CentreCOM® FS980M Series switches provide high-performance Fast Ethernet connectivity right where you need it—at the network edge. Flexible and robust, this series provides total security and easy management for businesses of all sizes.
CentreCOM FS980M Series
Fast Ethernet Stackable Layer 3 Lite Managed Switches
Overview
- Build resilient networks and increase port density at the edge by stacking multiple units using VCStackâ„¢
- Easy management with an industry-standard Command Line Interface (CLI) and intuitive Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Flexible deployment with models featuring 9 to 52 ports, all with Gigabit uplinks
- Reduce costs and automate network and device management with Autonomous Management Frameworkâ„¢ Plus (AMF Plus)
- Support converged networks with PoE+ to power devices like wireless access points, digital surveillance cameras and IP phones
Key Features
- ACLs enable network traffic control
- Eco-friendly for reduced running costs
- Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSRingâ„¢) enables resilient high-speed ring-based networks
- Network Access Control (NAC) for edge security
- Static Routing and RIP support Layer 3 environments
Certifications and Compliance
IPv6 Ready
Run by the IPv6 Forum, IPv6 Ready certification demonstrates conformance to IPv6 standards and validates interoperability of IPv6 products.
Specifications
| Product | 10/100T (RJ-45) Copper Ports | 10/100/1000T (RJ-45) Copper Ports | 100/1000X SFP Ports | Switching Fabric | Forwarding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS980M/9 | 8 | 1 combo | 1 combo | 3.6 | 2.68 Mpps |
| FS980M/9PS | 8 | 1 combo | 1 combo | 3.6 | 2.68 Mpps |
| FS980M/18 | 16 | 2 combo | 2 combo | 7.2 | 5.36 Mpps |
| FS980M/18PS | 16 | 2 combo | 2 combo | 7.2 | 5.36 Mpps |
| FS980M/28 | 24 | – | 4 | 12.8 | 9.52 Mpps |
| FS980M/28PS | 24 | – | 4 | 12.8 | 9.52 Mpps |
| FS980M/28DP | 24 | – | 4 | 12.8 | 9.52 Mpps |
| FS980M/52 | 48 | – | 4 | 17.6 | 13.09 Mpps |
| FS980M/52PS | 48 | – | 4 | 17.6 | 13.09 Mpps |
Physical
| Product | Width x Depth x Height | Unpackaged Weight | Packaged Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| FS980M/9 | 330 x 204 x 43.6 mm (13.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in) |
2.0 kg (4.41 lb) | 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) |
| FS980M/9PS | 330 x 204 x 43.6 mm (13.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in) |
2.5 kg (5.51 lb) | 4.2 kg (9.3 lb) |
| FS980M/18 | 330 x 204 x 43.6 mm (13.0 x 8.0 x 1.7 in) |
2.15 kg (4.74 lb) | 4.0 kg (8.8 lb) |
| FS980M/18PS | 440 x 257 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 10.1 x 1.7 in) |
3.6 kg (7.94 lb) | 5.7 kg (12.5 lb) |
| FS980M/28 | 440 x 257 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 10.1 x 1.7 in) |
3.2 kg (7.05 lb) | 5.3 kg (11.7 lb) |
| FS980M/28PS | 440 x 345 x 44 mm (17.3 x 13.6 x 1.7 in) |
5.1 kg (11.24 lb) | 7.6 kg (16.8 lb) |
| FS980M/28DP | 440 x 425 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 16.7 x 1.7 in) |
7.1 kg (15.65 lb) | 9.1 kg (20.06 lb) |
| FS980M/52 | 440 x 257 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 10.1 x 1.7 in) |
3.4 kg (7.50 lb) | 5.6 kg (12.3 lb) |
| FS980M/52PS | 440 x 345 x 43.2 mm (17.3 x 13.6 x 1.7 in) |
5.4 kg (11.91 lb) | 8.2 kg (18.1 lb) |
Power and Noise Characteristics
| Product | No PoE Load Max Power Consumption (W) | No PoE Load Max Heat Dissipation (BTU/h) | No PoE Load Noise (dBA) | Full PoE+ Load Max Power Consumption (W) | Full PoE+ Load Max Heat Dissipation (BTU/h) | Full PoE+ Load Noise (dBA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS980M/9 | 6.3 | 22 | Fanless | – | – | – |
| FS980M/9PS | 13 | 45 | 37 | 190 | 660 | 49 |
| FS980M/18 | 12 | 42 | Fanless | – | – | – |
| FS980M/18PS | 24 | 82 | 33 | 320 | 1,100 | 46 |
| FS980M/28 | 19 | 66 | Fanless | – | – | – |
| FS980M/28PS | 49 | 170 | 36 | 520 | 1,180 | 49 |
| FS980M/28DP | 49 | 170 | 36 | 520 | 1,180 | 49 |
| FS980M/52 | 36 | 120 | 34 | – | – | – |
| FS980M/52PS | 63 | 210 | 36 | 540 | 1,180 | 49 |
Power over Ethernet
| Product | Connected PSU | PoE Power Budget (W) | System/PoE Redundancy | Max PoE Enabled Ports at 7.0W Per Port | Max PoE Enabled Ports at 15.4W Per Port | Max PoE+ Enabled Ports at 30W Per Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FS980M/9PS | 1 | 150 | – | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| FS980M/18PS | 1 | 250 | – | 16 | 16 | 8 |
| FS980M/28PS | 1 | 375 | – | 24 | 24 | 12 |
| FS980M/28DP | 1 | 375 | – | 24 | 24 | 12 |
| Â | 2 | 375 | Yes | 24 | 24 | 12 |
| FS980M/52PS | 1 | 375 | – | 48 | 24 | 12 |
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Ordering Information
AT-FS980M/9-xx(1)
8-port 10/100TX switch with 1 Gigabit/SFP combo
uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/9PS-xx(1)
8-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 1 Gigabit/SFP
combo uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/18-xx(1)
16-port 10/100TX switch with 2 Gigabit/SFP
combo uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/18PS-xx(1)
16-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 2 Gigabit/SFP
combo uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/28-xx
24-port 10/100TX switch with 4 SFP
uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/28PS-xx
24-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 4 SFP
uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/28DP-xx
24-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 4 SFP
uplinks and dual fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/52-xx
48-port 10/100TX switch with 4 SFP
uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-FS980M/52PS-xx
48-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 4 SFP
uplinks and one fixed AC power supply
AT-BRKT-J22
Wall-mount kit for FS980M/9, 9PS, 18, 18PS, 28,
28PS, 52, 52PS
(1) Rack-mount kit is included
Where xx =
10 for US power cord
20 for no power cord
30 for UK power cord
40 for Australian power cord
50 for European power cord
Feature Licenses
| Name | Description | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| AT-FL-FS98-UDLD | UniDirectional Link Detection | UDLD |
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All Models
Some models are End-of-Sale. Click here for more information
FS980M/9
8-port 10/100TX switch with 1 combo (10/100/1000T or 100/1000X SFP) uplink port.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/9PS
8-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 1 combo (10/100/1000T or 100/1000X SFP) uplink port.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/18
16-port 10/100TX switch with 2 combo (10/100/1000T or 100/1000X SFP) uplink ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/18PS
16-port 10/100TX PoE+ switch with 2 combo (10/100/1000T or 100/1000X SFP) uplink ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/28
24-port 10/100TX stackable switch with 4 x 100/1000X SFP uplink/stacking ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/28PS
24-port 10/100TX PoE+ stackable switch with 4 x 100/1000X SFP uplink/stacking ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/52
48-port 10/100TX stackable switch with 4 x 100/1000X SFP uplink/stacking ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/52PS
48-port 10/100TX PoE+ stackable switch with 4 x 100/1000X SFP uplink/stacking ports.
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
02 Apr 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
FS980M/28DP
The CentreCOM FS980M/28DP features 24 x 10/100 PoE+ ports, 4 x SFP uplink/stacking ports and dual fixed PSUs
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
07 Dec 2023
12 Dec 2023
12 Dec 2023
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
Documentation
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Datasheet: FS980M Series
These high-performing switches deliver flexible uplink connectivity and lower management costs.
Installation Guide:CentreCOM FS980M series
This guide contains the installation instructions for the FS980M Series of Fast Ethernet switches.
Solution Guide: Solutions for LAN and WAN Protection
This solution document discusses the ways our switches ensure a secure network infrastructure.
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