Allied Telesis AT-GS950/28PS V2-10 – 24-Port PoE+ WebSmart Gigabit Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-GS950/28PS V2-10 is an Allied Telesis GS950 24-port PoE+ WebSmart switch that delivers a 185 W PoE+ budget across 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports plus four SFP uplink slots in a compact, affordable Layer 2 chassis. Designed for small businesses, education classrooms, healthcare clinics, and retail environments, this WebSmart gigabit PoE+ switch for SMB and distributed enterprise deployments provides the management features IT teams need — VLAN, QoS, IGMP snooping, RADIUS 802.1x, and SNMP — without the cost or complexity of a fully managed Layer 3 platform. The V2 revision brings updated hardware reliability for the Allied Telesis GS950/28PS V2 24-port gigabit PoE switch still at a competitive price point.

Product Description

The GS950/28PS V2 occupies a clearly defined position between unmanaged switches and fully managed Layer 3 platforms: it is a WebSmart switch, meaning it provides a web-based GUI, CLI, and SNMP management interface, along with a rich Layer 2 feature set, without the licensing complexity of a full managed platform. The 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T PoE+ ports each deliver up to 30 W (IEEE 802.3at), with a total PoE budget of 185 W — enough to simultaneously power a mix of IP cameras, wireless access points, VoIP handsets, and IoT endpoints across a typical small office or classroom. The four SFP expansion slots support 100Base-X and 1000Base-X optics, enabling fiber uplinks to a distribution or core switch for distances beyond copper’s 100 m limit. VLAN support (IEEE 802.1Q, up to 256 groups) enables network segmentation for guest Wi-Fi, surveillance, and voice traffic on a single switch without purchasing additional hardware. IEEE 802.1x port-based and MAC-based Network Access Control with RADIUS integration enforces authentication before granting network access — an important security baseline for any business network. QoS classification via IEEE 802.1p and port-based priority queuing (four queues per port) ensures time-sensitive VoIP and video traffic receives preferential forwarding. Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad LACP and manual) allows bonding of multiple ports for higher uplink bandwidth or redundancy. The GS950/28PS V2 ships with rack-mount brackets, fitting a standard 1U rack space (1.7" H × 17.3" W), and also supports wall and desktop installation for flexibility in closet or classroom deployments. For network managers who need PoE+ WebSmart switch management features without full managed switch cost, the GS950/28PS V2 is the appropriate choice in the Allied Telesis portfolio.

Key Features

• 24-Port Gigabit PoE+ — All 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, up to 30 W per port.
• 185 W PoE Budget — Total power envelope sufficient for mixed-load IP camera, AP, and VoIP deployments.
• 4 x SFP Uplink Slots — Supports 100Base-X and 1000Base-X optics for fiber uplinks to core or distribution switches.
• WebSmart Management — Web GUI, CLI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, Telnet, SSH, and LLDP without full managed switch complexity.
• IEEE 802.1Q VLAN — Up to 256 VLAN groups for traffic segmentation of guest, voice, video, and data networks.
• IEEE 802.1x Network Access Control — Port-based and MAC-based authentication with RADIUS and dynamic VLAN assignment.
• QoS with 802.1p — Four priority queues per port for VoIP and video traffic prioritization.
• Link Aggregation (LACP) — IEEE 802.3ad LACP and manual LAG for uplink bandwidth or redundancy.
• IGMP Snooping — IPv4 multicast optimization to prevent flooding on surveillance and video networks.
• Rack, Wall, and Desktop Mountable — Flexible installation options for wiring closets, classrooms, and retail back-of-house.

Typical Applications

• Small and medium business office networks requiring PoE+ for IP phones, cameras, and APs
• K-12 and higher education classrooms with PoE-powered displays and wireless APs
• Healthcare clinics and medical offices with IP phone and wireless infrastructure
• Retail stores requiring guest VLAN segmentation and PoE for digital signage
• Distributed enterprise branch offices needing managed gigabit switching without full Layer 3

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between a WebSmart switch and a fully managed switch?

A WebSmart switch like the GS950/28PS V2 provides web GUI, CLI, and SNMP management with a solid Layer 2 feature set (VLANs, QoS, 802.1x, LACP) but lacks the full Layer 3 routing capabilities, advanced ACL depth, and feature licensing of fully managed enterprise switches. WebSmart is the right tier for most SMB and branch deployments.

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

The GS950/28PS V2 has a 185 W total PoE budget. In a typical mixed deployment (IP cameras at ~10 W, wireless APs at 15 W, VoIP phones at 4 W), this budget supports 12–20 concurrent PoE-powered devices depending on device power draw.

Q: Do all 24 copper ports support PoE+?

Yes. All 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T ports support IEEE 802.3at PoE+, delivering up to 30 W per port, subject to the overall 185 W switch budget.

Q: What fiber optic modules are compatible with the 4 SFP slots?

The SFP slots support 100Base-FX and 1000Base-X optics. Allied Telesis recommends using AT-branded SFP transceivers for verified compatibility.

Q: Does the switch support 802.1x network access control?

Yes. The GS950/28PS V2 supports IEEE 802.1x port-based and MAC-based NAC with RADIUS authentication and dynamic VLAN assignment.

Q: Can I rack-mount the AT-GS950/28PS V2-10?

Yes. Rack-mount brackets and screws are included in the box. The switch is 1U height (1.7") and standard 19" rack width (17.3").

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-GS950/28PS V2-10?

The AT-GS950/28PS V2-10 is available from Creation Networks, an authorized Allied Telesis partner, at $878.