Allied Telesis AT-2911SFPA/2-901 Dual-Port SFP PCIe Gigabit Fiber Network Adapter
Overview
The Allied Telesis AT-2911SFPA/2-901 is a dual-port SFP PCIe gigabit fiber network interface card built for federal and government deployments where TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliance is a procurement requirement. With two SFP slots rather than fixed-wavelength transceivers, the card adapts to your fiber plant — swap in the appropriate SFP module for single-mode long-haul runs or multimode short-range links without changing the card itself. PXE boot support enables network-based OS deployment across large server or workstation fleets, while UEFI compatibility ensures the card integrates cleanly into modern firmware environments without legacy BIOS workarounds. This is the right pick for government agency IT infrastructure, secure facility server rooms, or enterprise WAN edge deployments where TAA sourcing is non-negotiable.
Compatibility
The AT-2911SFPA/2-901 installs into any PCIe x1 (or wider) slot on compatible server and workstation motherboards supporting PCIe gigabit NICs. The dual SFP cage accepts industry-standard SFP transceivers (1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE-LX, and compatible variants) — Allied Telesis SFP modules from the AT-SPSX, AT-SPLX10, and related families are the recommended pairings, though standard third-party 1000BASE SFPs will seat mechanically. OS support should be confirmed against Allied Telesis's current driver matrix for your target platform (Windows Server, Linux). UEFI Secure Boot environments are supported; verify firmware revision requirements with your platform vendor if deploying alongside Secure Boot enforcement policies.
Installation Notes
Seat the card into an available PCIe slot and secure the bracket before connecting fiber. SFP modules are hot-pluggable once the card is installed and the system is running, but initial driver installation should be completed before inserting transceivers to avoid enumeration conflicts on some platforms. PXE boot priority must be configured in the system's UEFI/BIOS boot order after driver load. TAA compliance documentation for this SKU should be retained for procurement records — the /2-901 suffix designates the TAA-compliant variant of the AT-2911SFPA base card.
