Allied Telesis AT-MMC2000LX/SC-960 Gigabit Single-Mode SC Media Converter
Overview
The Allied Telesis AT-MMC2000LX/SC-960 is a TAA-compliant mini media and rate converter that bridges 10/100/1000BASE-T copper infrastructure to 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber via SC connectors — purpose-built for enterprise and government network runs where copper distance limits are a constraint. With a 20km fiber reach, this unit suits inter-building backbone links, campus fiber infrastructure, and deployments where federal procurement compliance (TAA) is a hard requirement. The AT-MMC2000LX/SC-960 handles rate conversion between copper and fiber without requiring a managed switch upgrade, making it a practical insertion point in existing structured cabling environments.
Compatibility
This converter fits into the Allied Telesis iMC (intelligent Media Converter) chassis ecosystem and can also operate as a standalone unit. On the fiber side, it connects to any 1000BASE-LX SC single-mode interface — compatible with Allied Telesis switches, third-party Gigabit switches, NVRs, and network appliances presenting an SC single-mode SFP or fixed LX port. On the copper side, the RJ-45 port auto-negotiates 10/100/1000BASE-T, making it compatible with virtually any Gigabit-capable network device. Verify that your fiber plant uses single-mode cable (OS1/OS2); this unit is not compatible with multimode fiber runs. Pair with Gigabit PoE switches or network video recorders as the copper-side anchor when extending fiber backbones in IP camera deployments.
Installation Notes
The SC fiber connector is a push-pull bayonet style — confirm your patch panel or switch port uses SC (not LC or ST) before ordering. The 960 suffix in the Allied Telesis Allied Telesis networking line designates the standalone power adapter configuration; confirm power supply compatibility if installing into a managed chassis slot. Clean fiber end-faces before insertion — contamination is the leading cause of LX link failures at distance. Review your fiber media converter selection guide if you are evaluating reach or fiber-type requirements across multiple runs.
