Allied Telesis x550-18XSQ Switch
Best high speed networking solution for growing enterprise data centers.
This switch is built for high-demand environments that need serious bandwidth without the complexity of traditional management. By treating multiple units as one, it simplifies your network architecture significantly. You sacrifice the granular, manual control of more complex enterprise gear, but you gain unmatched uptime and streamlined automation.
$7890.00
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Who it's for
- Network administrators needing high-speed fiber aggregation in small spaces
- IT managers prioritizing uptime and simplified network scalability
- Busy operations teams looking to automate repetitive maintenance tasks
Who should skip it
- Engineers accustomed to industry-standard CLI syntax from larger vendors
- Installers needing to power IP cameras or wireless access points
- Budget-conscious small business owners seeking basic high-speed connectivity
Performance breakdown
Network Throughput
High-speed 40G uplinks effectively eliminate bottlenecks in demanding enterprise environments.
Scalability
Virtual Chassis Stacking simplifies management by unifying multiple units seamlessly.
Management Efficiency
Autonomous Management Framework significantly reduces the burden of routine network maintenance.
Resiliency
Robust ring protection protocols ensure consistent uptime for critical core applications.
Software Flexibility
OpenFlow support provides the necessary agility for modern software-defined networking.
Deployment Versatility
Compact rack-mountable design fits easily into space-constrained server environments.
Key Specs
Number of Ports
18
Port Type
16 x SFP+ slots, 2 x QSFP+ slots
Data Transfer Rate
40 Gbps
Managed Type
Managed
PoE Support
No
Mounting Type
Rack-mountable
Ethernet Standard
10GBase-X, 40GBase-X
Form Factor
Rack-mountable
Power Source Type
AC
Layer Support
Layer 3
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