Allied Telesis AT-IE510-28GSX-80 – Industrial SFP Layer 3 Stackable Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-IE510-28GSX-80 is a purpose-built Allied Telesis IE510 industrial SFP switch engineered for mission-critical deployments in harsh physical environments where commercial-grade switches cannot operate reliably. With 24 x 100/1000X SFP fiber ports and four 1G/10G SFP+ uplinks, it provides all-fiber connectivity for industrial Ethernet, building management systems, CCTV infrastructure, and utility network applications. Its extended operating temperature range of -40°C to 75°C, IP30-rated metal enclosure, and redundant DC power supply support make it the preferred choice for ruggedized industrial Ethernet fiber switch and Layer 3 stackable switch for harsh environment automation networks.

Product Description

The AT-IE510-28GSX-80 is a 1U rack-mountable industrial Ethernet switch designed for environments that exceed the thermal and electrical tolerance of standard enterprise hardware. All 24 front-panel ports are 100/1000X SFP fiber slots, enabling the switch to connect fiber-based endpoints such as industrial cameras, remote I/O systems, RTUs, and fiber-connected PLCs across manufacturing floors, substations, and transportation infrastructure. Four 1G/10G SFP+ ports serve as high-bandwidth uplinks or can be configured as additional 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports when the unit is not stacked.

The IE510-28GSX delivers a switching fabric of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps, providing wire-speed performance even under maximum load conditions. VCStack technology with 40 Gbps of dedicated stacking bandwidth allows multiple IE510 units to be combined into a single logical switch, simplifying management and increasing resilience in complex industrial network topologies. Two dedicated 10 Gigabit stacking ports support ring or daisy-chain configurations, and these ports can be repurposed as additional 1G/10G Ethernet uplinks when stacking is not required.

The switch accepts ±48V DC and ±60V DC input power with auto-ranging, allowing it to operate directly from the DC bus supplies common in industrial control panels, utility substations, and transportation systems. An optional AT-IE048-240-20 240W industrial AC/DC power supply with DIN-rail mount is available for panel-mount deployments. The front-panel seven-segment LED display provides at-a-glance operational status and fault indication without requiring a management connection — a significant advantage in remote or unmanned equipment rooms.

The AlliedWare Plus operating system supports a full suite of Layer 3 routing protocols (via optional license), ACLs based on Layer 3 and 4 headers, eight priority QoS queues per port for real-time industrial traffic, and advanced security features consistent with the Allied Telesis enterprise switch family. Optional feature licenses add OSPF, OSPFv3, PIM, VRRP, G.8032 Ethernet ring protection, MRP (Media Redundancy Protocol), and Modbus for SCADA integration. The AT-IE510-28GSX-80 is available from Creation Networks, your Allied Telesis industrial networking specialist.

Key Features

• 24 x 100/1000X SFP Fiber Ports — All-fiber access layer connectivity for industrial endpoints, cameras, and automation devices.
• 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ Ports — High-speed uplinks or additional Ethernet ports when not stacking.
• Extended Temperature: -40°C to 75°C — Operates reliably in outdoor, industrial, and utility environments without active cooling concerns.
• IP30-Rated Metal Enclosure — Protected against solid object ingress; suitable for industrial rack installation.
• 128 Gbps Switching Fabric / 95.2 Mpps — Wire-speed forwarding performance under full load.
• VCStack with 40 Gbps Stacking Bandwidth — Combine multiple units into one logical switch for simplified management and resiliency.
• DC Power Input (±48V / ±60V) — Direct connection to industrial DC bus supplies; auto-ranging input.
• Redundant PSU Support — Optional dual power supply configuration for critical infrastructure uptime.
• Front-Panel 7-Segment LED — At-a-glance status and fault diagnostics without a management connection.
• 8 Priority QoS Queues per Port — Prioritizes real-time and time-sensitive industrial traffic.
• G.8032 / MRP Ring Protection (licensed) — Industry-standard Ethernet ring redundancy protocols for industrial topologies.
• Modbus License Available — Native Modbus protocol support for SCADA and industrial control system integration.

Typical Applications

• Industrial automation networks and manufacturing floor Ethernet infrastructure
• Utility substation and smart grid Ethernet switching
• Transportation and rail network communications
• Building management systems (BMS) with fiber backbone
• CCTV and IP surveillance fiber aggregation in industrial facilities
• Oil, gas, and energy sector control network infrastructure
• Water treatment and utility SCADA network switching

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the IE510-28GSX-80 suitable for industrial environments?

The IE510-28GSX-80 is rated for -40°C to 75°C operating temperatures, has an IP30-rated metal enclosure, accepts DC bus power input (±48V/±60V), and is built on a hardened platform specifically designed for industrial and utility networking applications.

Q: Does the IE510-28GSX-80 support copper ports?

No. All 24 access ports are 100/1000X SFP fiber slots. There are no RJ-45 copper access ports on this model. The four SFP+ uplink ports also use fiber transceivers.

Q: What DC power supplies are compatible?

The AT-IE510-28GSX-80 accepts ±48V DC and ±60V DC with auto-ranging. Compatible external power supplies include the AT-IE048-240-20 (240W, DIN-rail), AT-SDR120-48 (120W), and AT-SDR240-48 (240W).

Q: Is Layer 3 routing included out of the box?

Basic Layer 3 functionality is available on the base platform. Full dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, PIM, VRRP) require the AT-FL-IE5-L3-01 Layer 3 Premium license. Contact Creation Networks for licensing options.

Q: Does the switch support industrial ring protocols?

Yes. The AT-FL-IE5-G8032 license adds ITU-T G.8032 Ethernet ring protection and Ethernet CFM. The AT-FL-IE5-MRP license adds Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) for IEC 62439-2 compliant ring topologies.

Q: Is Modbus protocol supported for SCADA integration?

Yes. The AT-FL-IE5-MODB optional license enables native Modbus support for integration with SCADA systems and industrial control environments.

Q: How many units can be stacked?

The IE510 supports VCStack stacking with 40 Gbps of stacking bandwidth. Consult the Allied Telesis IE510 series datasheet for the maximum stack count and topology options.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-IE510-28GSX-80?

The AT-IE510-28GSX-80 is available from Creation Networks, specializing in Allied Telesis industrial networking solutions with pre-sales engineering support.