Allied Telesis AT-2914GP/SP-901 TAA SFP POE+ NIC LF TAA SFP POE+ NIC LF

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-2914GP/SP-901 is a PCIe Gigabit Ethernet NIC with SFP fiber port and PoE+ sourcing capability, purpose-built for workstations and servers that need to connect to a fiber optic network while simultaneously powering an external PoE device such as a VoIP phone, IP camera, or wireless access point. Unlike a standard SFP NIC that only handles data, the AT-2914GP/SP uniquely combines a fiber SFP interface with 802.3at PoE+ output of up to 25.5W (with an optional external PSU) — all in a single PCI Express plug-in card. TAA compliance makes this adapter eligible for US federal and government procurement under the Trade Agreements Act. Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Product Description

The AT-2914GP/SP-901 is a dual-port PCIe network interface card that provides both a 10/100/1000Base-T RJ-45 copper port and an SFP (mini-GBIC) fiber slot, giving the host computer flexible connectivity to either copper or fiber Gigabit Ethernet networks. The distinctive feature of the 2914GP series is its ability to source PoE+ power to an externally connected device — up to 25.5W with an optional external power supply unit — enabling a server or workstation to directly power a VoIP phone, IP security camera, or wireless access point over the same secure fiber link without a separate PoE injector or switch. The SFP slot supports both 100Mbps and 1000Mbps optics, offering compatibility with a wide range of existing fiber infrastructure. Advanced diagnostics and an installation utility simplify deployment and troubleshooting. TCP/IP checksum offloading reduces host CPU overhead for high-throughput applications on servers, while priority queuing (IEEE 802.1p) ensures time-sensitive traffic such as VoIP receives preferential handling. Remote boot via PXE 2.1 enables diskless workstation and thin-client deployments over the fiber network. The card connects via PCI Express for broad motherboard compatibility. At approximately 4 oz (113g) and plug-in card form factor, it installs easily into any PCIe-equipped desktop or rackmount server. The -901 suffix denotes the standard retail packaging variant.

Key Features

• SFP Fiber Port — Supports 100Mbps and 1000Mbps SFP optics for flexible fiber connectivity.
• 1 x RJ-45 Copper Port — 10/100/1000Base-T for copper Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• PoE+ Sourcing — Powers external devices up to 25.5W via optional external PSU.
• PCI Express Interface — Low-profile PCIe plug-in card; broad server and desktop compatibility.
• TCP/IP Checksum Offloading — Reduces CPU overhead on high-throughput server workloads.
• Priority Queuing (IEEE 802.1p) — Ensures QoS for VoIP and time-sensitive traffic.
• Remote Boot (PXE 2.1) — Supports diskless workstation and thin-client deployments.
• Advanced Diagnostics — Simplifies installation and ongoing troubleshooting.
• TAA Compliant — Eligible for US federal and government procurement.
• RoHS Compliant — Environmentally responsible manufacturing.

Typical Applications

• Workstation or server requiring fiber Gigabit connectivity via SFP optics
• Connecting a PC to a fiber-only network without a media converter
• Powering a VoIP phone or IP camera over a fiber link from a desktop (with optional PSU)
• Federal and government deployments requiring TAA-compliant PCIe NIC with SFP
• Diskless thin-client environments using PXE remote boot over fiber
• Secure network segments where copper RJ-45 connectivity is restricted to fiber-only infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes the AT-2914GP/SP different from a standard SFP NIC?

In addition to fiber SFP connectivity, the AT-2914GP/SP includes PoE+ sourcing capability, allowing the host computer to power an external device (VoIP phone, IP camera, access point) directly from the NIC’s fiber port with an optional external PSU — a combination not found on standard SFP NICs.

Q: Does the PoE+ feature require an additional power supply?

Yes. To source up to 25.5W of PoE+ power to an external device, an optional external PSU accessory for the AT-2914GP is required. Without it, the card provides standard data connectivity only.

Q: What SFP optics are compatible with the AT-2914GP/SP?

The SFP slot supports both 100Mbps and 1000Mbps SFP optics. Allied Telesis SP Series SFP modules are recommended for guaranteed compatibility, but MSA-compliant third-party optics may also be used.

Q: Is the AT-2914GP/SP-901 TAA compliant for government procurement?

Yes. The -901 suffix indicates TAA compliance, making the card eligible for US federal and government purchasing contracts under the Trade Agreements Act.

Q: What operating systems are supported?

Allied Telesis provides driver support for Windows and Linux environments. Consult the Allied Telesis product page or contact Creation Networks for the current supported OS list.