Allied Telesis AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 – JITC Stackable Fiber Gigabit Switch

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 is a JITC-certified, Allied Telesis x510 JITC fiber switch engineered for government and defense network deployments. With 24 x SFP gigabit fiber ports and 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, this Layer 3 stackable switch delivers compliant, high-density fiber access for secure enterprise campus and government wiring closet applications. Long-tail keywords: JITC-certified gigabit edge switch, Allied Telesis VCStack government switch.

Product Description

The AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 is part of Allied Telesis's x510 Series, a proven platform for enterprise and government access layer deployments. This JITC-compliant switch provides 24 x 100/1000 SFP fiber access ports alongside 4 x 10GbE SFP+ uplink ports, making it a strong fit for all-fiber wiring closets in secure government facilities. Layer 3 routing support enables inter-VLAN routing and BGP4, reducing the need for a separate router at the access tier. VCStack technology allows up to four x510 units to form a single logical switch, delivering up to 160Gbps of aggregate stacking bandwidth and eliminating single points of failure. Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) simplifies day-to-day operations by treating the entire stacked network as one virtual device — including zero-touch node recovery and centralized configuration management. AMF Secure Mode encrypts management traffic and enforces device authorization, an important capability for government IT administrators. Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSRing) and IEEE G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection provide sub-50ms failover for ring-based campus topologies. Network Access Control (NAC) enforces per-user security policies and restricts access to known, compliant endpoints. Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) enables real-time health checks on both data and stacking fiber links without disrupting traffic. The switch is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and supports redundant power supplies for maximum uptime in mission-critical deployments. Order the AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 from Creation Networks, your authorized Allied Telesis reseller.

Key Features

• JITC Compliance — Meets Joint Interoperability Test Command requirements for U.S. government and DoD network deployments.
• 24 x SFP Gigabit Fiber Ports — All access ports are 100/1000 SFP, supporting both single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic transceivers.
• 4 x 10GbE SFP+ Uplinks — High-speed uplink ports connect the access layer to distribution or core switches at 10 Gigabit speeds.
• Layer 3 Routing — Full Layer 3 switching with BGP4, OSPF, and static routing removes the need for a dedicated edge router.
• VCStack (up to 4 units) — Stacks up to four x510 switches into a single logical device for simplified management and no single point of failure.
• AMF (Autonomous Management Framework) — Automates configuration backup, zero-touch recovery, and plug-and-play provisioning across the entire network.
• AMF Secure Mode — Encrypts management plane traffic and enforces device-level authorization for compliant, hardened management.
• EPSRing & G.8032 Ring Protection — Sub-50ms convergence for fiber ring topologies ensures high availability in distributed campus networks.
• Network Access Control (NAC) — Enforces user and device authentication policies with remediation options for non-compliant endpoints.
• Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) — Continuously monitors fiber data and stacking links for faults without impacting live traffic.
• OpenFlow v1.3 (SDN-ready) — Supports Software Defined Networking on all 24-port x510 models for programmable network control.
• Redundant Power Supply — Dual power supply support minimizes downtime in critical access layer deployments.

Typical Applications

• U.S. Government and DoD facility wiring closets requiring JITC-certified equipment
• Enterprise campus access layer with all-fiber horizontal cabling
• Secure government LAN aggregation and distribution
• Healthcare and education networks requiring NAC-enforced endpoint security
• Data center top-of-rack fiber connectivity with 10G uplinks
• Distributed campus deployments using VCStack long-distance stacking over fiber

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 compatible with other Allied Telesis x510 switches in a stack?

Yes. The AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 supports VCStack with up to four x510 Series units, creating a single logical switch for simplified management and redundancy.

Q: What does JITC compliance mean for this switch?

JITC (Joint Interoperability Test Command) certification confirms the switch has been tested and approved for use in U.S. government and Department of Defense networks, meeting stringent interoperability and security requirements.

Q: What SFP optics are supported in the 24 access ports?

The 24 SFP ports accept standard 100/1000 SFP transceivers supporting both single-mode and multi-mode fiber. Allied Telesis recommends using Allied Telesis-branded optics for guaranteed compatibility.

Q: Can the x510-28GSX-JITC operate as a Layer 3 router?

Yes. The switch supports full Layer 3 routing including static routes, OSPF, and BGP4, enabling inter-VLAN routing without a separate router appliance.

Q: How is the switch managed?

The switch runs AlliedWare Plus and supports CLI, Web GUI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, SSH, Telnet, and Allied Telesis AMF for centralized, automated network management across an entire AMF domain.

Q: Does the switch support network redundancy?

Yes. The switch supports redundant power supplies, VCStack stacking for no single point of failure, and EPSRing / G.8032 Ethernet Ring Protection for sub-50ms failover in ring topologies.

Q: What is the warranty on the AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90?

Allied Telesis provides a limited lifetime warranty on x510 Series hardware. Contact Creation Networks for warranty details specific to this SKU.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90?

The AT-X510-28GSX-JITC-90 is available from Creation Networks, an authorized Allied Telesis reseller with competitive pricing and expert pre-sales support.