Allied Telesis AT-MMC200/LC-960 – TAA Federal 10/100TX to 100FX LC Media Converter

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-MMC200/LC-960 is a TAA-compliant media and rate converter that connects 10/100 Mbps copper Ethernet to 100 Mbps multimode fiber using an LC connector. It supports fiber spans up to 2 km, extending network reach beyond copper distance limitations in both government and commercial environments. The -960 suffix confirms TAA compliance, making this unit eligible for U.S. federal agency procurement. Automatic rate conversion between 10/100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX allows devices operating at different speeds to communicate across a fiber link without manual intervention.

Description

The AT-MMC200/LC-960 addresses a common infrastructure challenge: connecting copper-based end devices to a fiber backbone when the distance or medium type is incompatible. The LC connector is the predominant choice in modern structured cabling installations, making this converter appropriate for newer facilities and data centers where LC-terminated multimode fiber is standard. The copper RJ-45 port auto-negotiates between 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX, while the fiber side operates at a fixed 100BASE-FX, and onboard rate conversion bridges any speed mismatch between the two segments. A fiber reach of up to 2 km covers most intra-building and short inter-building runs over 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber. The unit is designed for plug-and-play operation, requiring no software, drivers, or management access to become operational. It supports both standalone desktop installation and chassis-based deployment in an Allied Telesis media converter chassis for organized, rack-mounted environments. TAA compliance under the -960 designation allows procurement on GSA schedules and other federal acquisition vehicles without compliance waivers. Network engineers deploying copper-to-fiber conversions in government buildings, healthcare facilities, or enterprise campuses will find this a straightforward, reliable solution.

Key Features

• 10/100TX copper to 100FX LC fiber conversion: Bridges RJ-45 copper segments to modern LC-terminated multimode fiber infrastructure.
• Automatic rate conversion: Handles 10-to-100 Mbps speed bridging automatically, removing the requirement to match speeds on both network segments.
• LC fiber connector: Compatible with current-generation structured cabling systems and data center fiber patch panels.
• Up to 2 km multimode fiber reach: Covers intra-building and short campus fiber runs on 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber.
• TAA compliant (-960): Meets federal acquisition requirements for U.S. government and defense procurement.
• Desktop or chassis-mount: Installs standalone or in an Allied Telesis converter chassis for centralized rack management.
• Zero-configuration deployment: No software, drivers, or management setup required; operational upon connection.

Typical Applications

• Extending IP camera, access control, or edge device copper connections over existing multimode fiber runs
• Connecting copper-only network equipment to LC-fiber backbone switches in enterprise and government networks
• Federal agency IT infrastructure projects requiring TAA-compliant media conversion hardware
• Replacing aging media converters in modern LC-cabled facilities
• Multi-unit chassis deployments for consolidated copper-to-fiber conversion in telecom rooms

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