Sonnet Presto 10GbE SFP+ 2-Port PCI Express 2.0 Card

It's undeniable that in today's digital age, the need for faster data transfer speeds and increased bandwidth is paramount. The Presto 10GbE SFP+ 2-Port PCI Express 2.0 Card is designed to meet these demands, offering a robust solution for high-speed, cabled networking. This dual-port 10GbE connectivity card delivers a staggering 10 Gb/s network connection, a tenfold increase from the standard Gigabit Ethernet found in most computers today.

Ideal for Mac Pro towers, Windows PCs, and Linux servers, the Presto 10GbE SFP+ provides a powerfully simple way to enhance your computer's connectivity. Its compatibility with PCIe slots makes it a versatile addition to your system. Furthermore, it's optimized for Thunderbolt, making it a perfect fit for Sonnet's Echo Express and xMac Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion systems.

The Presto 10GbE SFP+ offers connection flexibility, allowing you to choose between two short-range or two long-range SFP+ optical transceivers, two RJ45 SFP+ copper transceivers, or two SFP+-terminated "Direct Attach" twinax copper cables (all sold separately). This ensures that you can tailor your network or storage connection to your specific needs.

Setting up the Presto 10GbE SFP+ is a breeze. After installing the low-profile x8 PCI Express 2.0 card into an available slot, a simple driver installation allows you to configure the card through the OS X Network control panel or Windows Device Manager. This card is designed for high-performance computing, where low latency, high bandwidth, and low CPU overhead are crucial.

With support for transparent failover, the Presto 10GbE SFP+ ensures your computer remains connected even if a single cable is disconnected or a port fails. It also supports link aggregation (teaming) for increased throughput, making it a reliable solution for large file transfers or high I/O operations.

The Presto 10GbE SFP+ offers flexibility with its SFP+ transceiver choices. You can choose from a short-range multi-mode fiber module, a long-range single-mode fiber module, or a 10GBASE-T copper module (all sold separately). Alternatively, you can use cost-effective direct-attach Twinax copper cables for connections up to 10 meters long.

For those with a Thunderbolt connection but no PCIe slot, the Presto 10GbE SFP+ is the perfect solution. When used in one of Sonnet's Echo Express or xMac Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion systems, it enables you to add ultra-fast 10GbE network connections to any Mac or Windows PC with a Thunderbolt 2 port. Experience the power and speed of the Presto 10GbE SFP+ 2-Port PCI Express 2.0 Card today.