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Review Summary
Low-profile PCIe 3.1 x8 card
Mac:
Mac Pro 14,8 (2023)
Mac Pro 7,1 (2019)
macOS 14+
macOS Tahoe compatible
Windows:
Windows 11
Windows Server 2022, 2019
Linux:
Linux Kernel 6.1, 6.12
Thunderbolt Expansion System:
PCIe card installed in a Thunderbolt expansion system with an available PCIe slot
Any Mac, Windows, or Linux computer with Thunderbolt ports
Two SFP28 sockets (with two short-range SFP28 optical transceivers)
Mellanox ConnectX
10Gb/s
macOS:
SMB Multichannel can double transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
Windows 11 and 10, Windows Server, and Linux:
Teaming or SMB Multichannel can double transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s
Maximum packet size: 9000 bytes (jumbo frames)
10Gb/s
Flow control support
MSI (Message Signaled Interrupts)
RSS (Receive-Side Scaling)
Multicast filtering
64-bit address support for systems using more than 4GB of physical memory
Wake-on-LAN not supported
TCP, UDP, and IPv4 checksum offloading
TSO (TCP Segmentation Offload, AKA Large Send Offload)
TRO (TCP Received Offload)
RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863)
IEC62368-1 and IEC62368-2 Safety
China
732311013997
Blazing 10GbE Optical Networking
Ultra-fast Optical 10GbE Network Connectivity
With increasing demands for greater data transfer speeds and more bandwidth over shared networks, and with specialized applications such as 4K video editing using high-performance shared storage systems, it's no wonder that 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) use has skyrocketed - this high-speed cabled networking standard offers ten times the performance of Gigabit Ethernet, the most common wired network connection included with most computers today. Sonnet offers a powerfully simple way to add dual-port 10GbE fiber optic connectivity to your Mac Pro tower, Windows PC, or Linux server - Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card.
Includes Two SFP28 Transceivers
Easy Network Connection
To enable easy connection to your 10GbE optical network, Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card includes two short-range multi-mode fiber SFP28 transceivers (up to 300 meters).
The SFP28 transceivers are compatible with network switches equipped with SFP+ transceivers - and connect via the same LC/LC cables - ensuring the same optical 10GbE connectivity as an SFP+ card.
More Bandwidth - 10x the Performance of Gigabit Ethernet
Each Twin10G port supports ten times the performance of Gigabit Ethernet with even more bandwidth when combining ports.
Maximizes Throughput and Reliability with SMB Multichannel
Harness the full potential of Sever Message Block (SMB) Multichannel support with our Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card. When both ports are connected to your SMB server, you can combine their bandwidth to achieve significantly higher data transfer speeds, and more. SMB Multichannel support brings several key benefits:
Increased Throughput - By utilizing two network connections, the bandwidth of each port can be combined to deliver twice the data transfer rate
Increased Scalability - Easily expand your network's capabilities. As your infrastructure grows, connect the additional Twin10G port to scale throughput without complex reconfiguration
Improved Fault Tolerance - Seamlessly keeps your computer connected in case a single cable is disconnected or one of the ports fails
Enhanced Load Balancing - Network traffic is dynamically distributed across available connections to prevent congestion and optimize performance under varying network demands
Reduced Latency - Minimizes delays by balancing traffic paths to enhance responsiveness in real-time operations
Perfect Companion for Echo and iMac Thunderbolt Expansion Systems
Use a free slot in a Sonnet multi-slot Echo or iMac Thunderbolt Expansion System to add dual-port optical 10Gb Ethernet to your computer without card slots.
Includes Two Mounting Brackets - Install Card Into Any PCIe Slot
Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card is packaged with both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets, enabling installation of the card into any PCIe slot.
Install and Connect - Simple Installation
Simply download and install a driver, install Twin25G PCIe Card into a PCIe slot in your computer or Sonnet Thunderbolt Expansion System, install the included SFP28 modules, and then connect the card to the network switch or directly to 10GbE-enabled storage. Configure the adapter's settings through the macOS Network control panel, Windows Device Manager, or Linux command line (or graphical utility).