Cradlepoint SW2400P-GN vs Allied Telesis AT-x530L-28GPX-901: Specification Comparison
Both the Cradlepoint SW2400P-GN and the Allied Telesis AT-x530L-28GPX-901 are 1U rack-mount, 24-port Gigabit PoE managed switches with 4 SFP+ uplinks and 128 Gbps switching fabric — the same hardware class a branch or campus installer would evaluate side by side. The comparison centres on three axes most critical to a PoE switch purchase: PoE power budget and port capability, switching performance and physical build, and management platform and deployment fit.
In This Guide
- Which switch delivers more PoE headroom, and how does per-port power compare?
- How do switching throughput, latency, physical dimensions, and operating environment compare?
- What management platforms and deployment contexts does each switch support?
- Which should you choose: the SW2400P-GN or the AT-x530L-28GPX-901?
- Side-by-Side Specs
- FAQ
Which switch delivers more PoE headroom, and how does per-port power compare?
The Allied Telesis AT-x530L-28GPX-901 provides a total PoE budget of 740 W across all 24 ports, supporting IEEE 802.3af (7.5 W), 802.3at/PoE+ (15.4 W and 30 W) per port. The spec sheet confirms all 24 ports can simultaneously deliver up to 30 W, and the maximum system power consumption reaches 890 W to support that load.
The Cradlepoint SW2400P-GN carries a 370 W total PoE budget at PoE+ (802.3at, up to 30 W per port). No per-port power tier breakdown beyond PoE+ is provided in the supplied specifications. At exactly half the budget of the AT-x530L-28GPX-901, the SW2400P-GN is constrained in deployments where most or all 24 ports simultaneously power high-draw devices such as PTZ cameras, 802.3at APs, or video door stations.
For a 24-camera installation with PTZ cameras drawing 25–30 W each, the AT-x530L-28GPX-901's 740 W budget comfortably covers full-port saturation; the SW2400P-GN's 370 W budget would require careful power budgeting or port prioritisation to avoid brownout conditions.
How do switching throughput, latency, physical dimensions, and operating environment compare?
Both switches share an identical switching fabric of 128 Gbps. The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 adds a documented forwarding rate of 95.2 Mpps and port latency figures: 6.06 µs at 100 Mbps, 3.98 µs at 1 Gbps, and 1.63 µs at 10 Gbps. The SW2400P-GN datasheet does not supply a forwarding rate in Mpps or per-port latency figures in the provided specifications.
Physical dimensions are provided only for the AT-x530L-28GPX-901: 441 × 421 × 44 mm (1U), weighing 6.2 kg unpackaged, with a noise level of 42 dBA and maximum heat dissipation of 3,037 BTU/h. Dimensional and weight data for the SW2400P-GN are not present in the supplied specifications.
The SW2400P-GN specifies an operating temperature range of −5 °C to 45 °C (23 °F to 113 °F) and is described as 'industrial temperature' for unconditioned IDF rooms. The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 operating temperature range is not stated in the provided specifications, so a direct thermal comparison cannot be made from the available data.
The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 also includes 2 stacking ports (noted with an asterisk in its spec table), enabling switch-stack scaling. No stacking capability is listed for the SW2400P-GN.
What management platforms and deployment contexts does each switch support?
The Cradlepoint SW2400P-GN is managed exclusively via Cradlepoint's NetCloud platform, positioning it as an integrated component of a Cradlepoint branch SD-WAN/networking stack. The specs also note TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance, which is a procurement requirement for U.S. federal and state/local government projects. Connectivity includes USB. The 'branch, fixed sites' cable-category designation in the specs confirms its intended deployment context.
The Allied Telesis AT-x530L-28GPX-901 is described as a managed switch with stacking support. No specific cloud management platform, NMS, or software ecosystem is named in the provided specifications. Its housing colour is listed as white, which may be relevant for aesthetics in non-traditional IT environments.
Buyers already invested in the Cradlepoint NetCloud ecosystem gain centralised policy management from the SW2400P-GN's tight integration, while the AT-x530L-28GPX-901's management platform compatibility — including any Allied Telesis Vista Manager or third-party NMS support — is not determinable from the supplied data alone.
Which should you choose: the SW2400P-GN or the AT-x530L-28GPX-901?
Our take: The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 is the stronger choice when maximising PoE power delivery and documented throughput performance are the primary requirements. Its 740 W PoE budget is exactly double the SW2400P-GN's 370 W, its forwarding rate is a documented 95.2 Mpps versus no stated figure for the SW2400P-GN, and it adds stacking ports for scale-out flexibility that the SW2400P-GN does not list. Conversely, the SW2400P-GN is the correct choice for organisations standardised on the Cradlepoint NetCloud platform seeking TAA-compliant, branch-managed switching with an industrial operating temperature rating (−5 °C to 45 °C) — a spec absent from the AT-x530L-28GPX-901's supplied data. Buyers running dense, high-draw PoE endpoints across all 24 ports should select the AT-x530L-28GPX-901; buyers deploying inside a Cradlepoint SD-WAN branch architecture with moderate PoE loads and a government procurement requirement should favour the SW2400P-GN.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Spec-for-spec, from manufacturer data.
| Specification | Cradlepoint SW2400P-GN | Allied Telesis AT-x530L-28GPX-901 |
|---|---|---|
| Copper PoE Ports | 24 (Gigabit) | 24 (Gigabit) |
| SFP+ Uplink Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Stacking Ports | — | 2 |
| PoE Standard | PoE+ (802.3at) | 802.3af / 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget | 370 W | 740 W |
| Max Per-Port PoE Power | 30 W (PoE+) | 30 W (PoE+) |
| Switching Fabric | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | — | 95.2 Mpps |
| Latency at 1 Gbps | — | 3.98 µs |
| Max Power Consumption | — | 890 W |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to 45°C | — |
| Management Platform | NetCloud (Cradlepoint) | Managed (platform not specified) |
| TAA Compliant | Yes | — |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-mount | 1U Rack-mount |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 441 × 421 × 44 mm |
| Noise Level | — | 42 dBA |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which should you choose: the SW2400P-GN or the AT-x530L-28GPX-901?
The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 is the stronger choice when maximising PoE power delivery and documented throughput performance are the primary requirements. Its 740 W PoE budget is exactly double the SW2400P-GN's 370 W, its forwarding rate is a documented 95.2 Mpps versus no stated figure for the SW2400P-GN, and it adds stacking ports for scale-out flexibility that the SW2400P-GN does not list. Conversely, the SW2400P-GN is the correct choice for organisations standardised on the Cradlepoint NetCloud platform seeking TAA-compliant, branch-managed switching with an industrial operating temperature rating (−5 °C to 45 °C) — a spec absent from the AT-x530L-28GPX-901's supplied data. Buyers running dense, high-draw PoE endpoints across all 24 ports should select the AT-x530L-28GPX-901; buyers deploying inside a Cradlepoint SD-WAN branch architecture with moderate PoE loads and a government procurement requirement should favour the SW2400P-GN.
Is the SW2400P-GN or AT-x530L-28GPX-901 better for powering a full 24-camera PoE installation?
The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 is better suited. Its 740 W PoE budget supports all 24 ports at up to 30 W simultaneously. The SW2400P-GN's 370 W budget means that simultaneously powering 24 devices at or near 30 W each is not feasible without port-level power management or a reduced per-port allocation.
Can I manage the SW2400P-GN with a third-party NMS, or does it require NetCloud?
The provided specifications describe the SW2400P-GN as managed via NetCloud (Cradlepoint's platform). No mention of SNMP, CLI, or third-party NMS compatibility appears in the supplied spec data. Buyers requiring vendor-neutral management should verify third-party NMS support directly with Cradlepoint before purchase.
Does either switch support stacking for larger deployments?
The AT-x530L-28GPX-901 lists 2 stacking ports, enabling switch-stack expansion. The SW2400P-GN's supplied specifications do not reference stacking capability, making the AT-x530L-28GPX-901 the only confirmed option of the two for stacked deployments.
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