Comprehensive Questions
(Frequently Most Tested) with
Verified Answers.
How does precision time protocol (PTP) work in dante devices? - Answer: The clock leader dstributes a
very accurate date-time reference. Each follower derives the required sample rate or frame rate from
this leader.
What is the golden rule for commissioning redundant networks? - Answer: Work on one network at a
time, verify that devices are not set to switched mode
How much switching capacity is needed for a switch with 10 1 Gbps ports? - Answer: 20 Gbps-10 Gbps
both ways on each port
When would be a good time to consider engaging QoS? - Answer: Whenever 100 Mbps dante devices
are on the network
When ports begin to approach saturation, around 60-80%.
When we have traffic on a converged network, so there is something to de-prioritize
How many switches should be IGMP querier? - Answer: Only one
DSCP values range from 0-63. What is that used for in QoS? - Answer: When configuring the switch, you
can determine which DSCP values will lead to which queue.
How can you monitor Dante traffic performance? - Answer: Dante controller latency screen-shows
packet arrival times. Counts as a late packet if it doesn't make it within the latency window.