Sonnet Twin10G Thunderbolt Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter

Two Thunderbolt 3 Connectors
Two 10GbE Ports
Link-Aggregation Support
Supports Transparent Failover
Intel X550 10GbE Controller
Thunderbolt 3 Cable with ThunderLok Clip

Twin10G

Dual-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter

Compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux Computers

Blazing-fast 10GBASE-T (Copper) Connectivity Over Thunderbolt

Rising demand for faster data transfer speeds and increased bandwidth on high-performance shared storage networks has fueled the rapid growth of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) adoption. However, most computers still lack built-in support for this ultra-fast connectivity. Twin10G™ Thunderbolt Adapter offers a powerful yet straightforward and cost-effective way to add blazing-fast, dual-port 10GBASE-T 10GbE network connectivity to your system. It works seamlessly with Apple M series Macs, Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports, and Windows or Linux PCs equipped with Thunderbolt 5 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure

Twin10G adapter is equipped with two RJ45 ports, 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.

Compact and Nearly Noiseless

Twin10G adapter is compact enough to easily fit in most workspaces, yet large enough to support proper airflow inside the case — its design enables the adapter’s temperature-controlled, variable-speed fan to keep the adapter running cool and whisper-quiet at all times, making it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments. Constructed of rugged and lightweight aluminum, the adapter’s outer shell securely protects the inner circuitry.

Simplified Setup

How simple? Just connect Twin10G adapter to your computer via the included 40Gbps Thunderbolt cable, download and install a driver, connect the adapter to the network switch or directly to 10GbE-enabled storage via Cat 6 or Cat 6A cables, and configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility).

Intelligent Operation

Twin10G 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’s dual 10GbE connections support transparent failover to keep your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails. Windows and Linux also support link aggregation (teaming) for increased throughput!

Secure Connections for High Performance

Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included

Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s maximum bandwidth and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 5, 4, and 3 computers. Sonnet also provides ThunderLok, a Thunderbolt connector cable lock, that prevents accidental cable disconnections.

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.

Designed for the Fastest Connection to Thunderbolt Computers

Twin10G is purposely designed with a Thunderbolt 3 controller and its four lanes of PCIe (not available in a Thunderbolt 4 peripheral) to achieve maximum simultaneous ingest speeds. Watch this video to learn more about the performance benefits.

Weight

1.3 kg

Dimensions

12.5 × 16 × 6.8 cm

Certifications

RoHS

Power Source

60 W, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

Ports

2 x Thunderbolt 3 2 x Ethernet 1 x 12 V Power

Controller

Intel X550 10GbE

Cable Distance

Cat 6A Cable – 328' / 100 m Cat 6 Cable – 180' / 55 m

Sonnet Twin10G Thunderbolt Dual Port 10Gb Ethernet Adapter

Twin10G

Dual-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter