Changes in this Version

Table 3 below lists new and modified features in this version.

Table 4 on page 11 below lists all new and modified commands in this version and shows which chapter of the Software References has details of each command.

Table 5 below lists new and modified SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) MIBs (Management Information Bases) in this version.

Table 3: New and modified features in 5.4.3

Feature/MIB Status

x510

x610

x900

x908

x8112

Software

Reference

Chapter Description

DHCPv6

New

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

DHCP for IPv6

Alliedware Plus supports Dynamic Host

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(DHCPv6)

Configuration Protocol (DHCPv6) which is a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

protocol used to dynamically assign IPv6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

addresses to hosts from a central location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

Acting as a DHCPv6 client enables the switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to receive an IPv6 address, and acting as server

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enables the switch to dynamically allocate IPv6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

addresses to hosts. The DHCPv6 server and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

client both support the Prefix Delegation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

feature which allocates a whole IPv6 subnet to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a DHCP client. The client, in turn can allocate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

addresses from this subnet to the hosts that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

are connected to it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eco-Friendly

New

Y

N

N

N

Y

Getting

You can now conserve power by enabling the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started

eco-friendly LPI (Low Power Idle) feature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

either by entering the ecofriendly lpi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

command or by pressing the eco-friendly

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

button on the front panel. This feature reduces

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the power supplied to the ports by the switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

whenever the ports are idle and are connected

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

compliant host devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Find Me

New

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Getting

The Find Me feature enables you to physically

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Started

locate a specific device from a group of similar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLD

New

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

MLD and

AlliedWare Plus supports Multicast Listener

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MLD

Discovery (MLD and MLDv2). MLD is defined

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Snooping

in RFC2710. MLDv2 is defined in RFC 3810.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

MLD for IPv6 is used to exchange membership

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

status information between hosts and routers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commands

that support multicasting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSPFv3

New

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

OSPFv3 for

AlliedWare Plus supports Open Shortest Path

Authentication

 

 

 

 

 

 

IPv6

First (OSPFv3) Authentication as specified in

and

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

RFC4552. Message Digest Algorithm 5 (MD5)

Encryption

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

and Secure Hash Algorithm 1 (SHA-1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

Authentication algorithms are supported in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the AlliedWare Plus implementation of OSPFv3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authentication. Advanced Encryption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard (AES) and Triple Data Encryption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standard (3DES) Encryption algorithms are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

supported.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PIM-SMv6

New

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

PIM-SMv6

Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Mode for IPv6 (PIM-SMv6) provides efficient

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and

communication between members of sparsely

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Configuration

distributed groups.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

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X510, X610 specifications

Allied Telesis has long been a key player in the networking industry, and their X610 and X510 series switches underscore this reputation with robust features aimed at businesses of all sizes. Designed to meet the demands of enterprise networks, these switches emphasize performance, flexibility, and ease of management.

The Allied Telesis X610 series is a high-performance layer 3 managed switch designed for core or aggregation layer deployments. With options for 24 or 48 gigabit Ethernet ports and multiple 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplinks, the X610 ensures high throughput and reduced latency, making it ideal for bandwidth-intensive applications. The architecture supports advanced routing features, including IPv4 and IPv6 static routing, OSPF, and RIP, which enable seamless integration into an existing network infrastructure.

In contrast, the X510 series offers cost-effective solutions that do not compromise on performance. This series also provides layer 2 and layer 3 capabilities, making it suitable for both edge and aggregation layer deployments. Available with 24 or 48 gigabit Ethernet ports and optional SFP+ uplinks, the X510 can efficiently handle high volumes of network traffic while offering a variety of quality-of-service (QoS) features to prioritize critical applications.

Both the X610 and X510 incorporate the Allied Telesis management tool, AT-View, allowing for intuitive web-based management of network devices. This feature simplifies the configuration process and reduces operational overhead for IT teams. Moreover, the switches include support for SNMP and RMON, facilitating comprehensive monitoring and reporting.

Security is paramount in today's networking environment, and both series offer robust features. The switches support MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X port-based authentication, and access control lists (ACLs), ensuring that only authorized users and devices can access the network. Additionally, advanced security protocols help protect against common network threats.

The Allied Telesis X610 and X510 also support Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), contributing to reduced power consumption and aligning with green IT initiatives. This is complemented by fan-less designs for the X510 series switches, which offer silent operation, making them suitable for deployment in office environments.

In summary, the Allied Telesis X610 and X510 series switches stand out for their performance, versatility, and security features. They are designed to meet the needs of modern enterprises seeking reliable and scalable networking solutions. Whether used for core switching or as edge devices, these products offer a blend of advanced technology to support a range of networking applications efficiently.
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