Allied Telesis CentreCOM AT-GS970M/28 Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet switch - 24x 10/100/1000 + 4x SFP

With a 56 Gbps switching capacity and 41.6 Mpps forwarding rate, the AT-GS970M/28 ensures seamless data flow for demanding enterprise environments. This managed Layer 3 switch delivers robust performance in a compact 1U rackmount form factor.

Overview

The Allied Telesis CentreCOM AT-GS970M/28 is a high-performance Gigabit Ethernet switch engineered for reliability and efficiency. It features 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports and 4 SFP slots, providing flexible connectivity for copper and fiber uplinks. Layer 3 capabilities enable efficient routing between VLANs without external routers, reducing latency and simplifying network architecture.

What stands out

• Layer 3 static routing and RIP support for efficient inter-VLAN communication
• Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces power consumption without sacrificing performance
• Comprehensive security features including DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection, and IP source guard
• Jumbo frame support up to 10KB optimizes data throughput for large transfers
• Fanless design ensures silent operation, ideal for office environments

Technical details

• Ports: 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T (RJ-45) + 4 x Gigabit SFP (mini-GBIC)
• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps
• Forwarding Rate: 41.6 Mpps
• MAC Address Table: 16K entries
• Routing Protocols: Static IP routing, RIP-1, RIP-2
• VLAN Support: Yes (IEEE 802.1Q)
• Quality of Service (QoS): Yes
• Link Aggregation: LACP, Static Link Aggregation
• Security Features: Port Security, DHCP snooping, DAI, IP source guard, IEEE 802.1X
• Remote Management Protocol: SNMP, RMON, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, CLI
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable 1U
• Max Power Consumption: 24.5 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 50 °C

Our verdict

The AT-GS970M/28 combines high throughput, Layer 3 routing, and silent operation, making it an excellent choice for enterprise edge deployments where performance and quiet operation are paramount.