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Applied F-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied R-series endpoint firmware package: v1.4.1 | Applied MMU firmware package: v1.2.1 | LDC software: v1.34.0b2
3.8. Ethernet Switch Configuration
ATTENTION!
The UBEX extenders do not support jumbo/giant frames.
3.8.1. Link Aggregation (LAG)
DEFINITION:
The
Link Aggregation Group
(LAG) applies to various methods of combining (aggregating)
multiple network connections in parallel in order to increase throughput beyond what a single connection
could sustain.
Create Link Aggregation Groups (LAG’s)/EtherChannels etc. for each port pair that is used for 20 GbE
transmission (LAG is not necessary for the ports which are used for 10 GbE transmission). The bonding
mode is dynamic: 802.3-ad LACP has to be enabled for each group.
3.8.2. VLAN
DEFINITION:
A
virtual LAN
(VLAN) is any broadcast domain that is partitioned and isolated in a computer
network at the data link layer (OSI layer 2). LAN is the abbreviation for local area network and in this
context, virtual refers to a physical object recreated and altered by additional logic.
The UBEX network uses 802.1Q tagged frames with the
VLAN ID of 286
. This VLAN has to be available from each
LAG, with tagged frames. The LAG’s have to be in trunk mode (multiple VLAN's are available on UBEX devices,
other VLAN's may be used with tagged or untagged frames).
The port where the MMU is connected is also a trunk port.
3.8.3. IGMPv2
DEFINITION:
IGMP snooping
is the process of listening to Internet Group Management Protocol network
traffic. The feature allows a network switch to listen in on the IGMP conversation between hosts and
routers.
IGMPv2 snooping has to be enabled for each LAG in this VLAN.
3.8.4. Optional Configuration
Enable Link Layer Discovery Protocol (
LLDP
) on all ports to access topology information in order to speed
up your installation process.
3.8.5. Installation and Network Setup Guide for UBEX
For more details about the configuration steps of the network switch, real-life examples and useful practices
please visit our website and download the application notes for UBEX:
https://lightware.com/media/lightware/filedownloader/file/Support-Guide/Installation_and_Network_
3.8.6. System Design Guide for UBEX
Please check our documentation about the UBEX AV system design. This guide summarizes the network
switches of the market and collects the required accessories and costs incurred.
#new
https://lightware.com/pub/media/lightware/filedownloader/file/Application-Note/System_Design_Guide_
3.9. Startup of the System
The following section describes the startup of the UBEX matrix system step-by-step from the beginning to
the displayed video on the sink devices.
ATTENTION!
Before powering on the system please check the
section to be sure all
installation steps are met with the connection requirements.
3.9.1. Switch on the Devices
Power on the network switch, the MMU, all the transmitters and the receivers, the source, and the sink
devices as well.
INFO:
UBEX endpoints and the MMU do a self-test during the booting procedure. After it is done, the last
configuration is loaded automatically.
3.9.2. Configure the Operation Mode
All endpoint devices are manufactured as transmitter (TX) by default. Set up the
operation mode
for the
endpoints using as receivers or transceivers with the adequate method:
▪
Before
connecting the device to the UBEX matrix - use the
Front panel LCD menu
(System settings /
Operation mode submenu).
▪
After
connecting the device to the UBEX matrix - use the
Lightware Device Controller software
. See the
details in the
3.9.3. Connect to the Matrix Management Unit
Establish the connection between the Matrix Management Unit (MMU) and the controller device. There is
three way to connect to the MMU:
▪
LAN
(Control Ethernet 1 and 2 ports; or via the network switch)
▪
Serial communication
(RS-232 1 and 2 ports)
ATTENTION!
User Ethernet is also transmitted over the SFP+ interface so be sure not to make network
loop!
INFO:
The USB control interface is under development.
INFO:
In the case of LAN connection: it does not matter that you connect to the MMU or an endpoint
device - finally you will control the MMU in both cases.
Network Settings
Check the network settings of the MMU. You can find the factory default settings of the device in the
section. The network settings can be changed using the following method:
▪
via
LDC software
, in the
Device discovery window
- see the details in the
section.
Lightware Device Controller Software
All required settings can be done by control software, the Lightware Device Controller (LDC). See all the
chapter.
