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

SKU: ST20000SPEXI
£291.63 ex VAT
£349.95 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
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