- Adds 10GBASE-T 10GbE Connectivity - Adds a 10 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 Port to your computer with Thunderbolt 3 Ports.
- Low cost adapter connects to 10GbE infrastructure via cheap CAT 6 or CAT 6A cables at distances of up to 55 or 100 metres, respectively..
- 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 Interface connects to any Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3 device chain.
- Supports NBASE-T Standard-5 Gb/s and 2.5 Gb/s speeds supported on good value CAT 5e or better, cabling at distances of up to 100 metres.
- Powered by bus, energy-efficient thanks to its Thunderbolt connection, the Solo 10G requires no AC adapter.
10GBASE-T Thunderbolt 3 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with
NBASE-T Support In recent years content creation and output have
quickly moved from HD to 4K and beyond, making 10Gb Ethernet the
new data transfer standard for post-production shared storage
workgroups and other bandwidth intensive workflows. Very
affordable 10Gb Ethernet switches with RJ45 (copper) have
significantly reduced the cost of setting up a 10GbE
infrastructure, resulting in very rapid adoption. Even the new
iMac Pro includes 10Gb Ethernet as its standard network
interface. Now, for computers with a Thunderbolt 3 port, there is
an equally affordable Thunderbolt to 10Gb Ethernet
adapter—Sonnet’s Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition adapter, a
powerfully simple solution for adding blazing-fast 10GBASE-T
10GbE network connectivity to any Mac or Windows1 computer with
Thunderbolt 3 ports. The Solo 10G 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. Oh, and it’s
priced at a level that seemed impossible even a year ago.
Replaceable Captive Cable Through the use of a captive cable, the
Solo 10G adapter’s Thunderbolt connector remains firmly connected
to it at all times. Should the cable ever break, it can easily be
replaced with an approved replacement cable available from Sonnet
or a Sonnet-authorized reseller. Safe and Secure As a networked
conduit into your computer, the Sonnet Solo 10G was designed with
essential security features. Incorporating encryption in
hardware, the 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
the Solo 10G adapter firmware from being reprogrammed except by a
manufacturer’s update using a secure encryption key. Pocketable,
Bus-Powered, and Silent Unlike the vast majority of 10GbE
adapters, the Solo 10G is pocketable—measuring a mere 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. Using the
latest technologies and wrapping them 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 How
simple? Connect the Solo 10G adapter to your computer, connect
the adapter to the network switch or directly to 10GbE-enabled
storage, and configure the adapter’s settings through the macOS
Network control panel or Windows Device Manager. NBASE-T Support
for Faster Transfers Across Existing Cabling Does your facility
have CAT 5e wiring installed already? You can still get a great
performance gain—from 250 to 500 percent over Gigabit Ethernet
speed—without rewiring! The Solo 10G 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.
This capability allows you to deploy the same adapter across an
organization for users supported by different Ethernet cabling
infrastructures. Advanced Features, Intelligent Operation The
Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition 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 makes the
adapter perfect for use in pro audio and video applications where
synchronization of data streams is critical.2 Key Features • Adds
10GBASE-T 10GbE Connectivity — Adds an RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet
port to your computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports • Cost-Effective —
Low-cost adapter connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive
CAT 6 or CAT 6A cables at distances up to 55 or 100 meters,
respectively • 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Interface — Connects to any
Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt 3
device daisy chain • Supports NBASE-T Standard — 5 Gb/s and 2.5
Gb/s speeds supported over inexpensive CAT 5e (or better) cabling
at distances up to 100 meters when used with a multi-Gigabit
switch or router • Advanced Features — Audio Video Bridging (IEEE
802.1Qav, AVB) and Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)
supported • Easy Setup — Configured through macOS Network control
panel or Windows Device Manager • Small and Silent — Adapter is
pocketable and uses no fan, perfect for use in noise-sensitive
environments • Bus-Powered, Energy Efficient — Powered through
its Thunderbolt connection, the Solo 10G requires no power
adapter • Rugged Construction — Aluminum enclosure withstands
heavy use • Thunderbolt Certified for Mac & Windows Technical
Specifications • Part No.: SOLO10G-TB3 • Warranty: 1-year • Form
Factor: Thunderbolt 3 adapter • External Connectors: One RJ45
socket • 10GbE Controller: Aquantia AQC-107S • Network Support:
10GBASE-T - 100 meters using CAT 6A cabling - 55 meters using CAT
6CAT 6 cabling 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T4, 1000BASE-T4, 100BASE-TX -
100 meters using CAT 5e (or better) cabling • Packets: Maximum
packet size: 16352 bytes (jumbo frames), 9000 bytes under macOS •
Data Rates Supported: 10 Gb/s, 5 Gb/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s, 100 Mb/s
• Advanced Features - Flow control support - MSI (Message
Signaled Interrupts) - RSS (Receive-Side Scaling) - Interrupt
coalescing - Multicast filtering - Energy-Efficient Ethernet
(IEEE 802.3az) - AVB (IEEE 802.1Qav, Audio Video Bridging) -
64-bit address support for systems using more than 4GB of
physical memory • Stateless Offloads - TCP, UDP and IPv4 checksum
offloading - TSO (TCP Segmentation Offload, AKA Large Send
Offload) - LRO (Large Receive Offload) - RSS (Receiver Side
Scaling) • Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF) •
Dimensions (WxDxH): 3.1 x 4.5 x 1.1 in. (79.5 x 114 x 27.2 mm) •
Weight: 0.54 lbs. (0.24 kg) • RoHS Compliant: Yes • Package
Contents: - Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition, 10GBASE-T/NBASE-T
Ethernet Thunderbolt 3 Adapter with captive 0.5-meter Thunderbolt
3 (40Gbps) cable - Documentation Mac Compatibility • Mac with
Thunderbolt 3 ports • macOS High Sierra (10.13.4+) Windows
Compatibility • Computer with a Thunderbolt 3 port • Windows 10
(64-bit Edition Version 1709 or greater)