Allied Telesis AT-2911SFP/2-901 – Dual-Port 1G SFP PCIe x1 NIC TAA

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-2911SFP/2-901 is a TAA-compliant, dual-port 1G SFP PCI Express x1 network adapter card providing two independent SFP cages for flexible fiber or copper connectivity in servers and workstations. Accepting any standard 1G SFP module, the card supports a wide range of link types — including single-mode fiber, multi-mode fiber, and copper — determined entirely by the SFP transceivers installed. Both low-profile and standard-height brackets are included, making it compatible with rack-mount servers and desktop workstations. The -901 suffix denotes TAA compliance.

Description

The AT-2911SFP/2-901 installs in any PCI Express x1 (or larger) slot in a server or workstation, providing two 1G SFP cages that operate independently. Because connectivity type is determined by the inserted SFP module rather than a fixed transceiver, the card can be configured for short-reach multi-mode fiber, long-reach single-mode fiber, or 1000BASE-T copper depending on site requirements. This modularity simplifies procurement for deployments with mixed fiber plants.

The PCIe x1 interface minimizes slot consumption in servers where PCIe lanes are at a premium. Standard drivers for major operating systems are available, and the card complies with PCIe specifications for broad motherboard compatibility. Both a full-height and a low-profile bracket are supplied in the box, so the same part number can be installed in 1U rack servers with low-profile slots or in tower and rack workstations with full-height slots.

TAA compliance under the -901 designation qualifies the AT-2911SFP/2-901 for U.S. federal, state, and defense procurement on GSA schedule contracts. The adapter is available through Creation Networks, which stocks Allied Telesis NIC cards and matching SFP modules for complete fiber connectivity solutions.

Key Features

• Dual Independent SFP Cages: Two 1G SFP ports provide separate interfaces for fiber or copper connectivity in a single PCIe x1 card.
• SFP Module Flexibility: Accepts any standard 1G SFP — SMF, MMF, or copper — for site-specific link type without card replacement.
• PCIe x1 Interface: Low-lane-count PCIe slot preserves higher-bandwidth slots for GPU, storage, or other adapters.
• Dual Bracket Included: Ships with both full-height and low-profile brackets, covering rack servers and workstations.
• TAA Compliant: -901 designation confirms Trade Agreements Act compliance for government procurement.
• Broad OS Compatibility: Supported by standard drivers across major server operating systems.
• 1G Ethernet: 1000 Mbps per port, suitable for server uplinks, storage access, and out-of-band management.

Typical Applications

• Server fiber uplinks to top-of-rack switches in data center and enterprise server rooms
• Adding dual 1G fiber or copper NICs to servers with limited PCIe slot budgets
• Government and defense server deployments requiring TAA-compliant network adapters
• Workstation connectivity to fiber-based building or campus networks
• Out-of-band management network isolation using a dedicated 1G SFP port
• Mixed fiber plant environments requiring field-selectable SFP module types

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