Allied Telesis AT-GS950/18PS V2-10 16PORT 1GB WEBSMART SWITCH 2SFP PORTS V2 GIGABIT WEBSMART SWITCH

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis GS950 16-port PoE WebSmart switch V2 (AT-GS950/18PS V2-10) is a second-generation WebSmart gigabit switch providing 16 IEEE 802.3at PoE+ copper ports and 2 SFP fiber uplink slots with a 185W total PoE budget. Designed for SMB, education, retail, and Point of Sale deployments, it delivers 30W per port to connected devices such as wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, and VoIP phones while eliminating separate power cabling. The V2 hardware revision brings an updated chipset and improved feature set over the original GS950/18PS, managed entirely through an intuitive web interface without requiring CLI expertise.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis GS950 16-port PoE WebSmart switch V2 combines PoE+ power delivery with a rich WebSmart feature set in a compact 1U-height chassis rated for desktop, rack, and wall-mount installation. All 16 RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ at up to 30W per port, with the total 185W PoE budget shared across active ports according to per-port power allocation settings. The two dedicated SFP slots accept 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules, providing fiber uplink connectivity to upstream switching equipment. WebSmart management delivers IEEE 802.1Q VLAN (up to 256 groups), IEEE 802.1p QoS with four priority queues per port, IGMP snooping v1/v2 for multicast management, and IEEE 802.1d/w/s Spanning Tree for loop prevention and fast convergence. IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP) enables bonded uplinks for increased bandwidth or redundancy. Port-based and MAC-based IEEE 802.1x authentication with RADIUS integration enforces access control at the network edge. Management access is available via SSH, Telnet, web browser, and CLI, with SNMPv1/v2c/v3 and RMON groups 1/2/3/9 for integration with third-party network management systems. The -10 suffix indicates a US power cord is included. The V2 designation identifies this as the current hardware revision. Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Key Features

• 16x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Ports — Up to 30W per port, 185W total PoE budget for APs, cameras, and IP phones.
• 2x SFP Fiber Uplink Slots — Dedicated 100/1000X SFP ports for fiber connectivity to aggregation or distribution switches.
• WebSmart Management — SSH, Telnet, web, CLI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3 management with RMON support.
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN — Tagged VLANs with up to 256 VLAN groups for network segmentation.
• IEEE 802.1x / MAC Authentication with RADIUS — Port and MAC-based access control with dynamic VLAN assignment.
• IEEE 802.3ad LACP — Link aggregation for uplink bonding and redundancy.
• IGMP Snooping v1/v2 — Multicast group management with up to 256 static multicast groups.
• Jumbo Frames (up to 10K) — Support for large-frame traffic in storage and data-intensive environments.
• V2 Hardware Revision — Updated chipset with enhanced reliability versus original GS950/18PS.

Typical Applications

• SMB and branch office access layers powering wireless APs and VoIP phones via PoE+
• IP video surveillance edge deployments with centralized PoE camera power
• Education classrooms and labs requiring web-managed switching with PoE
• Retail Point of Sale environments with compact desktop or wall-mount deployment
• Cafes and hospitality venues deploying PoE-powered wireless infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does V2 mean for the GS950/18PS?

V2 designates the second hardware revision of the GS950/18PS. It features an updated chipset with improved reliability and performance characteristics compared to the original GS950/18PS. Always verify your existing environment is using V2-compatible firmware and accessories.

Q: What is the total PoE budget and how many devices can I power simultaneously?

The GS950/18PS V2 provides a 185W total PoE budget across 16 ports. This supports up to 6 devices at full 30W (802.3at) simultaneously, or up to 12 devices at 15W (802.3af). The switch distributes power dynamically based on device demand up to the 185W system limit.

Q: How does WebSmart differ from a fully managed switch like the GS970M?

WebSmart provides web-based management with VLAN, QoS, and SNMP but does not include AlliedWare Plus, full CLI-only features, or AMF framework integration. The GS970M provides AlliedWare Plus OS with complete CLI, AMF automation, EPSRing, and Layer 3 routing — recommended for environments requiring advanced management or multi-site automation.

Q: Does the GS950/18PS V2 support fiber uplinks?

Yes. The two dedicated SFP slots accept 100BASE-FX and 1000BASE-X fiber modules for uplink connections to aggregation or distribution switches.

Q: Is RADIUS authentication supported for port access control?

Yes. The switch supports IEEE 802.1x port-based and MAC-based authentication with remote RADIUS server integration, dynamic VLAN assignment, and a local MD5 authentication server as a fallback.

Q: What is the difference between the GS950/18PS V2 and the GS950/16PS?

Both switches have 16 copper ports and 2 SFP ports. The GS950/18PS V2 is the V2 hardware revision with confirmed 185W PoE budget and a richer management feature set. The GS950/16PS features SFP combo ports (shared between copper and SFP) rather than dedicated standalone SFP slots.