Qos (Quality Of Service) Settings; Digital Audio Networking; Compatibility With Dante Domain Manager - Shure MXA710 Series User Manual

QoS (Quality of Service) Settings

QoS settings assign priorities to specific data packets on the network, ensuring reliable audio delivery on larger networks with
heavy traffic. This feature is available on most managed network switches. Although not required, assigning QoS settings is
recommended.
Note: Coordinate changes with the network administrator to avoid disrupting service.
To assign QoS values, open the switch interface and use the following table to assign Dante-associated queue values.
• Assign the highest possible value (shown as 4 in this example) for time-critical PTP events
• Use descending priority values for each remaining packet.
Dante QoS Priority Values
Priority Usage
Time-critical PTP
High (4)
events
Medium (3) Audio, PTP
Low (2) (reserved)
None (1) Other traffic
Note: Switch management may vary by manufacturer and switch type. Consult the manufacturer's product guide for specific configuration details.
For more information on Dante requirements and networking, visit www.audinate.com.
Networking Terminology
PTP (Precision Time Protocol): Used to synchronize clocks on the network
DSCP (Differentiated Services Code Point): Standardized identification method for data used in layer 3 QoS prioritization

Digital Audio Networking

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Dante digital audio is carried over standard Ethernet and operates using standard Internet Protocols. Dante provides low la­
tency, tight clock synchronization, and high Quality­of­Service (QoS) to provide reliable audio transport to a variety of Dante de­
vices. Dante audio can coexist safely on the same network as IT and control data, or can be configured to use a dedicated net­
work.

Compatibility with Dante Domain Manager

This device is compatible with Dante Domain Manager software (DDM). DDM is network management software with user au­
thentication, role-based security, and auditing features for Dante networks and Dante-enabled products.
Considerations for Shure devices controlled by DDM:
• When you add Shure devices to a Dante domain, set the local controller access to Read Write. Otherwise, you won't be
able to access to Dante settings, perform a factory reset, or update device firmware.
• If the device and DDM can't communicate over the network for any reason, you won't be able to control Dante settings,
perform a factory reset, or update device firmware. When the connection is reestablished, the device follows the policy set
for it in the Dante domain.
• If Dante device lock is on, DDM is offline, or the configuration of the device is set to Prevent, some device settings are dis­
abled. These include: Dante encryption, MXW association, AD4 Dante browse and Dante cue, and SCM820 linking.
DSCP Label Hex
CS7 0x38
EF 0x2E
CS1 0x08
BestEffort 0x00
Decimal Binary
56 111000
46 101110
8 001000
0 000000
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