Product Overview
The OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter adds 10Gb/s Ethernet connectivity to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Macs and PCs. Perfect for video editors, creatives, musicians, and gamers, it delivers blazing-fast transfer speeds with reliable and secure connections. Access 10GBASE-T networks and transfer large multimedia files at over 900MB/s. It’s also backwards compatible with other Ethernet standards, ensuring seamless integration into any workflow.
OWC OWCTB3ADP10GBE Includes
- (1) OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
- (1) 0.3M (12") Thunderbolt (USB-C) Cable
- (1) Quick Start Guide for OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
- (1) User Guide for OWC Thunderbolt 10G Ethernet Adapter
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3ADP10GBE Features
- 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
- 1 Year OWC Limited Warranty
OWC OWCTB3ADP10GBE Specifications
- 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
- 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:
- Input Connection: RJ-45
- Output Connection:
- 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)