StarTech BNDTB310GNDP Thunderbolt 3 to 2-Port 10GbE NIC with DP

Overview :

The StarTech BNDTB310GNDP is a high-performance external networking solution that combines a Thunderbolt 3 PCIe expansion chassis with a dual-port 10Gbase-T network interface card. This system is engineered for power users, engineers, and IT professionals who require server-grade 10Gbps connectivity on Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops or small form factor workstations that lack internal expansion slots.

The integrated NIC utilizes the Intel X550 chipset, supporting advanced features such as Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-c), PXE network boot, and 9K Jumbo Frames. By leveraging the 40Gbps bandwidth of Thunderbolt 3, the device maintains full 10Gbps throughput on both ports simultaneously without bottlenecking the host system’s PCIe bus.

Housed in a rugged aluminum and steel enclosure, the chassis includes a secondary Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy-chaining up to five additional devices and a dedicated DisplayPort output for an external 4K 60Hz monitor. The internal PCIe 3.0 x4 slot is modular, allowing the 10GbE card to be swapped for other half-length, single-slot PCIe cards if requirements change.

Key Features :

• Dual 10GbE RJ45 ports provide high-speed redundant connectivity

• Intel X550 chipset ensures reliable server-grade network performance

• Dedicated DisplayPort and extra TB3 port support dual-4K 60Hz video

• Rugged aluminum/steel toolless chassis with integrated cooling fan

• Modular PCIe x4 slot allows for future hardware card swaps