USB To Fiber Optic Converter USB 3.0 - 1000base-sx Sc

Introduction

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 technology

Wired

Host interface

USB

Interface

Fiber

Fiber ports quantity

1

Fiber optic connector

SC

PCI version

3.0

Network

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

Design

Product colour

Black

Internal

N

Chipset

Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW

Plug and Play

Y

LED indicators

Activity, Link, Power

Certification

CE, FCC

Power

USB powered

Y

System requirements

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

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 certificates

RoHS

Weight & dimensions

Width

55 mm

Depth

260 mm

Height

20 mm

Weight

100 g

Packaging data

Package width

170 mm

Package depth

142 mm

Package height

30 mm

Package weight

54 g

Other features

Quick start guide

Y

Cable length

0.195 m