{"product_id":"netgear-gb406-100nes-align-controller","title":"NETGEAR GB406-100NES – Align Controller AV Platform Appliance","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe NETGEAR Align Controller (GB406) is a purpose-built appliance for AV-over-IP network management, hosting NETGEAR Engage alongside the core network services an AV network depends on. It replaces a stack of discrete boxes — PTP grandmaster clock, DHCP, DNS, NTP and Syslog — with a single half-width 1U rack-mount unit. NETGEAR positions it as a platform layer above the switch rather than a switch itself: it publishes no switching capacity and supplies no PoE to endpoints. For integrators standardising on NETGEAR AV switching, it centralises configuration, timing and addressing for the whole deployment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngage is the reason most buyers specify this appliance. It provides centralised configuration and monitoring for NETGEAR AV managed switches, Pro Routers and WiFi 7 access points, including offline provisioning so a rack can be staged on the bench before it reaches site. Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG interoperability is published for the M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 switch families, which is what makes plug-and-play behaviour possible across a multi-switch AV network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe timing function is the other half of the specification. The built-in PTP grandmaster clock runs up to six instances and covers the profiles that commercial AV and broadcast actually ask for: Default 1588, AES67, SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES-R16-2016 and IEEE 802.1AS gPTP for AVB. It serves up to 1,000 boundary or ordinary clock clients system-wide and 200 per port. Each instance requires one VLAN and one physical interface, and Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG must be disabled where multiple PTPv2 or AVB instances are in use. PTP 2.0 only is supported — PTPv1 and PTPv2.1 are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnderneath, this is an x86 platform rather than embedded firmware: an octa-core Intel Amston Lake x7809C at 2.4 GHz, 16 GB of LPDDR5, 64 GB of internal eMMC and an M.2 2242 SATA bay for expansion. It runs Ubuntu with Docker, and NETGEAR documents third-party application support on top of the pre-installed services, which is what the “platform” framing refers to. Six network interfaces are provided — four 2.5G copper and two 10G SFP+ — so instances can be attached to separate VLANs without contention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeployment is straightforward for a rack-based install. The unit can be powered from a 2.5G PoE++ port as an 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 powered device, or from the included 54V DC adapter, with 1+1 redundancy if both are connected — useful where a dedicated power circuit at the rack is inconvenient. It draws 71W maximum and carries a single PWM fan at 32.8 dB, so it is not a silent device and belongs in a closet or rack rather than an occupied boardroom. Rackmount brackets and a two-unit pairing kit ship in the box for mounting one or two half-width units per rack unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal management is a browser-based HTTPS interface for up to five concurrent users on the LAN, reached at 192.168.1.250 on VLAN 1 during installation. Remote access to Engage through the NETGEAR Insight portal is a licensed feature, included for three months and extended by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gb406p60-10000s-align-controller-5-year-premium-licence\"\u003eGB406P60-10000S five-year Premium licence\u003c\/a\u003e. Hardware is covered by NETGEAR's Enterprise five-year warranty with 90 days of complimentary technical support; longer coverage is available through the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gb406-support-contract\"\u003eGB406 support contract\u003c\/a\u003e. Companion hardware NETGEAR names alongside it includes the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/csm4316-100nes\"\u003eM4350-16C (CSM4316)\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-msm4320-100nes\"\u003eM4350-16M4V (MSM4320)\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-wbe708-111nas-insight-managed-wifi-7-dual-band-ap\"\u003eWBE708 WiFi 7 access point\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNETGEAR Engage pre-installed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Centralises configuration and monitoring for NETGEAR AV switches, Pro Routers and WiFi 7 access points, with offline provisioning for bench staging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix-instance PTP grandmaster clock\u003c\/strong\u003e — Serves Default 1588, AES67, SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES-R16-2016 and IEEE 802.1AS gPTP profiles from one appliance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 PTP clients system-wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 1,000 boundary or ordinary clock clients, and 200 per port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore network services consolidated\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs DHCP, DNS, NTP and Syslog servers locally, removing discrete devices from the rack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix network interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four 2.5G copper ports and two 10G SFP+ ports allow instances to sit on separate VLANs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuto-Trunk and Auto-LAG interoperability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Published for the M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 AV managed switch families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoE++ or DC power with 1+1 redundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e — Draws power as an 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 powered device or from the included 54V adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUbuntu and Docker platform\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports third-party applications in addition to the pre-installed NETGEAR services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-width 1U chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e — Two units mount side by side in a single rack unit using the included pairing kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2.99-inch front touch panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides local status and control without attaching a management workstation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-year Enterprise warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e — Covers hardware, fans and internal power supplies when registered within 90 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoardroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConference room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-hands room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuditorium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of worship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernment space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial meeting space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-purpose room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:420px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGB406-100NES\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR Align Controller (GB406)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHalf-width shallow 1U, rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProcessor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Amston Lake octa-core x7809C, 2.4 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16 GB LPDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e64 GB eMMC internal; expandable via SATA III M.2 2242 SSD bay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCopper Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 x 2.5G (100M\/1G\/2.5G), Intel I226\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFiber Ports\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 x 10G SFP+ (1G\/10G), Intel X710-BM2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eConsole Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 x USB-A 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDisplay\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.99\" TFT LCD touch panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNo PSE output. 1 x 2.5G PoE++ 90W powered device (PD) input, IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePoE++ PD port or external 54V \/ 1.66A adapter (included); 1+1 redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e71W maximum (242.26 BTU\/hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAcoustic Noise\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e32.8 dB at 25°C (1 x PWM fan)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePre-Installed Services\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR Engage, PTP Grandmaster Clock, DHCP Server, DNS Server, NTP Server, Syslog Server\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePTP Instances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePTP Profiles\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDefault 1588, AES67, SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES-R16-2016, IEEE 802.1AS (AVB gPTP). PTP 2.0 only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePTP Clients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUp to 1,000 BC\/OC system-wide; 200 per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eManagement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLocal browser-based HTTPS GUI, up to 5 concurrent LAN users; optional NETGEAR Insight remote access (licence required), up to 5 concurrent remote users\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDefault IP Address\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e192.168.1.250 \/ 255.255.255.0 on VLAN 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eUbuntu with Docker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e220 x 43.2 x 230.2 mm (8.66 x 1.7 x 9.06 in); 243.75 mm depth with SSD fitted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1.7 kg (3.75 lb) without adapter; 2.1 kg (4.62 lb) with adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0° to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOperating Humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5% to 95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMaximum Altitude\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3,000 m (10,000 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e377,896 hours at 25°C; 188,460 hours at 50°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1-unit rackmount brackets and 2-unit pairing kit included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSwitch Interoperability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eAuto-Trunk and Auto-LAG with NETGEAR M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 AV managed switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEMC Certifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eClass A: CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, ISED, BSMI, KC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSafety Certifications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCB, CE, CSA, RCM, BSMI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNETGEAR Enterprise 5-year warranty; registration required within 90 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIncluded Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90 days complimentary technical support plus Fast RMA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecifications sourced from NETGEAR published documentation for this model. The GB406 is not a switch and supplies no PoE to endpoints — confirm switch and PoE requirements separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich NETGEAR switches does the Align Controller work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNETGEAR publishes Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG interoperability with the M4250, M4300, M4350 and M4500 AV managed switch families. Engage itself manages AV switches, Pro Routers and WiFi 7 access points; NETGEAR does not publish a maximum managed device count, so confirm against your deployment size if the estate is large.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the GB406 replace a switch in the AV rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It is a management and services appliance, not a switching device. NETGEAR publishes no switching capacity or forwarding rate for it, and its six interfaces exist to attach the appliance to VLANs rather than to connect endpoints. AV endpoints still terminate on an AV managed switch such as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-av-line-m4250-40g8xf-poe-gsm4248px40x1g-poe-960w-and-8xsfp-managed-switch\"\u003eM4250-40G8XF-PoE+\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it be powered over Ethernet, or does it need a local outlet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEither. The 2.5G PD port accepts 802.3bt Type 4 Class 8 PoE++ at 90W, and a 54V DC adapter is included in the box. Connecting both gives 1+1 redundancy. Budget 71W maximum against the upstream PoE switch if powering it over Ethernet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the PTP grandmaster integrate with an existing AV system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach PTP instance needs one VLAN and one physical interface, and up to six instances run concurrently across the AES67, SMPTE ST 2059-2, AES-R16-2016, Default 1588 and 802.1AS gPTP profiles. Where multiple PTPv2 or AVB instances are configured, Auto-Trunk and Auto-LAG must be disabled. Note that only PTP 2.0 is supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a licence required to manage the appliance remotely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLocal management over HTTPS needs no licence and supports five concurrent LAN users. Remote access to Engage through the NETGEAR Insight portal is included for three months, after which the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/netgear-gb406p60-10000s-align-controller-5-year-premium-licence\"\u003eGB406P60-10000S five-year licence\u003c\/a\u003e extends it, along with third-party application support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should the unit be installed acoustically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt uses an active PWM fan rated at 32.8 dB at 25°C, so it is not suited to an occupied boardroom or a lectern. Install it in a rack, comms closet or equipment room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat warranty and support coverage applies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHardware carries NETGEAR's Enterprise five-year warranty covering the unit, fans and internal power supplies, with product registration required within 90 days of purchase. 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