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QS-G10E-SFP-2XA-E2-E-B-092917

PRESTO

 

10

GbE SFP+

   Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express® 2.0 Card

 

 Support  Notes:

 We recommend you make a backup of 

important information on your system’s current hard 

drive(s) prior to installing new hardware or software.  

 
When handling computer products, take care to prevent 
components from being damaged by static electricity; avoid 
working in carpeted areas. Handle expansion cards only by their 
edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins. 
Also, avoid touching components inside your computer.

Quick Start Guide

You Should Have

The following items should be included in your product package:

• Presto 10GbE SFP+ adapter card

• Low-profile PCI mounting bracket

• QSG

The following items may be required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver

Computer Compatibility

•  Mac Pro

®

, PC desktop, or server with full-height or low-

profile PCIe slots

OS Compatibility

•  OS X

®

 10.8.5 – 10.11.6 

macOS

®

 10.12+ 

macOS High Sierra compatible

•  64-bit editions of Windows

®

 10, 8, 7; Server 2016, 2012, 2008 

• Linux

®

Thunderbolt™ Compatibility

•   Mac

®

 or PC with a Thunderbolt port via a Thunderbolt-to-PCIe 

Card Expansion System

Driver Information 

The drivers that enable the Presto 10GbE SFP+ adapter card to 
work with your computer must be downloaded from Sonnet’s 
Website; instructions follow.

 

 Support  Note:

 This document was up to date at the 

time of printing. However, changes to the hardware or 

software may have occurred since then. Please check the Sonnet 
website for the latest documentation. 
 

1.

  Go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/kb.php

 

2.

  Click the Computer Cards link.

 

3.

  Click the PCIe Cards link. 

 

4.

   Click the Presto 10GbE SFP+ link, and then click the 

Documentation link. 

 

5.

   Click the Presto 10GbE SFP+ Quick Start Guide [English] link, 

and then check the Document Version information. If the 
version listed is later than this document (

revision B

), click 

the Download Now button for the latest version.

Summary of Contents for Presto 10GbE SFP+

Page 1: ...nsion cards only by their edges and avoid touching connector traces and component pins Also avoid touching components inside your computer Quick Start Guide You Should Have The following items should be included in your product package Presto 10GbE SFP adapter card Low profile PCI mounting bracket QSG The following items may be required for installation Medium Phillips screwdriver Computer Compati...

Page 2: ...p your Sonnet card is an x8 card and should be assigned at least an x8 slot and then click Quit if the default configuration was appropriate or click Save and Restart if you changed the configuration Proceed to the next section Driver Download and Installation Steps 1 Launch a Web browser and go to www sonnettech com support and then click the Downloads Manuals Knowledgebase link 2 On the Support ...

Page 3: ...t card and in the switch or device Windows Driver Download and Installation This section describes the download and installation of the drivers required to support the Presto 10GbE SFP adapter card installed in your Windows computer or Thunderbolt to PCIe card expansion system connected to a PC with Thunderbolt ports 1 Launch a Web browser and go to www sonnettech com support and then click the Do...

Page 4: ...card and the switch or device and remain off when there is no link 3 SFP Sockets When connecting to a switch or storage system via LC optical cables insert short range or long range SFP optical transceivers sold separately into the sockets making sure they are firmly seated and secured Alternatively you can install RJ45 SFP copper transceivers and connect via CAT 6A cables at distances of up to 30...

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