Allied Telesis AT-GS970M/18-10 L2+ MANAGED 16 X10/100/1000MBPS 2XSFP UPLINK 1FIXED AC PWR SUPPLY

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-GS970M/18-10 is a CentreCOM GS970M Series L2+ managed Gigabit switch with 16 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports and 2 x 100/1000X SFP uplinks, powered by a single fixed AC power supply with a US power cord. This Allied Telesis GS970M 16-port gigabit L2+ managed switch no PoE delivers enterprise-class management features — including VLANs, QoS, SNMP, 802.1x authentication, and the AlliedWare Plus CLI — in a compact rack-mountable chassis. The GS970M/18-10 is the non-PoE model of the GS970M/18 line; customers requiring Power over Ethernet should select the AT-GS970M/18PS. As an AMF (Autonomous Management Framework) edge node, the switch integrates natively into Allied Telesis zero-touch provisioning and auto-recovery workflows.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS970M/18-10 targets network edge and access layer deployments where full managed switch functionality is required but Power over Ethernet is not. Sixteen 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 ports provide auto-negotiating Gigabit copper connectivity to desktops, IP phones, wireless access points (externally powered), and other end devices. Two 100/1000X SFP uplink slots accommodate fiber or copper Gigabit SFPs for flexible connection to the distribution or core layer — whether via multimode fiber, single-mode fiber, or copper. The switch runs AlliedWare Plus, Allied Telesis’s enterprise-class operating system, providing a feature set well beyond basic WebSmart switches: full 802.1Q VLAN tagging, QoS with priority queuing, RSTP/MSTP spanning tree, IGMP snooping, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, RMON, and a web-based GUI alongside the CLI. Static routing and RIP are also supported, giving the GS970M/18-10 Layer 3 Lite capabilities useful at the network edge. IEEE 802.1x, MAC-based, and Web-based authentication integrate with RADIUS to enforce port-level access control — a requirement in environments subject to network access control (NAC) policies. As an AMF edge node, the switch participates in Allied Telesis’s Autonomous Management Framework, enabling zero-touch provisioning, automatic firmware updates, and self-healing network recovery without on-site intervention. The unit is rack-mountable (1U) and wall-mountable, with dimensions of 341 x 231 x 44mm and a weight of 2.4kg. Maximum power consumption is 18W with no PoE load, and the fan operates at 29 dBA — quiet enough for open-plan offices or wiring closets without acoustic isolation requirements.

Key Features

• 16 x 10/100/1000Base-T Ports — Auto-negotiating Gigabit copper access for up to 16 end devices per switch.
• 2 x 100/1000X SFP Uplinks — Flexible fiber or copper uplinks to distribution/core layer; accepts a wide range of Allied Telesis SFP modules.
• L2+ Managed — No PoE — Full management feature set without PoE; the non-PoE model reduces cost where endpoint powering is not needed.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise CLI and web GUI; supports VLANs, QoS, RSTP/MSTP, SNMP, RMON, IGMP snooping, static routing, and RIP.
• AMF Edge Node — Integrates with Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework for zero-touch provisioning and auto-recovery.
• IEEE 802.1x / MAC / Web Authentication — Port-level NAC enforcement via RADIUS for secure network edge access control.
• IPv6 Ready — IPv6 Forum certified; supports IPv6 dual-stack deployments at the access layer.
• Low Power: 18W Max — Eco-friendly design; fanless noise level of 29 dBA suitable for office environments.

Typical Applications

• Office access layer switching for 16-node workgroups requiring managed VLANs and QoS
• Education and healthcare network edge where 802.1x NAC enforcement is required
• Retail and hospitality networks needing VLAN segmentation without PoE budgeting overhead
• Wiring closet upgrades from unmanaged or WebSmart switches to full L2+ management
• Branch office network edge connecting to a fiber uplink to headquarters
• Deployments within Allied Telesis AMF networks requiring automated provisioning and recovery

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the AT-GS970M/18-10 and the AT-GS970M/18PS?

The AT-GS970M/18-10 is the non-PoE model with a single fixed AC power supply. The AT-GS970M/18PS adds Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all 16 copper ports, supports up to 247W total PoE budget, and draws up to 330W at full PoE+ load. Choose the /18-10 when endpoints are self-powered; choose the /18PS when you need to power IP cameras, access points, or phones directly from the switch.

Q: What does "L2+" mean versus a standard Layer 2 or full Layer 3 switch?

L2+ (also called Layer 3 Lite) means the switch supports all standard Layer 2 features (VLANs, spanning tree, QoS, IGMP snooping) plus basic Layer 3 routing (static routes and RIP). It does not support OSPF, BGP, or other dynamic routing protocols found in full Layer 3 switches. This is appropriate for access and edge deployments where inter-VLAN routing is needed but full routing protocol support is not.

Q: What does the "-10" suffix in AT-GS970M/18-10 mean?

The "-10" denotes the US power cord variant. Allied Telesis uses a two-digit suffix for regional power cord options: -10 = US, -20 = no power cord, -30 = UK, -40 = Australia, -50 = Europe.

Q: Does the AT-GS970M/18-10 support AMF (Allied Telesis Management Framework)?

Yes. The switch operates as an AMF edge node, participating in Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework networks. This enables zero-touch provisioning, automatic configuration backup, and self-healing recovery when deployed alongside an AMF master or controller.

Q: How many VLANs does the GS970M/18-10 support?

The GS970M Series supports 802.1Q VLANs. Refer to the Allied Telesis datasheet for the maximum VLAN table size; typical for this product class is 256 active VLANs with 4094 VLAN IDs supported.

Q: Can the SFP slots accept both fiber and copper SFP modules?

Yes. The two SFP uplink slots accept 100/1000X SFPs. Allied Telesis offers a range of compatible SFP modules including multi-mode fiber, single-mode fiber, and copper (RJ-45) options. Verify compatibility with Allied Telesis’s SFP compatibility list for your chosen module.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-GS970M/18-10?

The AT-GS970M/18-10 is available at creationnetworks.net. Contact Creation Networks for volume pricing, government procurement, or configuration assistance.