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        StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card

        SKU: ST2GPEX
        £23.03 ex VAT
        £27.64 inc VAT
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        • PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ®, MacOS & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x4 PCIe

          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.

          The ST2GPEX is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.

          The StarTech.com Advantage

          - Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
          - Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications
          - Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a
        • Ports & interfaces
          InternalYes
          Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
          InterfaceEthernet
          Host interfacePCI Express
          Connectivity technologyWired
          Bandwidth
          Full duplexYes
          Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s
          Network
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
          Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
          Ethernet LANYes
          Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Full duplexYes
          Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
          Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s
          Technical details
          Product colourBlack
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Compliance certificatesRoHS
          Design
          Product colourBlack
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
          CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
          InternalYes
          LED indicatorsYes
          Component forPC
          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 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
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Indication
          LED indicatorsYes
          System requirements
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
          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 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
          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%
          Weight & dimensions
          Width120 mm
          Depth80 mm
          Height20 mm
          Weight138 g
          Package width170 mm
          Package depth142 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Packaging data
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Package width170 mm
          Package depth142 mm
          Package height30 mm
          Quick start guideYes
          Performance
          Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
          Auto MDIX IEEEYes
          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 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
          Linux operating systems supportedYes
          Certificates
          CertificationCE, FCC, REACH
          Other features
          ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
          Quick start guideYes
          Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
          Packaging content
          Low-profile bracketYes
          Quick start guideYes
          Logistics data
          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.