Allied Telesis AT x230-18GP
Best managed switch for growing businesses needing reliable, powered network connectivity.
This switch is the workhorse your network edge needs, balancing serious power delivery with the granular control required for growing offices. While it lacks the raw throughput of core enterprise hardware, it offers the perfect mix of PoE capacity and management features to keep security cameras and access points running reliably.
$2570.00
Who it's for
- IT managers deploying multiple IP cameras or access points
- Businesses requiring dependable, continuous network uptime
- Network administrators needing simplified management and basic segmentation
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking the most affordable hardware options
- Teams powering many high-wattage devices simultaneously
- Administrators unfamiliar with Allied Telesis proprietary software
Performance breakdown
PoE Power Density
Generous 240W budget easily powers multiple high-draw surveillance and wireless devices.
Management Depth
Layer 2+ capabilities offer granular control for complex, growing network environments.
Uplink Flexibility
Dual SFP ports provide essential headroom for future fiber network expansion.
Build Durability
Rugged metal housing ensures reliable performance in demanding rack-mount installations.
Throughput Efficiency
Solid 36 Gbps switching capacity handles heavy traffic loads without bottlenecking.
Operational Versatility
Comprehensive protocol support makes integration into existing business infrastructures seamless.
Key Specs
Device Type
Switch - 18 ports - L2+ - managed
PoE Budget
240 W, supporting 802.3af/at standards
Ports
16 x 10/100/1000T (PoE+) + 2 x Gigabit SFP
Switching Capacity
36 Gbps
Forwarding Performance
26.8 Mpps
RAM
256 MB DDR SDRAM
Flash Memory
64 MB
Dimensions
341.0 mm (W) x 231.0 mm (D) x 44.0 mm (H)
Weight
3 kg
Rack Units
1U
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