Key Details:
- Model: ST2GPEX
- Part #: DD015812
- Warranty: 2 Years
- Brand: StarTech
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StarTech 1 Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Dual Profile Network Card
This single-port 2.5Gbps PCIe network card offers a versatile and low-cost way to deploy 2.5GbE network connectivity. It adds one copper Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and provides Multi-Gigabit Ethernet access to your network at four speeds: 2.5 Gbps, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps.
Cost-Effective Multi-Gigabit Ethernet Solution
- The 2.5GBASE-T NIC provides additional bandwidth using your existing Ethernet infrastructure to help reduce the cost of cabling upgrades. The card enables you to connect to 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T equipment at network speeds of 10Mbps, 100Mbps, 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps over your CAT5e cabling (up to 100 m depending on the network configuration).
Optimal Technology for Optimal Performance
- The network adapter card adds one Ethernet port to your workstation through a x4 PCIe slot. It features 2.5GBASE-T technology, supporting advanced Multi-Gigabit systems, including Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks access points. The network card also supports NBASE-T and additional features including 16K Jumbo Frames, Auto-MDIX and Wake-on-LAN (WoL).
Efficient Ethernet
- The Realtek RTL8125 chipset, compliant with IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u supports the PCIe 2.0 interface for PC embedded applications. It provides up to a 250% increase in data rate over Gigabit Ethernet and requires no changes to existing cable infrastructure.
Hardware:
- Bus Type: PCI Express
- Card Type: Standard Profile (LP bracket incl.)
- Chipset ID: Realtek RTL8125
- Industry Standards: IEEE 802.3bz (2.5GBASE-T), IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-TX)
- Ports: 1
Performance:
- Auto MDIX: Yes
- Compatible Networks: 2.5G/1G/100Mbps/10Mbps
- Full Duplex Support: Yes
- Jumbo Frame Support: 16K max.
- PXE: Yes
Connector(s):
- Connector Type(s): 1 - PCI Express x4 Male
- External Ports: 1 - RJ-45 Female
INDICATORS
- LED Indicators: 1 - Green LED: 2.5Gbps, 1 - Green LED: 1Gbps/100Mbps/10Mbps
Physical Characteristics:
- Product Height: 2 cm
- Product Length: 80 mm
- Product Width: 12 cm
- Weight of Product: 138 g
- OS Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, Linux Kernel 2.4.20 - 4.x (LTS versions only)
- 1x Network Card
- 1x Low-Profile Bracket
- 1x Quick-Start Guide
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