Sonnet Technologies unveils USB 3.0-to-GigE adapter

The Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 provides 1000/100/10BaseT Ethernet interface for computers with USB 3.0 ports.

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Publish date:: Aug 2, 2013
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Sonnet Technologies has introduced the compact Presto Gigabit USB 3.0, a USB 3.0-to-GigE adapter.

The Presto adapter provides users with a simple way to add GigE wired networking connectivity to Mac and Windows computers with USB 3.0 ports.

The Presto adapter provides users with a simple way to add GigE wired networking connectivity to Mac and Windows computers with USB 3.0 ports, exploiting the 5Gb/s SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to deliver full gigabit speed with suitably equipped computers. This Sonnet adapter is also backwards-compatible with USB 2.0.

The Presto Gigabit USB 3.0 adapter supports 1000/100/10BaseT auto negotiation and full/half duplex communication, enabling it to connect easily with most networks. It also supports jumbo packet transfers (compared to 1500-byte standard packets) to provide higher performance and reduced overhead when transferring large files.

Sonnet today introduced the compact Presto(TM) Gigabit USB 3.0, a USB 3.0-to-Gigabit Ethernet adapter. The Presto adapter provides users with a simple way to add Gigabit Ethernet-wired networking connectivity to Mac(R) and Windows(R) computers with USB 3.0 ports, exploiting the 5 Gb/sec SuperSpeed USB 3.0 interface to deliver full Gigabit speed performance with suitably equipped computers. This Sonnet adapter is also backward-compatible with USB 2.0.

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A pair of new cards from the company supports SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0), which offers an up to 10X increase in data transfer speed over Hi-Speed USB 2.0.

Sonnet today announced the launch of its new USB 3.0 + eSATA Thunderbolt(TM) Adapter for easy connectivity to USB 3.0 devices and eSATA storage, and USB 3.0 + Gigabit Ethernet Thunderbolt Adapter for easy connectivity to USB 3.0 devices and Gigabit Ethernet wired networking. Both devices leverage Thunderbolt technology to provide an inexpensive connectivity alternative for Mac(R) and Windows(R) PC users.

Sonnet Technologies today announced the Allegro(TM) Pro USB 3.0 PCIe(R), a professional 4-port, 4-controller SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express(R) 2.0 adapter card with charging capabilities. The Allegro card provides users with a simple way to add four USB 3.0 ports, each providing full 5Gbps bandwidth, to Mac Pro(R) and Windows(R) computers with PCIe slots, and to Thunderbolt(TM)-to-PCI Express card expansion chassis. This Sonnet pro adapter card supports bus-powered hard drives, SSDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray(TM) devices through each of its ports, and supports simultaneous sync and charge of iPad(R) mobile digital devices and other devices that support USB 3.0 charging.

Sonnet today introduced the Tango(TM) 3.0 PCIe(R), a combination USB 3.0 and FireWire(R) 800 PCIe adapter card. The Tango card provides users with a simple way to add USB 3.0 and FireWire 800 connectivity to Mac(R) Pro(R) and Windows(R) computers with PCIe slots, and to Thunderbolt(TM)-to-PCI Express(R) expansion chassis.

Sonnet today announced that its xMac(TM) mini Server, a combination PCI Express(R) (PCIe(R)) 2.0 expansion system and 1U rackmount enclosure for Mac(R) mini computers with Thunderbolt(TM) ports, is now USB 3.0-compatible. This innovative Sonnet product connects to the Mac mini's Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI(R), and USB interfaces and extends them to panel-mounted connectors on the front and back of the unit. With the introduction of USB 3.0 ports on the newest Mac mini computers and the required use of USB 3.0 cables to support the interface at full speed, Sonnet's USB 3.0 upgrade is timely and available with all currently shipping units.

Any USB port on a computer can be used to connect a digital display using the DVI, VGA or HDMI format

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