Allied Telesis AT-X530L-28GTX-90 – TAA Layer 3 Stackable Gigabit Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis x530L Layer 3 TAA stackable switch provides 24-port Gigabit access with four 10G SFP+ uplinks, VCStack stacking, dual fixed power supplies, and full TAA compliance — making it the premier choice for US government and defense-adjacent enterprise network deployments. Running AlliedWare Plus on the x530L series platform, the AT-X530L-28GTX-90 delivers a switching fabric of 128Gbps and a forwarding rate of 95.2Mpps. Network engineers and IT managers procuring for federal, state, or regulated enterprise environments benefit from this switch's JITC-listed, FIPS 140-2, IPv6 Ready, and OpenFlow v1.3 certifications, alongside Allied Telesis AMF Plus centralized management.

Product Description

The AT-X530L-28GTX-90 is the TAA-compliant, non-PoE 28-port model in Allied Telesis's x530L series — a family of stackable intelligent Layer 3 switches built for high-capacity enterprise campus, government, and distribution deployments. Its 24 x 10/100/1000T RJ-45 ports serve as the access tier, while four 1G/10G SFP+ slots provide high-speed fiber or copper uplinks to distribution or core switches. The two dedicated stacking ports can be repurposed as additional 1G/10G Ethernet ports when stacking is not required, giving deployment flexibility. VCStack allows up to 8 units to form a single logical switch, either locally or across distances, with full resilience and centralized management. Dual load-sharing power supplies eliminate PSU as a single point of failure. EPSRing and G.8032 ERPS provide sub-50ms ring failover. Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) detects unauthorized physical access to fiber infrastructure. The switch's 39W no-load power consumption reflects an energy-efficient design appropriate for always-on enterprise environments. FIPS 140-2 cryptographic validation, JITC certification for US DoD networks, and TAA compliance make this the correct model for government procurement. Includes 19-inch rack-mount brackets. Available from Creation Networks with government and enterprise pricing.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant — Meets Trade Agreement Act requirements for US federal government and DoD procurement.
• 24 x 10/100/1000T RJ-45 Ports — Full Gigabit access ports with auto-negotiation for 10M, 100M, and 1G devices.
• 4 x 1G/10G SFP+ Uplink Ports — Dual-speed slots accept 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ transceivers for fiber or copper uplinks.
• VCStack — Up to 8 Units — Stack up to 8 x530L switches locally or over distance as a single logical switch with automatic failover.
• Dual Fixed Power Supplies — Load-sharing redundant PSUs eliminate power as a single point of failure; 39W no-load consumption.
• 128Gbps Switching Fabric / 95.2Mpps Forwarding — High-capacity non-blocking performance for enterprise access and distribution.
• Layer 3 Switching — Full inter-VLAN routing; advanced routing protocols via optional Premium license (OSPFv2, BGP4, PIM).
• AMF Plus Management — Centralized management, auto-backup, auto-upgrade, and zero-touch provisioning across the AMF network.
• EPSRing and G.8032 ERPS — Fast-failover ring protection with sub-50ms recovery.
• FIPS 140-2 Validated — Cryptographic module validation for secure government and regulated deployments.
• JITC Certified — Listed on the DoD Information Network Approved Products List (DoDIN APL).
• IPv6 Ready Approved — Full IPv6 standards conformance and interoperability certification.
• OpenFlow v1.3 Certified — SDN-ready with industry-certified OpenFlow conformance.
• Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) — Detects and alerts on fiber taps and unauthorized physical access.
• 1U Rack-Mountable — 1.7" x 17.4" x 12.7"; 9.70 lb; includes 19" rack-mount brackets.

Typical Applications

• US federal, state, and local government network access and distribution switching (TAA, JITC, FIPS 140-2 required)
• DoD and defense contractor network deployments requiring DoDIN APL listed equipment
• Enterprise campus distribution or core switch with high-availability dual PSU and VCStack
• SDN-enabled enterprise access layer with OpenFlow v1.3 controller integration
• Education and healthcare networks requiring IPv6 Ready and FIPS-compliant switching
• Long-distance stacking deployments connecting wiring closets across a campus

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the AT-X530L-28GTX-90 need to be TAA compliant?

TAA (Trade Agreement Act) compliance is mandatory for US federal government purchases under GSA schedules and many DoD contracts. It certifies that the product is manufactured in the USA or a TAA-designated country. The AT-X530L-28GTX-90 is the correct model to specify on government procurement vehicles.

Q: What is the maximum VCStack size for the x530L series?

The x530L series supports VCStack configurations of up to 8 units, either locally cabled or across distances using fiber. All units appear as a single logical switch managed from one IP address.

Q: Can the stacking ports be used as regular network ports?

Yes. The two dedicated stacking ports on the x530L-28GTX can be reconfigured as standard 1G/10G Ethernet ports when the switch is deployed standalone without a VCStack.

Q: Does the AT-X530L-28GTX-90 support PoE?

No. The 28GTX model is a non-PoE switch. If PoE is required, the AT-X530L-28GPX-90 provides the same port configuration with PoE+ on all 24 access ports. Both models are available from Creation Networks.

Q: What advanced routing protocols are available?

Base routing includes static routes and RIPv2. The optional AT-FL-x530L-01 Premium License adds OSPFv2 (256 routes), BGP4 (256 routes), PIMv4-SM/DM/SSM, OSPFv3, RIPng, MLDv2, and additional features including VLAN double tagging and PTP Transparent Mode.

Q: Is the AT-X530L-28GTX-90 on the DoD Information Network Approved Products List?

Yes. The x530L series holds JITC certification, placing it on the DoDIN APL for use on secure US Government and Department of Defense networks.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X530L-28GTX-90?

The AT-X530L-28GTX-90 is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net. We assist with GSA, government, and enterprise procurement and can provide TAA compliance documentation on request.