Allied Telesis AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 – 16-Port Multi-Gigabit PoE Layer 3 Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 is a 16-port multi-gigabit PoE Layer 3 stackable switch from the x530L (lite) series, purpose-built for enterprise access deployments requiring high-speed wireless backhaul and power delivery at reduced infrastructure cost. The -10 suffix identifies the US power cord variant with no pre-installed software bundle, making this the standard commercial line item for organizations managing their own support agreements. As an x530L model, this switch has a fixed hardware configuration and lower cost profile than the full x530 series, while retaining the same AlliedWare Plus operating system and AMF management capabilities. The Allied Telesis x530L 16-port multi-gigabit PoE Layer 3 switch is the optimal choice for wiring closets where all 16 access ports must support speeds from 100M through 5G over existing copper cabling, with 2 x SFP+ ports for 10G fiber aggregation uplinks.

Product Description

The AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 delivers 16 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G-T multi-gigabit copper ports, each PoE-capable, in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis. This multi-speed port design allows the switch to auto-negotiate at 100M, 1G, 2.5G, or 5G depending on the connected device and cabling quality, making it fully compatible with existing Cat5e infrastructure while delivering the higher speeds needed by Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E access points. All 16 ports support PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt) at up to 90W per port on selected ports, with a total PoE budget of 720W — sufficient to simultaneously power high-density wireless AP deployments or high-resolution PTZ surveillance cameras without supplemental power injectors. Two SFP+ slots accommodate 1G or 10G fiber or copper modules for uplink connectivity to distribution or core switching infrastructure. The x530L series runs AlliedWare Plus, Allied Telesis’s enterprise operating system, providing full Layer 3 routing capabilities including static routes, RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2/v3, and optional advanced routing via license. Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework Plus (AMF Plus) is supported, enabling the entire network to be managed as a single virtual device with zero-touch provisioning, automated configuration backup, and plug-and-play node recovery. VCStack virtual chassis stacking supports up to 81 units locally or over long-distance fiber links, making the x530L-18GHXM a scalable building block for large campus networks. The switch is compatible with Vista Manager EX for graphical network management and AMF-Security for automated threat isolation. The -10 suffix denotes US power cord only — no NCP bundle is included; organizations requiring bundled NCP licensing should select the -B11 variant instead.

Key Features

• 16 x Multi-Gigabit PoE Ports — 100M/1G/2.5G/5G auto-negotiating copper ports support Wi-Fi 6/6E APs and high-power PoE devices over Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.
• 720W Total PoE Budget — Up to 90W per port (PoE++, IEEE 802.3bt) on select ports; supports simultaneous powering of up to 16 high-power endpoints.
• 2 x SFP+ Uplinks — 10G-capable fiber or copper uplink slots for high-bandwidth aggregation to distribution or core layers.
• VCStack up to 81 Units — Local or long-distance stacking creates a unified management plane and eliminates network-wide spanning tree complexity.
• AlliedWare Plus OS — Full Layer 3 routing, comprehensive QoS, ACLs, VLAN management, IPv6, and optional premium routing license.
• AMF Plus Network Automation — Zero-touch provisioning, centralized backup, and plug-and-play recovery for the entire network managed as a single virtual device.
• AMF-Security Compatible — Automated threat detection and quarantine; integrates with Vista Manager EX for graphical administration.
• Standard -10 Variant — US power cord, no bundle included; select -B11 for the 1-year NCP software bundle.

Typical Applications

• Enterprise and campus wiring closet supporting high-density Wi-Fi 6/6E access point deployments
• Building access layer requiring multi-speed backhaul over existing Cat5e infrastructure
• IP video surveillance with high-power PoE++ PTZ cameras requiring up to 90W per port
• Education, healthcare, and hospitality networks leveraging AMF-based centralized management
• Stackable access layer deployments where VCStack simplifies large multi-floor environments

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between the AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 and the AT-X530L-18GHXM-B11?

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

Q: What is the difference between the x530L and the full x530 series?

The x530L (L = lite) features a fixed port configuration at a lower price point, making it cost-effective for standard access layer deployments. The full x530 series offers additional port density options, dual redundant power supplies, and modular expansion. Both series run AlliedWare Plus and support AMF and VCStack.

Q: Can the AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 power Wi-Fi 6E access points?

Yes. The 16 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G multi-gigabit ports provide both the 2.5G backhaul speed and PoE power (up to 90W) that modern Wi-Fi 6E access points require, over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling without recabling.

Q: How many units can be stacked?

Up to 81 x530L units can be stacked locally using VCStack. Stacking ports can also be configured for long-distance stacking over fiber. When the switch is not part of a stack, the stacking ports can be reconfigured as additional 1G/10G Ethernet ports.

Q: Does this switch have redundant power supplies?

No. The AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 ships with a single fixed internal power supply. This is a design trade-off of the x530L series to achieve a lower cost profile. For deployments requiring dual PSU redundancy, consider the AT-X530L-28GPX or the full AT-X530 series.

Q: What is the total PoE power budget?

The switch provides 720W of total PoE budget across all 16 ports. Up to 8 ports can simultaneously deliver 90W (PoE++), 12 ports at 60W, 16 ports at 30W (PoE+), or 16 ports at 15.4W depending on connected device requirements.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X530L-18GHXM-10?

The AT-X530L-18GHXM-10 is available directly from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net. Contact our team for volume pricing, pre-sales engineering support, and licensing recommendations.