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Allied Telesis AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U vs Allied Telesis AT-8948A Managed L3 1U

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 10identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Switch layer
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:L2
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:L3
  • Full duplex
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:No
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:Yes
  • MAC address table
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:8000 entries
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:256000 entries
  • Internal memory
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:32 MB
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:128 MB
  • Mean time between failures (MTBF)
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:170000 h
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:300000 h
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:80 W
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:47 W
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:438 x 261 x 44 mm
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:440 x 440 x 44.5 mm
  • Power requirements
    • AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U:100-240V AC, 50-60Hz
    • AT-8948A Managed L3 1U:100-240V AC ±10%

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Comparison of AT-8550GB, AT-8948A
48 specifications
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Allied Telesis

AT-8550GB Managed L2 1U

Model AT-8550GB

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Allied Telesis

AT-8948A Managed L3 1U

Model AT-8948A

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Management features1 differ
Switch layerDiffersL2L3
Ports & interfacesidentical
SFP module slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
SFP/SFP+ slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDC-in jack
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3xIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Full duplexDiffersNoYes
Port mirroringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Broadcast storm controlKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmission1 differ
MAC address tableDiffers8000 entries256000 entries
Switching capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source37.6 Gbit/s
Securityidentical
DHCP featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDHCP server, DHCP client
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocols1 differ
Management protocolsDiffersSNMP 1, SNMP 2, RMON, Telnet, SNMP 3, HTTPSNMP
Data link protocolsKnown for oneEthernet, Fast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
SafetyDiffersUL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN60950, EN60825 (TUV)UL60950, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-00, EN60950, AS/NZS3260
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB128 MB
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 dB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Differs170000 h300000 h
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for onePowerPCUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one4 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs80 W47 W
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs438 x 261 x 44 mm440 x 440 x 44.5 mm
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEtherent, Fast Ethernet
Power requirementsDiffers100-240V AC, 50-60Hz100-240V AC ±10%
Connectivity LEDsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Electromagnetic emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN55022 A, FCC A,VCCI A, EN55024, EN61000-3-2/3
I/O portsKnown for one2 x 10/100/1000T 2 x GBICUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 75 °C-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%5 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3050 m
Heat dissipationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 BTU/h
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers3.6 kg7.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 x 530 x 145 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.1 kg
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersEMI FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, VCCI Class A, C-TICK, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3UL, cUL, TUV

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