Allied Telesis AT-8516F/SC Fast Ethernet Fiber-optic Edge Switches

The Allied Telesis AT-8516F/SC is a highly secure Managed Layer 2 Fast Ethernet switch, featuring 16 fixed 100FX fiber optic ports with SC connectors. This switch is purpose-built for environments that demand the highest levels of data integrity and long-distance connectivity, such as government buildings, financial institutions, and military sites.

Powered by the robust AlliedWare™ operating system, the AT-8516F/SC offers advanced security features, including Layer 2-4 packet inspection and DoS attack detection. Its fiber-based architecture prevents electromagnetic eavesdropping and signal interference, making it far more secure than traditional copper-based solutions. With a non-blocking switching fabric of 8.8 Gbps and support for link aggregation and MSTP, it provides a resilient and high-performance foundation for critical network edges.

Key Specifications:

• Fiber Connectivity: 16 x 100FX (SC connector) ports for secure long-reach networking.

• Advanced Security: Hardware-based DoS protection and multi-layer packet filtering.

• Expandability: Two expansion slots for additional interface modules.

• Management: Comprehensive control via CLI, Web Browser, Telnet, and SNMP.

• Standard Support: Full compliance with VLAN tagging (802.1Q) and QoS (802.1p).