OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter

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OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter

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Mfr P/N: TB3ADP10GBE OWC SKU: OWCTB3ADP10GBEU

OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
  • OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter

The Portable Ethernet Supercharger

  • Blazing-fast: over 900MB/s real-world tested transfer speed for large file transfers, video editing, and live streaming gaming sessions
  • Compatible: use with any Thunderbolt-equipped Mac or Windows computer
  • Capable: up to 100-meter cable distance with Cat6a for 10G, Cat6 for 5G, and Cat5e for 2.5G
  • Smart: supports auto-negotiation for 10Gb/s, 5Gb/s, 2.5Gb/s, 1Gb/s and 100Mb/s Base-T Ethernet standards
  • Accessible: Wake-on-LAN ready for remote access of home or work computer
  • AVB ready: perfect for use in pro audio and video applications where synchronization of data streams is critical
  • Securable: Features Kensington-compatible lock slot for anti-theft cabling
  • 90 Day OWC Limited Warranty
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The Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter adds up to 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity to Thunderbolt 3-equipped computers that lack built-in capabilities. If you’re a video editor, creative pro, musician, or gamer, you can experience blazing-fast transfer speeds with signal reliability, stability, and security wherever you work or play.

Engage Warp Speed File Transfers

Connecting the OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter to your Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac or PC adds warp speed file transfers to your workflow. Now you can access 10GBASE-T 10Gb Ethernet networks and other devices, such as a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system, to transfer large multimedia files at over 900MB/s real-world speed. While improving project efficiency and workgroup collaboration with the quickest network connection available, the adapter is also backwards compatible with other Ethernet standards including 5GBASE-T, 2.5GBASE-T, 1000BASE-T, and 100BASE-T.

Bottleneck-Free Editing Collaboration

For post-production to work at maximum efficiency, multiple editors need to collaborate and work as a team. The Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter keeps projects on schedule and under budget by giving multiple editing workstations the bandwidth needed for sharing and editing data-intensive creative content like video, animation, and graphics. Now editing can take place directly from files on a shared RAID storage device or NAS, such as OWC Jupiter Callisto or OWC Jupiter mini, without the time waste of downloading files to individual workstations.

Ideal for Ethernet Limited Computers

The Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter opens up a world of high-performance network connectivity to Thunderbolt 3-equipped notebooks that lack built-in Ethernet connectivity and to desktop machines handcuffed by a built-in 1Gb/s Ethernet port like the iMac 2017, Mac mini 2018, and All-In-One PCs.

Maximizes SOHO Networks

Without having to incur the extra expense of a full 10Gb Ethernet network, it’s becoming common for budget-constrained, yet performance-oriented creative professionals in small or home offices to connect to a 2.5 – 5Gb/s equipped router or switch. Unfortunately, these pros are often limited to Gigabit Ethernet (1Gb/s) speed by their computer. By simply adding the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter to their machine, photographers, videographers, musicians, and other creative pros can now enjoy greater signal reliability, stability, and security with up to 5x faster speed on 2.5 – 5Gb/s networks and up to 10x faster speed on 10Gb Ethernet networks.

Dramatically Increases Performance and ROI of Existing Network

With an ideal combination of affordability and performance, most wired local area networks installed over the past two decades utilize Cat 5e or Cat 6 copper cabling. Unfortunately, these setups are limited to a maximum 1Gb/s speed. Thanks to its built-in 2.5GBASE-T and 5GBASE-T technology (formerly NBASE-T), the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter can deliver up to 5Gb/s speed over existing cabling for up to a 500% performance increase and maximum infrastructure ROI.

Built for Optimum Network and CPU Performance

The Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter achieves its blazing fast transfer speed and keeps your computer performing at peak because it was built with advanced features such as flow control and 64-bit address support; TCP, UDP, and IPv4 checksum offloading; and TSO, LRO, and RSS stateless offloads.

Runs Silently Cool with Rugged and Efficient Portability

Featuring a unique ventilated design that maximizes airflow, the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter’s rugged aluminum housing works as a heat sink to operate silently cool without needing a fan. The adapter draws its power from the Thunderbolt 3 port with Energy-Efficient Ethernet support for low computer-power use and no AC adapter needed. Further complimenting its portable potential is a rubber sleeve to keep the adapter safe from bumps and bruises when thrown into a backpack or gear bag.

Existing Cable Compatible

When you need to access an older or even state-of-the-art network, the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter’s RJ45 socket will connect you to a wide range of existing cabling infrastructures ranging from Cat 5 to Cat 7.

Pro Audio Video AVB Ready

Time-sensitive data such as audio and video media streams require Audio Video Bridging (IEEE 802.1Qav, AVB) ready gear. No sweat…the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter can stream vast volumes of high-quality data to multiple destinations in real-time with very low latency over existing network cable.

Access Your Work and Home Computers Anytime, Anywhere

Thanks to network Wake-on-LAN support, you can easily wake a hibernated Windows or sleeping Mac computer for remote system management, program use, and stored file access. Now instead of having an “always on” system wasting energy — and your hard-earned money — you can keep a work or home computer in a low-power state that’s accessible anytime from any location.

Transfer Files in Under A Minute

With real-world tested speeds over 900MB/s, the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter lets you transfer a large 50GB file in under a minute!

Easy Set-Up in Two Steps

To start transferring files at up to 10x faster than Gigabit Ethernet speed, just follow these two easy steps:
  • Connect the Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter to your computer’s Thunderbolt 3 port via the included cable.
  • Connect the adapter to any wired network (10GbE for optimal speed) via the adapter’s RJ45 port.
  1. Windows or Linux systems require an Ethernet driver.
  2. Up to 900MB/s speed may vary due to a variety of factors including computer configuration and network condition and configuration.
  3. AVB functionality requires AVB compatible switch/router.
  4. 5Gb/s and 2.5Gb/s speeds requires NBASE-T (IEEE 802.3bz) compatible switch/router.

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    Standards Supported

    • 10GBASE-T
    • 5GBASE-T
    • 2.5GBASE-T
    • 1000 BASE-T
    • 100 BASE-T

    Boot Support

    • N/A

    Ethernet Speeds (RJ-45)

    • 10Gb/s (10GBASE-T)
    • 5Gb/s (5GBASE-T)
    • 2.5Gb/s (2.5GBASE-T)
    • 1Gb/s "Gigabit" (1000BASE-T)
    • 100Mb/s (100BASE-T)
    • 10Mb/s (10BASE-T)

    Jumbo Frame Support

    • Yes

    Receive/Transmit Buffer Size

    • 320/160 KB per port

    Data Rate

    • 10 Gbps

    Chipset / Controller

    • Thunderbolt 3: Intel JHL6540
    • Ethernet: Aquantia AQC107S

    Mac OS Compatibility

    • macOS 10.13 High Sierra
    • macOS 10.14 Mojave
    • macOS 10.15 Catalina
    • macOS 11.x Big Sur
    • macOS 12.x Monterey
    • macOS 13.x Ventura
    • macOS 14.x Sonoma
    • macOS 15.x Sequoia

    PC OS Compatibility

    • Windows 10 64-bit Edition
    • Windows Server 2016
    • Windows 11

    Other Requirements

    • macOS 10.13.6 or later required.
    • Windows or Linux systems require an Ethernet driver.

    External Power Adapter

    • No

    Power Supply

    • Bus-powered

    Wattage

    • 8.2W

    Security Slot

    • Yes

    Housing Color

    • Black

    Housing Material

    • Aluminum with protective rubber sleeve

    Color

    • Black

    Dimensions

    • Height: 3.8 cm (1.5 in)
    • Length: 12.6 cm (5.0 in)
    • Width: 8.0 cm (3.1 in)

    Weight

    • 453.0 g (1.00 lbs)

    LED Indicators

    • Power
    • Link
    • Speed

    Input Connection

    • RJ-45

    Output Connection

    • Thunderbolt 3
    • Ethernet

    Certifications

    • CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI

    RoHS Compliant

    • Yes

    Reach Certification

    • Yes

    Country of Origin

    • Taiwan

    TAA Compliance

    • Yes

    Ambient Temperature

    • Operating: 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
    1. For distances over 55 meters, high quality CAT-6A cables recommended for all speeds. For distances up to 55 meters, regular CAT-6 cables will work for speeds up to 10G, and CAT-5e cables will work for speeds up to 5G.
    2. To use this bus-powered device on older Thunderbolt and Thunderbolt 2 computers, it has to be connected to the second Thunderbolt 3 port on another self-powered Thunderbolt 3 device. If connected directly to a host the Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter, bus-power is insufficient. An example configuration is: Thunderbolt 2 Mac with macOS 10.13.6 or above > Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter > self-powered Thunderbolt 3 device with two TB3 ports > OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter.
    3. Receive/Transmit buffer size = 320/160 KB.

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    4.47 out of 5

    12 out of 17 (70%) reviewers would recommend this product

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    Its a very good little unit, no complaints, works as expected

    Install was as easy as plugging it in, and it's as fast as claimed. I have no complaints, the unit feels solid and very well built, defineitly worth its cost. I mounted mine behind my monitor so its out of the way.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    AaronDCNZ, 
    Feb, 10 2025 
    review of: OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter - Heat Dissipating, Fanless Design
    • Reviewer:AaronDCNZ
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying your new unit and that it has met your expectations in terms of performance and ease of installation. It’s great to know you found a creative way to mount it behind your monitor—what a smart solution! We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you see the value in our products. Keep enjoying your setup!

    Ethernet cables don’t lock in

    Technically works when plugged in, but I’ve tried 10 different ethernet cables, and none of them click in and lock. Had to use tape. It’s ugly. Don’t recommend.

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    thebigreason., 
    Oct, 30 2024 
    review of: OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter - Heat Dissipating, Fanless Design
    • Reviewer:thebigreason.
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the product technically works for you, but we're really sorry to learn about the issue with the Ethernet cables not locking in place. Your experience is important to us, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We'll definitely relay your comments to our team as we strive to improve our products. If there's anything we can do to assist you further, please let us know!

    fast delivery

    Decent pricing, fast delivery, good product; a bit bulky and heavy for an adapter from TB3 to Ethernet, but hey, I haven't found any smaller one. On the other hand it feels very sturdy and shock resistant, amplified by the "rubbercage" around it. I don't have many counterparts fit for 10G in my network though.

    I would recommend this product to a friend!

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    Flexibug, 
    Sep, 25 2024 
    • Reviewer:Flexibug
    Response from OWC, Support

    Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our product to be a great value with fast delivery. It’s wonderful that you appreciate the sturdiness and the unique rubber casing—those features are designed with durability in mind! We completely understand that it can be a bit bulky, but it sounds like it’s serving your needs well! If you ever have questions or need assistance with networking gear, don’t hesitate to reach out. https://eshop.macsales.com/Service/

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