Attero Tech unD32 BoB - Manual (Page 8)

unD32 BoB
User Manual
 Attero Tech LLC 2013 Page 7 614-00012-01
2 – Installation
The unD32 comes ready to be mounted into a standard 1RU rack. The rack mount tabs are built in to the front panel of
the unit. Care should be taken when installing the unD32 to ensure the cooling vents on either side of the unD32 are
not blocked. Failure to do so may cause premature device failure due to overheating.
2.1 – Power Connection
The provided power cord should be used to connect the power connector at the rear of the unit to a standard AC outlet.
There is no “on” switch so the unit will power up as soon as the power connection is made.
2.2 – Network Connections
There are two configurations for network connectivity. Each is listed below. Select the configuration that best fits your
application.
2.2.1 – Single Network Connection
This type of network connection is probably the most common and uses a single Ethernet cable connecting the unD32
to the Ethernet switch that is providing the Dante network to the area of the facility where the unD32 is installed. The
Ethernet cable can be plugged into any of the three ports on the unD32.
*Note:
This is the default configuration and the unD32 should require no configuration changes to work in this mode.
However, if problems occur when using this type of network topology, make sure the unD32 is configured for switch
mode (refer to Dante Controller User’s Guide for information on how to do this).
2.2.2 – Redundant Network Connection
This type of network connection relies on the Dante network in the area of the facility where the unD32 is to be
installed being provided by two network switches where each switch is part of a separate network. This type of network
topology provides redundancy through duplication to each of the devices units connected to the network. To use the
unD32 in such a system, connect the primary port to a switch on the primary network and then connect the secondary
port to a switch on the secondary network. When using this type of network topology please make sure the unD32 is
configured for redundant mode (refer to Dante Controller User’s Guide for information on how to do this).
*Note:
It is recommended before using redundancy mode that the Audinate documentation on redundancy be reviewed
to ensure the full implication of its use on both the network design and the system design are understood. Problems will
result when redundancy mode is enabled on the unD32 if the audio networks are not designed and setup correctly to
work in this manner.