Stackable Multi-Gigabit Layer 3 Lite Switches
The Allied Telesis Centre COM GS980MX Series of Layer 3 Gigabit switches feature high-capacity, resiliency and easy management. Power over Ethernet models with Multi-Gigabit support make them an ideal solution for high-speed connectivity at the network edge.
Overview
Allied Telesis GS980MX Series are high-performing, feature-rich, and versatile for today's networks. With Gigabit/Multi-Gigabit ports and 10 Gigabit uplinks, plus the power of Allied Telesis Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack™), the GS980MX Series enable flexible deployment and a resilient solution.
The Power over Ethernet models offer 2.5G and 5G Multi-Gigabit ports to support connecting and powering high-speed Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks, and other high bandwidth applications. The GS980MX/10HSm can provide up to 90 Watts (PoE++) per port. This enables powering high power devices such as high resolution PTZ cameras with heater/blowers for outdoor applications, enhanced infrared lighting, and more.
Specifications | Performance
- 10KB L2 and 9KB L3 jumbo frames
- 4094 configurable VLANs
- Up to 16K MAC addresses
- 1GB DDR3 SDRAM
- 256MB NAND flash memory
- Packet Buffer memory: 1.5MB
Expandability
- Stack up to 4 units in a VCStack
Diagnostic tools
- Active Fiber Monitoring detects tampering on optical links
- Built-In Self test (BIST)
- Cable fault locator (TDR)
- Find-me device locator
- Automatic link flap detection and port shutdown
- Optical Digital Diagnostic Monitoring (DDM)
- Ping polling for IPv4 and IPv6
- Port mirroring
- Trace Route for IPv4 and IPv6
- Uni-Directional Link Detection (UDLD)
IP Features
- Equal Cost Multi Path (ECMP) routing
- Static routing and RIP for IPv4
- Static routing for IPv6
- Device management over IPv6 networks with SNMPv6, Telnetv6, SSHv6
- IPv6 hardware ACLs
- Log to IPv6 hosts with Syslog v6
- IPv6 Ready certified
Management
- Front panel 7-segment LED provides at-a-glance status and fault information
- Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) enables powerful centralized management and zero-touch device installation and recovery
- Manage the GS980MX Series with Vista Manager EX-our graphical single-pane-of-glass monitoring and management tool for AMF networks, which also supports wireless and third party devices
- AMF Security (AMF-Sec) enables a self-defending network-managing the GS980MX Series (or other AMF switches) to automatically block the spread of malware by quarantining suspect end user devices
- Console management port on the front panel for ease of access
