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

Manufacturer: Startech | Model: US1GA30SXSC | Product ID: 6551 | Warranty: 2 Years
£251.56 (inc. VAT)
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Product Technical Specification

Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity1
Fiber optic connectorSC
PCI version3.0
Network
Maximum data transfer rate1000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3z
Fiber ethernet cabling technology1000BASE‑SX
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
VLAN taggingYes
Maximum operating distance550
Design
Product colourBlack
InternalNo
ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
Plug and PlayYes
LED indicatorsActivity,Link,Power
Power
USB poweredYes
System requirements
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
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width55
Depth260
Height20
Weight100
Packaging data
Package width170
Package depth142
Package height30
Package weight54
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width300
Master (outer) case length590
Master (outer) case height355
Products per master (outer) case80
Other features
Quick start guideYes
Cable length0.195

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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.
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity1
Fiber optic connectorSC
PCI version3.0
Network
Maximum data transfer rate1000
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3z
Fiber ethernet cabling technology1000BASE‑SX
Wake-on-LAN readyYes
VLAN taggingYes
Maximum operating distance550
Design
Product colourBlack
InternalNo
ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
Plug and PlayYes
LED indicatorsActivity,Link,Power
Power
USB poweredYes
System requirements
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
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 60
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90
Sustainability
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesCE,RoHS
Weight & dimensions
Width55
Depth260
Height20
Weight100
Packaging data
Package width170
Package depth142
Package height30
Package weight54
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width300
Master (outer) case length590
Master (outer) case height355
Products per master (outer) case80
Other features
Quick start guideYes
Cable length0.195

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