StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 1000Base-SX SC

SKU: US1GA30SXSC
Regular price £265.15 inc. VAT
  • Wired
  • USB 3.0 Fiber
  • 1000 Mbit/s
  • Chipset: Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW

Connect to a fiber Gigabit Ethernet optic network through your laptop’s USB-A port

This USB to fiber-optic converter lets you utilize the USB 3.0 (Type-A) port on your laptop or tablet to provide a secure fiber network connection. Windows® and Mac compatible, the network adapter provides a 1000Mbps Ethernet network connection and 1000Base-SX SC optical transceiver.

Fiber-optic SC port

The USB to fiber-optic converter is equipped with an optical transceiver for 1000Base-SX networks, providing network connectivity with a maximum range of 550 m over multimode fiber.

Secure fiber-to-the-desk connectivity

This USB to fiber converter provides reliable connectivity while protecting your network from problems with electronic interference - a common issue with copper Ethernet networks. Fiber-to-the-desk connectivity (FTTD) maximizes network security, reducing the risk of data leaks for sensitive information, without compromising network speed and reliability.

Easy portability

Compact and portable, this USB 3.0 fiber-optic converter is powered directly from the USB port, making it easy to connect when you’re on the go.

Plug and play

Get up and running quickly. The converter supports certified drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux®. When you plug the adapter into a USB port, you simply install the drivers and the adapter is ready to transmit over a fiber network.

Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:



Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.



Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

The US1GA30SXSC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

The StarTech.com Advantage

Ports & interfaces
PCI version 3.0
Fiber ports quantity 1
Fiber optic connector SC
Interface Fiber
Host interface USB
Connectivity technology Wired
Network
Maximum operating distance 550 m
VLAN tagging Yes
Wake-on-LAN ready Yes
Fiber ethernet cabling technology 1000BASE‑SX
Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
Maximum data transfer rate 1000 Mbit/s
Design
LED indicators Activity, Link, Power
Plug and Play Yes
Chipset Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
Product colour Black
Internal No
Power
USB powered Yes
System requirements
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Linux operating systems supported Yes
Mac operating systems supported Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Windows operating systems supported Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 60 °C
Sustainability
Sustainability compliance Yes
Weight & dimensions
Weight 100 g
Height 20 mm
Depth 260 mm
Width 55 mm
Packaging data
Package weight 54 g
Package height 30 mm
Package depth 142 mm
Package width 170 mm
Technical details
Compliance certificates CE, RoHS
Logistics data
Products per master (outer) case 80 pc(s)
Master (outer) case height 355 mm
Master (outer) case length 590 mm
Master (outer) case width 300 mm
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Other features
Cable length 0.195 m
Quick start guide Yes