How can a switch impact the latency of Dante streams?

A switch can impact the latency of Dante streams by buffering packets. In a network, when audio data is transmitted, the actual process of moving packets from one point to another can introduce delays. Switches may temporarily hold data packets in their buffers before they are forwarded to their destination to manage network traffic effectively. This buffering is essential for ensuring that the packets are sent in an ordered manner that matches their expected timing.

While buffering can help prevent packet loss and manage bursty traffic, it also adds a processing delay, which contributes to overall latency. This means that although buffering serves as a necessary component for reliable data transmission, it can also be a factor in increasing the latency in audio streaming applications like Dante, where low latency is critical for maintaining the quality and synchronization of audio signals.

The other options do not directly influence latency or do so in ways that do not align with how Dante streams function. Redirecting traffic, limiting broadcast traffic, or compressing audio data plays a role in network efficiency but does not hold the same direct impact on latency as packet buffering does.