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Amazingly Fast
10GbE Networking
Dual-port copper (RJ45) connections

Twin10G

Dual-port 10GBASE-T 10 Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter

for computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports

Blazing-fast 10GBASE-T (Copper) Connectivity Over Thunderbolt

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 Mac®, Windows®, or Linux® has a Thunderbolt™ 4 or Thunderbolt 3 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 to any your computer.

Twin10G (Thunderbolt 3 Edition) with MacBook Pro

Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure

The Twin10G adapter is equipped with two RJ45 ports, enabling it to connect to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A copper cabling at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively.

Key Features

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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.

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Cost-Effective

Connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A cables at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively.

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Easy Setup

Configure the adapter's settings using operating system tools.

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40Gbps Thunderbolt Device

Offers 2800 MB/s of PCIe bandwidth. Learn more about Thunderbolt 3 performance benefits over Thunderbolt 4.

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Two Thunderbolt Ports

One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.

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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.

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Supports Transparent Failover

Keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails.

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Supports Link Aggregation (Teaming)

Increases throughput beyond what a single connection can sustain (Windows and Linux).

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VMWare Ready

Optimized to meet VMWare’s highest level of endorsement.

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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.

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Windows Compatible

Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.

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Linux Compatible

Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 4 and Thunderbolt 3 ports.

Free Lifetime Tech Support
Why Thunderbolt 3 Instead of Thunderbolt 4?
Sonnet’s line of Thunderbolt adapters rely on Thunderbolt 3 technology for maximum performance.
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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).

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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!

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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.
Thunderbolt Cable with ThunderLok 3Supports Full 40Gbps Thunderbolt Bandwidth

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.

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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.
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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.
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Provides 15W of Power
For peripherals requiring the need for extra power, 15 watts is provided to bus-powered devices.
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Supports Connecting One 5K 60Hz Display
Maximize the utilization of one computer Thunderbolt port.
Thunderbolt 4 Computers

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. Learn more about the performance benefits of Thunderbolt 3 over Thunderbolt 4.
Apple M Series CPU

Compatible with Apple M series Macs

see Tech Specs for details

Older Macs with Thunderbolt 2 Ports

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).

Why Choose Sonnet for Ethernet Networking?

We've got what you need for 10GbE and 25GbE connections

  • 10GbE and 25GbE network experts
  • One provider for all your networking needs
  • Adapters for Thunderbolt computers
  • Single- and dual-port adapters
  • SFP+ (optical) adapters
  • Networking PCIe cards

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Why Choose Sonnet for Ethernet Networking?

We've got what you need for 10GbE and 25GbE connections

  • macOS, Windows, and Linux support
  • 10GbE and 25GbE network experts
  • One provider for all your networking connections
  • Adapters for Thunderbolt computers
  • Single- and dual-port adapters
  • Copper and optical adapters
  • Networking PCIe cards
Product
Supported Speeds
Interfaces
Controller
OS Compatibility
For computers with Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 3 ports
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  • 10Gb
  • 2.5/5Gb
  • 1Gb
  • RJ45
  • Marvell
  • macOS 10.13+
  • Windows 10, 11
  • Windows Server 2019, 2022
  • Linux Kernel 5.0+
  • ESXi 7+
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Solo10G SFP+
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  • 10Gb
  • SFP+ socket with SFP+ SR transceiver
  • Marvell
    • macOS 10.13+
    • Windows 10, 11
    • Linux Kernel 5.0+
    • ESXi 7+
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    Twin10G
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    • 10Gb
    • 1Gb
    • 2x RJ45
    • Intel
      • macOS 10.13+
      • Windows 10, 11
      • Linux Kernel 5.0+
      • ESXi 7+
      Twin10G SFP+ Photo
      Twin10G SFP+
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      • 10Gb
      • 2x SFP+ transceivers included
      • Intel
      • macOS 10.13+
      • Windows 10, 11
      • Linux Kernel 5.0+
      • ESXi 7+
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      Twin25G
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      • 25Gb
      • 10Gb
      • 2x SFP28 transceivers included
      • Mellanox
        • macOS 12+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        For computers or Thunderbolt expansion systems with PCIe slots
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        Solo10G PCIe Card
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        • 10Gb
        • 2.5/5Gb
        • 1Gb
        • RJ45
        • Marvell
        • macOS 10.13+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        • ESXi 7+
        Solo10G SFP+ PCIe Card Photo
        Solo10G SFP+ PCIe Card
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        • 10Gb
        • SFP+ socket including SFP+ SR transceiver
        • Marvell
        • macOS 10.13+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        • ESXi 7+
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        McFiver PCIe Card
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        • 10Gb
        • 2.5/5Gb
        • 1Gb
        • RJ45
        • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
        • 2x M.2 SSD sockets
        • Marvell
        • macOS 12+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
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        Twin10G 10GBASE-T PCIe Card
        (formerly known as Presto 10GBASE-T PCIe Card)
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        • 10Gb
        • 1Gb
        • 2x RJ45
        • Intel
        • macOS 10.13+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        • ESXi 7+
        Twin10G SFP+ PCIe Card Photo
        Twin10G SFP+ PCIe Card
        (formerly known as Presto 10GbE PCIe Card)
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        • 10Gb
        • 2x SFP+ transceivers included
        • Intel
        • macOS 10.13+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        • ESXi 7+
        Twin25G PCIe Card Photo
        Twin25G PCIe Card
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        • 25Gb
        • 10Gb
        • 2x SFP28 transceivers included
        • Mellanox
        • macOS 12+
        • Windows 10, 11
        • Windows Server 2019, 2022
        • Linux Kernel 5.0+
        • ESXi 7+
        See Tech Specs for footnotes.
        Product specifications and information subject to change without notice. Computer hardware and accessories featured in photos that are not included with product are shown for illustration purposes; items sold separately.

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