Allied Telesis AT-2911SFPA/2-901 TAA 1GB X 2 PCIE FIBER ADAPTER CARD

Product Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-2911SFPA/2-901 is a dual-port PCI Express gigabit fiber network adapter card designed for servers and workstations requiring high-bandwidth, low-latency 1000Base-X SFP connectivity. Built to Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance standards, this adapter is qualified for U.S. federal government procurement and defense contractor deployments. The two SFP ports accept interchangeable fiber transceivers — including multimode and single-mode SFP modules — providing flexibility for short-range and long-range fiber connections across the data center or campus. As an Allied Telesis PCIe dual-port fiber NIC, it is purpose-built for server-to-network fiber uplinks, high-availability NIC teaming, and secure government network infrastructure.

Product Description

The AT-2911SFPA/2-901 installs into a standard PCI Express expansion slot and presents two independent 1000Base-X Gigabit Ethernet interfaces via SFP cages, enabling fiber network connectivity at data transfer rates up to 250 MB/s between the host server and network infrastructure. The SFP-based port design allows administrators to select the appropriate Allied Telesis or compatible transceiver module for any fiber type and distance requirement — from 550m multimode to 10km single-mode — without replacing the adapter card itself. This modular architecture is particularly valuable in data centers and government facilities where infrastructure changes are costly or require change-control approval. TAA compliance (Trade Agreements Act, 19 U.S.C. 2501-2581) makes the AT-2911SFPA/2-901 eligible for purchase on GSA Schedule contracts and other federal acquisition vehicles, a critical requirement for U.S. federal agencies and their prime contractors. NIC teaming across both ports provides active-active or active-passive failover, maximizing uptime for mission-critical server workloads. The plug-in PCIe card form factor is compatible with rack-mount and tower servers from major OEMs. Available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.

Key Features

• Dual SFP Ports (2x 1000Base-X) — Two independent Gigabit Ethernet SFP interfaces for fiber connectivity from a single PCIe slot.
• TAA Compliant — Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. federal government procurement, GSA Schedule eligible.
• PCI Express Interface — High-speed PCIe host interface delivers up to 250 MB/s data transfer between NIC and server motherboard.
• SFP Modular Design — Interchangeable SFP transceivers support multimode (SR) and single-mode (LX) fiber for any distance requirement.
• Optical Fiber Media — Supports optical fiber cabling for longer runs, EMI immunity, and secure physical layer connectivity.
• NIC Teaming Support — Both ports can be teamed for active-active throughput aggregation or active-passive failover redundancy.
• Plug-in Card Form Factor — Standard PCIe add-in card compatible with rack-mount and tower server platforms from major OEMs.

Typical Applications

• U.S. federal government server infrastructure requiring TAA-compliant network adapters
• Defense contractor and government prime-contractor network builds
• Data center server-to-switch fiber uplinks for storage and compute clusters
• High-availability server deployments using NIC teaming for redundancy
• Campus and enterprise servers requiring fiber network connectivity at the access or distribution tier
• Environments requiring EMI-immune or physically secure fiber cabling

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does TAA compliant mean for the AT-2911SFPA/2-901?

TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance means this product is manufactured in a country covered under the Trade Agreements Act (19 U.S.C. 2501-2581). TAA compliance is required for U.S. federal government purchases through GSA Schedule contracts and many other federal acquisition vehicles.

Q: Does this NIC come with SFP transceivers included?

SFP transceivers are typically sold separately, allowing you to choose the appropriate fiber type and reach for your specific installation. Contact Creation Networks for compatible Allied Telesis SFP module options.

Q: What fiber types does the AT-2911SFPA/2-901 support?

The SFP port design is media-agnostic: the adapter supports any 1000Base-X SFP module, including 1000Base-SX (multimode, up to 550m), 1000Base-LX (single-mode, up to 10km), and copper SFP modules, depending on the transceiver installed.

Q: Can I team both ports for higher throughput or redundancy?

Yes. Both SFP ports can be used for NIC teaming (link aggregation or failover) depending on your operating system and driver configuration. This provides either combined throughput or automatic failover if one link fails.

Q: Is this card compatible with my server?

The AT-2911SFPA/2-901 uses a standard PCI Express interface and is compatible with most rack-mount and tower servers that have an available PCIe slot. Verify PCIe slot availability and OS driver support before ordering.

Q: Where can I purchase the AT-2911SFPA/2-901?

The AT-2911SFPA/2-901 is available from Creation Networks at creationnetworks.net.