Managed Gigabit Edge SwitchesThe CentreCOM® GS970M Series of Layer 3 switches provide high performance with gigabit to the desktop, the ability to connect and power endpoints, and lower management costs a high value network edge solution from Allied Telesis. Overview- Reduce costs and automate network and device management with the Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework (AMF)- Flexible deployment with 10, 18 and 28 port models- High-speed gigabit network access for power users- Support converged networks with PoE+ to power devices like wireless access points, digital surveillance cameras and IP phones - Easy management with an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI) and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)Key Features- AlliedWare Plus Enterprise-class operating system- Eco-friendly for reduced running costs- Network Access Control (NAC) for edge security- Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSR) enables resilient high-speed ring-based networks- Static Routing and RIP support Layer 3 environments
Management features | |
Switch type: | Managed |
Switch layer: | L3 |
Quality of Service (QoS) support: | ![]() |
Web-based management: | ![]() |
Ports & interfaces | |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity: | 8 |
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports type: | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) |
SFP module slots quantity: | 2 |
Console port: | RJ-45 |
Power connector: | DC-in jack |
Network | |
Networking standards: | IEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z |
10G support: | ![]() |
Copper ethernet cabling technology: | 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-TX |
Link aggregation: | ![]() |
VLAN support: | ![]() |
Virtual LAN features: | Private VLAN, Port-based VLAN |
Number of VLANs: | 2048 |
Data transmission | |
MAC address table: | 16000 entries |
Switching capacity: | 20 Gbit/s |
Throughput: | 14.9 Mpps |
Latency (10-100 Mbps): | 7.8 µs |
Latency (1 Gbps): | 3.4 µs |
Jumbo frames support: | ![]() |
Jumbo frames: | 10000 |
Packet buffer memory: | 1.5 MB |
Multicast features | |
Multicast support: | ![]() |
Design | |
Rack mounting: | ![]() |
Form factor: | 1U |
Product colour: | Black, Grey |
LED indicators: | ![]() |
Safety: | FCC, EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI, CISPR, EN55024, EN60950-1, UL 60950-1, EN60825-1 |
Performance | |
Memory type: | DDR-SDRAM |
Internal memory: | 256 MB |
Flash memory: | 64 MB |
Noise level: | 33 dB |
Power | |
Power consumption (max): | 16 W |
Power over Ethernet (PoE) | |
Power over Ethernet (PoE): | ![]() |
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantity: | 8 |
Operational conditions | |
Operating temperature (T-T): | 0 - 50 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T): | -20 - 70 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 90% |
Storage relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
Operating altitude: | 0 - 3000 m |
Non-operating altitude: | 0 - 4000 m |
Heat dissipation: | 55 BTU/h |
Weight & dimensions | |
Width: | 210 mm |
Depth: | 275 mm |
Height: | 42.5 mm |
Weight: | 2.1 kg |
Packaging data | |
Package width: | 430 mm |
Package depth: | 360 mm |
Package height: | 150 mm |
Package weight: | 3.45 kg |
Logistics data | |
Harmonized System (HS) code: | 85176990 |