Upgrade to Blazing-Fast 10GbE Fiber Optic Networking
As creative projects scale to 4K, 8K, and beyond, standard Gigabit Ethernet has become a major workflow bottleneck. For professionals in post-production, data science, and other bandwidth-intensive fields, 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) is the new imperative. While 10GbE network infrastructure is now more accessible, adding fast, reliable fiber optic connectivity to individual workstations has often remained a complex and costly challenge. The Sonnet Solo10G SFP+ 10 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter decisively eliminates this barrier, delivering a powerfully simple and remarkably affordable solution to supercharge your Mac®, Windows®, or Linux® computer.
The Solo10G SFP+ is your direct on-ramp to high-speed network performance. This professional-grade PCIe card installs into an available x4 or larger slot in your computer, providing an SFP+ socket ready for fiber optic transceivers. To get you started immediately, we include a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver, the industry's most common type, enabling secure, high-speed connections up to 300 meters. Setup is refreshingly straightforward: simply install the card in your computer, connect it to a 10GbE switch or storage device using a multi-mode fiber optic cable (sold separately), and configure it using your operating system’s built-in network management tools—no complex driver installation is required.
Engineered for maximum throughput with minimal system overhead, the Solo10G SFP+ incorporates advanced features to keep your workflow smooth. Flow control, 64-bit address support, and stateless offloads for TCP, UDP, and IPv4 checksums mean the card handles heavy network traffic processing. This liberates your computer's CPU to focus on critical tasks, ensuring sustained performance during large file transfers and demanding I/O operations. Don't have a spare PCIe slot? The card is fully compatible and performance-optimized for use in Sonnet’s Echo™ Express and xMac™ Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion systems, allowing you to add 10GbE SFP+ connectivity to any computer with a Thunderbolt port. With both full-height and low-profile brackets included, the Solo10G SFP+ is the versatile, cost-effective, and essential upgrade for any modern high-performance environment.
Key Features
- Blazing-Fast 10GbE Connectivity: Adds a 10G SFP+ fiber optic port to your Mac, Windows, or Linux computer with an available PCIe slot.
- Complete, Cost-Effective Kit: Includes a 10GBASE-SR (short-range) SFP+ transceiver for network connections up to 300 meters.
- Simple, Driverless Setup: Installs easily into a PCIe slot and configures using your computer's native network management tools.
- Optimized for Performance: Advanced features like flow control and checksum offloading reduce CPU load, improving overall system responsiveness during heavy network traffic.
- Thunderbolt Ready: Fully compatible and optimized for use in Sonnet Echo Express and xMac Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card expansion systems (sold separately).
- Versatile Installation: Ships with both full-height and low-profile mounting brackets to fit any standard or small-form-factor computer chassis.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Low-profile PCIe 3.0 x4 Card |
| External Connector | 1x SFP+ Socket |
| Network Standard | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Included Transceiver | 10GBASE-SR SFP+ (Short-Range, Multi-Mode) |
| Maximum Distance (with included transceiver) | 300 meters (984 feet) |
| Supported Operating Systems | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Mounting Brackets | Full-height and low-profile brackets included |
| Advanced Features | Flow control, MSI, 64-bit address support, TCP/UDP/IPv4 checksum offloading, stateless offloads |
| Thunderbolt Compatibility | Yes, via a Sonnet Thunderbolt-to-PCIe expansion chassis (sold separately) |
Shipping policy
Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.
Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.
Standard shipping
Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.
Express shipping
Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.
Returning an item
If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.
Return autorization
If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.
You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).
Incorrect items
If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).
Shipping
Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.
Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.
DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.
It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
Customs, duties & taxes
There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.