Sonnet Twin10G Dual-Port SFP28 10Gb Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter

About: Sonnet Twin10G Dual-Port SFP28 10Gb Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter

Are you looking for the most economical dual-port approach to connecting to a high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) fiber network using the Thunderbolt port on your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer? You’ll need the Sonnet adapter. Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter is the powerfully simple solution for adding blazing-fast dual-port 10GbE optical network connectivity to your computer.

Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter is a pre-configured bundle of Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card with Sonnet Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt Expansion System.

Includes Two SFP28 Transceivers

To enable easy connection to your 10GbE optical network, Twin10G SFP28 includes two short-range multi-mode fibre SFP28 transceivers (up to 300 meters).

Long Range SFP28 Transceivers Available

Sonnet also offers long-range single-mode fiber modules that supports 10Gb connections at up to 10 kilometers.

More Bandwidth

Each Twin10G port supports ten times the performance of Gigabit Ethernet with even more bandwidth when combining ports.

Maximizes Throughput and Reliability with SMB Multichannel

Harness the full potential of Sever Message Block (SMB) Multichannel support with our Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter. When both ports are connected to your SMB server, you can combine their bandwidth to achieve significantly higher data transfer speeds, and more. SMB Multichannel support brings several key benefits:

• Increased Throughput – By utilizing two network connections, the bandwidth of each port can be combined to deliver twice the data transfer rate.
• Increased Scalability – Easily expand your network’s capabilities. As your infrastructure grows, connect the additional Twin10G port to scale throughput without complex reconfiguration.
• Improved Fault Tolerance – Seamlessly keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails.
• Enhanced Load Balancing – Network traffic is dynamically distributed across available connections to prevent congestion and optimize performance under varying network demands.
• Reduced Latency – Minimizes delays by balancing traffic paths to enhance responsiveness in real-time operations.

Suitable for Use in Noise-sensitive Environments

Small enough to easily fit in most workspaces, Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter is still 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 in almost any workspace. Constructed of rugged and lightweight aluminum, the adapter’s outer shell securely protects the inner circuitry.

Intelligent Operation. Efficient Performance.

Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter attains high throughput performance with minimal host CPU load. The adapter’s smart controller has its own internal processing system with onboard memory to process TX/RX data while using few CPU resources. Once data appears in queues, TX checksums are computed on the fly as data is transmitted; RX checksums are quickly verified, and data is immediately passed directly to main memory. This independent controller action minimizes latency and avoids packet drops. The CPU is freed for other tasks.

All the Right Connections – Thunderbolt Cable and ThunderLok Included

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

Thunderbolt Interface

Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter features a high-speed Thunderbolt interface that delivers the PCIe bandwidth to support two 10Gb ports at full speed.

• Thunderbolt Port to Connect Additional Devices – One port is reserved for the connection to your Thunderbolt computer; the second port enables expansion of 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 bus-powered peripherals requiring extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices.
• Supports Connecting Up to One 8K Display – Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port, connecting the largest display supported by your computer.

Key Features

• Adds High-performance 10GbE Fibre Connectivity – Simply powerful way to add dual 10GbE Fibre connections to your computer with Thunderbolt ports.
• SFP28 Transceivers Included – High-performance adapter includes two short range (300m) SFP28 transceivers.
• Supports Teaming on Windows and Linux – Increases throughput beyond what a single connection can sustain.
• Increased Throughput – By utilizing two network connections to SMB Servers, the bandwidth of each port can be combined to deliver twice the data transfer rate.
• Mac Compatible – Supports Apple M series Macs, and Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 ports.
• Windows Compatible – Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt ports.
• Linux Compatible – Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt ports.
• Compact. Rugged. Nearly Noiseless – Adapter is rugged and small enough to sit on most any work surface, and quiet enough for use in noise-sensitive environments.
• Thunderbolt to PCIe Device – Enough PCIe bandwidth to support two 10Gb ports at full speed.
• Daisy-chain Additional Thunderbolt Devices – One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.
• Package Contents – Twin10G SFP28 10GbE Thunderbolt Adapter (with two SFP28 transceivers installed); 0.7-meter Thunderbolt cable; ThunderLok (Thunderbolt connector retainer clip); universal power supply; region-specific power cable (for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK); 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.

Specifications

• Compatibility
  • Mac Compatibility
    • Mac (M series)
    • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
    • macOS 13+
    • macOS Sequoia compatible
  • Windows Compatibility
    • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports
    • Windows 11 and 10
  • Linux Compatibility
    • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports
    • Linux Kernel 5.4+
• Hardware
  • Warranty: 2-year
  • Form Factor: Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter
  • External Connectors
    • Two Thunderbolt ports (second port supports a Thunderbolt peripheral, USB device, or a display)
    • Two SFP28 sockets (with two short-range SFP28 optical transceivers)
    • 12V power port
  • 10GbE Controller: Mellanox ConnectX
  • Network Support: 10Gb/s
  • Teaming and SMB Multichannel Support
    • macOS: SMB Multichannel can double transfer speeds p to 20Gb/s
    • Windows 11 and 10, Windowser Server, and Linux: Teaming or SMB Multichannel can double transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
  • Packets: Maximum packet size: 9000 bytes (jumbo frames)
  • Data Rates Supported per Port: 10Gb/s
  • Advanced Features
    • Flow control support
    • MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts)
    • RSS (Receive-Side Scaling)
    • 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
    • TRO (TCP Receive Offload)
  • 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
    • Thunderbolt Adapter and Power Adapter: 2.3 lbs. (1.04 kg)
    • Complete Package: 4.1 lbs. (1.86 kg)
  • Compliance
    • RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
    • IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

What's in the Box

• Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter
• Two short-range SFP28 optical transceivers (installed in adapter’s SFP28 sockets)
• 0.7- meter Thunderbolt cable(1)
• ThunderLok (Thunderbolt connector retainer clip)(2)
• Universal power adapter
• Region-specific power cable for US, Australia, Europe, Japan, Switzerland, or UK
• Documentation