Quick Start Guide
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• One Solo10G PCIe Card
• One additional mounting bracket
• QSG
The following items may be required for installation:
• Medium Phillips screwdriver
Computer Compatibility
• Mac Pro
®
(Mid 2010 or newer), PC desktop or server with full-
height or low-profile PCIe slots
OS Compatibility
• macOS
®
10.13.4+
• Windows
®
10, 8, 7; Server 2016, 2012, 2008
• Linux
®
Thunderbolt™ Compatibility
• Mac
®
or Windows computer with a Thunderbolt port via a
Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Card Expansion System
Driver Information
For Mac users, the drivers that enable the Solo10G PCIe Card to work
in your computer or Thunderbolt expansion chassis are installed as
part of macOS 10.13.4 and later; the Presto card is ready to be used
when you power on your computer.
For Windows and Linux users, please go to www.sonnettech.com/
support/kb/kb.php, click the Computer Cards link, and then the PCIe
Cards link. Locate and click Solo10G PCIe Card link, and then click
the Driver link. Locate, download, and install the appropriate drivers.
Installation Preparation
Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your
computer’s user manual that addresses PCIe card installation, prior to
installing the Sonnet card into your system.
Card Installation Steps
1.
Shut down your computer or Thunderbolt-to-PCIe card
expansion system and disconnect it from its power source, and
then open it to access the expansion card area (PCIe slots); refer
to the user’s manual for specific information.
2.
Locate an available x4 (4-lane) or larger PCI Express slot and
then remove its access cover.
3.
Remove the Sonnet card from its packaging, and then install it
into the PCI Express slot;
make sure the card is firmly seated
and secured
.
4.
Close your computer or expansion system, and then reconnect
it to its power source. If the card is installed in an expansion
system, also connect the Thunderbolt cable between the
Thunderbolt ports on the system and computer.
5.
Connect a CAT 6A, CAT 6, or CAT 5e cable (depending on the
network connection) between the port on the Presto card and a
port on the switch or device.
* 10 Gb/s speed supported on CAT 6A and CAT 6 cabling at 100 and
55 meters, respectively. Lower speeds supported on CAT 5e (and
better) cabling at distances up to 100 meters. 5 Gb/s and 2.5 Gb/s
link speed support requires an NBASE-T compatible switch.
Solo
10
G
™
PCIe
®
Card
1-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCIe 3.0 Card
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are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, the Mac logo, Mac Pro, and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the
United States and other countries. Thunderbolt and the Thunderbolt logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or
other countries. Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without
notice. QS-G10E-1X-E3-E-C-062218
Support Notes:
When handling computer products, you
must take care to prevent components from being damaged
by static electricity. Before opening your computer or removing
parts from their packages, always ground yourself first by touching
a metal part of the computer, such as a port access cover, and work
in an area free of static electricity; avoid carpeted areas. Handle
all electronic components by their edges, and avoid touching
connector traces and component pins.
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 Solo10G PCIe Card link, and then click the
Documentation link.
5.
Click the Solo10G PCIe Card Quick Start Guide [English] link, and
then check the Document Version information. If the version listed
is later than this document (
revision C
), click the Download Now
button for the latest version.
