Allied Telesis GS910/26XST-10 1GB UNMANGED SWITCH WI/10G UPLINK 24X 100M/1G-T 1X 100M/1/2.5

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS910/26XST is a 26-port unmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switch combining 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T access ports with a 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multi-Gigabit copper uplink and a 1G/10G SFP+ fiber uplink — an unusual and valuable combination for an unmanaged switch. Requiring zero configuration, the GS910/26XST delivers plug-and-play simplicity while providing uplink speeds up to 10 Gbps for server connectivity or network backbone aggregation. This makes it an ideal Allied Telesis GS910 24-port unmanaged Gigabit switch with 10G uplink for small business, branch office, and departmental deployments where management overhead is not required but high-speed uplink performance is critical.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis GS910/26XST-10 belongs to the CentreCOM GS910/XST Series of unmanaged switches designed for small to medium business networks demanding both simplicity and performance. The 24 downlink ports auto-negotiate at 10/100/1000BASE-T, accommodating legacy and modern endpoints on the same switch. What sets the GS910/26XST apart from typical unmanaged switches is the dual uplink configuration: a 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G Multi-Gigabit copper uplink port and a separate 1G/10G SFP+ fiber port, providing flexible connectivity to upstream switches, servers, or NAS devices at speeds up to 10Gbps. The Multi-Gigabit copper uplink also supports 2.5G and 5G speeds over existing Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, maximizing performance without infrastructure rewiring. Loop guard technology actively monitors for network loops, automatically blocking offending ports to prevent broadcast storms — a critical protection mechanism for unmanaged deployments where no administrator intervenes in real time. The GS910/26XST supports IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) to reduce power consumption on idle ports, and a fanless chassis ensures silent operation in open office and workgroup environments. DIP switches on the front panel allow users to toggle Loop Guard and EEE settings without software. The robust steel chassis supports desktop, wall-mount, and rack-mount installation. Available from Creation Networks with US power cord included (model -10).

Key Features

• 24 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports — Auto-negotiating Gigabit access ports with auto MDI/MDI-X, supporting any endpoint from legacy 10M devices to modern Gigabit workstations.
• 10G Multi-Gigabit Copper Uplink — 1 x 100M/1G/2.5G/5G/10G RJ-45 uplink port supports Multi-Gigabit speeds over existing Cat5e cabling — rare in an unmanaged switch.
• 10G SFP+ Fiber Uplink — 1 x 1G/10G SFP+ slot provides a fiber uplink path for long-distance connectivity to servers or upstream switches.
• Loop Guard Protection — Automatic loop detection and port blocking prevents broadcast storms in zero-configuration deployments without requiring spanning tree configuration.
• IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet — Reduces power on low-activity ports, lowering total cost of ownership and environmental impact.
• Fanless Silent Operation — No moving parts means the GS910/26XST operates quietly in open workspaces, classrooms, and retail environments.
• DIP Switch Configuration — Front-panel DIP switches allow feature toggles without management software or CLI access.
• Flexible Mounting — Supports desktop, wall-mount, and rack-mount installation to fit any deployment environment.

Typical Applications

• Small business and branch office Gigabit desktop connectivity with 10G server uplink
• Departmental workgroup switches feeding a 10G aggregation switch or NAS
• Retail and hospitality point-of-sale and end-user device connectivity
• Classroom and conference room networks requiring plug-and-play simplicity
• Server-room top-of-rack access switching with dual 10G uplinks to distribution
• Surveillance camera networks requiring reliable, unmanaged Layer 2 switching

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does an unmanaged switch have a 10G uplink?

Most unmanaged switches cap out at 1G uplinks. The GS910/26XST-10 includes both a 10G Multi-Gigabit copper uplink and a 10G SFP+ fiber port, making it suitable for environments where Gigabit access is sufficient for endpoints but 10G aggregation is needed to avoid upstream bottlenecks — such as connecting to a 10G core switch or NAS.

Q: What does "unmanaged" mean for this switch?

An unmanaged switch requires no configuration. You plug in cables and it operates immediately with auto-negotiation, full-duplex flow control, and auto MDI/MDI-X on all ports. There is no web interface, CLI, or SNMP management capability.

Q: Does loop guard require configuration on an unmanaged switch?

No. Loop guard on the GS910/26XST automatically detects and blocks looping ports without any configuration. It can be enabled or disabled via front-panel DIP switches.

Q: Can the Multi-Gigabit copper uplink run at 2.5G or 5G?

Yes. The copper uplink auto-negotiates to 100M, 1G, 2.5G, 5G, or 10G depending on the connected device and cable quality. This allows maximum throughput over existing Cat5e or Cat6 infrastructure without rewiring.

Q: What SFP+ modules are compatible with the GS910/26XST fiber uplink?

The SFP+ slot accepts standard 1G and 10G SFP+ modules. Allied Telesis offers a full range of compatible SFP+ transceivers for multi-mode and single-mode fiber applications. Contact Creation Networks for module recommendations.

Q: Is the GS910/26XST-10 TAA compliant?

The broader GS910 series carries TAA compliance on select models. Confirm TAA status for this specific part number with Creation Networks if required for a government procurement.