USB-C 10-GbE Ethernet adapter for USB-C port

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Micky_CT
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01-30-2023, 09:45 AM

I’m searching for a USB-C 10-GbE Ethernet adapter suitable for upcoming projects. Are there any options available that match this specification? I need a USB-based solution, not a Thunderbolt one.

Micky_CT

01-30-2023, 09:45 AM #1

I’m searching for a USB-C 10-GbE Ethernet adapter suitable for upcoming projects. Are there any options available that match this specification? I need a USB-based solution, not a Thunderbolt one.

WomboDzn
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01-30-2023, 06:16 PM

Some connections reach up to 2.5/5 Gbps yet fall short of 10... based on my understanding of the interconnects. USB-C can't handle 10 gig LAN due to high latency, so you should use TB3 instead.

WomboDzn

01-30-2023, 06:16 PM #2

Some connections reach up to 2.5/5 Gbps yet fall short of 10... based on my understanding of the interconnects. USB-C can't handle 10 gig LAN due to high latency, so you should use TB3 instead.

sherrkhansrath
Junior Member

01-31-2023, 02:39 AM

It should be feasible. Both 20 Gbps and 10 Gbps are supported by USB 3.2 Gen2. The 10 Gbps standard is indeed sufficient to handle 10 Gigabit Ethernet, which also operates at 10 Gbps. At least in theory it should function?

sherrkhansrath

01-31-2023, 02:39 AM #3

MCKeyblade81
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02-01-2023, 02:01 PM

For a desktop, using PCIe will simplify the process.

MCKeyblade81

02-01-2023, 02:01 PM #4

For a desktop, using PCIe will simplify the process.

Queueforever
Junior Member

02-01-2023, 04:47 PM

It involves energy and a chip designed to function via USB.

Queueforever

02-01-2023, 04:47 PM #5

It involves energy and a chip designed to function via USB.

GuilherGat_Br
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02-01-2023, 06:10 PM

I was thinking about incorporating this into an ITX design lacking a spare PCIe slot. The intended build would likely rely on a RAID card for storage. It seems like some tech features are still out of reach at the moment.

GuilherGat_Br

02-01-2023, 06:10 PM #6

JayBee757
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02-01-2023, 06:17 PM

It seems no one has developed a chip meeting my requirements yet. That’s the current status.

JayBee757

02-01-2023, 06:17 PM #7

It seems no one has developed a chip meeting my requirements yet. That’s the current status.

kalleboii
Senior Member

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02-03-2023, 05:26 PM

Well that is a very simplistic arguement. Take into account an interface chip and latency. With overhead, 10 gig ethernet would be more like 6Gbps, hency there are 2.5/5 gbps adapters.

kalleboii

02-03-2023, 05:26 PM #8

Well that is a very simplistic arguement. Take into account an interface chip and latency. With overhead, 10 gig ethernet would be more like 6Gbps, hency there are 2.5/5 gbps adapters.

JimJamGo
Junior Member

02-04-2023, 04:05 AM

Several boards now require 2.5 or 5GB of built-in storage

JimJamGo

02-04-2023, 04:05 AM #9

Several boards now require 2.5 or 5GB of built-in storage

The_Caleb99
Junior Member

02-08-2023, 12:16 PM

#10

Certainly, but I aimed for 10 Gigabit.

The_Caleb99

02-08-2023, 12:16 PM #10

Certainly, but I aimed for 10 Gigabit.

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