The Allied Telesis CentreCOM GS980M Series of Layer 3 Gigabit switches enable a cost-effective and fully managed network. A high-density space saving solution with Power over Ethernet (PoE+) to connect and power devices such as video surveillance cameras and IP phones makes the GS980M Series ideal for applications at the network edge.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Overview&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Allied Telesis GS980M Series switches provide an excellent access solution for todays networks supporting Gigabit to the desktop for maximum performance. Deploying the GS980M as an AMF edge node when an AMF Master switch is available in the network helps reduce network running costs by automating and simplifying many day-to-day administration tasks. 48 Gigabit ports and 4 SFP uplinks enable high-density and secure connectivity at the network edge and the PoE+ model can supply up to 30 Watts to powered end-points.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- AlliedWare Plus operating system&lt;br /&gt;- Autonomous Management Framework (AMF) edge node&lt;br /&gt;- Active Fiber Monitoring&lt;br /&gt;- Ethernet Protection Switched Ring (EPSR)&lt;br /&gt;- PoE power budget of 740 Watts&lt;br /&gt;- Continuous Power over Ethernet (PoE+)&lt;br /&gt;- Static Routing and RIP&lt;br /&gt;- DHCP snooping&lt;br /&gt;- IEEE 802.1x/MAC/Web authentication support&lt;br /&gt;- Loop Protection&lt;br /&gt;- Eco-friendly&lt;br /&gt;- Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)