Allied Telesis AT-X530L-28GTX-J90 – JITC TAA Layer 3 Stackable Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis x530L JITC TAA Layer 3 stackable switch (AT-X530L-28GTX-J90) is purpose-built for secure U.S. Government and Department of Defense network deployments. Certified on the DoDIN Approved Products List (APL) by JITC and compliant with the Trade Agreements Act (TAA), this switch delivers enterprise-grade Layer 3 switching for wiring closet and campus distribution roles requiring strict federal procurement compliance. Network engineers seeking a JITC-certified gigabit stackable switch with 10G uplinks and dual redundant power will find the X530L-28GTX-J90 an authoritative solution for classified and unclassified government infrastructure.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis X530L-28GTX-J90 is a 28-port Layer 3 stackable switch from the x530L Series, a high-performance, feature-rich platform designed for today's converged enterprise and government networks. It provides 24 x 10/100/1000T RJ-45 copper ports and 4 x SFP+ slots supporting 1G/10G fiber or DAC uplinks, with a non-blocking switching fabric of 128 Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps. The J90 designation indicates JITC certification and TAA compliance, making this switch eligible for U.S. federal procurement under GSA schedules. Dual built-in load-sharing power supplies provide hardware-level redundancy with no single point of failure — critical for always-on government and enterprise infrastructure. Allied Telesis Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) allows up to 8 units to be stacked locally, or extended over long-distance fiber links (VCStack LD), creating a scalable and manageable distribution core. The switch runs AlliedWare Plus, a fully featured enterprise OS with an industry-standard CLI, supporting static and RIP routing, OSPFv2 (with license), 4094 VLANs, and 16K MAC addresses. The Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) enables zero-touch provisioning, automatic device recovery, and centralized network management through Vista Manager EX. AMF-Security integration allows the switch to act as an enforcement point in a self-defending network, automatically quarantining compromised endpoints without administrator intervention. FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules ensure secure management communications compliant with federal standards. The X530L-28GTX-J90 is an ideal Layer 3 access or distribution switch for federal agencies, DoD installations, and any enterprise requiring government-grade network security and compliance.

Key Features

• JITC Certified & TAA Compliant — Approved for DoDIN APL; meets federal procurement requirements for government and defense networks.
• 24x 10/100/1000T + 4x SFP+ Ports — High-density gigabit access with 10G uplink capacity for distribution-layer connectivity.
• 128 Gbps Non-Blocking Switching Fabric — Full wire-speed performance at 95.2 Mpps with no congestion at the backplane.
• Dual Hot-Swap Power Supplies — Load-sharing redundant PSUs eliminate single points of failure for mission-critical uptime.
• VCStack up to 8 Units — Stack locally or over long-distance fiber (VCStack LD) for simplified management and elastic capacity.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise-class operating system with standard CLI, rich L3 routing, security, and QoS feature sets.
• AMF Zero-Touch Provisioning — Autonomous Management Framework automates configuration backup, recovery, and deployment at scale.
• AMF-Security Integration — Self-defending network capability automatically isolates and quarantines compromised devices.
• FIPS 140-2 Validated — Cryptographic module certification required for secure federal government deployments.
• EPSRing & G.8032 ERPS — Sub-50ms resilient ring protection for campus and distributed network segments.
• IPv6 Ready Certified — Full dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 support validated by the IPv6 Forum.
• Tri-Authentication — 802.1x, MAC-based, and web authentication provide layered network access control.

Typical Applications

• U.S. Federal Government and Department of Defense wiring closet deployments requiring DoDIN APL approval
• GSA-compliant enterprise campus access and distribution switching
• Secure government network infrastructure requiring FIPS 140-2 cryptographic compliance
• Enterprise campus core or distribution with VCStack high-availability architecture
• Multi-building or distributed campus environments using VCStack LD long-distance fiber stacking
• Networks requiring automated endpoint quarantine via AMF-Security integration

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the J90 suffix mean on the AT-X530L-28GTX-J90?

The J90 suffix denotes JITC certification and TAA compliance. JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command) certifies the switch for use on DoDIN (Department of Defense Information Network) Approved Products List, making it suitable for U.S. Government and DoD procurement.

Q: Is this switch eligible for GSA federal procurement?

Yes. TAA compliance means the AT-X530L-28GTX-J90 meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, qualifying it for U.S. federal government purchases under GSA schedules and other federal procurement vehicles.

Q: How many units can be stacked together?

Up to 8 x530L units can be stacked using VCStack. Stacking can be done locally using the dedicated stacking ports, or over long distances via VCStack LD using fiber optic links.

Q: Can the X530L-28GTX-J90 stack with x530 (non-L) switches?

Yes, with the AT-FL-x53L-MSTK mixed stacking license, the x530L series can stack with x530 series switches for investment protection in mixed environments.

Q: Does this switch support OSPF and BGP routing?

Static routing and RIPv1/v2 are included by default. OSPFv2 (256 routes) and BGP4 (256 routes) are available with the AT-FL-x530L-01 Premium license.

Q: What security features are built into the X530L-28GTX-J90?

The switch includes tri-authentication (802.1x, MAC-based, web-auth), DHCP snooping, dynamic ARP inspection, ACLs, BPDU protection, STP root guard, AMF-Security integration for automated endpoint quarantine, and FIPS 140-2 validated management cryptography.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X530L-28GTX-J90?

The AT-X530L-28GTX-J90 is available at Creation Networks. Visit creationnetworks.net for pricing, availability, and volume quote requests.