Allied Telesis AT-2914SP-901 TAA GIG PCIE FIBER ADAPTER CARD WOL SFP CONNECTOR

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-2914SP-901 is a TAA-compliant single-port Gigabit Ethernet PCIe x1 network adapter card featuring an open SFP port for flexible fiber connectivity. The open SFP slot accepts both Fast Ethernet and Gigabit SFP transceivers, giving network engineers full control over their fiber type, wavelength, and reach without being locked to a fixed transceiver. Supporting Wake-on-LAN, UEFI network boot, and jumbo frames up to 9.6KB, the AT-2914SP is well-suited to enterprise workstations, servers, and deployments requiring federal-compliant hardware under GSA Schedule procurement.

Product Description

The Allied Telesis AT-2914SP-901 PCIe Gigabit fiber NIC delivers 1000Base-X connectivity through an open SFP port installed in a PCIe x1 slot — compatible with any PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot in standard or low-profile systems. The open SFP cage accepts any standards-compliant SFP transceiver, enabling the card to support multimode or single-mode fiber depending on the transceiver selected; this is a significant advantage over fixed-connector NICs that lock you into a specific fiber type at purchase. Wake-on-LAN (WoL) support is native and does not require an external power supply, simplifying management in enterprise desktop and server environments. UEFI network boot allows the card to function in modern secure-boot environments for PXE-based OS deployment. Link aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad LACP) and Smart Load Balancing (SLB) with failover support provide redundancy and throughput bonding when used with compatible switch infrastructure. Jumbo frame support up to 9.6KB reduces CPU overhead on high-throughput network segments. Both standard-height and low-profile brackets are included, making the card suitable for full-size towers and compact rack servers alike. TAA compliance qualifies this NIC for federal procurement. Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Key Features

• Open SFP Port — Accepts any standards-compliant Fast Ethernet or Gigabit SFP transceiver; choose multimode or single-mode fiber independently of the card.
• PCIe x1 Interface — Installs in any PCIe x1, x4, x8, or x16 slot; includes both standard and low-profile brackets.
• Wake-on-LAN (WoL) — Native WoL support without an external power supply for remote system management.
• UEFI Network Boot — Supports UEFI for modern secure-boot OS deployment via PXE.
• Jumbo Frames up to 9.6KB — Reduces CPU overhead on high-throughput network segments in storage or server environments.
• Link Aggregation (IEEE 802.3ad) — LACP and static trunking support for bonded uplink redundancy and throughput.
• TAA Compliant — Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for federal and government procurement.

Typical Applications

• Adding Gigabit fiber connectivity to enterprise workstations and servers via PCIe x1
• Flexible fiber deployments where transceiver type (MM/SM, wavelength) must be selected independently
• Federal, government, and GSA Schedule procurement requiring TAA-compliant Gigabit fiber NICs
• Diskless and PXE-boot server provisioning in UEFI environments
• High-throughput storage or NAS network segments leveraging jumbo frame support

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What SFP transceivers are compatible with the AT-2914SP-901?

The open SFP port accepts standards-compliant Fast Ethernet and Gigabit SFP modules. This includes multimode and single-mode variants at multiple wavelengths. Contact Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net to match the correct SFP to your fiber type and link distance.

Q: Does the card fit in low-profile PCIe slots?

Yes. The AT-2914SP-901 ships with both standard-height and low-profile brackets, making it compatible with full-size towers, rack servers, and compact chassis with low-profile slots.

Q: Does Wake-on-LAN require any additional hardware?

No. The AT-2914SP-901 supports WoL natively without an external power supply or auxiliary cable.

Q: Is this card compatible with link aggregation on managed switches?

Yes. The AT-2914SP-901 supports IEEE 802.3ad LACP and static trunking (FEC/GEC), enabling bonded uplinks on compatible managed switches for redundancy and higher throughput.

Q: Why choose an open SFP NIC over a fixed-connector fiber NIC?

A fixed-connector NIC locks you into a specific fiber type and reach at purchase. An open SFP NIC lets you select the transceiver separately, so you can choose multimode or single-mode, short-range or long-reach, without replacing the card itself.