Allied Telesis AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10 – 48-Port PoE+ Multi-Rate Layer 3 Stackable Switch
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Allied Telesis AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10 – 48-Port PoE+ Multi-Rate Layer ...
Product Overview
The Allied Telesis GS980MX 48-port PoE stackable switch (AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10) provides 48 PoE+ access ports with multi-gigabit capability and 4 x 10G SFP+ uplinks in a 1U rack-mountable form factor. Targeting high-density enterprise campus wiring closets, the GS980MX/52PSM combines 40 x Gigabit PoE+ ports with 8 x 5G multi-rate PoE+ ports for flexible device connectivity across legacy and high-speed infrastructure. Network engineers managing large-scale wireless deployments, IP surveillance, or VoIP environments will benefit from its 370W PoE budget, VCStack stacking for up to 4 units, and full AlliedWare Plus Layer 3 management. The GS980MX/52PSM is an efficient solution for enterprise campus PoE aggregation with multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6 uplink support.
Product Description
The Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS980MX/52PSM is the high-density 48-port member of the GS980MX Series, purpose-built for enterprise access layer deployments that require simultaneous PoE delivery to a large number of endpoints. The switch features 40 x 10/100/1000T PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30W per port) RJ-45 ports, 8 x 5G PoE+ multi-rate ports for Wi-Fi 6 AP or multi-gigabit device connectivity, and 4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ expansion slots for fiber or DAC uplinks to the distribution layer. The total PoE budget of 370W supports simultaneous powering of access points, IP cameras, and VoIP handsets across the full 48-port density. VCStack technology allows up to 4 GS980MX units to be stacked — locally or via VCStack LD for long-distance fiber — presenting them as a single logical switch for unified management and improved resilience. The switch performs at Layer 3 with static and RIPv1/v2 routing, ECMP, and full IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack support with IPv6 Ready certification. Performance is underpinned by 10KB L2 and 9KB L3 jumbo frame support, 4094 configurable VLANs, 16K MAC addresses, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, and 1.5MB packet buffer. Management is provided through AlliedWare Plus with AMF (Autonomous Management Framework) support as an edge node, enabling zero-touch provisioning and recovery, integration with Vista Manager EX, and AMF-Security for automated malware containment. Diagnostic capabilities include TDR cable fault location, optical DDM, UDLD, active fiber monitoring, port mirroring, and automatic link flap detection. The GS980MX/52PSM is the right choice for enterprise network access layers demanding a high port-count PoE switch with multi-gigabit flexibility and centralized management.
Key Features
- 40x Gigabit PoE+ + 8x 5G Multi-Rate PoE+ Access Ports — 48 total PoE+ ports combining standard GbE and multi-gigabit 5G connectivity for mixed device environments.
- 4x 10GBase-X SFP+ Uplinks — High-throughput fiber or DAC uplinks for aggregation to distribution or core switching infrastructure.
- 370W Total PoE Budget — Supports simultaneous PoE delivery to 48 endpoints including APs, cameras, and VoIP devices.
- IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W per port) — Industry-standard PoE+ on all access ports for broad device compatibility.
- VCStack up to 4 Units — Stack multiple GS980MX switches for higher port density and single-system management.
- AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise-class operating system with full CLI, advanced L3 routing, security, and diagnostics.
- AMF Edge Node — Zero-touch provisioning, automatic backup and recovery, and centralized control via Vista Manager EX.
- AMF-Security Integration — Automated endpoint quarantine capability for self-defending network architecture.
- Layer 3 Routing — Static routing, RIPv1/v2, ECMP, IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack with SNMPv6, SSHv6, Syslogv6 management.
- 1.5MB Packet Buffer, 4094 VLANs, 16K MACs — Enterprise-grade capacity for high-density access layer environments.
- Advanced Diagnostics — TDR, DDM, UDLD, AFM, port mirroring, link flap detection, and built-in self-test (BIST).
- IPv6 Ready Certified — Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 conformance validated by the IPv6 Forum.
Typical Applications
- Enterprise campus access layer with high-density PoE endpoint requirements (APs, cameras, VoIP)
- Wiring closet deployments aggregating 40+ PoE devices in a single 1U switch
- Mixed legacy GbE and multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 6 AP environments using the 8x 5G PoE+ ports
- Multi-switch stacked deployments requiring VCStack for logical single-system management
- Enterprise networks using AMF for zero-touch provisioning and automated security response
- Education, hospitality, and healthcare campuses with large wireless and IP surveillance deployments
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10 |
| Product Series | GS980MX (CentreCOM) |
| Layer | Layer 3 |
| Gigabit PoE+ Ports | 40 x 10/100/1000T RJ-45 PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30W max) |
| Multi-Rate PoE+ Ports | 8 x 5G RJ-45 PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, 30W max) |
| SFP+ Uplink Ports | 4 x 10GBase-X SFP+ |
| Total PoE Budget | 370 W |
| Max Stack Units | 4 (VCStack or VCStack LD) |
| Max Power Consumption | 95 W (switch only, no PoE load) |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 441 x 421 x 44 mm (17.4 x 16.6 x 1.7 in) |
| Weight | 6.1 kg (13.45 lb) |
| VLAN Support | 4094 configurable VLANs |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 16K entries |
| Memory | 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, 256MB NAND Flash, 1.5MB Packet Buffer |
| Jumbo Frames | 10KB (L2), 9KB (L3) |
| Operating System | AlliedWare Plus |
| Environmental | EU RoHS, China RoHS |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the difference between the GS980MX/52PSM and the GS980MX/28PSM?
- The GS980MX/52PSM provides 48 PoE+ access ports (40x GbE + 8x 5G multi-rate) and 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, while the GS980MX/28PSM provides 24 PoE+ access ports (20x GbE + 4x 5G multi-rate) and 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks. Both models share the same 370W PoE budget. Choose the 52PSM for higher port density requirements.
- Q: What does the PSM designation mean?
- PSM stands for Power over Ethernet (PoE), Stackable, and Multi-gigabit. The PSM models support IEEE 802.3at PoE+ at up to 30W per port, with a subset of ports running at 2.5G or 5G multi-rate speeds for high-speed device connectivity.
- Q: Can this switch power Wi-Fi 6 access points over Cat5e cabling?
- Yes. The 8 x 5G multi-rate ports auto-negotiate at 2.5G or 5G speeds over existing Cat5e and Cat6 cabling, making it compatible with Wi-Fi 6 APs without recabling. The 30W PoE+ standard is supported for AP power delivery.
- Q: What is the total PoE wattage available and how many devices can it power simultaneously?
- The total PoE budget is 370W. The number of simultaneously powered devices depends on per-device wattage requirements. For example, 48 devices at 7.5W each, or 12 devices at 30W each, can be powered simultaneously within the budget.
- Q: How does stacking work on the GS980MX/52PSM?
- Up to 4 GS980MX switches can be stacked using VCStack through dedicated stacking ports. VCStack LD enables stacking over long-distance fiber links. Stacked units appear as a single logical switch for management and redundancy purposes.
- Q: Does the switch support OSPF routing?
- The GS980MX/52PSM supports static routing and RIPv1/v2 for IPv4, static routing for IPv6, and ECMP routing. OSPF is not supported on this model. For OSPF requirements, consider the x530L Series with the Premium license.
- Q: Where can I purchase the AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10?
- The AT-GS980MX/52PSM-10 is available from Creation Networks. Visit creationnetworks.net for pricing, availability, and volume quote requests.
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