StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 1000Base-SX SC Wired USB Fiber 1 US1GA30SXSC

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.

Features


Provides a fiber network connection to portable laptops or tablets


Fiber-to-the-desk connectivity (FTTD) enhances security, reducing the risk of data leaks


Add a 1000Mbps 1000BaseSX SC Ethernet connection through a USB 3.0 Type-A interface



Design


Chipset

Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW


Product colour

Black


Internal

No


Plug and Play

Yes


LED indicators

Activity, Link, Power



Weight & dimensions


Height

20 mm


Width

55 mm


Depth

260 mm


Weight

100 g



Logistics data


Master (outer) case width

300 mm


Master (outer) case height

355 mm


Products per master (outer) case

80 pc(s)


Harmonized System (HS) code

85176990


Master (outer) case length

590 mm



Sustainability


Sustainability compliance

Yes


Sustainability certificates

CE, RoHS



Network


Networking standards

IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z


Wake-on-LAN ready

Yes


Maximum operating distance

550 m


VLAN tagging

Yes


Maximum data transfer rate

1000 Mbit/s


Fiber ethernet cabling technology

1000BASE?SX



Other features


Quick start guide

Yes


Cable length

0.195 m



Operational conditions


Operating temperature (T-T)

0 - 60 �C


Operating relative humidity (H-H)

5 - 90


Storage temperature (T-T)

-10 - 70 �C



Ports & interfaces


PCI version

3.0


Host interface

USB


Fiber ports quantity

1


Fiber optic connector

SC


Connectivity technology

Wired


Interface

Fiber



System requirements


Server operating systems supported

Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019


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



Packaging data


Package height

30 mm


Package depth

142 mm


Package width

170 mm


Package weight

54 g