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

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-MMC200LX/ST-960 is a TAA-compliant standalone media converter that extends 10/100BASE-TX copper Ethernet over 100BASE-LX single-mode fiber with an ST connector, supporting distances up to 20km. The -960 suffix confirms Trade Agreements Act compliance, making it eligible for U.S. federal government procurement. It provides a cost-effective, plug-and-play solution for long-haul Fast Ethernet links across campuses, between buildings, or in any application where extending copper Ethernet over existing single-mode fiber infrastructure is required.

Description

The AT-MMC200LX/ST-960 bridges the gap between copper-terminated edge devices and single-mode fiber infrastructure, operating as an inline media converter without requiring any software configuration. On the copper side, the RJ-45 port supports 10/100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation; on the fiber side, the ST connector interfaces with single-mode fiber for runs up to 20km. This range covers most inter-building campus scenarios, remote facility connections, and long-haul links within a single site.

The ST connector is a dual-ferrule bayonet interface widely deployed in legacy government and enterprise fiber plants. The AT-MMC200LX/ST-960 allows agencies and organizations with existing ST-terminated single-mode fiber to extend copper-based Fast Ethernet without replacing fiber cabling or connectors. TAA compliance ensures the unit can be included in federally funded network infrastructure projects and GSA Schedule orders. The compact standalone form factor allows desktop, rack-shelf, or wall-mount deployment depending on available installation hardware.

Key Features

• 20km Single-Mode Reach: Extends Fast Ethernet over single-mode fiber up to 20km, covering inter-building and campus-wide fiber links.
• TAA Compliant (-960): Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for U.S. federal, state, and government procurement programs.
• ST Fiber Connector: Interfaces with ST-terminated single-mode fiber, compatible with legacy government and enterprise fiber plants.
• 10/100BASE-TX Copper Port: Auto-negotiating RJ-45 interface connects to standard Ethernet equipment without manual speed configuration.
• Plug-and-Play Operation: No management software or configuration required; the unit converts between media types immediately upon connection.
• Compact Standalone Form Factor: Suitable for desktop, shelf, or wall-mount installation at remote or unmanned locations.

Typical Applications

• Federal agency campus networks requiring TAA-compliant media conversion between copper workgroup switches and single-mode fiber backbone infrastructure.
• Long-distance building-to-building Fast Ethernet links at universities, military installations, or large corporate campuses with existing ST-terminated single-mode fiber.
• Extending copper Ethernet from IP surveillance cameras, access control systems, or card readers to a central fiber backbone over single-mode runs up to 20km.
• Remote facility or warehouse connections where single-mode fiber is the only available inter-building medium and copper Ethernet equipment is in use.
• Network infrastructure refreshes in government facilities needing to reuse existing ST/single-mode fiber cabling while upgrading Ethernet edge devices.

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