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card. All HAL hardware device firmware is stored in the HAL device. See the Help entry “Understanding the

Role of Firmware in the HAL System.”

What Ethernet switch can I use for my Dante network?

Answers to this and many other Dante questions are found here <<< this word ‘here’ is a link (https://ww-

w.audinate.com/resources/networks-switches). The Cisco 300 Series Ethernet switches are available in many

varieties, such as the 10-port, SG300-10. They are very affordable, managed, and some offer PoE versions if

needed. If you use an Ethernet switch with “Green” Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) turn off this fea-

ture in the switch. This green technology can delay packets hundreds of milliseconds which will stop all

Dante audio from working.

The EXP2x also provides two Dante Network jacks:Primary and Secondary. Using Dante Controller software, you

can configure the Secondary connection to operate in Switch or Redundant mode. When in switch mode, the sec-

ondary port works in parallel with the primary. In redundant mode the secondary port is a fail-over connection to

the Dante secondary network, which is a physically separate network from the Primary Dante network.

NOTE: Unlike other expansion devices, names and most settings of the EXP2x are read-only in Halogen soft-

ware. Configure EXP2x device name, audio channel names, audio routing, secondary Ethernet port mode,

latency, and other settings using Dante Controller software, available from Audinate. https://ww-

w.audinate.com/products/software/dante-controller. When connected these read-only settings can be viewed

from the EXP2x hardware dialog.

As with all the HAL1xExpansion Units, the EXP2x connects to HAL via a shielded CAT5e (or better) with a

cable length maximum of 100 meters (300 feet).

NOTE: The Expansion Bus is a daisy-chain topology supporting up to 32 expansion devices. See "HAL1x

Expansion Units" on page 58 for details on latency, cable type and cable length.

Following are pictures of the rear and front panels of an EXP2x, along with descriptions of the hardware features.

Rear Panel

1. The Power IEC jack connects to AC line voltage, 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.

2. Locate and Power LEDs

The Locate LED, which flashes when toggled from within the Halogen software, helps identify a specific

EXP — useful if you have more than one EXP installed. The Power LED lights when adequate power is

applied to the unit.

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