The Allied Telesis x550 Series of stackable 10 Gigabit Layer 3 switches feature advanced resiliency and capacity coupled with effortless management, to meet the needs of even the most demanding network core and distribution applications.
Overview
- Expand network reach while keeping simple operation in distributed environments with long-distance stacking
- Flexible deployment with a choice of 16 x 1G/10G copper ports or 16 x 1G/10G SFP+ slots
- Manage wireless access points with the Autonomous Wave Control (AWC) Lite wireless controller, which automatically optimizes wireless connectivity and throughput
- Reduce costs and automate network and device management with Autonomous Management Frameworkâ„¢ Plus (AMF Plus)
- Support high-speed wireless, and network upgrades over legacy cabling, with 2.5G and 5G connectivity
Key Features
- AlliedWare Plusâ„¢ Enterprise-class operating system
- Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSRingâ„¢) supports resilient high-speed ring-based networks
- FIPS 140-2 certified
- Power over Ethernet up to 30W per port (PoE+) for connecting and powering endpoints
- SDN-ready with industry-certified OpenFlow v1.3
- sFlow enables network performance monitoring and optimization
Certifications and Compliance
FIPS 140-2
Created by the U.S. government, FIPS 140-2 is a security standard used to validate the strength and integrity of cryptographic software modules.
IPv6 Ready
Run by the IPv6 Forum, IPv6 Ready certification demonstrates conformance to IPv6 standards and validates interoperability of IPv6 products.
JITC
JITC is a test and evaluation organization that certifies IT equipment for use on secure US Government and Department of Defense networks (aka DoDIN APL).
OpenFlow Conformance
OpenFlow Conformance is the highest assurance from the Open Networking Foundation that validates products conform to the OpenFlow specification.
Trade Agreement Act (TAA)
TAA compliance is mandatory for US Government purchases to prove that products are manufactured only in the USA or other approved countries.
Specifications
| Product | 1G/10G (RJ-45) Copper Ports | 1G/2.5G/5G/10G (RJ-45) Copper Ports | 1G/10G SFP+ Ports | 40G QSFP Ports | Max PoE Enabled Ports | Switching Fabric | Forwarding Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x550-18XTQ | 16 | – | – | 2 | – | 480Gbps | 357.1Mpps |
| x550-18XSQ | – | – | 16 | 2 | – | 480Gbps | 357.1Mpps |
| x550-18XSPQm | – | 8 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 480Gbps | 357.1Mpps |
Physical
| Product | Width | Depth | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| x550-18XTQ | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3.1 kg (6.85 lb) |
| x550-18XSQ | 210 mm (8.3 in) | 346 mm (13.6 in) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3.2 kg (7.00 lb) |
| x550-18XSPQm | 440 mm (17.3 in) | 260 mm (10.2in) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 4.2 kg (9.15 lb) |
Power and Noise Characteristics
| Product | No PoE Load Max Power Consumption | No PoE Load Max Heat Dissipation | No PoE Load Noise | Full PoE+ Load Max Power Consumption | Full PoE+ Load Max Heat Dissipation | Full PoE+ Load Noise | Max PoE Power | Max PoE+ ports at 30W Per Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x550-18XTQ | 128W | 436 BTU/h | 50 dBA | – | – | – | – | – |
| x550-18XSQ | 111W | 378 BTU/h | 46 dBA | – | – | – | – | – |
| x550-18XSPQm | 99W | 338 BTU/h | 47 dBA | 391W | 1334 BTU/h | 47 dBA | 240W | 8 |
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Ordering Information
Model availability can vary between regions. Please check our website to see which models are available in your region.
Note: switches ship with 19-inch rack mount brackets
AT-x550-18XTQ-xx
16-port 1G/10G BaseT stackable switch with
2 QSFP ports, and a single fixed power supply
AT-x550-18XSQ-xx(1)
16-port 1G/10G SFP+ stackable switch with
2 QSFP ports, and a single fixed power supply
AT-x550-18XSPQm-xx(1)
8-port 1G/2.5G/5G/10G BaseT PoE+ and 8-port
1G/10G SFP+ stackable switch with
2 QSFP ports, and a single fixed power supply
AT-RKMT-J15
Rack mount kit to install two XTQ and/or XSQ
devices side by side in a 19-inch equipment rack
AT-STND-J03
Stand-kit for AT-x550-18XTQ and
AT-x550-18XSQ
(1) Trade Act Agreement compliant
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 | Stack Licensing |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT-FL-x550-01 | x550 Premium license | BGP4 (256 routes) RIP (256 routes) OSPF (256 routes) PIMv4-SM, DM and SSM EPSR master VLAN double tagging (Q-in-Q) RIPng (256 routes) OSPFv3 (256 routes) MLDv1 and v2 PIM-SMv6/SSMv6 UDLD PTP Transparent mode |
One license per stack member |
| AT-SW-APM10-1YR(2),(3) | Cumulative AMF Plus Master license | AMF Plus Master license for up to 10 nodes for 1 year | One license per stack |
| AT-SW-APM10-5YR(2),(3) | Cumulative AMF Plus Master license | AMF Plus Master license for up to 10 nodes for 5 years | One license per stack |
| AT-SW-AWC10-1YR(4) | Cumulative AWC license | Autonomous Wave Control (AWC) license for up to 10 access points for 1 year | One license per stack |
| AT-SW-AWC10-5YR(4) | Cumulative AWC license | Autonomous Wave Control (AWC) license for up to 10 access points for 5 years | One license per stack |
| AT-SW-CB10-1YR-2022(5) | Cumulative AWC-CB and AWC-SC license | AWC Channel Blanket and AWC Smart Connect license for up to 10 access points for 1 year | One license per stack |
| AT-SW-CB10-5YR-2022(5) | Cumulative AWC-CB and AWC-SC license | AWC Channel Blanket and AWC Smart Connect license for up to 10 access points for 5 years | One license per stack |
| AT-FL-x550-OF13-1YR | OpenFlow license | OpenFlow v1.3 for 1 year | Not supported on a stack |
| AT-FL-x550-OF13-5YR | OpenFlow license | OpenFlow v1.3 for 5 years | Not supported on a stack |
| AT-FL-x550-8032 | ITU-T G.8032 license | G.8032 ring protection Ethernet CFM |
One license per stack member |
| AT-FL-x550-CPOE | Continuous PoE license | Continuous PoE power for XSPQm models | One license per stack member |
| AT-FL-x550-MSEC | MACSec license | Media Access Control Security | One license per stack member |
(2) From AW+ version 5.5.2-2 onwards, AMF Plus licenses provide all standard AMF network management and automation features. They also enable the AMF Plus intent-based networking features menu in Vista Manager EX (from version 3.10.1 onwards)
(3) Purchase one license per 10 nodes (up to 40 nodes maximum)
(4) 5 APs can be managed for free. Purchase one license per 10 additional APs (up to 40 APs maximum)
(5) Channel Blanket and Smart Connect are not available as free services. Both an AWC-CB license and an AWC license are required for Channel Blanket and/or Smart Connect to operate. Purchase one AWC-CB license per 10 APs (up to 40 APs maximum). Channel Blanket is supported on TQ6602, TQ5403, and TQ5403e access points. Smart Connect is supported on TQ5403, and TQ5403e access points
All Models
x550-18XSPQm
8 x 1G/2.5G/5G/10G PoE+ Ethernet ports, 8 x 1G/10G SFP+ slots, and 2 x 40G uplinks
Add to quote
x550-18XTQ
16-port 1G/10G Gigabit Ethernet and 2 x 40G uplink intelligent switch
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
06 Mar 2025
06 Mar 2025
06 Mar 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
x550-18XSQ
16-port 1G/10G SFP+ and two 40G uplink intelligent switch
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
06 Mar 2025
06 Mar 2025
06 Mar 2025
End of Software Support
End of Life
Alternate Products
Accessories
RKMT-J15
Rackmount kit to install two devices side by side in a 19-inch equipment rack
SPTXc
10/100/1000T (RJ-45), 100m
SPSX
1000SX (LC), multi-mode, 220-550m
SPEX
1000SX (LC) Multi-Mode, 2km
SPLX10a
The SPLX10a offers a long-haul option to extend your network up to 10km.
SPLX10a/I
1000LX (LC) single-mode SFP, I-Temp, 10km
SPLX40
1000EX (LC), single-mode, 40km
QSFPLR4
40G LR4 (LC), single-mode, CWDM, 10km
QSFPSR4
40G SR4, (MPO), multi-mode, 100/150m
QSFP+ Direct Attach Cables
Suitable for in-rack connections between QSFP+ ports, on all QSFP+-compatible products.
SP10SR/I
10G (LC), multi-mode, I-Temp, 300m
SP10LRa/I
10G (LC) single-mode SFP+, 10km, with Industrial Temperature rating.
Documentation
Continuous PoE
Uninterrupted power to cameras and other sensors, even when the switch is rebooted.
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Datasheet: x550 Series
Product Information for the x550 Series of Stackable 10 Gigabit Intelligent Switches
Command Reference: x550 Series Switches Running AlliedWare Plus Version 5.4.7A-0.x
This command reference manual describes all the commands available on x550 Series switches running AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.7A.
AAA and Port Authentication Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes the AlliedWare Plus implementation of Authentication, Accounting and Authorization and Port Authentication.
Access Control List (ACL) Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes ACLs (Access Control Lists) and their configuration on AlliedWare Plusâ„¢.
AMF Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
The Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) is a suite of features that combine to simplify network management across all supported network equipment from the core to the edge.Â
Bootloader and Startup Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes the startup process used by AlliedWare Plusâ„¢ devices.
Configuration and File Management Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes the file storage options that AlliedWare Plusâ„¢ supports and the commands available for managing files.
Domain Name System (DNS) Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
The Domain Name System allows you to access remote systems by entering human-readable device hostnames rather than IP addresses.
Eco-Friendly Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes the Eco-friendly feature which reduces a switch's power consumption by: turning off power to port LEDs when they are not in use and implementing IEEE 802.3az to put ports into a Low-Power Idle mode.
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