Allied Telesis AT-8100 series switches

Allied Telesis has expanded its range of AT-8100 series switches, including the first stackable green access edge switches designed to optimise end-user connectivity.

Dual fixed redundant power supplies are standard on all but the smallest model.

The series is claimed to be an edge workhorse connecting systems requiring advanced layer 2+ and basic layer 3 features combined with a range of connectivity options from copper to fibre. The series also supports the latest security features and is designed to interoperate with platforms such as Network Access Protection.

The range includes several models including the 8100S/24 and 24C compact, designed for businesses with limited space, and is suitable for applications such as retail point-of-sales systems.

The 8100S/16F8-SC, 8100S/24F-LC and 8100S/24F-BiDi are well suited to industrial and manufacturing environments where optical fibre is used because of its resistance to electromagnetic interference or any other environment where fibre is used extensively.

The Power over Ethernet versions, including the 8100S/24POE and 8100S/48POE switches, support the 802.3at standard and deliver up to 30 W per port. PoE capability is suitable for applications such as video surveillance, where cameras require additional power for pan-and-tilt motion or to heat moving parts when used outside in cold climates.

The 8100S/16F8-SC also enable mixed-media applications by connecting local copper devices over fibre at distances of up to 2 km.