Allied Telesis AT-29M2/LC-AA-001 1G M.2 Multimode Fiber Network Interface Card

Overview

The AT-29M2/LC-AA-001 is a 1000 Mbps (Gigabit) network interface card in the M.2 form factor, designed to add a multimode fiber LC uplink to compatible host platforms. The M.2 slot format avoids occupying a PCIe lane on systems where standard expansion slots are scarce or absent — useful in compact embedded appliances, NVR platforms, and thin-profile rack servers where a half-height PCIe card won't fit. The LC duplex fiber connection keeps the NIC aligned with the installed base of multimode fiber infrastructure common in enterprise LAN closets and data center patch panels.

Compatibility

The AT-29M2/LC-AA-001 is designed for Allied Telesis host platforms with an M.2 expansion slot that accepts a fiber NIC module. Verify your host chassis documentation before ordering: M.2 slots vary in key type (B, M, B+M) and supported interface (PCIe, SATA, USB) — confirm the host exposes the correct M.2 key and interface lane required by this module. This card is intended for use within the Allied Telesis network adapter ecosystem and is not a generic third-party M.2 module. Cross-reference the host system's compatibility matrix for the exact Allied Telesis switch, router, or appliance model you are deploying.

Installation Notes

Install into the host system's M.2 expansion bay with the system powered off and any static precautions observed. The LC fiber port requires a duplex multimode patch cable — standard OM3 or OM4 is appropriate for runs up to the distances supported by 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX standards; confirm the transceiver type shipped with your specific unit. Consult the host system's installation guide for M.2 module seating torque and retention screw specifications. No additional driver media is typically required for Allied Telesis-qualified host platforms, but verify firmware compatibility between the NIC module and the host's operating software before deployment in a production environment.