Slow file transfers and lagging collaborative edits can cripple creative work. The Sonnet SOLO10G-TB3 10Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Network Interface Card is a compact, bus-powered adapter that gives your Mac or Windows PC a 10 GbE port via Thunderbolt 3, letting you move massive video files and datasets in seconds instead of minutes.
Key Features of a 10Gbps Network Adapter
- Data transfer rate: 10Gbps. Enables ultra-fast movement of large media files.
- Port: 10Gb Ethernet x 1. Provides a single RJ-45 connection for wired networking.
- Connectivity technology: Wired. Guarantees a stable, interference-free link.
- Cabling type: NBase-T. Works with existing CAT 5e, CAT 6 or CAT 6A cables.
- Flow control, Jumbo Frames support, IPv4 support, LSO, LRO, RSS, TSO, Multicast filtering, MSI, EEE, Interrupt coalescing, AVB: Advanced networking functions that keep latency low and CPU usage minimal.
- Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az): Reduces power draw when the link is idle.
- Form factor: External, 3.1 in W × 4.5 in D × 1.1 in H. Fits easily in a laptop bag.
- Included cable: 1 × Thunderbolt 3/USB-C cable - 1.6 ft. Ready to plug in straight away.
Why Choose a Sonnet Network Adapter
If you work with 4K video, large design files or high-speed data backups, you need more than standard Gigabit Ethernet. Many creators struggle with slow network speeds and the expense of adding PCIe cards to laptops. This Thunderbolt 3 adapter gives you desktop-class 10 GbE performance without opening the chassis, perfect for Mac and Windows users who need reliable, high-bandwidth connectivity on the go.
Benefits of Sonnet Network Adapter
- Speed boost: Transfer files up to ten times faster than 1 GbE.
- Portability: Pocket-sized and bus-powered, no external power brick required.
- Compatibility: Works with macOS 10.13.4+ and Windows 10 64-bit.
- Low CPU load: Offloads checksum and flow-control tasks, keeping your system responsive.
Usages of a 10Gbps Network Adapter
Ideal for video editors linking to 10 GbE storage arrays, audio engineers needing AVB-synchronised streams, graphic designers sharing large assets across a studio network, and anyone who wants to future-proof a laptop with high-speed wired connectivity.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / Cables Included | 1 x Thunderbolt 3 / USB-C cable - 1.6 ft |
| Miscellaneous / Color Category | Black |
| Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards | RoHS |
| Networking |
| Networking / Ports | 10Gb Ethernet x 1 |
| Networking / Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Networking / Features | Flow control, Jumbo Frames support, IPv4 support, LSO, LRO, RSS, TSO, Multicast filtering function, MSI, EEE, Interrupt coalescing, AVB |
| Networking / Data Transfer Rate | 10Gbps |
| Networking / Cabling Type | NBase-T |
| Networking / Interface (Bus) Type | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Networking / Data Link Protocol | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Networking / Type | Network adapter |
| Networking / Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.1Qav |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Sonnet |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| System Requirements |
| System Requirements / OS Required | Apple macOS 10.13.4 or later |
| General |
| General / Device Type | Network adapter |
| General / Form Factor | External |
| General / Interface (Bus) Type | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Expansion / Connectivity |
| Expansion / Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x 10GBase-T - RJ-45 |
| Software / System Requirements |
| Software / System Requirements / OS Required | Windows 10 64-bit Edition, Apple macOS 10.13.4 or later |
| Summary Details |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 10000 Mbit/s |
| Product colour | Black |
