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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

  • Device TypeConverter
  • StandardsIEEE 802.3u 100BASE-LX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 1
  • Wavelength1310nm
  • Fiber CableSingle-mode Optical Fiber
  • ProtocolsTCP/IP
  • Ports1000Base-LX

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.

Highlights

  • 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

Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ModelMCMGBSCSM10
Device TypeConverter
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
Wavelength1310nm
Fiber CableSingle-mode Optical Fiber
ProtocolsTCP/IP
Ports1000Base-LX
Max Distance10 km
Transfer Rate1 Gbps
LEDs1 x 1000 Link: ON - Valid Gigabit Link
1 x FX Link / Activity
1 x Power
1 x TP Link / Activity
Power AdapterCenter Tip Polarity: Positive
Input Current: 0.5A
Input Voltage: 100 ~ 240 AC
Output Current: 2.6A
Output Voltage: 5 DC
Plug Type: N
Power Consumption (In Watts): 5
Power Source: AC Adapter Included
TemperatureOperating Temperature: 0 ~ 50 degree Celsius (32 ~ 122 degree Fahrenheit)
Storage Temperature: -10 ~ 70 degree Celsius (14 ~ 158 degree Fahrenheit)
Humidity5% ~ 90% RH
FeatureConverts and extends a Gigabit fiber (1000 Mbps) network over single-mode fiber on 1000BASE-LX networks
Provides a cost-effective Ethernet to fiber / copper to fiber link
Supports a maximum distance of 10 km over single mode duplex fiber optic cable (SC connection)
Compact design and wall mountable
Non-blocking full wire-speed forwarding rate
Provides DIP switch supporting Link Fault Pass-through function
LED Indicators for simple Ethernet / fiber network link monitoring
1310nm wavelength
Supports IEEE 802.1q Tag VLAN pass through
Dimensions1.00" x 3.80" x 2.80"
Weight0.44 lb.
Package Contents1 x media converter
1 x universal power adapter (NA / JP, UK, EU, ANZ)
1 x quick-start guide
Shipping weight0.56 kg
Package size284 × 135 × 71 mm

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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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