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:
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Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.
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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.
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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
Ports & interfaces Internal No PCI version 3.0 Fiber ports quantity 1 Fiber optic connector SC Interface Fiber Host interface USB Connectivity technology Wired Bandwidth Maximum data transfer rate 1000 Mbit/s Network Chipset Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW VLAN tagging Yes Networking standards IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Maximum operating distance 550 m Fiber ethernet cabling technology 1000BASE‑SX Maximum data transfer rate 1000 Mbit/s Technical details Product colour Black Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Plug and Play Yes Cable length 0.195 m Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Sustainability compliance Yes Compliance certificates CE, RoHS Design Product colour Black Chipset Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW Plug and Play Yes Internal No LED indicators Activity, Link, Power Software 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 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 Linux operating systems supported Yes Power USB powered Yes Indication LED indicators Activity, Link, Power System requirements Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 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 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 Linux operating systems supported Yes 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 compliance Yes Weight & dimensions Width 55 mm Depth 260 mm Height 20 mm Weight 100 g Package width 170 mm Package depth 142 mm Package height 30 mm Package weight 54 g Packaging data Package width 170 mm Package depth 142 mm Package height 30 mm Package weight 54 g Quick start guide Yes Performance Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 Wake-on-LAN ready Yes Plug and Play Yes 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 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 Linux operating systems supported Yes Cable length 0.195 m Other features Chipset Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW Quick start guide Yes Cable length 0.195 m Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Packaging content Quick start guide Yes Logistics data Master (outer) case width 300 mm Master (outer) case length 590 mm Master (outer) case height 355 mm Products per master (outer) case 80 pc(s) Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 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.
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