Allied Telesis AT-PC2000T2/SP-960 PoE+ Copper-to-SFP Media and Rate Converter
Overview
The Allied Telesis AT-PC2000T2/SP-960 is a TAA-compliant media and rate converter that bridges 10/100/1000BASE-T copper infrastructure to 100X or 1000X SFP fiber uplinks — the right fit when federal procurement rules require TAA compliance and your edge or IDF closet needs to hand off to a fiber backbone without replacing the copper-connected PoE+ device. The AT-PC2000T2/SP-960 simultaneously handles media conversion (copper to fiber) and rate conversion (10/100/1000T to 100X/1000X), so mixed-speed segments don't require a managed switch just to cross a media boundary.
Compatibility
The copper port supports 10/100/1000BASE-T devices — including PoE+ powered endpoints such as IP cameras, access control readers, and VoIP handsets — while the SFP slot accepts Allied Telesis-compatible 100X and 1000X SFP transceivers, allowing integration with single-mode or multimode fiber plant depending on the transceiver selected. This converter is designed for use within the Allied Telesis media conversion ecosystem; confirm SFP transceiver compatibility against the Allied Telesis SFP compatibility matrix for the AT-PC2000T2/SP platform before ordering. It is suited for federal, defense, and government network deployments where TAA compliance is a hard procurement requirement.
Installation Notes
The PoE+ pass-through capability means downstream copper-connected devices can receive power via the copper port — confirm your upstream PoE budget accounts for the powered device load before deploying. SFP transceiver selection determines the fiber distance and wavelength; the converter itself does not ship with a transceiver, so source the appropriate SFP separately based on your fiber plant (distance, strand count, and wavelength). Install in a conditioned indoor environment consistent with standard active networking equipment thermal requirements.
