Description & Specifications
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Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE Adapter
Connect to 10GbE networks over Thunderbolt 3
The QNAP QNA series is a cost-effective Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE adapter that empowers your Mac or Windows computers with blazing-fast 10GbE network connectivity using a Thunderbolt 3 type-C port. With the portable QNA series adapter, a 10GbE network can be created between your Thunderbolt 3 computer and another 10GbE-capable device or NAS to facilitate high-speed data transfer for large files and help to streamline collaborative workflows to improve efficiency.
Note:
Windows devices: The driver for the Aquantia AQC107 is required to use the QNA-T310G1T. The driver for the Aquantia AQC100 is required to use the QNA-T310G1S.
Mac devices: Requires macOS 10.13.3 (or later).
10GbE data transfer that media professionals need
As video resolutions move from 1080p, to 4K, 8K (and beyond) media creators are struggling with the storage and network requirements needed for editing huge multimedia files. The QNA series comes with two models. The QNA-T310G1T features a Thunderbolt 3 to 10GbE Multi-Gigabit (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) port, and the QNA-T310G1S features one 10GbE SFP+ port, allowing you to easily add 10GbE connectivity to any Thunderbolt 3 device. Coupled with a QNAP 10GbE switch, a budget-friendly 10GbE environment can be created for creative studios to benefit from the incredible speed and bandwidth that 10GbE provides.
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Stylish
The QNA series features a metallic bright-toned cover that fits perfectly alongside other devices.
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Portable
The QNA series requires no extra power supply, and you can easily carry it around for universal deployment.
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Heat Dissipation
The QNA series has shallow grooves on its top for effective heat dissipation.
Effortless setup
Simply connect a QNA adapter to your Mac or Windows computer using the included Thunderbolt 3 cable and connect the adapter to a 10GbE-capable switch, NAS, or other device using a 10GbE cable (RJ45 Cat 5e/Cat 6a cable or above or a SFP+ DAC).
Available Models
| QNA-T310G1T | PHY IC: AQC107S I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x 10GbE/NBASE-T connector Package content: QNA-T310G1T, 0.5M Thunderbolt 3 cable and manual Port and cable: RJ-45; Cat 6a cable recommended Note: Windows devices: The driver for the Aquantia AQC107 is required to use the QNA-T310G1T. Mac devices: Requires macOS 10.13.3 (or later). |
| QNA-T310G1S | PHY IC: AQC100S I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 3, 1 x 10GbE SFP+ connector Package content: QNA-T310G1S, 0.5M Thunderbolt 3 cable and manual. Port and cable: SFP+; SFP+ direct attach cable recommended Note: Windows devices: The driver for the Aquantia AQC100 is required to use the QNA-T310G1S. Mac devices: Requires macOS 10.13.3 (or later). |
How to set the MTU
Mac: Open System Preferences go to Network Select the QNA Thunderbolt Ethernet click Advanced... go to the Hardware tab change Configure to Manually set MTU to 9000.
Windows: Open 'Settings' go to 'Network & Internet' click 'Change your adapter options' right click on the Thunderbolt 3 Ethernet adapter and click 'Properties' click 'Configure...' go to the 'Advanced' tab select 'Jumbo Frame' and set the value to '9KB MTU'.
NAS: Open 'Network & Virtual Switch' go to 'Network' > 'Interfaces' find the applicable Ethernet adapter, click 
and select 'Configure' go to the 'IPv4' tab set 'Jumbo Frame' to 9000.
| Interface | Single-port Thunderbolt 3 to single-port 10GbE NBASE-T RJ-45 |
| Data Transfer | 10Gbps; 5Gbps; 2.5Gbps; 1Gbps; 100Mbps |
| Cables | Thunderbolt 3: Thunderbolt 3 cable Network Cable: CAT 5e, CAT 6, CAT 6A, CAT 7 * 0.5M Thunderbolt3 40Gb/s cable x 1 included * Suggest using CAT 6 (or above) cable to achieve 10GbE transfer speed |
| Power Supply Unit | Bus powered |
| System Requirements (Windows) | Windows 7 (64-bit) / Windows 10 (64-bit) * Required download Aquantia * Required a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer |
| System Requirements (Mac) | macOS 10.13.3 (or later) * Required a Thunderbolt 3 port on your computer |
| System Requirements (QNAP NAS) | QNAP Thunderbolt 3 NAS (will be supported in Q4/2018) |
| Operating Temperature & Relative Humidity | 100M CAT 6A: 35 50M CAT 6A: 40 5~95% (non-condensing) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 27.6 x 56 x 112 mm 1.08 x 2.20 x 4.41 inch |
| Weight | Net weight: 0.19Kg, Gross weight: 0.36Kg |
| LED Indicators | Power, LAN Link/Act, transfer speed |
| Package Contents | QNA-T310G1T, 0.5M Thunderbolt 3 cable x 1, installation guide |
