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.
Specifications
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | USB |
| Interface | Fiber |
| Fiber ports quantity | 1 |
| Fiber optic connector | SC |
| PCI version | 3.0 |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3z |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology | 1000BASE‑SX |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Y |
| VLAN tagging | Y |
| Maximum operating distance | 550 m |
| Product colour | Black |
| Internal | N |
| Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW |
| Plug and Play | Y |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| Certification | CE, FCC |
| USB powered | Y |
| 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 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2012,Windows Server 2016,Windows Server 2019 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -10 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| 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 |
| Quick start guide | Y |
| Cable length | 0.195 m |
