Tech Specs

Product Specfications

Mac, Windows, Linux, and VMWare Ready Logos

Compatibility

Mac Compatibility

  • Mac (M series)
  • Mac (Intel) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
  • macOS 13+
  • macOS Sequoia compatible

Windows Compatibility

  • Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5 or 4 ports
  • Windows 11

Linux Compatibility

  • Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5 or 4 ports
  • Linux Kernel 6.1, 6.12

VMWare Ready

  • Optimized to meet VMWare’s highest level of endorsement

Hardware

Part Number

  • TWIN10GC-TB3

Warranty

  • 2-year

Form Factor

  • Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter

External Connectors

  • Two Thunderbolt ports(1)
  • Two RJ45 ports
  • 12V power port

10GbE Controller

  • Intel X540

Network Support

  • 10GBASE-T (100 meters using Cat 6A cabling; 55 meters using Cat 6 cabling)
  • 1000BASE-T (100 meters using Cat 5e, Cat 6, or Cat 6A cabling)

Link Aggregation (Teaming)

  • Supported by Windows and Linux(2)

Packets

  • Maximum packet size: 15872 bytes (jumbo frames)

Advanced Features

  • Flow control support
  • MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts)
  • RSS (Receive-Side Scaling)
  • Interrupt coalescing
  • Multicast filtering
  • 64-bit address support for systems using more than 4GB of physical memory
  • Wake-on-LAN not supported

Stateless Offloads

  • TCP, UDP, and IPv4 checksum offloading
  • TSO (TCP Segmentation Offload, AKA Large Send Offload)
  • LRO (Large Receive Offload)
  • RSS (Receiver Side Scaling)

Power Adapter

  • Universal 60W, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
  • NRTL Certified
NRTL Certified PDF Download Link

Operating Temperature

  • 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

  • 4 x 8.25 x 2.75 in. (10.3 x 21 x 7.3 cm)

Weight

  • 2.95 lbs. (1.34 kg)

Compliance

  • RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
  • IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety

Package Contents

  • Twin10G Thunderbolt Adapter
  • Universal power adapter
  • Region-specific power cable
  • 0.8- meter Thunderbolt cable
  • ThunderLok-A connector lock
  • Documentation

Support Links

Support Knowledge Base

Twin10G Thunderbolt Adapter Support

Product Manual

Twin10G Manual PDF Download Link

Technical Notes

  • Second Thunderbolt port supports USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gb) or Gen 2 (10Gb) devices when connected with proper cable or adapter (sold separately).
  • Switch/router must support link aggregation (teaming), and ports must be configured for link aggregation.

Accessories

for Twin10G 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

Power Adapter

Power Adapter

Part No. PWR-5A-12V

Spare power adapter (12V, 5A)

Videos & Reviews

Twin10G Thunderbolt Adapter