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

SKU: ST2GPEX
£22.78 ex VAT
£27.34 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
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