Technical Specifications
| Feature | JAD-SWITCH24 | JAD-SWITCH48 |
| Port Count | 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T | 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T |
| Uplink Ports | 2 x Gigabit SFP Slots | 4 x Gigabit SFP Slots |
| Switching Capacity | 52 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 38.7 Mpps | 77.4 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | 8K | 16K |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q (Up to 4K VLANs) | IEEE 802.1Q (Up to 4K VLANs) |
| Power Supply | AC 110V—240V / 50Hz—60Hz | AC 110V—240V / 50Hz—60Hz |
| Mounting | 1U 19-inch Rack Mount | 1U 19-inch Rack Mount |
Key Functional Highlights
- AV-Centric Packet Prioritization: Features advanced Hardware QoS (Quality of Service) to ensure that time-sensitive audio and video packets are never delayed by standard data transfers. This prevents “jitter” in digital audio streams and ensures smooth document scrolling on paperless terminals.
- Non-Blocking Architecture: Designed with high backplane bandwidth to allow all ports to transmit at full wire speed simultaneously. This is critical for massive systems where 48 delegates might be accessing 4K video streams at the same time.
- Intelligent IGMP Snooping: Optimized for Multicast Video Distribution. The switch intelligently learns which terminals need a specific video stream (like a camera feed or presentation) and routes data only to those ports, preventing network-wide congestion.
- Industrial-Grade Reliability: Built to withstand the 24/7 duty cycles of government and corporate centers. Features high-grade electrolytic capacitors and a robust cooling system to ensure the switch never overheats during long, high-stakes sessions.
- Fiber-Optic Scalability: The integrated SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) ports allow for high-speed fiber uplinks. This is essential for linking the conference room hub to a remote server room or connecting multiple buildings across a large campus.
- Silent Thermal Management: Utilizes a smart, low-noise fan design that adjusts its speed based on the data load, ensuring the equipment rack remains quiet if it is located inside the conference room or a nearby closet.
System Role & Implementation
The JAD-SWITCH24/48 acts as the central point of convergence for the following:
- Media Layer: Connects the JAD-SERVER-E2S to the delegate terminals.
- Audio Layer: Provides the backbone for Dante-enabled devices or AUDIOLINK components.
- Control Layer: Facilitates communication between the central controller and auxiliary devices like Electronic Nameplates.
Difference Between “Hub Switch” and “PoE Switch”
While the JAD-SWITCH8-48P provides power directly to devices, the JAD-SWITCH24/48 Hub is often used as the “Core Switch” to aggregate data from multiple PoE switches or to connect high-powered devices that use their own local power sources.