Allied Telesis AT-PC2000/SC-960 1GbE PoE+ Fiber Media Converter
Overview
The AT-PC2000/SC-960 is a TAA-compliant Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ media converter from Allied Telesis that bridges copper PoE+ infrastructure to SC single-mode fiber — purpose-built for federal, government, and enterprise deployments where Trade Agreements Act compliance is a procurement requirement. If you're running fiber media converters to extend powered endpoints (IP cameras, VoIP phones, access control readers) beyond the 100m copper limit without adding a powered switch at the remote end, the AT-PC2000/SC-960 handles that handoff. The -960 suffix designates the 960nm single-mode SC fiber variant of the AT-PC2000/SC family — confirm your fiber plant uses single-mode glass and SC connectors before ordering.
Compatibility
The AT-PC2000/SC-960 is designed for deployment within the Allied Telesis AT-PC2000/SC media converter series. It operates as a standalone converter or within Allied Telesis chassis-based media converter systems that accept PC2000-family cards — check your chassis model's compatibility matrix to confirm slot support before purchasing. On the copper side, it presents a standard 1000BASE-T RJ-45 interface with PoE+ (802.3at) pass-through, making it compatible with any 802.3at-capable powered device drawing up to 30W. On the fiber side, the SC connector interfaces with 1000BASE-LX or equivalent single-mode runs — verify your SFP or fixed optic wavelength matches the 960nm specification. This converter is TAA-compliant, satisfying Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-5 requirements and suitable for GSA Schedule orders and other federally funded projects.
Installation Notes
Single-mode fiber runs require APC or UPC SC-terminated patch cables matched to the 960nm transmit wavelength — mismatched connectors or multimode fiber will degrade or prevent link establishment. PoE+ delivery to the downstream copper port requires that the upstream switch port also supplies 802.3at; the converter does not generate PoE independently. Confirm chassis slot compatibility if integrating into an Allied Telesis media converter chassis rather than deploying standalone.
