Allied Telesis AT-X530-28GPXM-10 – 24-Port PoE+ Multi-Gigabit Layer 3 Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-X530-28GPXM-10 is a 24-port PoE+ multi-gigabit Layer 3 stackable switch designed for demanding enterprise access and campus distribution deployments. This is the standard commercial variant — the -10 suffix denotes a US power cord with no software bundle, distinguishing it from the -B11 bundle SKU and the -J90 JITC-certified variant. With 20 x 10/100/1000T PoE+ access ports, 4 x multi-gigabit (1G/2.5G/5G) PoE+ uplink-capable ports, and 4 x SFP+ 10G fiber uplinks, this switch delivers the port density and power capacity required for high-density wireless and surveillance deployments. Procurement teams seeking an Allied Telesis x530 24-port PoE+ multi-gigabit Layer 3 switch without government certification requirements or bundled licensing will find the -10 the correct line item.

Product Description

The AT-X530-28GPXM-10 is part of Allied Telesis's x530 Series, a high-performance family of stackable Layer 3 switches built for enterprise environments that require both high port count and high power delivery. The switch provides 24 x RJ-45 copper ports — 20 running standard 10/100/1000T PoE+ (up to 30W per port) and 4 running multi-gigabit 1G/2.5G/5G PoE+ to accommodate Wi-Fi 6/6E access points and high-power PoE endpoints over existing Category 5e/6 cabling. Four SFP+ slots deliver 10 Gigabit fiber uplinks for high-bandwidth aggregation connectivity. The total PoE power budget supports a dense deployment of wireless access points and IP cameras without external injectors. AlliedWare Plus (AW+), Allied Telesis's enterprise operating system, underpins full Layer 3 routing including static routes, RIP, OSPF, and BGP (with optional license), as well as comprehensive QoS, ACL, and VLAN capabilities. Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) enables zero-touch provisioning, automated backup and restore, and centralized management of the entire network as a single virtual device — dramatically reducing operational overhead at scale. VCStack virtual chassis stacking allows up to eight x530 units to operate as a single logical switch, providing linear bandwidth scaling and eliminating single points of failure when combined with link aggregation. Long Distance Stacking (VCStack LD) extends stack connectivity over fiber links for distributed campus topologies. The switch ships with dual internal power supplies for supply redundancy, and supports Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSRing) and ITU-T G.8032 ring protection for sub-50ms failover on ring topologies. The -10 suffix confirms this unit ships with a US power cord and no pre-installed software bundle; organizations requiring the NCP software bundle should specify the -B11 variant instead.

Key Features

• 24 PoE+ Copper Ports — 20 x 10/100/1000T + 4 x 1G/2.5G/5G multi-gigabit, all PoE+ capable (up to 30W per port) for dense wireless and surveillance deployments.
• 4 x SFP+ 10G Uplinks — High-bandwidth fiber uplink slots for aggregation to distribution or core switches.
• VCStack up to 8 Units — Virtual chassis stacking provides a single management plane, eliminates spanning tree complexity, and scales switching fabric linearly.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Enterprise-grade operating system with full Layer 3 routing, QoS, security ACLs, IPv6, and optional advanced routing licenses.
• AMF Network Automation — Autonomous Management Framework enables zero-touch provisioning, centralized configuration management, and plug-and-play node recovery across the entire network.
• Dual Power Supplies — Redundant internal PSUs ensure continuous operation during a single power supply failure without external components.
• EPSRing / G.8032 Resiliency — Fast-failover ring protection protocols deliver sub-50ms recovery for distributed network segments.
• Standard Commercial Variant (-10) — US power cord, no bundle; select -B11 for the NCP bundle or -J90 for JITC/DoDIN APL certification.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise wiring closet and building access layer for high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E deployments
• Campus distribution with stacked chassis replacing multiple standalone switches
• IP video surveillance with high-power PTZ cameras requiring PoE+ budget
• Education and healthcare networks requiring centralized AMF-based management
• Multi-tenant office or hospitality environments needing per-port PoE power control

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the AT-X530-28GPXM-10 and the AT-X530-28GPXM-B11?

The hardware is identical. The -10 variant ships with a US power cord and no pre-installed software bundle. The -B11 variant includes a 1-year Allied Telesis Network Coverage Plan (NCP) software maintenance bundle. Choose -10 if you manage your own support contracts or already have an NCP agreement in place.

Q: Is the AT-X530-28GPXM-10 JITC or DoDIN APL certified?

No. The -10 is the standard commercial SKU. The AT-X530-28GPXM-J90 is the JITC-certified variant intended for US Department of Defense and government networks listed on the DoDIN Approved Products List.

Q: How many units can be stacked with VCStack?

Up to eight x530 Series switches can be stacked using VCStack, creating a single logical chassis with a unified management plane. VCStack Long Distance (VCStack LD) extends stacking across fiber links for distributed campus environments.

Q: Do all 24 ports support PoE+?

Yes. All 24 RJ-45 copper ports are PoE+ capable. Twenty ports operate at standard 10/100/1000T and four ports operate at multi-gigabit speeds (1G/2.5G/5G) — all deliver up to 30W per port under IEEE 802.3at.

Q: What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?

The AT-X530-28GPXM-10 running AlliedWare Plus supports static routing, RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2/v3, and BGP4 (advanced routing requires the AT-FL-x530-01 premium license). IPv6 routing is fully supported without additional licensing.

Q: Can the switch power Wi-Fi 6E access points over the multi-gigabit ports?

Yes. The 4 x 1G/2.5G/5G multi-gigabit PoE+ ports are designed specifically for this use case. Wi-Fi 6E access points typically require 2.5G backhaul and 25–30W PoE, both of which this port configuration satisfies over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X530-28GPXM-10?

The AT-X530-28GPXM-10 is available directly from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net. Our team can provide pre-sales technical consultation, volume pricing, and licensing guidance.