Allied Telesis GS920/8PS-10 8X10/100/1000T UNMANAGED POE+SW INTERNAL PSU FIXED AC PS US PWR CBL

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-GS920/8PS-10 is an 8-port 10/100/1000T unmanaged PoE+ gigabit switch with an internal power supply, designed for zero-configuration deployment at the desktop or network edge. Part of the Allied Telesis GS920 series, it delivers PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at, up to 30W per port) for IP cameras, VoIP phones, and wireless access points, while front-panel DIP switches provide hardware-level configuration of port speed/duplex, loop detection, and flooding mode — no PC or software required.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis GS920 8-port unmanaged PoE+ gigabit switch (AT-GS920/8PS-10) is built for IT environments where simplicity, reliability, and speed of deployment matter more than centralized management. All 8 ports operate at 10/100/1000BASE-T with auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDI-X, so no crossover cables are ever needed. PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) delivers up to 30W per port, covering the full range of current IP cameras, 802.11ac/ax access points, VoIP handsets, and other IEEE 802.3at-powered devices. The internal power supply — included with the -10 SKU with a US power cable — eliminates the external power brick found on some competing models, simplifying cable management and improving reliability in desktop and wall-mount deployments. Front-panel DIP switches configure per-port speed/duplex for legacy devices that lack auto-negotiation, enable loop detection (which shuts down affected ports when a loop is discovered and auto-recovers after resolution), and set flooding mode for traffic capture. Private VLANs can be configured via DIP switches to isolate ports from each other while maintaining uplink connectivity — valuable in hotel, MDU, and public Wi-Fi deployments. IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) reduces power consumption on idle links. The fanless design enables silent operation in offices and classrooms. Available from authorized Allied Telesis resellers including Creation Networks.

Key Features

• 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ Ports — IEEE 802.3at compliant, up to 30W per port for cameras, APs, and VoIP phones
• Unmanaged (Zero-Config) — No software, no web interface, no CLI required — plug in and operate
• Front-Panel DIP Switches — Hardware configuration of speed/duplex, loop detection, flooding mode, and private VLANs without a PC
• Internal Power Supply — No external power brick; includes fixed AC power supply with US power cable (-10 variant)
• Loop Detection — Automatically detects and shuts down looped ports; auto-recovers when loop is resolved
• Fanless Design — Silent operation for office, classroom, and noise-sensitive environments
• IEEE 802.3az EEE — Energy Efficient Ethernet reduces power on idle links

Typical Applications

• Desktop and edge PoE+ distribution for IP cameras and VoIP phones
• Wireless access point power and connectivity in small offices and classrooms
• Hotel and MDU guest room port isolation using private VLANs
• Industrial and retail edge switching where configuration-free deployment is required
• Network edge expansion without adding management overhead

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does “unmanaged” mean for the GS920/8PS-10?

Unmanaged means there is no web interface, CLI, or SNMP management. The switch operates autonomously once powered on. Configuration is limited to what can be set via the front-panel DIP switches — speed/duplex per port, loop detection on/off, flooding mode, and private VLAN groupings. This makes deployment very fast but limits ongoing visibility and control.

Q: What is the total PoE budget for the GS920/8PS-10?

Allied Telesis specifications confirm up to 30W per port (IEEE 802.3at PoE+). The total PoE power budget across all ports is determined by the internal PSU capacity. Consult the Allied Telesis datasheet for the aggregate PoE budget figure before deploying 8 high-draw devices simultaneously.

Q: Does the “-10” suffix indicate anything specific?

Yes. The -10 suffix designates the US variant, which includes a fixed internal AC power supply and a US-standard (NEMA 5-15) power cable. This is the correct SKU for North American deployments.

Q: How does loop detection work on this unmanaged switch?

The GS920/8PS-10 sends Loop Detection frames at regular intervals. If a frame returns on the same switch, a loop is detected. The affected port is automatically shut down. Once the loop is physically resolved, the port automatically returns to active operation. No manual intervention is required.

Q: Can I isolate guest or tenant ports from each other?

Yes. The DIP switches support private VLAN configuration, which allows ports to communicate only with a designated uplink port (not with each other). This is useful in hotel guest rooms, multi-tenant offices, and public Wi-Fi deployments to prevent lateral traffic between clients.