Allied Telesis AT-IE220-10GHX-980 – Industrial 8-Port PoE++ Switch with 10G Uplinks

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-IE220-10GHX-980 is a TAA-compliant industrial Layer 2+ PoE++ switch delivering 8 x 10/100/1000T copper ports with PoE++ support and 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ fiber uplinks in a hardened DIN-rail or wall-mount enclosure. As the Allied Telesis IE220 industrial PoE++ switch, it is engineered for deployment in harsh environments including industrial automation facilities, intelligent transportation systems, smart city infrastructure, and outdoor or unconditioned spaces where standard commercial switches cannot operate reliably. With an extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, fanless cooling, and surge immunity for outdoor use, the IE220-10GHX-980 provides continuous operation in conditions that would degrade or destroy conventional networking hardware. The -980 suffix confirms TAA-compliant country of origin for US Federal and regulated procurement.

Product Description

The AT-IE220-10GHX-980 combines industrial-grade hardware hardening with enterprise-class AlliedWare Plus networking features, making it a capable platform for IIoT edge connectivity and industrial Ethernet applications. All 8 copper ports support IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ delivering up to 95W per port, enabling connection of high-power devices such as PTZ cameras, high-power wireless APs, industrial sensors, and building automation controllers without external power infrastructure. The two SFP+ uplink ports support 1G or 10G fiber connectivity, providing high-capacity links to aggregation or core switches in the industrial network backbone. A fanless design eliminates moving parts, maximizing MTBF for deployments where maintenance access is limited or infrequent. The 37–57V DC input voltage range accommodates standard industrial power systems, and dual redundant power inputs ensure continuous operation when primary power is interrupted. As an Allied Telesis IE220 rugged industrial Ethernet switch, it supports MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), EPSRing, and G.8032 ERPS ring topologies for sub-50ms failover, a critical requirement for real-time industrial control networks. Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) provides continuous monitoring of fiber uplinks to detect physical intrusion or signal degradation. The switch integrates with Allied Telesis Vista Manager and AMF for centralized management across heterogeneous networks including commercial and industrial segments. SDN-based micro-segmentation through AMF Security allows granular device-to-device communication control, reducing lateral movement risk in connected IIoT environments. Dimensions are 65 x 137 x 155 mm with a weight of 1.60 kg in DIN rail configuration, and it carries an IP30 protection rating. A Premium Feature License (AT-IE220-FL01) is available separately to unlock Hi-PoE and PoE++ sourcing and 10G uplink functionality.

Key Features

• 8 x PoE++ Ports (IEEE 802.3bt) — Up to 95W per port powers high-demand IIoT devices including PTZ cameras, industrial wireless APs, and building automation equipment.
• 2 x 1G/10G SFP+ Uplinks — High-capacity fiber uplinks for integration with 10G backbone and aggregation infrastructure in industrial or commercial networks.
• Extended Temperature: -40°C to 75°C — Operates reliably in outdoor, manufacturing floor, transportation, and utility environments where thermal extremes are routine.
• Fanless Design — No moving parts maximizes MTBF and enables silent operation in noise-sensitive or particle-heavy industrial environments.
• DIN Rail and Wall Mount — Dual mounting options support standard industrial panel installations and wall-mount deployments in enclosures or junction boxes.
• Redundant DC Power Inputs — Dual 37–57V DC inputs ensure continuous operation if a primary power supply fails, critical for safety-critical industrial applications.
• Ring Redundancy: MRP, EPSRing, G.8032 ERPS — Sub-50ms failover for industrial ring topologies supporting real-time process control and SCADA systems.
• Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) — Monitors fiber uplinks continuously for physical intrusion or signal faults, adding security layer to critical infrastructure.
• Surge Immunity for Outdoor Deployment — Hardened against electrical surges encountered in outdoor environments, roadside enclosures, and utility substations.
• TAA Compliant — -980 suffix confirms Trade Agreements Act compliance for US Federal, DoD, and regulated industrial procurement.
• AMF and Vista Manager Integration — Centralized management and zero-touch provisioning alongside commercial network segments from a single management platform.
• Continuous PoE — Maintains PoE delivery during switch reboot or firmware upgrade, preventing powered device disruption in critical applications.

Typical Applications

• Industrial automation and manufacturing floor IIoT edge switching in harsh, high-temperature environments
• Intelligent transportation systems connecting roadside units, traffic cameras, and adaptive signal controllers
• Smart city infrastructure powering environmental sensors, information kiosks, and public Wi-Fi nodes
• Building automation networks integrating access control, energy management, and lighting control systems
• Outdoor utility and substation deployments requiring surge-hardened, extended-temperature operation
• US Federal and DoD industrial network deployments requiring TAA-compliant hardware

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum PoE wattage per port on the IE220-10GHX-980?

Each copper port supports IEEE 802.3bt PoE++ with up to 95W per port, sufficient to power high-demand devices such as PTZ cameras, multi-radio Wi-Fi 6E access points, and industrial automation controllers.

Q: What power supply is needed to operate this switch?

The IE220-10GHX-980 requires an external 37–57V DC supply. Allied Telesis offers compatible DIN-rail-mount industrial AC/DC power supplies in 50W, 120W, 240W, and 480W variants (AT-PWR50-DIN, AT-PWR240-DIN, etc.) depending on the PoE load required.

Q: Does the AT-IE220-10GHX-980 require a license for PoE++ and 10G uplinks?

Yes. Full PoE++ sourcing (Hi-PoE and PoE++) and 10G uplink operation require the AT-IE220-FL01 Premium Feature License, which is sold separately.

Q: What ring redundancy protocols are supported?

The switch supports MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), Allied Telesis EPSRing, and ITU-T G.8032 ERPS, all providing sub-50ms failover for industrial ring network topologies.

Q: Is the IE220-10GHX-980 TAA compliant?

Yes. The -980 suffix designates TAA-compliant country of origin, meeting Trade Agreements Act requirements for US Federal, DoD, and regulated procurement programs.

Q: What is the operating temperature range?

The switch operates reliably from -40°C to 75°C, covering the full range of outdoor, transportation, utility, and industrial manufacturing environments encountered in North American deployments.

Q: Can this switch be managed alongside commercial Allied Telesis switches?

Yes. The IE220 series runs AlliedWare Plus and supports AMF (Autonomous Management Framework) and Vista Manager integration, allowing unified management of both industrial and commercial network segments from a single platform.

Q: What is Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM)?

AFM is an Allied Telesis feature that continuously monitors the SFP+ fiber uplinks for signal faults or physical intrusion attempts. It provides an additional security layer for fiber infrastructure in critical industrial and government networks.