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

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

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  • 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
  • IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u compliant energy efficient Realtek™ RTL8125 chipset
  • Flexible installation with both standard and low-profile brackets included
StarTech.com 1 Port PCIe Network Card - 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card x4 PCIe - PCI Express LAN Card - RTL8125 (ST2GPEX)

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
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports 1
Interface Ethernet
Host interface PCI Express
Connectivity technology Wired
Network
Full duplex Yes
Auto MDIX IEEE Yes
Ethernet LAN data rates 10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
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
Maximum data transfer rate 2500 Mbit/s
Design
Certification CE, FCC, REACH
LED indicators Yes
Chipset Realtek RTL8125
Product colour Black
Component for PC
Internal Yes
System requirements
Server operating systems supported Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Linux operating systems supported 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
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T) -20 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T) 5 - 50 °C
Weight & dimensions
Weight 138 g
Height 20 mm
Depth 80 mm
Width 120 mm
Packaging data
Package height 30 mm
Package depth 142 mm
Package width 170 mm
Low-profile bracket Yes
Technical details
Compliance certificates RoHS
Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code 85176990
Other features
Quick start guide Yes
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