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Appendix D: Ethernet Cables for SoundGrid Systems
Consult this section to learn which cables and cable lengths can be used to connect the following
components of a SoundGrid system:
• I/Os:
o Waves I/O card for DiGiCo
o WSG-Y16 card for Yamaha
o M-Waves card for Allen & Heath (features an integrated 3-port switch)
o DiGiGrid MGB (coaxial) or MGO (optical) MADI interfaces
• SoundGrid Servers (SGS): http://www.waves.com/live-sound/soundgrid-servers
.
• Switches: Use only compatible switches. For a list of compatible switches, see
http://www.waves.com/live-sound/soundgrid-switches
.
Cat 6 STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)
Node
Length
Remarks
I/O to switch
Up to 70 m
SGS to switch
Up to 10 m
MultiRack SG / SG driver to switch
Up to 70 m
With a 1000-Mbps NIC
Up to 20 m
With a 100-Mbps NIC
Cat 5e STP (Shielded Twisted Pair)
Node
Length
Remarks
I/O to switch
Up to 10 m
SGS to switch
Up to 5 m
MultiRack SG / SG driver to switch
Up to 20 m
CAT5 cables are not supported.