USB 3.0 to Fiber Optic Converter - Compact USB to Open SFP Adapter - USB to Gigabit Network Adapter - USB 3.0 Fiber Adapter Multi Mode(MMF)/Single Mode Fiber(SMF) Compatible

Connect to a Gigabit Ethernet network through your laptop’s USB-A port using the Gigabit SFP of your choice

• 1GbE USB 3.0 TO FIBER OPTIC CONVERTER: For USB-A enabled computers who require occasional access to a fiber LAN, for laptop users who don't have the option of an internal fiber network card
• TECH SPECS: Gigabit 1000Mbps | 1x Open SFP (MSA compliant) | Realtek RTL8153-VC-CG | 1x USB 3.0 Type A | Multi-mode (MMF) & Single mode (SMF) Fiber Comp.| 9K Jumbo Frames | VLAN | USB Bus Powered
• MAXIMUM PORTABILITY: Compact, lightweight, and cableless design make this USB NIC / Gigabit Network Adapter easy to securely connect your Laptop to a Gigabit Ethernet Network wherever you go
• FLEXIBLE OPEN SFP SLOT: Use any MSA compliant SFP module; beneficial for network admins, installation technicians, and those who require seamless access to different types of fiber connectivity
• THE STARTECH.COM ADVANTAGE: StarTech.com offers a 2-year warranty on this USB-A to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter and free lifetime 24/5 multilingual technical support based in North America

Connector(s)

Connector Type(s)
1 - 9 pin USB 3.0 A
External Ports
1 - SFP Slot

Environmental

Operating Temperature
0°C ~ 60°C (32° ~ 140°F)
Storage Temperature
-10° ~ 70°C (14° ~ 158°F)
Humidity
5% ~ 90% RH

Hardware

Ports
1
Interface
Fiber Ethernet
Bus Type
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
Industry Standards
IEEE802.3z 1000BASE-SX/LX
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging

Chipset ID
Realtek - RTL8153-VC-CG
Microsemi - VSC8211XVW

Indicators

LED Indicators
1 - Power

1 - Link/Activity

Performance

Maximum Data Transfer Rate
1000 Mbps
Compatible Networks
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
Full Duplex Support
Yes
Jumbo Frame Support
9K max.
Promiscuous Mode
Yes
MTBF
958,000 Hours

Physical Characteristics

Color
Black
Material
Plastic
Cable Length
7.7 in [195 mm]
Product Length
2.5 in [6.4 cm]
Product Width
2.0 in [5.2 cm]
Product Height
0.7 in [1.8 cm]
Weight of Product
3.7 oz [106.0 g]

Power

Power Source
USB-Powered

Software

OS Compatibility
Windows® 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11, 11 ARM
Windows® Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
macOS 10.9 - 10.14, 11.0, 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, 26.1
Linux® kernel 3.5 to 4.11.x, LTS versions only

Special Notes / Requirements

Note
Jumbo Frames are no longer supported in macOS

Fiber data transfer speeds and distances are dependent on the SFP used (sold separately)

Reading of SFP module DOM/DDM is unsupported and will not work.
System and Cable Requirements
USB-enabled computer with an available USB 3.0 port

1Gb SFP transceiver with your desired network connection