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 RJ45 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.

The US1GA30SXSC is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Data transmission
Maximum data transfer rate 1000 Mbit/s
Design
LED indicators Activity, Link, Power
Product colour Black
Features
Cable length 0.195 m
Chipset Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
Maximum operating distance 550 m
Plug and Play Y
Keyboard
Connectivity technology Wired
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Master (outer) case height 355 mm
Master (outer) case length 590 mm
Master (outer) case width 300 mm
Products per master (outer) case 80 pc(s)
Network
VLAN tagging Y
Wake-on-LAN ready Y
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T) -10 - 70 °C
Other features
Internal N
Quick start guide Y
Performance
Fiber ethernet cabling technology 1000BASE‑SX
Fiber optic connector SC
Linux operating systems supported Y
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
Ports & interfaces
Fiber ports quantity 1
Host interface USB
Interface Fiber
PCI version 3.0
Power
USB powered Y
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates CE, RoHS
Sustainability compliance Y
System requirements
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
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Technical details
Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
Weight & dimensions
Depth 260 mm
Height 20 mm
Package depth 142 mm
Package height 30 mm
Package weight 54 g
Package width 170 mm
Weight 100 g
Width 55 mm

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

  • Brand: StarTech.com
  • Product Code: US1GA30SXSC
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $260.64


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