The Expersys TMS requires a reliable, high-speed network to effectively manage devices, transfer media content, and monitor system statuses across a multiplex environment.
📡 Recommended Network Setup #
| Network Type | Specification |
|---|---|
| Management Network | 100Mb/s to 1Gb/s (Cat5e or Cat6 cabling) |
| Media Network | 10Gb/s (Fiber optic or CAT6A cabling) |
Management Network:
Used for device communication, status monitoring, system controls, and SNMP traffic.
Media Network:
Dedicated to high-volume data transfers such as DCP content ingest, playlist uploads, and KDM distribution.
Having separated networks from TMS to Auditoriums helps to prevent traffic congestion and optimizes performance.
⚙️ Recommended Switches #
For better network reliability and performance for the Media Network, it is recommended to use high-speed managed switches such as:
- Netgear M4250 Series
- HPE Aruba 2930F Series or Aruba 3810M Series
- FS S3900-24T4S or S5800 Series
Features to look for:
- SFP+ or 10GbE ports for 10Gbps fiber or copper uplinks
- Gigabit copper ports for device connections
- VLAN support to separate Management and Media traffic
- Redundant power options (if available)
🔖 Tips for Optimized Setup: #
- Use Fiber or CAT6A cabling between TMS and Media Switch to ensure 10Gbps performance.
- Use dedicated VLANs to logically separate Media and Management networks even if switches are shared.
- Ensure servers and switches have Jumbo Frames enabled for large media file transfers.
- Enable Link Aggregation (LACP) if multiple uplinks are neede
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our support team.