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StarTech.com USB-C to Fiber Optic Converter - Open SFP
£202.56
£243.07 inc. VAT
Low Stock(21)MPN: US1GC30SFP
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Key Features
StarTech.com USB C to Fiber Optic Converter
Open SFP
1000BASE-SX/LX
Windows / Mac / Linux
USB Ethernet Adapter
USB Network Adapter (US1GC30SFP)
Network adapter
USB-C
Product Overview
AI-generated summary
For £202.88 ex-VAT, this StarTech USB‑C to fibre converter is only a good buy if you specifically need a USB‑C host to talk to an SFP-based fibre link and you don’t want the hassle of sourcing a dedicated host-side networking interface. In practical terms, it’s most useful for small deployments, lab/POC work, or one-off diagnostics where you want to light up a fibre port quickly from a laptop/USB‑C device. If you’re doing hands-on support and need something portable for “plug in and go” testing, it can absolutely earn its keep.
That said, I wouldn’t use this as a general-purpose networking solution for an office or server room. Fibre networking should usually terminate into proper network gear (switches/routers) or a purpose-built fibre NIC, not a USB converter, because you’re adding an extra layer that can complicate troubleshooting, drivers/compatibility, and long-term management. It’s also only as good as the SFP you pair with it—so you need to be confident you’re using the right SFP type for your run (and that your environment won’t be sensitive to optics/patching choices). If your goal is stable, scalable production connectivity, you’ll typically get better value and less friction by standardising on conventional fibre interfaces.
Specifications
Ports & interfaces
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfaceUSB Type-C
InterfaceFiber
Fiber ports quantity1
Fiber optic connectorSFP
Network
Maximum data transfer rate1000 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.1Q,IEEE 802.3z
Fiber ethernet cabling technology1000BASE-SX,1000BASE‑LX
Wake-on-LAN readyY
Full duplexY
Design
Product colourBlack
InternalN
ChipsetRealtek - RTL8153-VB-CG, Microsemi - VSC8211XVW
Plug and PlayY
LED indicatorsActivity,Link,Power
Power
USB poweredY
System requirements
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 supportedMac 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 supportedY
Server operating systems supportedWindows 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 complianceY
Weight & dimensions
Width55 mm
Depth260 mm
Height20 mm
Weight100 g
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