Sonnet Solo10G Thunderbolt 10Gb Ethernet Adapter

  • Adds 10GBase-T 10 GbE Connectivity
  • 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Interface
  • Supports NBase-T Standard
  • Small Form Factor at 3 x 4.5 x 1.1″
  • Silent Operation
  • Bus-Powered
  • Replaceable Captive Thunderbolt 3 Cable
  • Windows & Mac Compatible
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Description

Solo10G

10GBASE-T Thunderbolt to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with NBASE-T Support

Compatible with Mac®, Windows® and Linux® Computers, and M series iPad Pro®

Blazing-fast Portable 10GBASE-T Access

As network bandwidth demands for post-production and shared storage workflows have increased, 10Gb Ethernet has become the new data transfer standard. Very affordable 10Gb Ethernet switches have significantly reduced the cost of setting up a 10GbE infrastructure, resulting in very rapid adoption. Now, for Mac, Windows and Linux computers with Thunderbolt ports, there is an equally affordable Thunderbolt to 10Gb Ethernet adapter — Solo10G™ Thunderbolt Adapter, a powerfully simple solution for adding blazing-fast 10GBASE-T 10GbE network connectivity to your computer.

Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure

Solo10G adapter is equipped with a single RJ45 socket, enabling it to connect to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A copper cabling at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively.

The Thunderbolt Interface Connection

To achieve optimal data transfer speeds, Thunderbolt provides the highest PCIe bandwidth available. Watch this video to discover the performance advantages of the Thunderbolt controller in Sonnet Thunderbolt products.

Pocketable. Bus-Powered. Silent.

Solo10G adapter is pocketable — measuring just 3.1 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep by 1.1 inches tall — and bus-powered to enable truly portable use without a power adapter. Wrapping the latest technologies in a rugged aluminum case, Sonnet designed a cool-running adapter that doesn’t need a fan, allowing silent and energy-efficient operation.

Simple Setup

Connect Solo10G adapter to your computer, and the adapter to the network switch or directly to 10GbE-enabled storage, and then configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS® Network control panel, Windows Device Manager(3), or Linux command line (or graphical utility). How’s that for simple?

Advanced Features, Intelligent Operation

Solo10G adapter attains its high throughput performance and low host-CPU utilization through functions such as flow control, 64-bit address support for systems using more than 4GB of physical memory; and stateless offloads such as TCP, UDP and IPv4 checksum offloading. These processes enable your computer to perform better while large files transfers or high I/O operations take place. This Sonnet adapter supports Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), which reduces the adapter’s power demands on your computer.

AVB Support

Audio Video Bridging (IEEE 802.1Qav, AVB) support for macOS makes this adapter perfect for use in pro audio and video applications where synchronization of data streams is critical.

 

NBASE-T Support for Faster Transfers Across Existing Cabling

If your facility has Cat 5e wiring installed already, you can still get a great performance gain — from 250 to 500 percent over Gigabit Ethernet speed — without rewiring! Solo10G adapter supports the NBASE-T™ industry-standard of 2.5/5 Gb link speeds, which enables greater than Gigabit Ethernet speeds over Cat 5e (or better) cabling when used with an NBASE-T compatible (multi-Gigabit) switch or router. Now you can deploy the same adapter across your organization for users supported by different Ethernet cabling infrastructures.

Thunderbolt Technology

Fastest External Interface Available

Sonnet Thunderbolt products feature a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers PCIe bandwidth needed to support data transfers at full speed.

Thunderbolt Cable Included – Connect It Securely with ThunderLok-S

Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s full bandwidth to ensure maximum performance. To avoid accidental disconnections between the cable and the adapter, Sonnet provides an excellent solution: ThunderLok™-S (sold separately). This Thunderbolt connector retainer clip securely holds the cable in place, ensuring a reliable connection.

Safe and Secure

As a networked conduit into your computer, Solo10G adapter was designed with essential security features. Incorporating encryption in hardware, this Sonnet adapter is protected against malicious modification of its firmware. Any unauthorized attempt at firmware modification to facilitate surreptitious computer access would render the adapter inoperable. This secure design prevents Solo10G adapter firmware from being reprogrammed except by a manufacturer’s update using a secure encryption key.

 

 

Compatible with Current Thunderbolt Computers and Apple M series Macs

Solo10G is fully compatible with current Thunderbolt computers, including Apple M series Macs. Sonnet Thunderbolt Ethernet adapters are purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum performance. Watch this video to learn more about the performance benefits.

Compatible with Apple M series Macs

Additional information
Weight 0.24 kg
Dimensions 11.43 × 7.87 × 2.79 cm
Cable Length

1.64' / 0.5 m

Certifications

RoHS

Networking I/O

1x 10Gb Ethernet (RJ45)

OS Compatibility

Windows macOS

Power Source

Bus Powered

System Connection

USB-C (Thunderbolt 3)