Manual
Table Of Contents
- Model 5401A Dante Leader Clock
- Table of Contents
- Revision History
- Introduction
- Installation
- Dante Configuration
- Model 5401A Configuration
- Operation
- Technical Notes
- Specifications
- Appendix A–Compatible Sync Input Sources
- Appendix B–Network Configuration Examples
- Appendix C–Dante Controller Network Default Configuration Values
- Appendix D–Menu Structure
- Appendix E–Screen Captures
- Appendix F–Model 5401A Default Configuration Values
- Appendix G–PTPv2 (IEEE® 1588-2008) Default Characteristics
- Appendix H–Accessing the Unit when User Name and/or Password are Not Known
Model 5401A User Guide Issue 2, July 2021
Studio Technologies, Inc. Page 11
Connections to the three Ethernet interfac-
es are made by way of standard RJ45 jacks
that are located on the back of the Model
5401A’s enclosure. The Ethernet interfaces
support auto MDI/MDI-X so that crossover
cables are not required. Refer to Appen-
dix B, located at the end of this guide, for
examples of how the Model 5401A’s three
Ethernet interfaces might be utilized. It’s dif-
ficult to conceive of a network environment
that the unit wouldn’t be able to effectively
support.
Dante Port Connections
At least one 1000BASE-T (GigE) Ethernet
connection is required for Model 5401A
Dante operation. It should be connected
to the primary RJ45 jack. A second
1000BASE-T (GigE) connection can be
made to the secondary RJ45 jack if Redun-
dant Dante is desired. For this functional-
ity to be active the Model 5401A’s network
configuration must be set for the Redun-
dant or Redundant+Mgmt mode within the
Dante Controller software application. While
technically 100BASE-TX (100 Mb/s) Ether-
net can also be used for these Dante con-
nections, it is not optimal. Additionally, it’s
important to note that 10BASE-T (10 Mb/s)
Ethernet connections are not sufficient.
When configured in Dante Controller for
the Switched or Switched+Mgmt modes the
Model 5401A’s Dante secondary Ethernet
connection can also be used as a “loop
through” port such as would be provided by
an Ethernet switch. Switched mode is the
default setting but using the Dante second-
ary port in this manner for applications other
than troubleshooting or “looping” to access
the Model 5401A’s management port is
not recommended. It will function reliably
but “daisy chaining” Ethernet signals can
limit flexibility and present a failure point;
it’s optimal if each Dante Ethernet interface
connects directly to a separate port on an
Ethernet switch.
Management Port Connection
If required by the needs of an application,
the management webpages can be ac-
cessed using an Ethernet signal connected
to the Model 5401A’s management Ethernet
port. This requires that the network mode in
Dante Controller be configured for Switched
or Redundant. It’s recommended that a
1000BASE-T (GigE) connection be made
but a 100BASE-TX (100 Mb/s) connection
is sufficient. (GigE will provide the best per-
formance and it’s assumed that all contem-
porary applications will support it.)
Access to the Model 5401A’s management
webpages can also be obtained using the
same network connection or connections
that are being used for Dante audio. This
requires that the network mode in Dante
Controller be configured for Switched+Mgmt
or Redundant+Mgmt. Appendix B provides
example of how these network scenarios
can easily be implemented.
Dante Controller Network
Model 5401A Ethernet Port
Switch Configuration
Pri Sec Mgmt
Switched Dante Management
Redundant Dante Primary Dante Secondary Management
Switched+Mgmt Dante and Management Disabled
Redundant+Mgmt Dante Primary and Management Dante Secondary Disabled
Figure 2. Model 5401A Ethernet Port Configuration and Operation