Unlock Blazing-Fast 10GbE Network Speeds

In a world of 4K/8K video, high-resolution audio, and massive data sets, standard Gigabit Ethernet has become a critical bottleneck. For creative professionals and power users, waiting on slow file transfers is not an option. The Sonnet Presto Solo10G PCIe Card is the ultimate solution, offering a powerfully simple and remarkably affordable way to add blazing-fast 10GBASE-T 10GbE network connectivity to your Mac®, Windows®, or Linux® computer.

Engineered for post-production shared storage, professional A/V applications, and any bandwidth-intensive workflow, the Solo10G card shatters data transfer barriers. By installing this card into an available PCIe slot, you can connect to high-speed network infrastructure using inexpensive CAT 6 or CAT 6A cabling and experience a transformative leap in performance—up to 10x the speed of Gigabit Ethernet. The Solo10G isn't just about raw speed; it's about intelligent performance. With advanced features like flow control and stateless offloads, it ensures maximum throughput with minimal impact on your computer’s CPU. This means your system remains responsive and fast, even during the most demanding file transfers.

Worried about the cost and complexity of a full network overhaul? The Solo10G features game-changing NBASE-T technology, which allows you to achieve incredible 2.5 Gb/s or 5 Gb/s speeds over your building's existing CAT 5e wiring. This backward compatibility delivers an instant performance boost of up to 500% without the need to rewire, making it the most cost-effective upgrade available. Complete with support for Audio Video Bridging (AVB) for critical media streams, a simple driverless setup using your OS's native tools, and both full-height and low-profile brackets included, the Sonnet Solo10G is the flexible, future-proof networking upgrade you've been waiting for.

Key Features

10GBASE-T Connectivity: Adds a 10 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet port to your computer for ultra-fast network speeds.
Cost-Effective Upgrade: Connects to 10GbE infrastructure via inexpensive CAT 6 (up to 55m) or CAT 6A (up to 100m) cabling.
NBASE-T Technology: Maximizes your current investment by supporting 2.5/5 Gb/s speeds over existing CAT 5e or better cabling.
Audio Video Bridging (AVB): Ready for professional audio and video applications requiring critical data stream synchronization (IEEE 802.1Qav).
Optimized for Thunderbolt™: Ideal for use in Sonnet Echo™ Express and xMac™ Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion systems.
Simple, Driverless Setup: Easily configured using your computer’s built-in network configuration tools.
Universal Fit: Includes both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets to fit any computer with a PCIe slot.

Technical Specifications

Bus Interface	PCI Express 3.0 x4
Connector	1 x RJ45
Network Speeds	10GBASE-T, 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
Supported Cabling	10GbE: CAT 6A (up to 100m) or CAT 6 (up to 55m) 2.5/5GbE: CAT 5e or better (up to 100m)¹ 1GbE: CAT 5e or better (up to 100m)
Advanced Features	Flow control, 64-bit address support, TCP/UDP/IPv4 checksum offloading
AVB Support	Yes, IEEE 802.1Qav²
OS Compatibility	macOS®, Windows®, Linux®
Brackets Included	Full-height and low-profile

¹ 2.5/5 Gb/s speeds require a compatible NBASE-T (multi-Gigabit) switch or router.
² An AVB-compatible switch or router is required to use this feature.

July Sale 2025