The Allied Telesis x 220 Series are fully-managed high-performing Gigabit Layer 3 switches. Integrated security features, plus 28 SFP or 48 Gigabit copper ports, make them the ideal choice for long-distance fiber or high-density copper connectivity at the edge of the network. The x 220-28GS features 24 x 100/1000X SFP slots & 4 x 100/1000X SFP uplinks to provided extended reach at the network edge in distributed environments. Secure data transfer is ensured with Allied Telesis Active Fiber Monitoring (AFM) preventing data eavesdropping on all short & long-distance fiber links. The x 220-52GP/GT have 48 x 10/100/1000T RJ-45 copper ports & 4x 100/1000X SFP uplinks. The Power over Ethernet Plus (Po E+) model (52GP) is an ideal solution for connecting & remotely powering wireless access points, IP video surveillance cameras & IP phones. A comprehensive feature-set provides an excellent access solution for today’s networks, with high performance gigabit throughput. Resilient Allied Telesis Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSRing™) enables distributed network segments to have resilient high-speed access to online resources & applications, & provides continuous traffic flow even during unscheduled outages. Powerful network management Meeting the increased management requirements of modern converged networks, Allied Telesis Autonomous Management Framework™ (AMF) automates many everyday tasks including configuration management. The entire network can be managed as a single virtual device with powerful centralized management features. Growing the network can be accomplished with plug-&-play simplicity, & network node recovery is fully zero-touch. AMF secure mode increases network security with management traffic encryption, authorization & monitoring. Secure Network security is guaranteed, with powerful control over all traffic types, secure management options, & other multi-layered security features built right into the x 220 Series. Network Access Control (NAC) gives unprecedented control over user access to the network, successfully mitigating threats to network infrastructure. The x 220 Series use 802.1x port-based authentication, in partnership with standards-compliant dynamic VLAN assignment, to assess a user’s adherence to network security policies & either grant access or offer remediation. Tri-authentication ensures the network is only accessed by known users & devices. Secure access is also available for guests. Security from malicious network attacks is provided by a comprehensive range of features such as DHCP snooping, STP root guard, BPDU protection & access control lists. Each of these can be configured to perform a variety of actions upon detection of a suspected attack. Network protection Advanced storm protection features include bandwidth limiting, policy-based storm protection & packet storm protection. Network storms are often caused by cabling errors that result in a network loop. The x 220 Series provides features to detect loops as soon as they are created. Loop detection & thrash limiting take immediate action to prevent network storms. Effortless management The x 220 Series runs the advanced Allied Ware Plu™ fully featured operating system, delivering a rich feature set & an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI). This reduces training requirements & is consistent across all Allied Ware Plus devices, simplifying network management. The web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) is an easy-to-use & powerful management tool, with comprehensive monitoring facilities.