Allied Telesis AT-MMC1000/SP-960 – TAA Gigabit SFP Media Converter, Single-Mode 10km

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-MMC1000/SP-960 is a TAA-compliant gigabit media converter that bridges 10/100/1000BASE-T copper Ethernet to 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber via a removable SFP module. The SFP slot accepts standard 1G SFP modules, providing flexibility to match the specific fiber type and reach required for a given deployment. Default operation targets single-mode fiber at 1310 nm with a reach of up to 10 km. TAA compliance under the -960 designation makes this unit eligible for U.S. federal and defense procurement without additional waivers.

Description

The AT-MMC1000/SP-960 addresses the need to extend Gigabit Ethernet over single-mode fiber for longer campus and WAN-edge distances that multimode fiber cannot cover. The SFP slot is the key differentiator of this converter: rather than a fixed fiber interface, the unit accepts field-replaceable SFP modules, allowing network engineers to select the exact optic needed for the fiber type and distance of each link. The copper port supports 10/100/1000BASE-T with full auto-negotiation, connecting to any standard Gigabit Ethernet switch, router, or server port via standard RJ-45 UTP cabling. Default single-mode fiber operation at 1310 nm enables reaches up to 10 km on standard G.652 single-mode fiber without optical amplification. The compact converter operates in a desktop or chassis-mounted form factor, fitting cleanly into rack-organized telecom rooms when deployed in an Allied Telesis media converter chassis. TAA compliance makes the -960 version appropriate for federal agency IT projects, military installations, and other government-regulated procurement environments. The unit is plug-and-play once an SFP is installed: no management interface, software, or configuration is required. This design also provides forward flexibility; as fiber plant or optic technology changes, only the SFP module needs to be swapped, not the entire converter chassis.

Key Features

• Removable SFP slot: Accepts field-replaceable 1G SFP modules, allowing fiber type and reach to be matched to each link without replacing the converter.
• Single-mode fiber, 10 km at 1310 nm: Supports long-reach campus and building-to-building fiber links well beyond multimode capabilities.
• 10/100/1000BASE-T copper input: Auto-negotiating Gigabit RJ-45 port connects to any standard Ethernet device.
• TAA compliant (-960): Meets U.S. federal acquisition requirements under the Trade Agreements Act for government and defense projects.
• Desktop or chassis-mountable: Deploys standalone or in an Allied Telesis media converter chassis for rack-based centralized management.
• Plug-and-play with installed SFP: No software, drivers, or configuration steps required once cabling and SFP are in place.
• SFP flexibility: The open SFP slot accommodates different optics for multimode, single-mode, CWDM, or BiDi applications depending on module selection.

Typical Applications

• Extending Gigabit Ethernet from copper-only switches to remote buildings over single-mode fiber backbone
• Connecting copper-interface appliances, servers, or storage devices to long-haul fiber network segments
• Federal and government campus network builds requiring TAA-compliant gigabit media conversion
• Flexible fiber uplink deployments where the SFP can be swapped to match changing infrastructure
• High-density media conversion installations in Allied Telesis chassis within central telecom rooms
• Replacing fixed-interface converters in environments where future fiber plant changes are anticipated

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