Allied Telesis AT-x950-52XSQ-B01 Managed L3+ Switch
Best high-performance switch for demanding enterprise and smart city network cores.
The Allied Telesis AT-x950-28XSQ-B05 is a high-performance Managed L3 Switch designed for the core of modern enterprise networks. It offers resilience for both local and distributed environments, making it ideal for demanding Smart City and IoT applications with its support for 100 Gigabit connectivity. This switch boasts a powerful 1.92 Terabit fabric for seamless traffic flow and flexible connectivity options, including 24 ports supporting 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ or multi-speed copper, plus four built-in 40G/100G backbone ports. Management is simplified through the Autonomous Management Framework™ (AMF) and a user-friendly Web UI.
$24003.82
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
11
/ 2325
#11 in Hubs & Switches
Price vs Category Average
+271%
Above average
Switching Capacity
1.921920
/ Tbps ( Gbps)
Who it's for
- Network architects managing high-traffic enterprise data centers
- IT administrators requiring high availability and simplified management
- Engineers building complex, scalable, and secure network infrastructures
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious businesses prioritizing lower upfront capital expenditure
- General IT staff lacking specialized advanced routing expertise
- Organizations needing extensive third-party integration and community support
Performance breakdown
Switching Capacity
The 1.92 Tbps fabric handles massive data loads without breaking a sweat.
Management Automation
AMF technology drastically reduces manual configuration time for busy network administrators.
Connectivity Flexibility
Multi-speed copper and SFP+ options adapt easily to evolving infrastructure needs.
Network Resilience
VCStack and EPSRing provide robust failover protection for mission-critical enterprise environments.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficient Ethernet keeps power consumption low during periods of light traffic.
Backbone Throughput
Four 100G uplink ports ensure zero bottlenecks for high-speed core networking.
Key Specs
Switching Capacity
1.92 Tbps (1920 Gbps)
Port Configuration
24 x 1/10G SFP+ or 24 x 1/2.5/5/10G Copper
Uplink Ports
4 x 40G/100G ports
Management Interfaces
Web UI and CLI
Layer Support
Layer 3
Stacking Support
Yes (VCStack™)
Form Factor
1 Rack Unit (RU)
Environmental Compliance
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
Features
- High-performance 1.92 Tbps fabric eliminates bottlenecks.
- Flexible 1/10G SFP+ or multi-speed copper port options.
- Simplifies network management with AMF automation.
- Provides high availability via VCStack™ and EPSRing™.
- Supports GUI management for wired and wireless devices.
- Robust security features from edge to core.
- Future-proof design with expansion bay capability.
- Reduces power consumption with Energy Efficient Ethernet.
What customers say
Enterprise users highly value the Allied Telesis AT-x950 switch for its robust performance and exceptional reliability in core networking roles. The high density of 10G ports and flexible 40G and 100G uplinks ensure future readiness for demanding data centers. Administrators consistently praise the rock solid stability provided by the AlliedWare Plus operating system and its dependable execution of advanced L3+ routing features. VCStack Plus technology further simplifies management and enhances scalability across units. While the initial cost is significant, the comprehensive feature set and raw performance justify the investment, positioning it as a strong value proposition. It is widely regarded as a powerful, trusted workhorse for mission critical infrastructure.
Know before you buy
The AT-x950-52XSQ-B01 features four dedicated backbone ports that support high-speed 40G or 100G connectivity, ensuring your core network can handle heavy traffic loads without bottlenecks.
Yes, it utilizes Allied Telesis’s VCStack technology, which allows you to combine multiple switches into a single virtual unit for increased resilience and simplified management.
You have both options. The switch supports a user-friendly Web UI for visual management as well as a traditional Command Line Interface (CLI) for more granular, expert-level configuration.
AMF automates routine network tasks like firmware updates, configuration backups, and zero-touch provisioning, which significantly reduces the time and effort required to maintain your network infrastructure.
Absolutely. Its 1.92 Terabit switching fabric and support for multi-speed copper and 10G SFP+ ports make it well-suited for the high-bandwidth and low-latency requirements of modern IoT and Smart City environments.
This switch is designed with Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) compliance, which automatically reduces power consumption during periods of low data activity to help lower your operational costs.
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