire)
- [Cisco Catalyst 2960-X LAN Base](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-2960-x-series-switches/datasheet_c78-728232.html): [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-the-cisco-catalyst-2960xcx-series-of-switches-for-livewire)
- *Cisco Catalyst 2960-G* : [[Config HelpDoc]](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/configuring-the-cisco-2960-switch-for-livewire.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T18%3A56%3A45Z&se=2026-11-07T19%3A56%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=D%2BNAMcq9gOlPHAoFEUvbXSg%2Bj3jbiJhhGPTehf%2BX%2BHc%3D)
- *Cisco Catalyst 2960-S LAN Base*: [[Config HelpDoc]](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/axiaaudio-cisco2960s-switch-configuration.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T18%3A56%3A45Z&se=2026-11-07T19%3A56%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=D%2BNAMcq9gOlPHAoFEUvbXSg%2Bj3jbiJhhGPTehf%2BX%2BHc%3D)
- *Cisco SG 350* (EOL): [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-sg350-series-of-switches-for-livewire)
- *Cisco Catalyst 2960 (for config reference only,* *very EOL:* [[Config HelpDoc]](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/configuring-the-cisco-2960-switch-for-livewire.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T18%3A56%3A45Z&se=2026-11-07T19%3A56%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=D%2BNAMcq9gOlPHAoFEUvbXSg%2Bj3jbiJhhGPTehf%2BX%2BHc%3D)

#### 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*

- [Cisco Catalyst 9200 Series:](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9200-series-switches/nb-06-cat9200-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-9000-series-for-use-with-livewire)
- [Cisco Catalyst 1000 Series:](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-1000-series-switches/nb-06-cat1k-ser-switch-ds-cte-en.html?oid=otren019232) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-1000-series-switches-for-livewire)
- [Netgear M4250 AVLine:](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4250/) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-netgear-m4250-switch-for-livewire-aes67)
- [Netgear M4300 AVLine:](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4300/) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-netgear-m4250-switch-for-livewire-aes67)

#### 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 Catalyst 9300 Series:](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9300-series-switches/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-9000-series-for-use-with-livewire)
- [Netgear M4300 AVLine:](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4300/) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-netgear-m4250-switch-for-livewire-aes67)

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [[More Info]](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/remanufactured/routers-switches.html)

- *Cisco Catalyst 3560 Series:* [[Config HelpDoc]](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/cisco-3560-3750-switchconfig-for-livewire-rev-4-1.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T18%3A56%3A45Z&se=2026-11-07T19%3A56%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=D%2BNAMcq9gOlPHAoFEUvbXSg%2Bj3jbiJhhGPTehf%2BX%2BHc%3D)
- [*Cisco Catalyst 3650 Series:*](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3650-series-switches/data_sheet-c78-729449.html) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-3650-3850-for-use-with-livewire)
- [*Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series:*](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3750-series-switches/product_data_sheet0900aecd80371991.html) [[Config HelpDoc](https://cdn.document360.io/57e3cd80-d493-453c-9672-ad1b043dadc3/Images/Documentation/cisco-3560-3750-switchconfig-for-livewire-rev-4-1.pdf?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T18%3A56%3A45Z&se=2026-11-07T19%3A56%3A45Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=D%2BNAMcq9gOlPHAoFEUvbXSg%2Bj3jbiJhhGPTehf%2BX%2BHc%3D)**]**
- [*Cisco Catalyst 3750-X:*](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-3560-x-series-switches/data_sheet_c78-584733.html) [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-the-cisco-catalyst-2960xcx-series-of-switches-for-livewire) (same config as 2960-X)
- *Cisco Catalyst 3850 Series:* [[Config HelpDoc]](/v1/docs/configuring-cisco-catalyst-3650-3850-for-use-with-livewire)

#### Larger sized networking in the tech center/ data center

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

- [Cisco Catalyst 9500](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9500-series-switches/nb-06-cat9500-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html)
- [Cisco Catalyst 9400](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9400-series-switches/nb-06-cat9400-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html)
- Consult with Netgear regarding the [M4350](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4350/) and [M4500](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4500/) series for your application

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [[More Info]](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/remanufactured/routers-switches.html)

- *Cisco Catalyst 4500*

#### Extra large/ port dense networking in the tech center/ data center

- [Cisco Catalyst 9600](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/catalyst-9600-series-switches/nb-06-cat9600-series-data-sheet-cte-en.html)
- Consult with Netgear regarding the [M4500](https://www.netgear.com/business/wired/switches/fully-managed/m4500/) series for your application

Cisco switches below are no longer being sold new, but can be obtained refurbished [[More Info]](https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/remanufactured/routers-switches.html)

*Cisco Catalyst 6500*

## More Resources

[Evaluating Switches for use with Livewire+/ AES67](/v1/docs/evaluating-ethernet-switches-for-aoip)

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