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
StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card
SKU: ST2GPEX£23.03 ex VAT
£27.64 inc VAT
Ports & interfaces Internal Yes Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 Interface Ethernet Host interface PCI Express Connectivity technology Wired Bandwidth Full duplex Yes Maximum data transfer rate 2500 Mbit/s Network Chipset Realtek RTL8125 Ethernet interface type 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet LAN Yes Networking standards IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Full duplex Yes Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s Maximum data transfer rate 2500 Mbit/s Technical details Product colour Black Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Compliance certificates RoHS Design Product colour Black Chipset Realtek RTL8125 Certification CE, FCC, REACH Internal Yes LED indicators Yes Component for PC Software Windows operating systems supported Windows 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 supported Yes Indication LED indicators Yes System requirements Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 Windows operating systems supported Windows 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 supported Yes 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 Width 120 mm Depth 80 mm Height 20 mm Weight 138 g Package width 170 mm Package depth 142 mm Package height 30 mm Packaging data Low-profile bracket Yes Package width 170 mm Package depth 142 mm Package height 30 mm Quick start guide Yes Performance Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 Auto MDIX IEEE Yes Windows operating systems supported Windows 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 supported Yes Certificates Certification CE, FCC, REACH Other features Chipset Realtek RTL8125 Quick start guide Yes Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 Packaging content Low-profile bracket Yes Quick start guide Yes Logistics data Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990 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.
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