DLM-1 Series Installation Guide V1.0
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Network switch considerations
The installer should ensure that the network switch’s specification makes it suitable for use in a Dante network. If the DLM-1
is being added to an existing Dante network, it is likely that this will be the case.
A detailed discussion of network switch specifications for use on a Dante network is beyond the scope of this Installation
Guide, but installers needing further information about switch suitability are advised to consult the Audinate support article at
https://www.audinate.com/support/networks-and-switches
and in particular, the two sections in the article headed:
•
“What is the minimum requirement for switches in a Dante network?”
, and
•
“What features are important when purchasing a switch?”
See also the following section regarding Power-over-Ethernet.
Power considerations
The DLM-1 is powered using PoE. In most installations, the DLM-1 will be connected to a network switch, and thus this switch
should ideally be PoE-capable. PoE should be enabled for the port in use (if per-port power activation is an option).
The DLM-1’s power consumption is less than the 3.84 W rating applicable to Class 1 PoE, so Class 1-rated ports should cause
no issues.
If a PoE-enabled switch is unavailable, a Class 1 PoE injector may be employed. These are readily available from trade suppliers
at low cost and will generally be supplied with a separate mains power supply unit. The injector should be rated for 100Mb/s
use. It can be installed “in-line” at any convenient point; its location will generally be dictated by the availability of AC power.
DLM1-b1c08e
MAC Address
This device requires power from a
Power over Ethernet (PoE) switch
or 802.3af compliant PoE injector.
Serial Number
Default Name
www.cloud.co.uk
Note that Ethernet specifications limit the maximum Cat 5 cable length between a DLM-1 and the switch to 100 m.
