Sonnet Solo 10G Ethernet-Thunderbolt 3 Adapter
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Description
The Sonnet Solo 10G Ethernet-Thunderbolt 3 Adapter provides high-speed wired network connectivity for laptops and computers that don’t have built-in 10Gb Ethernet ports. Connecting via Thunderbolt 3 or Thunderbolt 4, it allows systems to join 10GbE networks for fast file transfers, shared storage access, and other bandwidth-heavy workflows commonly found in live events, broadcast, and production environments.
Powered directly from the Thunderbolt connection, the adapter requires no external power supply and operates quietly, making it well suited to front of house positions, control desks, and mobile production setups. It supports standard 10Gb Ethernet as well as lower NBASE-T speeds such as 2.5Gb and 5Gb over compatible cabling, allowing it to integrate smoothly into a wide range of network infrastructures on site.
The compact aluminium enclosure is built for frequent handling and transport, while simple plug-and-play operation enables quick deployment with minimal configuration. Reliable, portable, and easy to use, the Sonnet Solo 10G adapter is a practical tool for extending high-speed networking to laptops and compact systems across live event workflows.
Tech Spec
| Host Connector: | Thunderbolt |
| External Ports: | 1 x RJ45 |
| Data Rates: | 10 Gb/s, 5 GB/s, 2.5 Gb/s, 1 Gb/s, 100 Mb/s |
| Network Support: | 10GBASE-T (100 meters using Cat 6A cabling; 55 meters using Cat 6 cabling) / 5GBASE-T(2), 2.5GBASE-T(2), 1000BASE-T(2), 100BASE-TX (100 meters using Cat 5e [or better] cabling) |
| Max Packet Size: | 16352 bytes (jumbo frames); 9000 bytes under macOS |
| 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, Wake-on-LAN support |
| Transport Weight: | 0.3kg |
