FAQ | How many switch hops can be used in a Q-SYS system?
Learn about the maximum number of switch hops that can be used in a Q-SYS system.
Answer
No more than 5 hops are allowed between any two points (3 or less is recommended) with up to 100 meters between switches. Hop count is defined as how many switches there are between two system nodes. Network diameter is the measurement between the two nodes with the longest physical path in the network. When possible, position the Q-SYS Cores towards the center of the network to minimize switch hop count.
Note
You can use 10 Gigabit in place of 1 Gigabit while following the 1 Gigabit design rules.
For more information, see the Network Switches & Infrastructure topic in Q-SYS Help.