Lightning-fast 10GBASE-T Connectivity Over Thunderbolt 2 for Mac, Windows, and Linux Computers
With increasing demand for greater data transfer speeds, more bandwidth, and support for 4K video editing via shared storage systems, the need for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) networking has skyrocketed. Now that very affordable 10GbE switches with RJ45 (copper) are available, the cost of setting up a 10GbE infrastructure has been significantly reduced. The problem is, most computers aren’t equipped to get you connected. If you have a Mac® with Thunderbolt™ 2 or Thunderbolt 1 ports, or any Windows® or Linux® computer with a Thunderbolt 2 port, Sonnet has a simple solution for your networking needs — the Twin10G.
This Sonnet solution is perfect for high-performance computing where low latency, high bandwidth, and low CPU overhead are required. Its increased throughput performance and low host-CPU utilization are achieved with stateless offloads, allowing your computer to perform better while large files transfers or high I/O operations take place.
Simply powerful way to add dual RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports to your computer with Thunderbolt 2 ports.
Connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A cables at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively.
Configure the adapter’s settings using operating system tools.
Full Thunderbolt 2 performance; backward compatible with 10Gbps Thunderbolt.
One port connects to computer; second port supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices.
Rugged aluminum enclosure is compact enough to sit on most any work surface, and quiet enough for use in noise-sensitive environments.
Keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails.
Increases throughput beyond what a single connection can sustain.
Provides up to 10W of power to connected peripherals.
Supports Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 1 & 2 ports, and Thunderbolt 3 ports (with adapter and Thunderbolt cable, both sold separately).
Supports Windows computers with Thunderbolt 2 ports.
Supports Linux computers with Thunderbolt 2 ports.
The Twin10G is easy to set up — after connecting to your computer, download and install drivers, and then configure it through the macOS® Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility). Further configuration enables you to activate its advanced features: link aggregation (teaming)(1) of its two 10GbE ports increases throughput beyond what a single connection can sustain; transparent failover between 10GbE ports keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails; and jumbo packet (jumbo frame) support can increase throughput and reduce CPU utilization.
The Twin10G features a dual-port 20Gbps Thunderbolt 2 interface that offers ample bandwidth to support the adapter’s high performance, supports daisy-chaining of up to five additional Thunderbolt peripheral devices to a single port on your computer, and includes support for connecting a 4K video monitor. The Twin10G is also compatible with older Mac computers with 10Gbps Thunderbolt.
Sonnet includes a 1-meter Thunderbolt 2 cable and a Sonnet ThunderLok™ Thunderbolt connector retainer clip to prevent 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.
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