StarTech.com USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP
StarTech.com USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP, Wired, USB Type-C, Fiber, 1000 Mbit/s, Black
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| 9 March 2026 | £221.48 |
| 10 March 2026 | £223.39 |
| 16 March 2026 | £223.39 |
| 22 March 2026 | £223.39 |
| 18 April 2026 | £223.39 |
| 18 April 2026 | £223.39 |
| 21 April 2026 | £220.34 |
| 25 April 2026 | £223.39 |
| 25 April 2026 | £223.39 |
| 25 April 2026 | £223.39 |
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Product Information
Connect to a GbE network through your laptop’s USB-C port using the Gigabit SFP of your choice
This USB-C™ to fiber-optic converter lets you utilize the USB 3.0 (Type-C™) port on your laptop or tablet to provide a secure fiber network connection. Windows® and Mac compatible, the network adapter provides a Gigabit Ethernet (1000 Mbps) optical network connection for portable laptops or tablets, or systems without expansion slots.
A flexible solution with an open SFP slot
The open SFP slot enables you to use your preferred SFP transceiver module to meet your networking needs - use an SFP with your desired wavelength, distance, connection type to achieve an efficient network solution. (SFP sold separately.)
Secure fiber-to-the-desk connectivity
This USB to fiber-optic converter provides reliable fiber 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-C to fiber-optic converter is powered directly from the USB port.
Plug and play
Get up and running quickly. The USB to fiber-optic converter supports certified drivers for Windows, Mac and Linux®. Once the adapter is plugged into a USB-C 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:
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Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.
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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 US1GC30SFP is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
The StarTech.com Advantage
Product
- Name
- StarTech.com USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP
- Category
- Network Cards
- Brand
- StarTech.com
Network
- Maximum data transfer rate
- 1000 Mbit/s
- Networking standards
- IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3z
- Fiber ethernet cabling technology
- 1000BASE-SX, 1000BASE‑LX
- Wake-on-LAN ready
- Yes
- Full duplex
- Yes
- Jumbo frames support
- Yes
- Jumbo frames
- 9000
- VLAN tagging
- Yes
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 11, 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
- Server operating systems supported
- Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Weight & dimensions
- Width
- 55 mm
- Depth
- 260 mm
- Height
- 20 mm
- Weight
- 100 g
Ports & interfaces
- Connectivity technology
- Wired
- Host interface
- USB Type-C
- Interface
- Fiber
- Fiber ports quantity
- 1
- Fiber optic connector
- SFP
- USB version
- 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Operational conditions
- Operating temperature (T-T)
- 0 - 60 °C
- Storage temperature (T-T)
- -10 - 70 °C
- Operating relative humidity (H-H)
- 5 - 90%
Power
- USB powered
- Yes
Other features
- Housing material
- Plastic
- Cable length
- 0.195 m
Design
- Internal
- No
- Product colour
- Black
- Chipset
- Realtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
- Plug and Play
- Yes
- LED indicators
- Activity, Link, Power
Logistics data
- Harmonized System (HS) code
- 85176990
- Master (outer) case width
- 330 mm
- Master (outer) case length
- 605 mm
- Master (outer) case height
- 395 mm
- Products per master (outer) case
- 80 pc(s)
Packaging data
- Package width
- 170 mm
- Package depth
- 142 mm
- Package height
- 30 mm
- Package weight
- 104 g
Technical details
- Compliance certificates
- CE, RoHS
Sustainability
- Sustainability compliance
- Yes
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