Ethernet Switches

The Q-SYS Q-LAN network uses layer 3 DiffServ QoS. This type of QoS is deployed differently on different networks and therefore requires user intervention to set up properly. Because of this complexity, un-managed switches are not acceptable for Q-SYS. List of Disqualified Switches.

IMPORTANT:    Be sure to check the QSC Website for the latest information.

Switches used with a Q-SYS system must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Forwarding decision time is defined as the time from end of the packet on ingress to the beginning of the packet on egress. Forwarding decidion time excludes the store-forward time due to packet length.

Qualified Switches

IMPORTANT:    The Cisco Small Business SG-300 Series has been removed from the qualified Ethernet switch list. 07/17/2013

IMPORTANT:   The Cisco Small Business SG-200 Series has been removed from the qualified Ethernet switch list. 10/27/2013

Check the QSC website for the most up-to-date list of qualified and disqualified Ethernet switches.

Disqualified Switches

Allied Telesis

Cisco

Enterasys

ProCurve

D-Link

Dell

Netgear

Extreme Networks

 

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