Basic Network Wiring Topologies

Up to two Tesira server-class devices can be configured without the use of an AVB switch. The Control Network will use a switch to facilitate the configuration PC and Control system. The Control Computer can be removed once the Tesira devices have their configuration loaded.

When using more than two Tesira server-class devices and expanders the use of an AVB Bridge (Switch) is required. The supported topology can be either to use one AVB switch and interface all Tesira control and AVB connections to it. Alternatively there is also the ability to use a separate non AVB control switch so long as there is a link between the Control and AVB switches.

Larger systems may use CobraNet interfaces for legacy devices, or telephone connections for conferencing applications. CobraNet and VoIP can be separate physical switches or separate “port based” (i.e. non-tagged) VLANs with the same switches.

Tesira v3.8 introduced the Single Network Connection option which may allow further simplification of the above shown examples. For examples, see: Single Network Connection Topologies

Tesira v3.12 introduced the TesiraCONNECT which is an AVB-capable PoE+ four-port room expansion device designed to connect Biamp AVB equipment in small conference systems. See TesiraCONNECT Wiring Topologies