Allied Telesis AT-DMC1000/ST-90 – TAA Desktop Gigabit Fiber Media Converter ST

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-DMC1000/ST-90 is a compact desktop gigabit Ethernet media converter that bridges a 1000BASE-T copper RJ-45 connection to a 1000BASE-X ST multimode fiber port. TAA compliance under the -90 suffix makes this unit eligible for U.S. federal and government procurement. A U.S. power adapter is included in the package. The unit is well-suited for connecting copper-interface equipment to multimode fiber infrastructure in office, lab, and government facility environments.

Description

The AT-DMC1000/ST-90 performs a single function reliably: converting full-duplex gigabit Ethernet between copper and multimode ST fiber. The copper side presents an auto-negotiating RJ-45 port that connects to any 1000BASE-T device — a server, NAS, workstation, or switch copper port. The fiber side presents an ST duplex connector for the multimode fiber run.

ST connectors remain common in government buildings, universities, and enterprise campuses that installed fiber plant before LC became the predominant standard. This converter allows organizations to continue using that installed fiber infrastructure when connecting new or replaced copper-interface equipment, avoiding a costly fiber recabling or re-termination project.

The desktop form factor is intentionally compact. The unit sits beside a workstation or server, on a shelf, or on a small equipment table without requiring rack space. The included U.S. power adapter connects directly to a standard AC outlet — no external power supply ordering is required.

TAA compliance (-90 suffix) qualifies the unit for procurement under GSA schedules and federal acquisition regulations. Creation Networks stocks this product. Visit creationnetworks.net for availability and procurement support.

Key Features

• TAA Compliant (-90): Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. government and federally funded procurement without additional sourcing documentation.
• 1000BASE-T to 1000BASE-X Conversion: Converts full-speed gigabit Ethernet between copper RJ-45 and ST multimode fiber at wire rate with no throughput penalty.
• ST Duplex Fiber Port: Compatible with the ST-terminated multimode fiber runs common in government facilities, campuses, and legacy enterprise buildings.
• Auto-Negotiating Copper Port: The RJ-45 interface auto-negotiates speed and duplex with the connected device, eliminating manual configuration in standard deployments.
• Desktop Mini Form Factor: Compact physical size allows placement on a desk, shelf, or equipment table without consuming rack space or requiring a mounting kit.
• U.S. Power Adapter Included: Ships with a U.S. AC power adapter — no separate power supply purchase is required for domestic deployments.

Typical Applications

• Government Office Fiber Connections: Connecting copper-interface workstations and servers to ST-terminated multimode fiber runs in federal or state government facilities with TAA procurement requirements.
• University and Campus Facilities: Bridging new copper-interface equipment to the ST-based fiber cabling infrastructure common in older campus buildings.
• Lab and Test Bench Connectivity: Providing a portable, no-rack-required gigabit fiber connection for engineering or IT lab environments where temporary or semi-permanent fiber links are needed.
• Surveillance and Access Control Equipment: Converting copper outputs from access control panels or IP cameras to fiber for longer runs in facilities where horizontal copper distances are exceeded.
• Small Office Fiber Extension: Extending a fiber backbone to a copper-only device in a small office or satellite location without installing a full managed switch at that endpoint.

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