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StarTech single-mode fiber media converter with SC port, status LEDs, external power adapter

STARTECH

STARTECH MCMGBSCSM10 SFP transceiver 1000BASE-LX 10km

SKU CH-FGS3-M9PD0 MPN MCMGBSCSM10

Converts Gigabit Ethernet to single-mode SC fiber at 1310 nm for 10 km links with wall-mountable design and LED monitoring

  • Port count1000Base-LX
  • Product typeConverter
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.3u 100BASE-LX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 1
  • Optical wavelength1310 nm
  • Fiber modeSingle-mode Optical Fiber
  • Supported protocolsTCP/IP

Type Single Mode SC - Gigabit

  • Extends Gigabit Ethernet up to 10 km over single-mode fiber
  • Cost-effective copper-to-fiber conversion for long-distance links
  • Compact wall-mountable design fits tight spaces
  • Link Fault Pass-through DIP switch aids troubleshooting
  • LED indicators show power, link and activity status

Gigabit fiber-to-copper bridge

The StarTech.com MCMGBSCSM10 converts a 1000BASE-LX single-mode fiber link to a copper Ethernet port. It supports a maximum span of 10 km over duplex SC fiber at a 1310 nm wavelength. The unit delivers non-blocking wire-speed forwarding at 1 Gbps and includes an AC adapter with universal plug types. It operates from 0 to 50 °C and stores from -10 to 70 °C.

Installers needing long-range copper extension

Network technicians who must bridge a copper segment to a single-mode fiber backbone at gigabit speed will find this converter a direct fit. Sites that require multimode fiber, 10 Gbps throughput, or Power over Ethernet on the copper side are not served by this device. Builders who need managed switching functions or SFP modularity should look at a different product class.

10 km single-mode reach on 1000BASE-LX

The decisive specification is the 10 km maximum distance over single-mode duplex fiber using the 1000BASE-LX standard. If the link budget or physical path exceeds this range, or if the installed fiber is multimode, this converter will not establish a valid link. Match the wavelength and fiber type exactly to the 1310 nm single-mode requirement.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameMCMGBSCSM10
Product typeConverter
Performance
Transfer speed1 Gbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE 802.3u 100BASE-LX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.1q VLAN pass through
Optical wavelength1310 nm
Fiber modeSingle-mode Optical Fiber
Supported protocolsTCP/IP
Maximum range10 km
Ports & slots
Port count1000Base-LX
Size & build
Product dimensions1 in × 3.8 in × 2.8 in
Product weight0.44 lb (0.2 kg)
Shipping weight0.56 kg
Package size284 × 135 × 71 mm
In the box
In the box1 x media converter
1 x universal power adapter (NA / JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
1 x quick-start guide
Environment & compliance
Temperature rangeOperating Temperature: 0 to 50 degree Celsius (32 to 122 degree Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -10 to 70 degree Celsius (14 to 158 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity range5% ~ 90% RH
More details
Indicator lights1 × 1000 Link: ON - Valid Gigabit Link
1 x FX Link / Activity
1 x Power
1 x TP Link / Activity

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Questions about this item

How do I install the MCMGBSCSM10 and which step is often missed?

Connect single-mode duplex fiber to the SC port, attach the included universal AC adapter, and set the DIP switch for Link Fault Pass-through if required — the DIP switch step is frequently overlooked.

What maintenance or replacement will the MCMGBSCSM10 need over time?

The unit has no user-serviceable parts; keep vents clear and operate within 0–50 °C. Replace the external 5 V DC adapter if it fails, and swap fiber patch cords if connectors become dirty or damaged.

What limit appears first during sustained high-throughput use of the MCMGBSCSM10?

The 1 Gbps wire-speed forwarding rate and 10 km single-mode distance are the hard limits; the converter is non-blocking, so sustained traffic hits the 1 Gbps ceiling before any internal bottleneck.

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