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
Specifications
Connectivity technology | Wired |
Host interface | PCI Express |
Interface | Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Maximum data transfer rate | 2500 Mbit/s |
Networking standards | IEEE 802.3ab,IEEE 802.3bz,IEEE 802.3i,IEEE 802.3u |
Ethernet LAN | Y |
Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s |
Auto MDIX IEEE | Y |
Full duplex | Y |
Component for | PC |
Product colour | Black |
Internal | Y |
Chipset | Realtek RTL8125 |
LED indicators | Y |
Certification | CE, FCC, REACH |
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 | Y |
Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008 R2,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 certificates | RoHS |
Width | 120 mm |
Depth | 80 mm |
Height | 20 mm |
Weight | 138 g |
Low-profile bracket | Y |
Package width | 170 mm |
Package depth | 142 mm |
Package height | 30 mm |
Quick start guide | Y |