Hanwha AT-GS970M/28PS-10 24-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Switch
The Hanwha AT-GS970M/28PS-10 is a managed Gigabit Ethernet switch purpose-built for enterprise security and IoT deployments. This 28-port switch combines 24 Gigabit PoE+ ports with 4 SFP uplink ports, delivering the performance and power distribution necessary for large-scale IP camera systems, access control, VoIP, and intelligent building infrastructure.
Key Features
- 24 x 10/100/1000T Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports for device connectivity and power delivery
- 4 x 100/1000X SFP ports for high-speed uplinks and redundancy
- 370W maximum PoE power budget: supports up to 24 devices at 15W or 12 devices at 30W
- 56 Gbps switching fabric with 41.7 Mpps forwarding rate for non-blocking, line-rate performance
- Compact 1U rackmount form factor (440 x 290 x 44 mm) for space-efficient deployment
- Low acoustic operation at 33 dBA suitable for control rooms and offices
- Optimized thermal design with 127 BTU/hr maximum heat dissipation
- 520W maximum power consumption with intelligent power management
Technical Highlights
The AT-GS970M/28PS-10 features a non-blocking 56 Gbps switching fabric that eliminates performance bottlenecks during peak network activity. The 41.7 Mpps forwarding rate ensures consistent, low-latency packet processing across all ports. With 370W of available PoE power, this switch can simultaneously power and network 24 standard-power devices (15W each) or support a mixed deployment of high-power endpoints. The four SFP ports enable fiber connectivity for extended transmission distances and superior electromagnetic immunity in electrically noisy environments—critical for industrial and large-scale surveillance deployments.
Thermal and acoustic performance make this switch ideal for climate-controlled server rooms and network closets. At just 33 dBA, it operates quietly without requiring additional cooling infrastructure in most installations. The 4.7 kg compact chassis mounts standard in 19-inch racks, maximizing space utilization in data centers and security operations centers.
Ideal Applications
- Large-scale IP video surveillance systems with 20+ cameras
- Distributed access control and door management networks
- Industrial IoT and sensor networks requiring long-term PoE power
- VoIP phone system deployments in enterprise environments
- Network backbone connectivity with fiber uplinks to core infrastructure
Karl WilsonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The AT-GS970M/28PS-10 represents a solid mid-range managed switch for organizations requiring substantial PoE capacity without enterprise-class pricing. The 370W PoE budget is substantial enough for typical surveillance and IoT mixed-load scenarios but falls short for ultra-high-density camera deployments where individual devices demand 60W+. The inclusion of four SFP ports adds flexibility for future uplink expansion to 10G infrastructure.
Managed features (typically VLAN, QoS, SNMP) enable network segmentation and security policy enforcement essential in converged security systems. For integrators deploying 15–40 PoE devices in a single location, this switch delivers reliable, cost-effective centralized power and connectivity without oversizing infrastructure.
