Quick Start Guide
You Should Have
The following items should be included in your product package:
• Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T adapter card
(your card may appear different from the product pictured here)
• Low-profile PCI 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 Mojave compatible
• 64-bit editions of Windows
®
10, 8, 7; Server 2016, 2012, 2008
• Linux
®
Thunderbolt™ Compatibility
• Mac
®
, Windows, or Linux computer with a Thunderbolt port
via a Thunderbolt-to-PCIe Card Expansion System
System Requirements
The Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T card requires the following to
operate:
• One or two CAT 6 or CAT 6A cables
Driver Information—Mac and Windows
The drivers that enable the Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T card to
work with Mac and Windows computers must be downloaded
from Sonnet’s Website; instructions follow.
Driver and Configuration Information—Linux
The drivers that enable the Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T card to work
with Linux are installed as part of the Linux Kernel 5.0 and later.
For earlier versions, please go to www.sonnettech.com/support/kb/
kb.php, click the Computer Cards link, and then the PCIe Cards
link. Locate and click the Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T link, and then
click the Driver link. Locate, download, and install the appropriate
drivers.
The steps necessary to configure the Sonnet card with your
computer may vary based on the version of Linux running.
Sonnet recommends using whatever method or tools you would
normally use for configuring any onboard ports.
Remember to register your product online at https://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.
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PRESTO
™
10
GbE
10
GBASE-T
Dual-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express® 3.0 Card
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 10GBASE-T link, and then click the
Manual link.
5.
Click the Presto 10GbE 10GBASE-T Quick Start Guide [English]
link, and then check the Document Version information. If the
version listed is later than this document (
revision E
), click the
Download Now button for the latest version.
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.
