Allied Telesis TAA (FEDERAL) 1000SX/LC M.2 GIGABIT FIBER ADAPTER CARD (NIC) - AT-29M2/LC-AF

Allied Telesis AT-29M2/LC-AF TAA M.2 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Fiber Adapter

Overview

The Allied Telesis AT-29M2/LC-AF is a TAA-compliant M.2 form-factor gigabit fiber adapter designed to add a 1000BASE-SX LC fiber uplink to systems with an available M.2 slot — without requiring a full PCIe slot or an external USB adapter. The M.2 footprint makes it the practical choice for compact embedded systems, mini-PCs, and purpose-built appliances where PCIe real estate is scarce. TAA compliance satisfies Buy American Act procurement requirements, making this adapter appropriate for federal, state, and local government deployments where supply-chain traceability is mandated.

Compatibility

The AT-29M2/LC-AF is designed for platforms exposing an M.2 slot with the appropriate keying for network interface expansion. The LC connector interfaces with standard 1000BASE-SX multimode fiber infrastructure — 850nm transceivers, OM1/OM2/OM3/OM4 cabling — common in structured cabling runs inside buildings and campus backbones. Confirm your host platform's M.2 slot keying and OS driver support for Allied Telesis M.2 NICs before ordering; driver availability varies by operating system and hypervisor environment.

Installation Notes

Install into the M.2 slot with the system powered off. Secure with the retention screw appropriate to your platform's M.2 standoff. Connect LC duplex fiber to the onboard port — TX and RX polarity must match the far-end switch or media converter. Because this is a fiber-only interface, no copper RJ-45 fallback is available; verify your fiber plant is in place before commissioning. TAA compliance requires purchase through a compliant supply channel — confirm sourcing documentation if required for contract compliance.