Allied Telesis AT-GS980MX/52-10 – 48-Port Gigabit Layer 3 Stackable Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis GS980MX/52-10 is a full-density Allied Telesis GS980MX 48-port gigabit Layer 3 stackable switch with 10G uplinks, purpose-built for enterprise access and distribution layers. Delivering 48x 10/100/1000Base-T copper ports plus 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, it provides the port density and uplink capacity required in modern campus networks. Unlike the GS980MX/28 (24 copper ports), the /52 model doubles access-layer density in a single 1U chassis. VCStack technology allows up to 4 units to be stacked, creating a logical 192-port switch managed as one device.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis GS980MX 48-port gigabit Layer 3 stackable switch with 10G uplinks runs AlliedWare Plus, Allied Telesis' enterprise-class operating system delivering advanced routing, security, and automation capabilities. Layer 3 routing support includes static routing and RIP for IPv4, plus static routing for IPv6, making the switch suitable for routed access deployments without requiring a dedicated router. VCStack LD extends stacking over long distances, enabling geographically dispersed stack members. The Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) enables zero-touch provisioning and centralized management across an entire AMF network from a single point. EPSRing transit node support delivers sub-50ms ring recovery for mission-critical environments. Hardware resources include 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 256MB flash, and 1.5MB packet buffer. A front-panel 7-segment LED provides at-a-glance operational status. The 1U rack-mountable form factor supports both rack and wall mounting. Power consumption is 60W without PoE load. Active Fiber Monitoring and Optical DDM protect fiber uplinks from tampering and degradation.

Key Features

• 48x 10/100/1000Base-T + 4x 10G SFP+ — Full-density access layer with 10G fiber uplinks in a single 1U chassis.
• VCStack up to 4 units — Stack up to 4 switches via VCStack for a logical 192-port device with single-pane management.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise-class operating system with Layer 3 routing, advanced QoS, and comprehensive security features.
• AMF Edge Node — Autonomous Management Framework enables zero-touch provisioning, automated recovery, and centralized control.
• EPSRing Transit Node — Sub-50ms ring recovery for high-availability campus and industrial ring topologies.
• 4094 Configurable VLANs / 16K MAC Table — Scales to large enterprise segmentation requirements.
• Active Fiber Monitoring + DDM — Proactive optical link health monitoring and tamper detection.
• IPv6 Ready Certified — Full dual-stack support with IPv6 ACLs, SNMPv6, SSHv6, and Syslogv6.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise campus access layer — high-density workstation and IP phone connectivity
• Distribution layer aggregation — stacked for maximum port density and redundancy
• High-speed Wi-Fi 6 backhaul — 10G uplinks sustaining multiple AP aggregation points
• SMB core switching — Layer 3 routing eliminates need for a separate router
• Resilient ring networks — EPSRing transit node for critical uptime requirements

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many switches can be stacked with VCStack on the GS980MX/52-10?

Up to 4 GS980MX units can be stacked using VCStack, presenting as a single logical device with unified management and a combined maximum of 192 copper ports plus 16x 10G SFP+ uplinks.

Q: What is the difference between the GS980MX/52-10 and the GS980MX/28?

The GS980MX/52-10 provides 48x copper Gigabit ports versus 24 ports on the GS980MX/28, making it the high-density option for access deployments requiring maximum port count in a 1U form factor.

Q: Does the GS980MX/52-10 support Layer 3 routing?

Yes. It supports static routing and RIP for IPv4, and static routing for IPv6, enabling routed access and inter-VLAN routing without a separate router.

Q: What management options are available?

The switch supports CLI (console, Telnet, SSH), SNMPv1/v2c/v3, web GUI, and integrates with Allied Telesis AMF for centralized zero-touch management and Vista Manager EX for graphical network visualization.

Q: Is the GS980MX/52-10 compatible with AMF Security (AMF-Sec)?

Yes. AMF-Sec integration enables the switch to automatically quarantine suspect devices, providing a self-defending network response to detected malware or unauthorized endpoints.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-GS980MX/52-10?

The AT-GS980MX/52-10 is available through Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net, an authorized Allied Telesis reseller.