Get fast, high-bandwidth connectivity with this cost-effective fiber network card. It adds two open SFP+ slots to your server or high-powered workstation, giving you an easy way to connect your server or workstation to a 10 Gigabit fiber network using the SFP+ modules of your choice.
Transfer files at faster speeds
Large file transfers, multimedia content and increased numbers of network users create constant pressures for more bandwidth in your network infrastructure. This fiber NIC lets you harness the speed and stability of a 10 Gigabit network. The NIC supports data transfers at up to 10Gbps per port, or up to 20Gbps per port in full-duplex mode.
Add scalable network connections to your server or workstation
The fiber NIC is compatible with most 10GbE SFP+ transceivers, giving you flexible configuration options to connect your computer directly to a fiber network at greater distances.
The card features two open SFP+ slots with support for interchangeable SFP+ modules, including the StarTech.com 10GBase-SR SFP+ Fiber Transceiver Module (SKU: SFP10GSRST). This gives you the option to use the modules that best suit your network needs based on distance and connector type. StarTech.com SFP+ Cables provide a dependable solution for linking telecom and data communications equipment, such as routers and switches.
Enhance your network capabilities
The 10 Gigabit network card features the Intel® 82599 chipset, designed to deliver the power, performance and enhanced capabilities you need for reliable network connections to your server or computer. The Intel chip offers many advanced features including Intel® Virtualization Technology for connectivity, PXE network boot support and up to 15K jumbo frame support.
The PEX20000SFPI is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.
Specifications
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Host interface | PCI Express |
| Interface | Fiber |
| Fiber ports quantity | 2 |
| Fiber optic connector | SFP+ |
| PCI version | 2.0 |
| Maximum data transfer rate | 20000 Mbit/s |
| Networking standards | IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3aq, IEEE 802.3x |
| Jumbo frames support | Y |
| Jumbo frames | 15000 |
| VLAN tagging | Y |
| Component for | PC/Server |
| Product colour | Black, Metallic |
| Internal | Y |
| Chipset | Intel® 82599 |
| 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 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 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Y |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 50 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability compliance | Y |
| Sustainability certificates | CE, RoHS |
| Width | 18 mm |
| Depth | 135 mm |
| Height | 120 mm |
| Weight | 102 g |
| Low-profile bracket | Y |
| Package width | 143 mm |
| Package depth | 170 mm |
| Package height | 30 mm |
| Package weight | 178 g |
| Mounting brackets included | Y |
| Quick installation guide | Y |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85176990 |
| Master (outer) case width | 359 mm |
| Master (outer) case length | 586 mm |
| Master (outer) case height | 310 mm |
| Products per master (outer) case | 40 pc(s) |
| Flow control support | Y |
