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        StarTech.com 2-Port PCI Express 10GBase-T Ethernet Network Card - with Intel X540 Chip

        SKU: ST20000SPEXI
        £294.70 ex VAT
        £353.64 inc VAT
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        • Add two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports (10Gbps) to a client, server or workstation through one PCI Express slot

          Now, you can add 10 GbE networking, while minimizing your deployment costs. This 10Gbase-T network card (NIC) lets you add two RJ45 ports through a single PCI Express slot, to deliver reliable high-speed network connections to your workstations and servers without draining your budget.

          Versatile and cost effective

          Compatible with a broad range of operating systems, this versatile dual-port NIC is ideal for many business applications that require upgrades to servers or workstations. It’s a cost-effective way to enhance your server or computer capabilities by adding two powerful 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, with support for advanced features such as VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, and Auto-MDIX.

          Reliable, high-performance connectivity

          This 2-port PCI Express 10GBase-T network card features the Intel® X540 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The X540 chipset provides many advanced features including Intel® Virtualization Technology for connectivity and PXE network boot support.

          Compliant with IEEE 802.3/u/ab standards, the network card delivers a dependable way to upgrade or replace your existing network ports with dual 100/1000/10G compatible RJ45 ports, providing throughput capability of up 10Gbps in each direction (20Gbps total). It connects through a single, four-lane (x8 or higher) PCI Express slot.

          Easy installation

          With a dual-profile design, the PCI Express network card installs easily into a wide range of computer/server chassis, regardless of form factor. The card comes equipped for installation in a full-sized chassis, and includes a low-profile/half-height installation bracket that you can use as needed.

          Enhance Productivity and Device Management with the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools Application

          Developed to improve performance and security, StarTech.com Connectivity Tools is the only software suite on the market that works with a wide range of IT connectivity accessories. The software suite includes:



          Mac Address Pass-Through Utility : To improve network security.



          Wi-Fi Auto Switch Utility : Enabling users to quickly access faster network speeds via wired LAN.

          For more information and to download the StarTech.com Connectivity Tools application, please visit: www.StarTech.com/Connectivity-Tools

          The ST20000SPEXI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

          The StarTech.com Advantage
        • Ports & interfaces
          InternalYes
          Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports2
          InterfaceEthernet
          Host interfacePCI Express
          Connectivity technologyWired
          Bandwidth
          Full duplexYes
          Maximum data transfer rate20000 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetIntel - X540
          VLAN taggingYes
          Jumbo frames15000
          Ethernet LANYes
          Cabling technology10/100/1000BaseT(X)
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3q, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3an, IEEE 802.3az, IEEE 802.3ab
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEENo
          Jumbo frames supportYes
          Full duplexYes
          Ethernet LAN data rates10,1000,100 Mbit/s
          Maximum data transfer rate20000 Mbit/s
          Auto-negotiationYes
          Technical details
          Product colourBlack, Stainless steel
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEENo
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Compliance certificatesCE, RoHS
          Design
          Product colourBlack, Stainless steel
          ChipsetIntel - X540
          InternalYes
          LED indicatorsActivity, Speed
          Software
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsActivity, Speed
          System requirements
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Operational conditions
          Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50 °C
          Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
          Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%
          Sustainability
          Sustainability complianceYes
          Weight & dimensions
          Width20 mm
          Depth163 mm
          Height120 mm
          Weight160 g
          Package width208 mm
          Package depth147 mm
          Package height40 mm
          Package weight242 g
          Packaging data
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Package width208 mm
          Package depth147 mm
          Package height40 mm
          Package weight242 g
          ManualYes
          Packaging content
          ManualYes
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Performance
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
          Wake-on-LAN readyYes
          Auto MDIX IEEENo
          Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Premium x64
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Auto-negotiationYes
          Other features
          ChipsetIntel - X540
          ManualYes
          Jumbo frames15000
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Logistics data
          Master (outer) case width420 mm
          Master (outer) case length430 mm
          Master (outer) case height308 mm
          Products per master (outer) case40 pc(s)
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
        • Your parcel will arrive within 5 business days (excluding weekends and public holidays) after you place your order. Items are shipped in working days only, your order may arrive anytime between 7am and 9pm. Deliveries are not made on public holidays, so you can expect your order to arrive the next working day.


          Items must be returned in an unused and saleable condition within 16 days of the receipt of goods. Please read our delivery and returns policy for further information.