The Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ external network card is equipped with a 10GbE SFP+ interface, allowing a computer to be connected to a 10Gb fibre-optic network infrastructure. Features such as flow control, 64-bit address support, and stateless offload enable the Sonnet Solo 10G SFP+ to achieve high performance with low CPU consumption. This Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ network adapter includes a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver, which allows you to connect your computer to the 10Gb infrastructure using a multimode LC optical cable at distances up to 300 metres (optical cables sold separately). Compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux, this device measures just 8cm wide by 12cm deep and 3cm high, and is bus-powered to enable truly portable use without the need for a power adapter.
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Sonnet Solo 10G SFP+ - 10Gb SFP+ External Network Card
The Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ external network card is equipped with a 10GbE SFP+ interface, allowing a computer to be connected to a 10Gb fibre-optic network infrastructure. Features such as flow control, 64-bit address support, and stateless offload enable the Sonnet Solo 10G SFP+ to achieve high performance with low CPU consumption. This Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ network adapter includes a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver, which allows you to connect your computer to the 10Gb infrastructure using a multimode LC optical cable at distances up to 300 metres (optical cables sold separately). Compatible with macOS, Windows and Linux, this device measures just 8cm wide by 12cm deep and 3cm high, and is bus-powered to enable truly portable use without the need for a power adapter.
With recent technological advances, as well as increasingly affordable equipment, the transition to capturing and delivering content in 4K, and higher resolutions, has been rapid. The need for transmission speeds faster than Gigabit Ethernet to transfer all that data has accelerated just as quickly. For workgroups with shared storage in post-production, and other bandwidth-intensive workflows, 10Gb Ethernet is the new standard for data transfer. As adoption accelerates, many enterprises are opting for 10Gb fibre optic (SFP+) infrastructures, but the price of adding client connectivity remains a barrier for some.
Sonnet's Solo 10G SFP+ external network card offers an affordable alternative for desktops and workstations to incorporate a 10G Ethernet over fibre port. This powerful and simple solution adds ultra-fast 10GBASE-SR 10GbE network connectivity to Mac, Windows and Linux computers. Installation is as simple as connecting the Solo10G adapter to the computer via the Thunderbolt port and to the network switch (or directly to 10GbE-enabled storage) via the SFP+ port. Then simply configure the adapter settings via the macOS Network Control Panel, Windows Device Manager or Linux command line (or graphical utility).
By default, Sonnet includes a short-range multi-mode fibre SFP+ module (up to 300 metres) with the Solo10G SFP+ network adapter. However, a long-range single-mode fibre module (up to 10 kilometres), and a 10GBASE-T copper module (up to 30 metres using Cat 6A cables) are available separately. Alternatively, inexpensive Twinax direct-connect copper cables up to 10 metres in length (also sold separately) can also be used.
Solo10G SFP+ can be carried in your pocket - it measures just 8 cm wide by 12 cm deep and 3 cm high - and is bus-powered to enable truly portable use without the need for a power adapter. Featuring a robust aluminium casing, its cool operation means it is fanless, allowing for quiet and energy-efficient operation.
As a network device, the Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ is designed with essential security features. By incorporating hardware encryption, the Sonnet adapter is protected against malicious modification of its firmware. Any unauthorised attempt to modify the firmware to facilitate unauthorised access to the computer would render the adapter unusable. This secure design prevents the Solo10G adapter's firmware from being reprogrammed, except by a manufacturer's update using a secure encryption key.
Sonnet Solo 10G Network Adapter Features
Adds 10GBASE-SF 10Gb connectivity: An additional 10Gbps fibre-optic port for a computer with Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4 ports.
SFP+ transceiver included: This low-cost network adapter includes a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver; supports a connection of up to 300 metres to a 10GbE infrastructure using LC multimode fibre optic cable (sold separately).
40Gbps Thunderbolt device: Connects to any Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 computer port, or to the end of a chain of Thunderbolt devices.
Delivers 2800 MB/s PCIe bandwidth. Learn more about the performance advantages of Thunderbolt 3 over Thunderbolt 4.
Power efficiency: Support for low-power Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) reduces the power demand from the adapter to your computer.
Compatible with Intel® Mac, Windows and Linux computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.
Easy setup: Using the computer operating system's network device configuration tools.
Small and quiet: The adapter is pocketable and fanless, making it perfect for noise-sensitive environments.
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
0º C to 35º C (32ºF to 95ºF)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
3.1 x 4.9 x 1.1 in. (79,5 x 124,5 x 27,2 cm)
Weight
0.56 lbs. (0.25 kg)
Compliance
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863) IEC623688-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
