Allied Telesis AT-GS970M/10PS-R-10 L2+ MANAGED 8 X 10/100/1000MBPS POE+ 2 X SFP UPLINK 1 FIXED AC PS

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis GS970M 8-port PoE+ L2+ managed switch (AT-GS970M/10PS-R-10) is a CentreCOM series Layer 3 Lite gigabit switch purpose-built for the intelligent network edge. Delivering eight IEEE 802.3at PoE+ copper ports and two 100/1000X SFP uplinks in a 1U rack-mountable chassis, it provides both high-density power delivery and fiber uplink flexibility. Managed via AlliedWare Plus with full CLI, GUI, and SNMP support, and certified as an Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) edge node, it suits environments that demand centralized zero-touch provisioning and automated network recovery.

Product Description

The AT-GS970M/10PS-R-10 is the rack-mount variant of the GS970M/10PS, shipping with a rack-mount kit for standard 19-inch enclosures. All eight RJ-45 ports support IEEE 802.3af/at PoE+ at up to 30W per port with a total PoE budget of 124W, enabling direct power delivery to wireless access points, IP surveillance cameras, VoIP phones, and other powered devices without separate power runs. The two SFP slots accept 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X modules for fiber uplinks to distribution or core switches. Running AlliedWare Plus, the Allied Telesis GS970M 8-port PoE+ L2+ managed switch supports static routing and RIP for Layer 3 Lite inter-VLAN routing, making it a cost-effective step above a pure L2 WebSmart device. IEEE 802.1x, MAC-based, and web-based Network Access Control (NAC) enforce port security at the edge. EPSR (Ethernet Protection Switched Ring) enables resilient ring topologies with sub-50ms failover. AMF Plus integration allows the switch to join a zero-touch provisioning domain where firmware and configuration can be pushed automatically from an AMF master or controller. The fixed single AC power supply and compact 210 x 275 x 42.5 mm form factor make it suitable for wiring closets, branch offices, and distributed enterprise deployments. Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Key Features

• 8x IEEE 802.3at PoE+ Ports — Up to 30W per port, 124W total PoE budget for powering APs, cameras, and IP phones.
• 2x 100/1000X SFP Uplinks — Fiber uplink flexibility for connections to distribution or core layer switches.
• AMF Plus Edge Node — Integrates into Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework for zero-touch provisioning and automated network recovery.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise-class operating system with full CLI, web GUI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and RMON management.
• Layer 3 Lite (Static Routing + RIP) — Supports basic inter-VLAN routing without the cost of a full L3 platform.
• EPSR Ring Resiliency — Ethernet Protection Switched Ring for sub-50ms fault recovery in ring topologies.
• IEEE 802.1x / MAC / Web NAC — Flexible port authentication and access control for edge security.
• Rack-Mount Kit Included — Ships with rack-mount brackets for immediate 19-inch rack installation.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise branch office wiring closets requiring PoE+ for wireless APs and IP phones
• IP video surveillance edge deployments with centralized camera power
• Education and healthcare edge access layers with NAC enforcement
• Distributed enterprise sites managed via AMF zero-touch provisioning
• Resilient ring network topologies using EPSR

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the GS970M and the GS950 WebSmart series?

The GS970M runs AlliedWare Plus with full CLI, SNMP, and AMF management — it is a fully managed L3 Lite switch. The GS950 series uses WebSmart, a simplified web-only management interface without full CLI or AMF integration, suited for simpler deployments.

Q: What is the total PoE budget on the AT-GS970M/10PS?

The switch provides 124W total PoE budget across its 8 PoE+ ports. This supports up to 4 devices simultaneously at the full 30W IEEE 802.3at rate, or up to 8 devices at 15W (802.3af).

Q: What does the -R suffix mean in the part number?

The -R suffix indicates the rack-mount variant. It ships with rack-mount brackets for standard 19-inch rack installation. The non-R model does not include rack hardware.

Q: What does AMF Plus mean for network management?

Allied Telesis Management Framework (AMF) Plus allows this switch to operate as an edge node in an AMF domain. An AMF master or controller can push firmware, backup configurations, and provision new devices automatically — eliminating manual per-device configuration.

Q: How does the GS970M compare to the GS980M?

The GS980M is a full Layer 3 switch with dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF. The GS970M is a Layer 3 Lite switch supporting only static routing and RIP, making it appropriate for edge access deployments rather than distribution or core roles.

Q: Can the SFP ports be used simultaneously with all copper ports?

Yes. The two SFP slots are uplink expansion ports and operate independently of the 8 copper PoE+ ports. All 10 ports can be active simultaneously.