Sonnet Twin10G Dual-Port 10GBASE-T 10Gb Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter

About: Sonnet Twin10G Dual-Port 10GBASE-T 10Gb Thunderbolt to Ethernet Adapter

Increased demand for greater data transfer speeds and more bandwidth on high-performance shared storage networks has driven the explosion in demand for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) networking. Yet, most computers aren’t equipped to get you connected. If your computer has a Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 port, you are in luck—Sonnet’s Twin10G 10GbE adapter is the powerfully simple and most cost-effective solution for adding blazing-fast dual-port 10GBASE-T 10GbE network connectivity.

Features

• Adds 10GBASE-T 10GbE Connectivity - Simply powerful way to add dual RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to your computer with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports.
• Cost-Effective - Connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A cables at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively.
• Easy Setup - Configure the adapter's settings using operating system tools.
• 40Gbps Thunderbolt Device - Offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth. Learn more about Thunderbolt 3 performance benefits over Thunderbolt 4.
• Two Thunderbolt Ports - One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.
• Small. Rugged. Nearly Noiseless. - Rugged aluminum enclosure is compact enough to sit on most any work surface, and quiet enough for use in noise-sensitive environments.
• Supports Transparent Failover - Keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails.
• Supports Link Aggregation (Teaming) - Increases throughput beyond what a single connection can sustain (Windows and Linux).
• VMWare Ready - Optimized to meet VMWare’s highest level of endorsement.
• Mac Compatible, Including Apple M series Macs - Supports Apple M series Macs, and Macs with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4,  Thunderbolt 3, and Thunderbolt 2 (with adapter and Thunderbolt 2 cable, sold separately) ports.
• Windows Compatible - Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
• Linux Compatible - Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Small and Nearly Noiseless

The 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 the 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

The 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!

All the Right Connections - 40Gbps Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok 3 Included

Sonnet includes a Thunderbolt cable that supports Thunderbolt’s full 40Gbps bandwidth, and is fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 computers. Sonnet also provides a ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip that prevents accidental cable disconnections — just slide it over one end of the cable, and then plug in the connector and secure it to the chassis by turning a thumbscrew. Because of its unique design, ThunderLok remains on the cable so it won’t get lost when not in use.

40Gbps Thunderbolt - Fastest External Interface Available

The Twin10G features a 40Gbps Thunderbolt interface that delivers up to 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth, enabling maximum 10Gb Ethernet performance.

Dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt Ports - One port is reserved for the connection to your Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 computer; the second port enables expansion of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices in a daisy chain.

10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 Support - 10Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 support allows you to connect a USB device to the second Thunderbolt port using the proper cable or adapter.

Provides 15W of Power - For peripherals requiring the need for extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices.

Supports Connecting One 5K 60Hz Display - Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port.

Compatible with Thunderbolt 4 Computers and Apple M series Macs

Twin10G 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.

Backward Compatible with Older Macs

No Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 port? No problem — the Twin10G is also compatible with Macs with Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt ports when used with the bi-directional Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter and a Thunderbolt cable (both sold separately).

Specifications

• Compatibility
  • Mac Compatibility
    • Mac (M series)
    • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • Mac (Intel) with a Thunderbolt 2 or Thunderbolt 1 port with an Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter plus a Thunderbolt 2 cable (both sold separately)
    • macOS 10.12 - macOS 13
    • macOS Sonoma 14.4+
  • 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 Ready
    • Optimized to meet VMWare’s highest level of endorsement
• Hardware
  • Form Factor - Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter
  • External Connectors
    • Two Thunderbolt ports
    • Two RJ45 ports
    • 12V power port
  • 10GbE Controller - Intel X540
  • Network Support
    • 10GBASE-T (100 meters using Cat 6A cabling; 55 meters using Cat 6 cabling)
    • 1000BASE-T (100 meters using Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 6A cabling)
  • Link Aggregation (Teaming) - Supported by Windows and Linux
  • Packets - Maximum packet size: 15872 bytes (jumbo frames)
  • Advanced Features
    • Flow control support
    • MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts)
    • RSS (Receive-Side Scaling)
    • Interrupt coalescing
    • Multicast filtering
    • 64-bit address support for systems using more than 4GB of physical memory
    • Wake-on-LAN not supported
  • Stateless Offloads
    • TCP, UDP, and IPv4 checksum offloading
    • TSO (TCP Segmentation Offload, AKA Large Send Offload)
    • LRO (Large Receive Offload)
    • RSS (Receiver Side Scaling)
  • Power Adapter
    • Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
    • NRTL Certified
  • Operating Temperature - 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) - 4 x 8.25 x 2.75 in. (10.3 x 21 x 7.3 cm)
  • Weight - 2.95 lbs. (1.34 kg)
  • Compliance
    • RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
    • IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

Package Contents

• Twin10G 10GbE Adapter
• Thunderbolt 3 cable
• ThunderLok 3 Thunderbolt connector retainer clip
• Universal power adapter
• Power cord
• Documentation