Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter (Single-port • 10GBASE-T)

10GbE Network Connectivity

Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter

10GBASE-T Thunderbolt to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with NBASE-T Support for Mac, Windows, and Linux Computers and M series iPad Pro with Thunderbolt Ports

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™ 4 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.

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, 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 Interface – Fastest External Interface Available

Solo10G Thunderbolt features a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers the PCIe bandwidth to support 10Gb ports at full speed.

Replaceable Captive Cable

Through the use of a captive cable, Solo10G 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, 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 adapter 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 simultaneous ingest speeds. Watch this Sonnet Thunderbolt comparison video to learn more about the performance benefits of Thunderbolt 3 over Thunderbolt 4.

Key Features

• Adds 10GBASE-T 10GbE Connectivity – Adds an RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet port to your computer with Thunderbolt 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.
• Thunderbolt to PCIe Device – Enough PCIe bandwidth to support 10Gb ports at full speed. Sonnet’s line of Thunderbolt adapters rely on Thunderbolt 3 Technology for maximum performance. Learn more about Thunderbolt 3 performance benefits over Thunderbolt 4 by watching this Sonnet Thunderbolt comparison video.
• 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.
• AVB-compliant – Audio Video Bridging (IEEE 802.1Qav, AVB) supported with Mac computers.
• Easy Setup – Configure the adapter’s settings using operating system tools.
• 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 Solo10G requires no power adapter, and it supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az).
• Rugged Construction – Aluminum enclosure withstands heavy use.
• Compatibility – Compatible with Apple® M series Macs; Intel® Mac and Windows, and Linux computers with Thunderbolt ports; and M series iPad Pro®. See official product page Tech Specs for complete product specifications and computer, OS, and support compatibility details.
• 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).
• Compliance – RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863); IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety.
• U.S. Government Information Systems Compliance – Compliant with TITLE V; GENERAL PROVISIONS: Section 514 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Public Law 115-141.
• Package Contents – Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter (with captive 0.2-meter Thunderbolt cable) and documentation.
• Warranty – 2-year product warranty.
• Customer Support – Free lifetime customer technical support.
• The Sonnet Advantage – Designed and engineered in the USA. Since 1986.