Our new console should be arriving in the next week or so (Strand Palette) and it's now time to purchase some additional bits. I'm installing a wireless access point for RFU and also laptop usage at the production desk. The clever thing to do now whilst I have some funds is build something in for the future - DMX over ethernet.
I am looking at getting a 16 port switch to handle networking but have a question about ethernet to DMX nodes. Obviously I should be getting a switch that supports PoE and cannot find all the information I need to make that decision. I've looked at the specs for Pathport and Strand but have come up empty on what may be a crucial factor in determining which switch to buy - what are the power requirements for these nodes? Not much good forking out for a switch that supplies 4w per port and the node needs 6w.
I'd also be interested in hearing your comments about combinations that work (or more importantly, don 't) for you.
I am looking at getting a 16 port switch to handle networking but have a question about ethernet to DMX nodes. Obviously I should be getting a switch that supports PoE and cannot find all the information I need to make that decision. I've looked at the specs for Pathport and Strand but have come up empty on what may be a crucial factor in determining which switch to buy - what are the power requirements for these nodes? Not much good forking out for a switch that supplies 4w per port and the node needs 6w.
I'd also be interested in hearing your comments about combinations that work (or more importantly, don 't) for you.