About Q-LAN
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Q-SYS leverages the Q-LAN protocol suite for audio and video distribution as well as device discovery, synchronization, control and management. Q-LAN is a collection of open, IT-standard protocols and solutions designed to allow Q-SYS to integrate easily with modern IT networks. Equally adept on either standalone or converged IT networks, Q-LAN relies on the performance of modern network switches to ensure real-time delivery and synchronicity of media streams across all connected Q-SYS devices.
During system installation, it is sometimes necessary to optimize the performance of network switches for use with Q-SYS by configuring QoS and other management functions in order to support real-time media distribution. To improve the deployment experience when installing your next Q-SYS system, while also saving time and money, Q-SYS has several new networking options for Q-SYS.
Select the option that best describes your installation needs
Plug-and-Play Setup
- I’m installing a stand-alone AV network using a single switch
- I intend on using only Q-SYS audio, video, and control peripherals
- I need to integrate AES67 or Dante-based endpoints with Q-SYS
- I have limited experience with networking
- I want a simplified installation experience
Manual Network Switch Configuration
- I want to manually configure my network switch to operate with Q-SYS
- I have experience with custom network configurations
- I have successfully used this network switch on past Q-SYS deployments
- I’m looking for a specific switch configuration example
Q-SYS NS Series
Gen 2 Network Switches
Q-SYS NS Series Gen 2 are a range of enterprise grade network switches that have been pre-configured for the Q-SYS Platform.
Expedite Deployment – Out of box, plug-and-play local Q-SYS networking solution
Flexible Network Scenarios – NS Series network switches support Q-LAN, AES67 and Dante audio streams over a single VLAN
Eliminate Q-SYS device power challenges – Each Q-SYS NS Series Gen 2 network switch features standard PoE (IEEE 802.3af and IEEE 802.3at; up to 30 Watts of power) while two models support PoE ++ (IEEE 802.3bt; up to 90 Watts) for use with Q-SYS devices that carry greater power requirements (like the Q-SYS NV Series video endpoints)
Manual Network Switch Configuration
There are a number of managed Ethernet switches on the market today that provide the necessary performance for real-time media distribution on your Q-SYS network. Though Q-SYS is unable to provide live configuration support for third-party switches, refer to the Q-SYS Networking topic in the Q-SYS Help to determine if your chosen switch meets the performance requirements. It will also aid in configuring the required custom network settings. This is only recommended for experienced integrators and/or IT administrators who are comfortable assessing network switch configuration capabilities.
