Allied Telesis AT-MMC200LX/SC-960 – TAA Fast Ethernet SC Singlemode Converter 20km

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-MMC200LX/SC-960 is a TAA-compliant standalone media converter that extends 10/100BASE-TX copper Ethernet over 100BASE-LX single-mode fiber with an SC connector, supporting distances up to 20km. The -960 suffix confirms Trade Agreements Act compliance for U.S. federal government procurement eligibility. This plug-and-play converter is used to bridge copper Ethernet equipment to SC-terminated single-mode fiber infrastructure across buildings, campuses, or remote sites without requiring management configuration.

Description

The AT-MMC200LX/SC-960 provides a straightforward, unmanaged media conversion path between 10/100BASE-TX copper and 100BASE-LX single-mode fiber, using the SC (push-pull) connector — the dominant fiber connector standard in modern enterprise and government installations. On the copper side, the RJ-45 port supports auto-negotiation between 10Mbps and 100Mbps; on the fiber side, the SC connector interfaces with single-mode fiber for links up to 20km.

The SC connector type distinguishes this model from the AT-MMC200LX/ST-960, which uses the legacy ST bayonet connector. Organizations with newer fiber plant installations will typically have SC-terminated fiber, making the SC-960 the natural choice. TAA compliance under the -960 designation allows this unit to be specified and purchased under GSA Schedule and other federal contracting vehicles. No configuration is required: the unit activates as soon as copper and fiber connections are made, making it appropriate for unmanned closets, remote sites, and locations where on-site IT resources are limited. The compact form factor supports desktop, shelf, or wall-mount installation.

Key Features

• 20km Single-Mode Reach: Extends Fast Ethernet over single-mode fiber up to 20km, supporting inter-building and campus-wide deployments.
• TAA Compliant (-960): Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements, qualifying for U.S. federal, GSA Schedule, and government procurement contracts.
• SC Fiber Connector: Uses the industry-standard SC push-pull connector, compatible with modern enterprise and government fiber plant installations.
• 10/100BASE-TX Copper Port: Auto-negotiating RJ-45 interface supports both 10Mbps and 100Mbps copper connections without manual configuration.
• Plug-and-Play Operation: Unmanaged design requires no software, login, or configuration — operational immediately upon cable connection.
• Compact Standalone Form Factor: Installs on a desktop, rack shelf, or wall-mount bracket at edge locations or remote closets.

Typical Applications

• Federal agency network infrastructure projects requiring TAA-compliant media converters to bridge copper edge devices to SC-terminated single-mode fiber backbones.
• Inter-building campus Fast Ethernet links at universities, hospitals, or government facilities with SC-terminated single-mode fiber already installed.
• IP surveillance, access control, and physical security systems connecting copper-interface devices to a fiber backbone over runs up to 20km.
• Remote or unmanned facility connections where plug-and-play operation is required and on-site IT support is not available.
• Network refresh projects reusing existing SC/single-mode fiber cabling while upgrading copper-only edge equipment to fiber-extended connectivity.

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