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StarTech.com USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - 1000Base-SX SC
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.
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StarTech.com US1GA30SXSC network card Fiber 1000 Mbit/s
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Description
Connect to a fiber Gigabit Ethernet optic network through your laptop’s USB-A portThis 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.
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Specifications
| Ports & interfaces | |
|---|---|
| Internal | No |
| PCI version | 3.0 |
| Fiber ports quantity | 1 |
| Fiber optic connector | SC |
| Interface | Fiber |
| Host interface | USB |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Bandwidth | |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Network | |
| Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW |
| VLAN tagging | Yes |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Maximum operating distance | 21653.5" (550 m) |
| Fiber ethernet cabling technology | 1000BASE‑SX |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Technical details | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Cable length | 7.68" (0.195 m) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Compliance certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Design | |
| Product colour | Black |
| Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| Internal | No |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| Software | |
| 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 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 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 |
| Indication | |
| LED indicators | Activity, Link, Power |
| System requirements | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| 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 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 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 |
| 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 compliance | Yes |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 2.17" (55 mm) |
| Depth | 10.2" (260 mm) |
| Height | 0.787" (20 mm) |
| Weight | 3.53 oz (100 g) |
| Package width | 6.69" (170 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package height | 1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight | 1.9 oz (54 g) |
| Packaging data | |
| Package width | 6.69" (170 mm) |
| Package depth | 5.59" (142 mm) |
| Package height | 1.18" (30 mm) |
| Package weight | 1.9 oz (54 g) |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Performance | |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 |
| Wake-on-LAN ready | Yes |
| Plug and Play | Yes |
| 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 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 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 |
| Cable length | 7.68" (0.195 m) |
| Other features | |
| Chipset | Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Cable length | 7.68" (0.195 m) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Packaging content | |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Logistics data | |
| Master (outer) case width | 11.8" (300 mm) |
| Master (outer) case length | 23.2" (590 mm) |
| Master (outer) case height | 14" (355 mm) |
| Products per master (outer) case | 80 pc(s) |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |