{"product_id":"nordost-qnet7-network-switch","title":"Nordost QNET7 Network Switch","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eNordost QNET7 Network Switch – QRT Series\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QNET7 Network Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a purpose-built, high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eLayer 2 Ethernet switch\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered specifically for premium digital audio systems. Rather than modifying an existing consumer-grade network switch, Nordost designed the QNET7 from the ground up to reduce the electrical noise and interference associated with high-speed network transmission. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eseven specialized network ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, nine independent ultra-low-noise power supplies, and dedicated connectivity for network audio components, the QNET7 is designed to provide a cleaner network environment for \u003cstrong\u003emusic streamers, servers, DACs, NAS drives, and other network-connected HiFi components\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurpose-built \u003cstrong\u003eaudiophile network switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLayer 2 unmanaged\u003c\/strong\u003e architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7 network ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1–5:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000BASE-T \/ 100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort 6:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated 100BASE-TX connection optimized for audio applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort 7:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X (LX\/SX) capable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 × RJ45 (8P8C) connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 × SFP port\u003c\/strong\u003e for compatible RJ45 or optical modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNine independent ultra-low-noise power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to minimize cross-contamination between internal circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered to reduce network-related noise and jitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with routers, NAS drives, music servers, streamers, and network DACs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be upgraded with the \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QSOURCE Linear Power Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Nordost \u003cstrong\u003eQRT Stand Mount and Sort Kones\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional mechanical optimization \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecialized Port Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the QNET7’s most important features is that its ports are designed for different roles within a high-end audio network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts 1–5\u003c\/strong\u003e support Gigabit Ethernet and are ideal for connections such as your router, NAS, and other network devices. \u003cstrong\u003ePort 6\u003c\/strong\u003e operates at 100 Mbps and is specifically designed for audio components where additional noise control is desirable, making it ideal for a \u003cstrong\u003enetwork streamer, music server, or network-connected DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort 7\u003c\/strong\u003e provides additional flexibility through support for both \u003cstrong\u003e1000BASE-T and 1000BASE-X\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the use of compatible SFP modules for either copper RJ45 or optical network connections. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNine Independent Power Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QNET7 incorporates \u003cstrong\u003enine independent ultra-low-noise power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The QSOURCE is designed to provide improved voltage regulation, low ripple, and strong transient response. Nordost also recommends its \u003cstrong\u003eQRT Stand Mount and Sort Kones\u003c\/strong\u003e for additional vibration control. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Grid HiFi\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptimize your network-based audio system with the \u003cstrong\u003eNordost QNET7 Network Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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