Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ 10Gb Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter w/ SFP+ Transceiver

About: Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ 10Gb Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter w/ SFP+ Transceiver

Technical advances plus cheaper gear have enabled creators to capture and output more content than ever at 4K and higher resolutions. The resulting files are larger, too. When moving all that data between your computer and networked storage, a simple Gigabit Ethernet connection can negatively impact your productivity. For post-production shared storage workgroups and other bandwidth-intensive workflows, you need more speed—10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is the new data transfer standard. Affordable switches have lowered costs for setting up 10GbE infrastructure; however, the price of adding fiber optic client connectivity has remained high. Now, there is an equally affordable 10GbE interface for computers with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports—Sonnet’s Solo10G SFP+ adapter, a powerfully simple solution for adding blazing-fast fiber optic 10GbE network connectivity.

Features

• Adds 10GbE Connectivity - Powerfully simple way to add high-performance 10GbE connectivity via optical cable.
• SFP+ Transceiver Included - Low-cost adapter includes 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver; supports connection up to 300 meters to 10GbE infrastructure via LC multi-mode fiber optic cable (sold separately).
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt Device - Connects to any Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt device daisy chain. Offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth. Learn more about Thunderbolt 3 performance benefits over Thunderbolt 4.
• Energy Efficient - Energy-efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) support reduces the adapter's power demands on your computer.
• 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 - Powered through its Thunderbolt connection, the Solo10G requires no power adapter.
• Rugged Construction - Aluminum enclosure withstands heavy use.
• Apple M series Compatible - Supports M series Macs.
• Mac and Windows Compatible - Supports Intel Mac and Windows computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
• Linux Compatible - Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
• Apple M series iPad Pro Compatible - Supports M series iPad Pro.

Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure

The Solo10G SFP+ adapter includes a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver (the most commonly-used optical transceiver), enabling you to connect your computer to 10GbE infrastructure via LC optical cable (optical cables sold separately) at distances up to 300 meters.

Connect Your Computer to the Switch's or Device's 10GbE Port Via an LC Multi-Mode Optical Cable

• Advanced Features, Intelligent Operation
  • The Solo10G SFP+ 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 also supports the Energy-Efficient Ethernet standard (IEEE 802.3az), which reduces the adapter’s power demands on your computer.
• Additional SFP+ Transceiver Choices
  • Sonnet includes a short-range multi-mode fiber SFP+ module (up to 300 meters), part number G10E-SFP-SR, with the Solo10G SFP+ adapter. Sonnet also offers a long-range single-mode fiber module (up to 10 kilometers), part number G10E-SFP-LR (sold separately); and a 10GBASE-T copper module (up to 30 meters using Cat 6A cables), part number G10E-SFP-T (sold separately). Alternatively, you can use cost-effective direct-attach Twinax copper cables up to 10 meters long (sold separately).

Pocketable. Bus-Powered. Silent.

Unlike most 10GbE adapters, the Solo10G SFP+ is pocketable — measuring only 3.1 inches wide by 4.9 inches deep by 1.1 inches tall — and bus-powered to enable truly portable use without a power adapter. Designed using the latest technologies, and wrapped in a rugged aluminum case, the Sonnet adapter is cool running and doesn’t need a fan, allowing silent and energy-efficient operation.

Simple Setup

Connect the 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).40Gbps Thunderbolt

Fastest External Interface Available

The Solo10G SFP+ features a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface that delivers up to 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth,  and connects to any Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or at the end of a Thunderbolt device daisy chain.

Replaceable Captive Cable

‍Through the use of a captive cable, the 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, the Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ 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 Solo10G adapter firmware from being reprogrammed except by a manufacturer’s update using a secure encryption key.

Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 Computers and Apple M series Macs

Solo10G SFP+ is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 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.

Specifications

• Compatibility
  • Mac Compatibility
    • Mac (M series)
    • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • macOS 10.13+
    • macOS Sonoma compatible
  • Windows Compatibility
    • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • Windows 11 and 10
  • Linux Compatibility
    • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • Linux Kernel 5.4+
  • VMWare Compatibility
    • ESXi 8,7
  • iPad Pro Compatibility
    • iPad Pro (M series)
• Hardware
  • Form Factor - Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter
  • External Connectors - One SFP+ socket with 10GBASE-SR (300m) SFP+ Optical Transceiver
  • 10GbE Controller - Marvell AQC100S
  • Network Support - 10 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Packets - Maximum packet size: 16352 bytes (jumbo frames); 9000 bytes under macOS
  • Data Rates Supported - 10 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s
  • Advanced Features
    • Flow control support
    • MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts)
    • RSS (Receive-Side Scaling)
    • Interrupt coalescing
    • Multicast filtering
    • Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az)
    • 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 4.9 x 1.1 in. (79.5 x 124.5 x 27.2 mm)
  • Weight - 0.56 lbs. (0.25 kg)
  • Compliance
    • RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
    • IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

Package Contents

• Solo10G SFP+ 10GbE Adapter (with captive 0.2-meter Thunderbolt cable)
• 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver
• Documentation