Key Features
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Product Description
The Industry's First Bus-Powered 10Gb Ethernet Thunderbolt 5 Adapter
As network bandwidth demands for post-production and shared storage workflows have increased, 10Gb Ethernet has become the new data transfer standard. Sonnet's Solo10G T5 brings that connectivity to the latest generation of Thunderbolt 5 computers, while remaining fully compatible with Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 hosts, so it drops straight into almost any modern setup.
Key Features
- Full-speed 10Gb Ethernet over standard Cat 6 or Cat 6A cabling
- Bus-powered operation requiring just 7.5W, no external power adapter needed
- Compatible with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, and Thunderbolt 3 computers
- Ideal for large file transfers, shared storage, and professional video workflows
- Thunderbolt certified for performance and broad host compatibility
- Hardware-authenticated firmware helps protect device and network security
Connect to 10GbE Infrastructure
The 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. It's the simple way to add serious network throughput to shared storage, editing workflows, or any setup that has outgrown Gigabit Ethernet.
Bus-Powered, No Adapter Needed
Drawing just 7.5W directly from the host's Thunderbolt port, the Solo10G T5 needs no separate power brick. Plug it in and it's ready, making it genuinely portable for editors and IT professionals moving between systems.
Built for Thunderbolt 5, Ready for Everything Else
As the first bus-powered 10GbE adapter built for Thunderbolt 5, the Solo10G T5 is designed to take advantage of the latest host platforms while staying fully backward compatible with Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4 computers. One adapter covers a mixed fleet of machines without compatibility guesswork.
Safe and Secure
As a networked conduit into your computer, the Solo10G T5 was designed with hardware-authenticated firmware that protects against malicious modification. Any unauthorized attempt to reprogram the adapter's firmware renders it inoperable, preventing it from being used as a route into your network.
What's in the Box
- Solo10G T5 10GbE adapter with captive Thunderbolt 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 3, and USB4 computers. 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.
Specifications
| Part Number | SOLO10G-TB5 |
| Warranty | 2-year Product Warranty |
| Form Factor | Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter |
| Interface | Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, USB4 |
| Network Support | 10GBASE-T over standard Cat 6 or Cat 6A cabling |
| Power | Bus-powered, 7.5W |
| Security | Hardware-authenticated firmware |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Compatibility
- Mac Compatibility:
- Mac (M series)
- Mac (Intel®) with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- Windows Compatibility:
- Windows computer with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, or Thunderbolt 3 ports, or USB4
- General Host Compatibility:
- Thunderbolt 5 computers
- Thunderbolt 4 computers
- Thunderbolt 3 computers
- USB4 computers
Shipping & VAT
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