Product comparison · 2 network switches

Allied Telesis AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow vs Allied Telesis GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey

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  • 51specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 30identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Fiber optic connector
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:SFP
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:FX, SX
  • MAC address table
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:16000 entries
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:8000 entries
  • Throughput
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:41.7 Mpps
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:41.65 Mpps
  • Number of queues
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:8
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:4
  • Packet buffer memory
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:1.5 MB
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:1 MB
  • Supported network protocols
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:IPv4/IPv6
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:HTTP
  • Product colour
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:Grey, Yellow
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:Grey
  • Memory type
    • AT-x230-28GT Managed L2+/L3 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Grey, Yellow:DDR-SDRAM
    • GS950/28PS Managed Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000) Power over Ethernet (PoE) Grey:DRAM

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Comparison of AT-x230-28GT, GS950/28PS
105 specifications
Management featuresidentical
Switch typeManagedManaged
Switch layerKnown for oneL2+/L3Unknown — not stated by the source
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
MIB supportYesYes
System event logKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity2424
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports typeGigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
SFP module slots quantity44
Fiber optic connectorDiffersSFPFX, SX
Console portKnown for oneRJ-45Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSDHC, SDXCUnknown — not stated by the source
Installed SFP modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Installed SFP+ modules quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Network2 differ
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.1AX, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1ad, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.2, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3zIEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3af, IEEE 802.3at, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
10G supportNoNo
Full duplexKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IP routingYesYes
Broadcast storm controlYesYes
Flow control supportYesYes
Link aggregationYesYes
Rate limitingYesYes
Spanning tree protocolYesYes
VLAN supportYesYes
Virtual LAN featuresDiffersStacked VLAN, Private VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Port-based VLANPrivate VLAN, Tagged VLAN, Protocol-based VLAN, Port-based VLAN
Copper ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10BASE-T, 100BASE-T, 1000BASE-T
Port mirroringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Head-of-line (HOL) blockingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of VLANsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Optical fiberidentical
Fiber typeKnown for oneMulti-modeUnknown — not stated by the source
Fiber ethernet cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100BASE-FX, 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE‑LX
Data transmission4 differ
MAC address tableDiffers16000 entries8000 entries
Switching capacity56 Gbit/s56 Gbit/s
ThroughputDiffers41.7 Mpps41.65 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
Number of queuesDiffers84
Jumbo frames supportYesYes
Jumbo frames1000010000
Packet buffer memoryDiffers1.5 MB1 MB
Number of static routesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Packet forwarding rate (1 Gbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1488000 pps
Packet forwarding rate (10 Mbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14880 pps
Packet forwarding rate (100 Mbps)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148800 pps
Security1 differ
DHCP featuresDHCP clientDHCP client
Access Control List (ACL)YesYes
IGMP snoopingYesYes
AuthenticationKnown for oneMAC-based authentication, Port-based authenticationUnknown — 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 filteringYesYes
SSH/SSL supportYesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers3DES, 128-bit AES, 192-bit AES, 256-bit AES, 802.1x RADIUS, AES, EAP, HTTPS, PEAP, SHA-1, SHA-2, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSH, SSH-2, SSL/TLSSNMP, SSL/TLS
Access Control List (ACL) rulesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240
Multicast featuresidentical
Multicast supportYesYes
Protocols1 differ
Management protocolsKnown for oneAMF, GUI, CLI, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, LLDP, SMIv2, AgentX, RMON MIB, VACM, USMUnknown — not stated by the source
Data link protocolsKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsDiffersIPv4/IPv6HTTP
Design1 differ
StackableKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersGrey, YellowGrey
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneUL60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN60950-1, EN60825-1, AS/NZS 60950.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneEN55022 class A, FCC class A, VCCI class A, EN55024, EN61000-3-levels 2 (Harmonics), and 3 (Flicker)Unknown — not stated by the source
Rack mountingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reset buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Virtual stacking (units)Known for one32Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory typeDiffersDDR-SDRAMDRAM
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB64 MB
Flash memoryDiffers64 MB16 MB
Noise levelKnown for one34 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Firmware upgradeableKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power supply includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one2.4 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Differs26 W28.6 W
Power plug typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceType C
Power over Ethernet (PoE)1 differ
Power over Ethernet (PoE)DiffersNoYes
Power over Ethernet (PoE) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24
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 source185 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 50 °C0 - 45 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 70 °C-25 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 95%5 - 95%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Heat dissipationDiffers89 BTU/h97.59 BTU/h
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers341 mm450 mm
DepthDiffers231 mm250 mm
Height44 mm44 mm
WeightDiffers240 g3.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one360 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one150 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Mounting brackets includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Resource CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Rubber feetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL, cUL, UL-EU, RoHSIEC 68-2-36 IEC 68-2-29 IEC 68-2-32 UL94V-0 RoHS WEEE UL60950-1 2nd edition (UL) FCC/EN55022/CISPR 22 Class A VCCI Class A C-Tick EN60950 (TUV) EN55024 CE Mark CSA / CUL
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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