Tech Specs

Product Specfications

Mac, Windows, Linux, and iPadOS Logos

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

  • Mac with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • macOS 15+; compatible with macOS 27
  • AVB (Audio Video Bridging, IEEE 802.1Qav)(1)

Windows Compatibility

  • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
  • Windows 11 25H2+

Linux Compatibility

  • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports
  • Supported Linux kernel, 6.6 or later

Hardware

Part Number

  • SOLO10G-TB3

Warranty

  • 2-year

Form Factor

  • Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter

External Connectors

  • One RJ45 socket

10GbE Controller

  • Marvell AQC107S

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)

Packets

  • Maximum packet size: 16352 bytes (jumbo frames); 9000 bytes under macOS

Data Rates Supported

  • 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps

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
  • Wake-on-LAN support

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

  • 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

  • 3.1 x 4.5 x 1.1 in. (79.5 x 114 x 27.2 mm)

Weight

  • 0.54 lbs. (0.24 kg)

Package Contents

  • Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter
  • 0.2-meter Thunderbolt cable(3)
  • Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter Support

Product Manual

Solo10G Manual PDF Download Link

Technical Notes

  • Switch/router must support AVB to support this feature.
  • 2.5 Gbps and 5 Gbps speeds are supported when used with NBASE-T compatible (multi-Gigabit) switches.
  • Thunderbolt cable included with Solo10G Thunderbolt adapter is only compatible with ThunderLok-B connector lock (sold separately).

Accessories

for Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter

Product Accessories

Thunderbolt Cable (0.5-meter)

Sonnet Thunderbolt Cables

  • Deliver full supported Thunderbolt bandwidth
  • Rated at 240W
  • Compatible with Sonnet ThunderLok-A connector lock
ThunderLok 3

ThunderLok-A

Part No. TB-LOK-A

Connector lock for securing compatible Sonnet Thunderbolt cables

2-Pack ThunderLok-B Retainer Lock

ThunderLok-B Retainer Lock

Part No. TB-LOK-B

Secures Thunderbolt cable included with Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter and Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock

Videos & Reviews

Solo10G Thunderbolt Adapter