Sonnet Solo 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Card SFP+ 1-Port Thunderbolt Compatible

The Sonnet Solo 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe Card delivers high-performance 10GbE connectivity for professional workflows. Featuring a single SFP+ port and PCI Express 3.0 x4 interface, this low-profile card is ideal for content creators, IT professionals, and anyone requiring fast, reliable network access. It is Thunderbolt compatible, making it suitable for use with Thunderbolt to PCIe expansion chassis.

Advantages

Experience data transfer rates up to 10 Gbps with backward compatibility to 1 Gbps. The card supports jumbo frames up to 16 KB, VLAN tagging, PXE boot, and Wake-on-LAN, ensuring seamless integration into existing networks. Its low-profile design includes both full-height and low-profile brackets for versatile installation.

Suitable for

• Video editors transferring large media files
• Network administrators requiring high-speed server connections
• Users of Thunderbolt to PCIe expansion chassis
• Gamers and enthusiasts seeking low-latency network performance

Key specifications

• Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4
• Ethernet Port Type: SFP+
• Number of Ports: 1
• Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps
• Controller Chipset: Aquantia 10 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
• Form Factor: Low-profile PCIe card (includes full-height bracket)
• Operating System Compatibility: macOS 10.13.6+, Windows 10/8/7, Linux Kernel 4.10+
• Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 16 KB
• Flow Control: IEEE 802.3x
• VLAN Support: IEEE 802.1Q
• PXE Boot Support: Yes
• Wake-on-LAN (WoL): Yes
• Power Source: PCIe Bus-powered
• LED Indicators: Link/Activity
• Ethernet Standards: IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3aq
• Offload Features: TCP/UDP/IP checksum offloading, LSO, RSS
• Energy Efficiency: Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use with a compatible SFP+ transceiver (sold separately) and ensure your system meets the minimum OS requirements. This card is an excellent choice for upgrading your workstation to 10GbE without replacing existing hardware.