--- product_id: 106794021 title: "Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt Adapter" brand: "sonnet" price: "2178.66 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Sonnet" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106794021-solo10g-sfp-thunderbolt-adapter store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 10Gbps blazing speed Thunderbolt 3 interface Rugged aluminum build Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt Adapter **Brand:** sonnet **Price:** 2178.66 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Upgrade your network game with Sonnet Solo10G β€” speed, style, and silence in one sleek adapter! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt Adapter by sonnet - **How much does it cost?** 2178.66 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106794021-solo10g-sfp-thunderbolt-adapter) ## Best For - sonnet enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sonnet brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Blazing 10GbE Speeds:** Experience ultra-fast 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for seamless data transfer and zero lag. - β€’ **Multi-Gig Flexibility:** Supports 5Gbps and 2.5Gbps over affordable Cat 5e cablesβ€”future-proof your network without breaking the bank. - β€’ **Plug & Play Thunderbolt 3:** Effortlessly add high-speed networking to your Mac or Windows device with a sleek Thunderbolt 3 interface. - β€’ **Compact & Silent Powerhouse:** Pocket-sized, fanless design with a durable aluminum enclosure keeps your setup quiet and cool. - β€’ **Pro-Grade AV & Energy Efficiency:** Built-in Audio Video Bridging and Energy-Efficient Ethernet standards optimize performance and reduce power consumption. ## Overview The Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt 10GbE Optical Ethernet Adapter delivers blazing 10Gbps connectivity via Thunderbolt 3, compatible with Mac and Windows. Its rugged, fanless aluminum design ensures silent operation and portability. Supporting multi-gig speeds over cost-effective cabling and advanced AVB and energy-saving standards, it’s the perfect pro-level upgrade for high-speed networking and seamless data workflows. ## Description Buy Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt 10GbE Optical Ethernet Adapter Mac Windows | 10GBASE-SR optical transceiver included; fiber links up to 300m; 1GbE support; iPad Pro compatible: Network Transceivers - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Great external NIC. Yes, it gets hot. You can't beat physics, but you can engineer around it! :) - For all of those that are saying the NIC gets hot and / or overheats...you unfortunately cannot beat physics. 10Gb NICs get hot by their nature. 1. Small size 2. Quietness 3. Affordability Pick 2 out of the 3 above. 3 out of 3 are impossible. You can have a small, affordable device with a tiny, whiny internal fan that will stay cool. You could have a small, affordable device with an intricate and expensive heat sink design but it would be expensive. You can have an affordable device with a cheaply made but giant metal heat sink that will stay cool. NOW, with that said, I want all 3 :). Luckily I'm an engineer, so this wasn't a challenge. I simply purchased the following 80mm fan for $11 and affixed it to the heat sink side of the housing: https://www.desertcart.com/dp/B00G059G86/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_nNoGEbTA4E9H6 The design of the housing and the assembly is actually very well done from a thermal management perspective. I disassembled the unit and verified that the ribbed side of the housing is thermally connected to the controller. From the factory they applied thermal interface material to the controller and created a raised area in the housing to make contact with the TIM. They also placed a thermal pad on a secondary SMD. I replaced the TIM with higher quality since I had it open anyway and replaced the pad with a fujipoly of the same size. That was totally unnecessary, but I figured why not since I had it open anyway. Now the unit stays warm to the touch at best with the fan on the lowest setting. Yes, you can buy another brand of external NIC for the same price that already has a fan, but they sound like jet engines. My solution, while ugly lol, is very effective while remaining quiet. Review: Works well, easy install and fast - I needed a way to connect an astronomy imaging camera using 10g SPF+ (fibre optic) ethernet to a thunderbolt 4 equipped laptop. The Sonnet SFP+ transceiver is a great fast transceiver. Installation was painless as was getting the correct Marvell drivers. When I was bench testing the laptop/transceiver/camera I collected some performance data. I setup an image sequence to generate dark frames (an image type used for calibration). It's an easy way to generate a lot of data. I took 300 images with exposures ranging from 1 to 5 seconds. Each image is 119,183kb in size for a total of 35.7gb of file data. The sequence ran for 1496s (24m 56s). We subtract the exposure time (800s) since exposure and data transfer occur sequentially leaving 696s. That equates to ~51 megabytes/sec. The performance is actually better as I didn't account for the overhead taken by the command sequence. ## Features - Adds 10GBASE-T 10GbE Connectivity: Adds an RJ45 10 Gigabit Ethernet port to your computer with Thunderbolt 3 ports. - Supports NBASE-T Standard: 5 Gb/s and 2.5 Gb/s speeds supported over inexpensive Cat 5e (or better) cabling at distances up to 100 meters when used with a multi-Gigabit switch or router. - Small, Silent, and Bus-Powered: Adapter is pocketable, has a rugged aluminum enclosure, and uses no fan - Cost-Effective: Low-cost adapter connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive Cat 6 or Cat 6A cables at distances up to 55 or 100 meters, respectively. - Advanced Features: Audio Video Bridging (IEEE 802.1Qav, AVB) and Energy-Efficient Ethernet (IEEE 802.3az) supported. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07N327RJ2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #127 in Computer Networking Transceivers | | Brand | Sonnet | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Linux, Windows | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 139 Reviews | | Data Link Protocol | Ethernet , Gigabit Ethernet | | Data Transfer Rate | 10000 megabits_per_second | | Hardware Interface | Thunderbolt | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.9"L x 3.12"W x 1.1"H | | Item Highlight | 10GBASE-SR optical transceiver included; fiber links up to 300m; 1GbE support; iPad Pro compatible | | Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | | Manufacturer | SONNETTECH | | Mfr Part Number | SOLO10G-SFP-T3 | | Model Number | SOLO10G-SFP-T3 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 4.9"L x 3.12"W x 1.1"H | | UPC | 732311012495 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Sonnet - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop - **Data Link Protocol:** Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet - **Data Transfer Rate:** 10000 megabits_per_second - **Hardware Interface:** Thunderbolt - **Item Weight:** 9.6 ounces - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Product Dimensions:** 4.9"L x 3.12"W x 1.1"H - **UPC:** 732311012495 ## Images ![Solo10G SFP+ Thunderbolt Adapter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ekdZwZCbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great external NIC. Yes, it gets hot. You can't beat physics, but you can engineer around it! :) *by D***Y on March 29, 2020* For all of those that are saying the NIC gets hot and / or overheats...you unfortunately cannot beat physics. 10Gb NICs get hot by their nature. 1. Small size 2. Quietness 3. Affordability Pick 2 out of the 3 above. 3 out of 3 are impossible. You can have a small, affordable device with a tiny, whiny internal fan that will stay cool. You could have a small, affordable device with an intricate and expensive heat sink design but it would be expensive. You can have an affordable device with a cheaply made but giant metal heat sink that will stay cool. NOW, with that said, I want all 3 :). Luckily I'm an engineer, so this wasn't a challenge. I simply purchased the following 80mm fan for $11 and affixed it to the heat sink side of the housing: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G059G86/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_nNoGEbTA4E9H6 The design of the housing and the assembly is actually very well done from a thermal management perspective. I disassembled the unit and verified that the ribbed side of the housing is thermally connected to the controller. From the factory they applied thermal interface material to the controller and created a raised area in the housing to make contact with the TIM. They also placed a thermal pad on a secondary SMD. I replaced the TIM with higher quality since I had it open anyway and replaced the pad with a fujipoly of the same size. That was totally unnecessary, but I figured why not since I had it open anyway. Now the unit stays warm to the touch at best with the fan on the lowest setting. Yes, you can buy another brand of external NIC for the same price that already has a fan, but they sound like jet engines. My solution, while ugly lol, is very effective while remaining quiet. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well, easy install and fast *by D***N on September 11, 2025* I needed a way to connect an astronomy imaging camera using 10g SPF+ (fibre optic) ethernet to a thunderbolt 4 equipped laptop. The Sonnet SFP+ transceiver is a great fast transceiver. Installation was painless as was getting the correct Marvell drivers. When I was bench testing the laptop/transceiver/camera I collected some performance data. I setup an image sequence to generate dark frames (an image type used for calibration). It's an easy way to generate a lot of data. I took 300 images with exposures ranging from 1 to 5 seconds. Each image is 119,183kb in size for a total of 35.7gb of file data. The sequence ran for 1496s (24m 56s). We subtract the exposure time (800s) since exposure and data transfer occur sequentially leaving 696s. That equates to ~51 megabytes/sec. The performance is actually better as I didn't account for the overhead taken by the command sequence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Quality and Price *by B***. on July 7, 2025* I chose this adapter because, at the time, about two years ago, it was the only one I could find that did not have significant complaints of overheating. It does get warm, but seems adequately cooled, at least which using it with the provided SFP+ module. I have no been able to test it with an Ethernet module to see if that would generate too much heat, but, luckily, my 10gb switch has a couple of SFP+ ports, so, at least for now, I can use it in this configuration. I get full speed results using iperf when I have it attached to my Mac M2 laptop, but it is a little picky about what USB-C ports it likes, and some that say they are Thunderbolt 3 or 4 may not give top results. I am going to g to try testing it with a mini computer I have that has USB 4 and see how that goes. Overall, it was a good purchase at the time, but it remains one of the most expensive options available, and there are now other options for a fraction of the price, one of which I am about to try out soon. ## Frequently Bought Together - Sonnet Solo 10G Thunderbolt 3 to SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (SFP+ [SR] Included) - 10Gtek SFP+ DAC Twinax Cable - 10GBASE-CU Passive Direct Attach Copper SFP Cable for Cisco SFP-H10GB-CU2M, Ubiquiti UniFi UC-DAC-SFP+, Meraki, Fortinet, D-Link, 2-Meter(6.6ft) | 0.25-12m Optional --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106794021-solo10g-sfp-thunderbolt-adapter](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/106794021-solo10g-sfp-thunderbolt-adapter) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*