Sonnet Solo10G T5 - Thunderbolt 5 10Gb Ethernet Adapter

10GBASE-T Thunderbolt 5 to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter with Multi-Gigabit Support Solo10G T5 gives today's Thunderbolt 5 computers a professional, full-bandwidth 10GbE network connection while maintaining broad compatibility with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 hosts, as well as iPad Pro (M series). It delivers 10x the performance of Gigabit Ethernet, with no external power adapter required. Key Features 10x the performance of Gigabit Ethernet, with Multi-Gigabit support (10G, 5G, 2.5G, and 1G) Bus-powered operation requiring just 7.5W, no external power adapter needed Thunderbolt certified: authenticated firmware and rigorous compatibility testing, unlike typical uncertified USB4 adapters Works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 computers, plus iPad Pro (M series) Plug and play on Mac, Linux, and iPad Pro; a driver is required for Windows Ideal add-on with a Thunderbolt dock or other Thunderbolt peripheral, without becoming a bandwidth bottleneck Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure Solo10G T5 is equipped with a single RJ45 socket, enabling it to connect to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A copper cabling, at distances up to 55 meters (Cat 6) or 100 meters (Cat 6A). It also supports 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, and 1000BASE-T at up to 100 meters over Cat 5e (or better) cabling, so it steps down cleanly on mixed-speed networks. Bus-Powered, No Adapter Needed Requiring no power adapter, Solo10G T5 consumes just 7.5W of bus power, leaving your computer enough power available to connect another bus-powered Thunderbolt device, such as a Thunderbolt 5 SSD. Thunderbolt Certified for Real Security Thunderbolt certification means the Solo10G T5's hardware-based, encrypted device firmware is part of a controlled, authenticated Thunderbolt implementation, and only verified manufacturer updates can make changes. Generic USB4 peripherals rely on alterable open firmware implementations that are not subject to the same Thunderbolt certification and authentication requirements, increasing supply-chain and endpoint-security concerns. For organisations that take endpoint and network security seriously, the Thunderbolt certified Solo10G T5 provides a superior level of confidence compared with uncertified USB4 alternatives. What's in the Box Solo10G T5 Thunderbolt 5 Adapter, with 0.3-metre captive Thunderbolt 5 cable Does this replace the Solo10G Thunderbolt 3 Edition (SOLO10G-TB3)? Yes. The Solo10G T5 (SOLO10G-TB5) is the new generation of Sonnet's Solo10G adapter, built for Thunderbolt 5 while remaining backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4 hosts. It replaces the SOLO10G-TB3 in Sonnet's lineup. Do I need a Thunderbolt 5 computer to use this? No. The Solo10G T5 works with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt/USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 computers, as well as iPad Pro (M series). You get the full benefit of Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth on a compatible host, and it still performs reliably on older Thunderbolt and USB4 ports. Does this need a power adapter? No. The Solo10G T5 is fully bus-powered, drawing just 7.5W directly from the host's Thunderbolt port. No separate power brick required. Does this work with Windows out of the box? The Solo10G T5 is plug and play on Mac, Linux, and iPad Pro. On Windows, a driver install is required before use. Does this support Wake-on-LAN? No, Wake-on-LAN is not supported. Specifications Part Number SOLO10G-TB5 Warranty 2-year Product Warranty Form Factor Thunderbolt 5 10GbE adapter External Connectors One RJ45 socket 10GbE Controller Marvell AQC113C Network Support 10GBASE-T (100m via Cat 6A, 55m via Cat 6); 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T (100m via Cat 5e or better) Data Rates Supported 10 Gbps, 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps Packets Maximum packet size 16,352 bytes (jumbo frames); 9,000 bytes under macOS Advanced Features Flow control, MSI, RSS, interrupt coalescing, multicast filtering, Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az), 64-bit address support for systems with more than 4GB RAM. Wake-on-LAN not supported. Stateless Offloads TCP/UDP/IPv4 checksum offloading, TSO (Large Send Offload), LRO (Large Receive Offload), RSS Power Bus-powered, 7.5W Security Hardware-authenticated firmware, Thunderbolt certified Operating Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.1 x 4.5 x 1.1 in (79.5 x 114 x 27.2 mm) Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg); 0.74 lbs (0.34 kg) complete package Country of Origin Taiwan Manual Download Quick Start Guide (PDF) Compatibility Mac Compatibility: M- series 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)* Windows Compatibility: Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports Windows 11 25H2+ Driver required Linux Compatibility: Linux computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or USB4 ports Linux kernel 6.6 or later iPad Pro Compatibility: iPad Pro (M series) Current iPadOS * Switch/router must support AVB to support this feature. 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