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Sonnet Presto 10GbE SFP+ Quick Start Manual

Dual-port 10 gigabit ethernet pci express 2.0 card

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Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express ® 2.0 Card

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
• 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 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.
Remember to register your product online at http://registration.sonnettech.com to be informed of future upgrades and product releases.
Software updates and links are available from the Sonnet web site at www.sonnettech.com. • Online support form available at http://supportform.sonnettech.com.
Sonnet Technologies Customer Service hours are Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Pacific Time • Customer Support Phone: 1-949-472-2772 • E-mail: support@sonnettech.com
Sonnet Technologies, Inc., California 92618 USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500
©2017 Sonnet Technologies, All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Presto are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, the Mac logo, macOS, and OS X
are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. Other product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Product specifications subject to change without notice.
QS-G10E-SFP-2XA-E2-E-B-092917
10
GbE SFP+
®
10, 8, 7; Server 2016, 2012, 2008
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.

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Summary of Contents for Sonnet Presto 10GbE SFP+

  • Page 1: Quick Start Guide

    Sonnet Technologies, Inc., California 92618 USA • Tel: 1-949-587-3500 ©2017 Sonnet Technologies, All rights reserved. Sonnet, the Sonnet logotype, Simply Fast, the Simply Fast logotype, and Presto are trademarks of Sonnet Technologies, Inc. Mac, the Mac logo, macOS, and OS X are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 2: Installation Preparation

    5. If you are using SFP+ terminated Twinax copper cables to connected must also support these features. connect the Sonnet card, connect them now, and then go to step 7. Otherwise, read the documentation included with the 1. Open System Preferences, and then click Network. In the...
  • Page 3 5. Read the license agreement, and then click the “I accept Installation Preparation the terms in this license agreement” button; the Opening Sonnet strongly recommends that you read the section in your PROWin64.exe window will open. computer’s user manual that addresses PCI card installation, prior to installing the Presto 10GbE card into your system.
  • Page 4 Quick Start Guide for Presto 10GbE SFP+ Ports and Indicators Information 1 – GRN-10G Indicators When a link is established between the Presto card and the switch, these LEDs light green to indicate the link to the switch is active, and remain off when there is no link. 2 –...