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

        SKU: US1GA30SXSC
        £208.01 ex VAT
        £249.61 inc VAT
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        • 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
          InternalNo
          PCI version3.0
          Fiber ports quantity1
          Fiber optic connectorSC
          InterfaceFiber
          Host interfaceUSB
          Connectivity technologyWired
          Bandwidth
          Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
          VLAN taggingYes
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Maximum operating distance550 m
          Fiber ethernet cabling technology1000BASE‑SX
          Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
          Technical details
          Product colourBlack
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Plug and PlayYes
          Cable length0.195 m
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
          Design
          Product colourBlack
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
          Plug and PlayYes
          InternalNo
          LED indicatorsActivity, Link, Power
          Software
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
          Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Power
          USB poweredYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsActivity, Link, Power
          System requirements
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
          Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Operational conditions
          Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60 °C
          Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
          Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%
          Sustainability
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Weight & dimensions
          Width55 mm
          Depth260 mm
          Height20 mm
          Weight100 g
          Package width170 mm
          Package depth142 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Package weight54 g
          Packaging data
          Package width170 mm
          Package depth142 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Package weight54 g
          Quick start guideYes
          Performance
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Plug and PlayYes
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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
          Mac operating systems supportedMac 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
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Cable length0.195 m
          Other features
          ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
          Quick start guideYes
          Cable length0.195 m
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Packaging content
          Quick start guideYes
          Logistics data
          Master (outer) case width300 mm
          Master (outer) case length590 mm
          Master (outer) case height355 mm
          Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
        • Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. Items are shipped in working days only, your order may arrive anytime between 7am and 9pm. Deliveries are not made on public holidays, so you can expect your order to arrive the next working day.


          Items must be returned in an unused and saleable condition within 16 days of the receipt of goods. Please read our delivery and returns policy for further information.