Product comparison · 2 network switches

Allied Telesis AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey vs TP-Link 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 20identical
  • 69known for one product only

Key differences

  • Switch layer
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:L3
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:L2
  • Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:24
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:16
  • Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantity
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:24
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:16
  • Number of VLANs
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:4094
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:4000
  • MAC address table
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:16000 entries
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:8000 entries
  • Switching capacity
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:56 Gbit/s
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:32 Gbit/s
  • Forwarding rate
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:41.7 Mpps
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:23.8 Mpps
  • Product colour
    • AT-GS970M/28-30 network switch Managed L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) 1U Grey:Grey
    • 16-Port Gigabit Easy Smart Switch with 8-Port PoE+:Black

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Comparison of AT-GS970M/28-30, TL-SG1016PE
113 specifications
Management features1 differ
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerDiffersL3L2
Quality of Service (QoS) supportYesYes
Web-based managementYesYes
ARP inspectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Traffic classificationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System event logKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MIB supportKnown for oneSNMP MIBUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantityDiffers2416
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
Gigabit Ethernet (copper) ports quantityDiffers2416
Installed SFP modules quantity00
Installed SFP+ modules quantity00
Combo SFP ports quantityKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Fiber optic connectorKnown for oneSFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Console portKnown for oneRS-232Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Power connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC-in jack
Network4 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x
10G supportNoNo
Copper ethernet cabling technologyDiffers10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Port mirroringYesYes
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Broadcast storm controlYesYes
Ethernet Ring Protection Switching (ERPS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fast leaveKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Flow control supportYesYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Spanning tree protocolKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
VLAN supportYesYes
Virtual LAN featuresDiffersPrivate VLAN, Voice VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Port-based VLANTagged VLAN, Port-based VLAN
Number of VLANsDiffers40944000
Cable types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCat3, Cat4, Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6
Auto MDI/MDI-XKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto-negotiationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical fiberidentical
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for one100BASE-X, 1000BASE-XUnknown — not stated by the source
Data transmission3 differ
MAC address tableDiffers16000 entries8000 entries
Switching capacityDiffers56 Gbit/s32 Gbit/s
Forwarding rateDiffers41.7 Mpps23.8 Mpps
Latency (10-100 Mbps)Known for one8.6 µsUnknown — not stated by the source
Latency (1 Gbps)Known for one4.3 µsUnknown — not stated by the source
Static routeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo frames1000010000
Store-and-forwardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of queuesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Packet buffer memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.1 MB
Securityidentical
DHCP featuresKnown for oneDHCP snooping, DHCP clientUnknown — not stated by the source
Access Control List (ACL)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IGMP snoopingYesYes
AuthenticationKnown for oneMAC-based authentication, Port-based authentication, Web-based authenticationUnknown — not stated by the source
Authentication typeKnown for oneAAA, IEEE 802.1x, Network Access Control (NAC), RADIUSUnknown — not stated by the source
BPDU filtering/protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Loop protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MAC address filteringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Neighbor discovery snoopingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Root protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SSH/SSL supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one3DES, AES, MD5, PEAP, RSA, SHA-1, SHA-2, SSH, SSH-2, SSL/TLS, TTLSUnknown — not stated by the source
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Protocolsidentical
Routing protocolsKnown for oneRIP, RIP-2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Rack mountingYesYes
Form factor1U1U
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
LED indicatorsYesYes
Wall mountableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneEN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950- 1(cULus), EN60825-1Unknown — not stated by the source
StackableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMetal
Number of fansKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 fan(s)
Performanceidentical
Memory typeKnown for oneDDR-SDRAMUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Flash memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one34 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
TelnetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows
Maximum cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 m
Power2 differ
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one2.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs26 W124.4 W
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/PoE
Power supply includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Power over Ethernet (PoE) power per portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
Total Power over Ethernet (PoE) budgetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 W
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-25 - 70 °C-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 90%10 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 4000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationKnown for one89 BTU/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers341 mm294 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm180 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightKnown for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data4 differ
Included power plug typesKnown for oneUKUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers430 mm250 mm
Package depthDiffers360 mm400 mm
Package heightDiffers150 mm80 mm
Package weightDiffers4 kg2.26 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
Resource CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneFCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, VCCI Class A, CISPR Class AUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), RoHS
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Rack mount kitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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