Connecting Qnap to ts-453d /ts-253d to 13” M1 MacBook Pro via Thunderbolt/10GbE adapter
I’d like to connect my M1 MacBook Pro (2 thunderbolt ports) to my TS 453d NAS via 10Gbe but am unsure how to do it/what extra equipment Id need to buy.
You have two options – SFP+ cabling and adapter + car or RJ45 adapter, cable and card.
Both will perform very similar. SFP cables are more expensive and bending them around corners is difficult. I would recommend going for 10GbE RJ45 card + CAT6a/ or CAT7 RJ45 cables and QNA-T310G1T adapter.
QNA-T310G1T
+ CAT6a/ or CAT7 RJ45 cable USA UK
+Any of these single or dual 10GbE port cards (all have the same speed limitations)
 QXG-10G1T |
Single-port (10Gbase-T) 10GbE network expansion card, PCIe Gen3 x4
Dimension (L × W × H): 18.00 × 11.00 × 5.50 (cm) Weight: 1.00 (kg) |
 QXG-10G2T-107 |
Dual-port BASET 10GbE network expansion card; low-profile form factor; PCIe Gen2 x4 |
 QXG-10G2TB |
Dual-port BASET 10GbE network expansion card; low-profile form factor; PCIe Gen3 x4 |
Here is SFP option shopping list:
QNA-T310G1S
 QXG-10G2SF-CX4 |
Dual-port SFP+ 10GbE network expansion card; low-profile form factor; PCIe Gen3 x8 |
| Brand | Model | Specification | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QNAP | CAB-DAC15M-SFPP | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| QNAP | CAB-DAC30M-SFPP | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| QNAP | CAB-DAC50M-SFPP | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| QNAP | CAB-DAC50M-SFPP-DEC02 | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| QNAP | CAB-DAC30M-SFPP-DEC02 | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| QNAP | CAB-DAC15M-SFPP-DEC02 | 10GbE Transceivers | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| Intel | E10GSFPSR (FTLX8571D3BCV-IT) | INTEL 850NM SFP+10GB OPTICAL TRANSCEIVER MODULE | Transceivers | ||
| QNAP | TRX-10GSFP-SR-MLX (MFM1T02A-SR) | Mellanox MFM1T02A-SR Optical Module ETH 10GbE 10Gb/s SFP+ LC-LC 850nm SR Up To 300m | Transceivers | ||
| Intel | XDACBL1M | Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cable, 1 meter, 10GB | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| Intel | XDACBL3M | Ethernet SFP+ Twinaxial Cable, 3 meter, 10GB | Direct Attach Cables | ||
| NETGEAR | AXM761-10000S | 10GBase-SR up to 300m, 850 nm, 10GB | Transceivers | ||
| Cisco | SFP-10G-SR | Cisco SFP-10G-SR 850 nm 10GBASE-SR Module | Transceivers | ||
| HP | HPE X132 10G SFP+ LC SR (J9150A) | HP X132 10G SFP+ LC SR 850 nm Transceiver | Transceivers | ||
| Finisar | FTLX8574D3BCL | 10GBASE-SR/SW 850 nm 10G Ethernet, SFP+ Transceiver | Transceivers | ||
| Finisar | FTLX1471D3BCL | 10GBASE-LR/LW 1355 nm 10G Ethernet, SFP+ Transceiver | Transceivers | ||
| Avago | AFCT-739ASMZ | 10G Ethernet, 1310nm, 10GBASE-LR, SFP+ Transceiver for 10km SMF Links | Transceivers | ||
| Avago | AFBR-709SMZ | 10Gb Ethernet, 850 nm, 10GBASE-SR/SW, SFP+ Transceiver | Transceivers |
| Where to Buy a Product | |||
 |
    
|
  
|
VISIT RETAILER ➤ |
 |
|
|
VISIT RETAILER ➤ |
 |
|
|
VISIT RETAILER ➤ |
 |
|
|
VISIT RETAILER ➤ |
We use affiliate links on the blog allowing NAScompares information and advice service to be free of charge to you. Anything you purchase on the day you click on our links will generate a small commission which is used to run the website. Here is a link for Amazon and B&H. You can also get me a ☕ Ko-fi or old school Paypal. Thanks! To find out more about how to support this advice service check HERE If you need to fix or configure a NAS, check Fiver Have you thought about helping others with your knowledge? Find Instructions Here
Best NAS for under $499
Best NAS for Under $250 (2025)
Minisforum N5 Pro NAS - FIRST IMPRESSIONS
HexOS Q2 Update - What's Changed?
5 Exciting NAS Coming Later in 2025
Beelink ME Mini vs GMKtec G9 vs CWWK P6 NAS Comparison
Access content via Patreon or KO-FI
DISCUSS with others your opinion about this subject.
ASK questions to NAS community
SHARE more details what you have found on this subject
CONTRIBUTE with your own article or review. Click HERE
IMPROVE this niche ecosystem, let us know what to change/fix on this site
EARN KO-FI Share your knowledge with others and get paid for it! Click HERE