Allied Telesis AT-29M2/SP-BA-901 M.2 Gigabit Fiber Adapter Card (NIC)

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-29M2/SP-BA-901 is a TAA-compliant M.2 form-factor network interface card designed to add 100/1000 Mbps fiber connectivity to systems with an available M.2 slot. By accepting an SFP transceiver, it lets you match fiber type and reach to your existing infrastructure — whether that's short-range multimode or longer single-mode runs — without committing to a fixed connector at purchase. PXE and UEFI boot support make it a straightforward fit for network-provisioned deployments where remote OS installation or disk-less boot is part of the workflow. TAA compliance satisfies federal procurement requirements, so this card is appropriate for government, defense, and other regulated-environment builds where country-of-origin rules apply.

Compatibility

This card installs into an M.2 slot on a compatible host system. The SFP port accepts standard 100BASE-FX or 1000BASE-X SFP modules — consult the Allied Telesis SFP compatibility list to confirm supported transceivers for your specific fiber plant (wavelength, fiber type, and link distance). Verify your host system's M.2 key and slot length before ordering; not all M.2 implementations expose PCIe or support NIC add-in cards. PXE boot compatibility depends on host BIOS/UEFI version — confirm your platform's network boot stack supports third-party NICs if remote provisioning is a hard requirement.

Installation Notes

Insert the card into the M.2 slot and secure with the retention screw. Install the appropriate SFP transceiver before connecting fiber. Driver installation may be required on some operating systems — download the current driver package from the Allied Telesis support portal prior to deployment. For PXE environments, enable network boot for the adapter in UEFI settings and set boot order accordingly.