Allied Telesis AT-X320-10GH-90 L3 GIGABIT SWITCH 8PORT 10/100/1000T POE++ 2PORT 100/1000

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-X320-10GH-90 is the TAA-compliant variant of the x320 8-port PoE++ Layer 3 switch, required for US federal government and defense procurement under the Trade Agreements Act. Hardware specifications are identical to the AT-X320-10GH: 8 x 10/100/1000T PoE++ ports (IEEE 802.3bt, up to 90W per port), 2 x 100/1000X SFP uplinks, AlliedWare Plus operating system, and a fanless design. The -90 suffix specifically designates TAA compliance and standard commercial bundling for government purchasing vehicles. Network engineers specifying the Allied Telesis x320-10GH-90 TAA Layer 3 switch for federal, state, or education contracts can source directly through Creation Networks as an authorized Allied Telesis reseller.

Product Description

The AT-X320-10GH-90 delivers the same hardware platform as the AT-X320-10GH with the addition of TAA compliance certification, ensuring the switch meets Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act requirements for US government procurement. The switch features 8 x 10/100/1000T PoE++ access ports capable of delivering 15.4W (802.3af), 30W (802.3at), or up to 90W (802.3bt) per port to connected devices, with a total PoE power budget expandable up to 720W via three external power supply units. The 2 x 100/1000X SFP uplinks support both fiber and copper SFP transceivers for flexible distribution-layer connectivity. Power consumption of the switch itself is 21W, with the remaining PSU capacity allocated to PoE. Continuous PoE maintains power to connected devices during switch software restarts, which is operationally important for security-sensitive government facilities where cameras and access control must remain active. AlliedWare Plus provides 802.1X port-based authentication, dynamic VLAN assignment, tri-authentication, DHCP snooping, and Active Fiber Monitoring for uplink health. The fanless, 1U chassis supports rack mounting (19" brackets included), DIN rail, and desktop deployment, dimensions 1.7" H x 8.3" W x 7.1" D. AMF Guestnode integration allows third-party IP phones, cameras, and IoT devices to participate in the AMF management domain.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant — Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for US federal, state, and SLED procurement on GSA schedules and government contracts.
• 8 x 10/100/1000T PoE++ Ports (802.3bt) — Up to 90W per port for Wi-Fi 6 APs, PTZ cameras, thin clients, and high-power IoT devices.
• 2 x 100/1000X SFP Uplinks — Fiber or copper SFP uplinks for distribution-layer connectivity with Active Fiber Monitoring support.
• Up to 720W Total PoE Budget — Triple external PSU support for full power resilience and maximum port-load capacity.
• Continuous PoE — Powered devices remain online during switch software restarts — essential for government security infrastructure.
• Fanless Silent Operation — No moving parts; suitable for offices, classrooms, command centers, and above-ceiling deployments.
• AlliedWare Plus & AMF — Enterprise OS with centralized AMF automation, zero-touch provisioning, and secure management traffic encryption in AMF secure mode.
• 21W Switch Power Consumption — Low base power draw; energy-efficient with IEEE EEE support reducing idle port power.

Typical Applications

• US federal government and DoD network edge switching requiring TAA-compliant hardware
• SLED (state, local, education) procurement under government purchasing contracts
• Smart building and campus access tier powering Wi-Fi 6 APs, IP cameras, VoIP, and access control
• Government facility security networks requiring Continuous PoE for uninterrupted camera and access control operation
• Education networks with AMF zero-touch provisioning to reduce on-site IT labor across distributed campuses

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the -90 suffix mean on the AT-X320-10GH-90?

The -90 suffix designates the TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant version of the x320-10GH. TAA compliance is a mandatory requirement for US federal government purchasing vehicles including GSA schedules. The hardware is otherwise identical to the AT-X320-10GH.

Q: Is the AT-X320-10GH-90 required for all government purchases?

TAA compliance is required for purchases through US federal government contracts (GSA, DoD, etc.) and many state and local government contracts. Commercial and private-sector buyers may use either the standard AT-X320-10GH or the AT-X320-10GH-90.

Q: Is the x320-10GH-90 hardware identical to the x320-10GH?

Yes. The physical hardware, port configuration, PoE capability, and AlliedWare Plus software are identical. The -90 suffix solely indicates TAA compliance status for procurement classification purposes.

Q: What PoE power budget is available when using all 8 ports at 90W?

Full 90W on all 8 ports simultaneously requires the maximum PSU configuration providing up to 720W of PoE budget. PSU options should be selected based on actual connected device power requirements; Creation Networks can assist with PSU sizing.

Q: Does Continuous PoE require special configuration?

Continuous PoE is a hardware-level capability of the x320-10GH platform. It is enabled through AlliedWare Plus configuration and ensures PoE-powered devices remain online when the switch undergoes software restarts or planned maintenance reboots.

Q: Can the x320-10GH-90 be managed as part of an AMF network?

Yes. The x320-10GH-90 fully participates in Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) networks, supporting AMF secure mode for encrypted management traffic, AMF Guestnode for third-party device integration, and zero-touch provisioning for simplified deployment.