Allied Telesis AT-SPTX-90 – TAA Gigabit Copper SFP Transceiver

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-SPTX-90 is a TAA-compliant 10/100/1000BASE-T copper SFP transceiver that delivers Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over standard Cat5e or Cat6 cabling via an RJ-45 interface. It is designed for network equipment with SFP cages where a copper Gigabit uplink is preferred over a fiber connection. Supporting auto-negotiation across 10, 100, and 1000 Mbps speeds, it provides flexible integration into mixed-speed environments. The transceiver is hot-swappable and operates at standard commercial temperatures, making it appropriate for typical enterprise and data center deployments.

Description

Copper SFP transceivers serve a specific role in network design: they allow switches and routers with SFP-only uplink ports to connect to copper infrastructure without dedicated fixed copper ports. The AT-SPTX-90 fills this role with a form factor that conforms to the SFP MSA standard and an RJ-45 interface supporting up to 100 m runs over Cat5e or better structured cabling.

The TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance designation, indicated by the -90 suffix, means this transceiver is manufactured in a TAA-compliant country. This is a procurement requirement for many US federal agency contracts and programs that mandate TAA-compliant products under FAR 52.225-5.

Auto-negotiation on 10/100/1000BASE-T means the AT-SPTX-90 adapts to the speed of the connected device, which simplifies deployment in environments with heterogeneous endpoint equipment. Hot-swap capability allows replacement or insertion without taking down the host chassis, an important consideration for high-availability environments.

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Key Features

• TAA-compliant: Meets Trade Agreements Act requirements for US government and federally funded procurement programs.
• 10/100/1000BASE-T auto-negotiation: Automatically selects the appropriate speed for the connected device, simplifying deployment in mixed-speed environments.
• RJ-45 copper interface: Enables Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over existing Cat5e or Cat6 structured cabling up to 100 m.
• SFP MSA compliant: Fits any standard SFP cage, allowing copper uplinks on fiber-only or SFP-only switch ports.
• Hot-swappable: Field-replaceable without power cycling the host device, supporting continuous network availability.
• Commercial temperature range: Rated for standard indoor enterprise and data center operating environments.

Technical Specifications