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

SKU: US1GA30SXSC
£205.85 ex VAT
£247.02 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.