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StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Media Converter - 1000Base-LX - Single-mode - 10 km
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StarTech.com Gigabit Ethernet to SC Fiber Media Converter - 1000Base-LX - Single-mode - 10 km

£72.90

£87.48 inc. VAT

Low Stock(16)MPN: MCMGBSCSM10
🚚 Next-day delivery £4.95
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Key Features

StarTech.com Singlemode (SM) SC Fiber Media Converter for 10/100/1000 Network, 10km, Gigabit Ethernet, 1310nm, w/ Auto Negotiation, Gigabit Ethernet to Single Mode (SMF) SC Fiber Converter
Ethernet Over Fiber (MCMGBSCSM10)
Fibre media converter
1GbE
over fibre optic
1000Base-LX, 100Base-TX, 1000Base-T
RJ-45 / SC single-mode
up to 10 km

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For £73 ex-VAT, this StarTech single‑mode gigabit media converter is the kind of “just get it working” box you buy when you need to extend an Ethernet link over fiber without overthinking it. It’s a sensible choice for small-to-medium sites where you’ve got a long run (up to the advertised reach) and you need gigabit speeds on the far end using standard SC fiber. In day-to-day reseller deployments, these things are usually chosen because they’re simple, reliable, and easy to swap/replace if something goes wrong.

That said, I’d only recommend it if you’re confident about two basics: matching the fiber type/connector (SC single‑mode) and your link budgeting. These media converters can be picky about mismatches, and the “cheap fix” becomes expensive if you’re pairing it with the wrong transceiver optics, the wrong fiber grade, or a misconfigured network path. If you’re building a critical link, consider whether you need managed features, monitoring, or link diagnostics—otherwise you’ll be debugging in the dark.

**Who should buy:** UK B2B teams setting up point-to-point gigabit links over single‑mode fiber for access control, CCTV backhaul, building cabling between floors/sites, or small industrial runs where simplicity matters. **Who should avoid:** anyone who needs managed/diagnostic visibility, multi‑tenant flexibility, or guaranteed performance without doing proper fiber checks first.

Specifications

Network

Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Converter input interface10Base-T,100Base-TX,1000Base-T
Converter output interface100Base-LX
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3,IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE 802.3x
Ethernet interface typeFast Ethernet,Gigabit Ethernet

Performance

Maximum transfer distance10000 m
Wavelength1310 nm
Wavelength-division multiplexing (WDM)N
Fiber mode structureSingle-mode
Mean time between failures (MTBF)50000 h

Features

InternalN
LED indicatorsActivity,Link,Power
Product colourBlack

Ports & interfaces

Connectivity technologyWired
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Fiber ports quantity1
Fiber optic connectorSC

Power

Input voltage100 - 240 V
Input current0.5 A
Output voltage5 V
Output current2.6 A
External power adapterY

Weight & dimensions

Width105 mm
Depth70 mm
Height26 mm
Weight196 g

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-10 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90 %

Packaging content

AC adapter includedY
Quick installation guideY

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