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- Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter – Dual 10GbE Optical Ports with Transceivers Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter – Dual 10GbE Optical Ports with Transceivers



















Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter – Dual 10GbE Optical Ports with Transceivers
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If you’re looking to connect your Mac, Windows, or Linux workstation to a high-speed 10GbE fiber network, the Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 Thunderbolt Adapter is the compact, high-performance solution you've been waiting for. Whether you're editing 4K video, transferring massive datasets, or managing large storage volumes, this dual-port adapter delivers the power and flexibility you need.
Designed as a bundled solution, it includes the Sonnet Twin10G SFP28 PCIe Card pre-installed in the Echo Express SEL Thunderbolt Expansion chassis, giving you a plug-and-play Thunderbolt 3, 4, or 5 compatible optical network interface.
Each unit comes with two SFP28 short-range transceivers pre-installed, offering reliable connectivity up to 300 meters via multi-mode fiber. Need more range? You can opt for Sonnet's long-range modules, which stretch up to 10km.
Beyond blazing speed, this adapter also supports SMB Multichannel, allowing both ports to work together for enhanced throughput, better scalability, and built-in failover. The result? Fewer bottlenecks and more stability across your network operations.
Despite its performance, the Twin10G SFP28 is whisper-quiet. A temperature-controlled fan and rugged aluminum housing ensure silent operation in noise-sensitive environments like edit suites and production studios.
Setup is as easy as it gets: plug it in, install the driver, and you’re connected to your optical network. It's also designed for daisy-chaining other Thunderbolt devices, powering USB peripherals, or even running an 8K display — all from a single port.
Key Features:
Adds dual 10GbE SFP28 optical network ports via Thunderbolt
Includes two short-range SFP28 transceivers (300m)
Supports SMB Multichannel for higher throughput and failover
Compatible with macOS (Intel and M series), Windows, and Linux
Supports link aggregation (Windows/Linux)
Second Thunderbolt port for daisy-chaining, USB devices, or 8K display
Silent, fan-cooled aluminum enclosure – ideal for noise-sensitive workspaces
Supports Thunderbolt 3, 4, and 5 systems
2-year warranty and lifetime tech support
What's in the Box:
Twin10G SFP28 10GbE Thunderbolt Adapter with two SFP28 transceivers installed
0.7-meter Thunderbolt cable
ThunderLok connector retainer clip
Universal power supply
Region-specific power cable
User documentation
- Part Number: TWIN10GM-SFP-TB
- Warranty: 2-year
- Form Factor: Thunderbolt 10GbE adapter
- External Connectors: Two Thunderbolt ports (second port supports a Thunderbolt peripheral, USB device, or a display), Two SFP28 sockets (with two short-range SFP28 optical transceivers), 12V power port
- 10GbE Controller: Mellanox ConnectX
- Network Support: 10Gb/s
- Teaming and SMB Multichannel Support: macOS – SMB Multichannel can double transfer speeds up to 20Gb/s; Windows 11/10, Server, and Linux – Teaming or SMB Multichannel can double speeds up to 20Gb/s
- Packets: Max packet size: 9000 bytes (jumbo frames)
- Data Rates Supported per Port: 10Gb/s
- Advanced Features: Flow control, MSI, RSS, multicast filtering, 64-bit memory addressing, Wake-on-LAN not supported
- Stateless Offloads: TCP, UDP, IPv4 checksum offload; TRO (TCP Receive Offload)
- Power Adapter: Universal 60W, 100–240V, 50–60 Hz; NRTL Certified – PDF
- Operating Temperature: 0ºC to 35ºC (32ºF to 95ºF)
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 4 x 8.25 x 2.75 in. (10.3 x 21 x 7.3 cm)
- Weight: Adapter + Power Adapter: 2.3 lbs (1.04 kg); Complete Package: 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg)
- Compliance: RoHS 3, IEC62368-1 & IEC62368-2 Safety
- Product Manual: PDF
- Technical Notes: Full performance requires included Thunderbolt cable or any 40Gbps-rated Thunderbolt 3/4/5 cable (not 20Gbps). ThunderLok is compatible only with Sonnet 0.5m or 0.7m Thunderbolt cables.
- Mac: M series and Intel with Thunderbolt 3 ports
- macOS: 13 to 15.3 (not compatible with 15.3.1 or 15.4 – Apple update pending)
- Windows: Computers with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports; Windows 11 and 10
- Linux: Computers with Thunderbolt 5, 4, or 3 ports; Linux Kernel 5.4+