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10Gtek

10Gtek 82571-GE-2T-X1 dual-port Gigabit PCIe x1 network card

SKU CH-ZXGE-HB5ZM MPN 82571-GE-2T-X1

Adds two Gigabit RJ-45 ports via a PCIe x1 slot using an Intel 82571 controller

  • Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express
  • Supported standardsIEEE802.3
  • Connection types2 x RJ45
  • Bus interface32/64-bit PCI

Ports 2 x RJ45

Model Compatible Intel 82571

  • Intel 82571 controller provides reliable dual-port Gigabit connectivity
  • Two RJ-45 ports enable link aggregation or separate networks
  • PCIe 1.0 x1 lane fits low-profile and legacy slots
  • Broad OS support covers Windows, Linux, FreeBSD and VMware ESXi
  • Jumbo frames up to 9.5 KB boost throughput for large transfers

Dual-port Gigabit PCIe x1 network card

This 10Gtek adapter adds two RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports through a single PCIe 1.0 x1 slot. It uses the Intel 82571 controller and supports 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds. The card fits 32/64-bit PCI bus systems and works with Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, VMware ESXi and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. It is a new component for wired networking upgrades.

Suitable uses and limits

This card suits administrators adding a second wired link to a server or workstation that has a free x1 slot and does not need Wake-on-LAN or SR-IOV. It also fits virtualisation hosts running supported hypervisors where jumbo frames up to 9.5 KB are required. Builders who need Wake-on-LAN, SR-IOV, hot-plug capability or more than two ports should choose a different adapter.

Deciding specification — Intel 82571 controller

The Intel 82571 controller defines the feature set: dual-port Gigabit operation, PCIe 1.0 x1 interface, jumbo-frame support to 9.5 KB and the listed operating-system compatibility. It also means Wake-on-LAN and SR-IOV are absent and hot-plug is not supported. Verify that your workload can accept those constraints before purchasing.

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Price $29.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model name82571
Performance
Rated speed10/100/1000 Mbit/s
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE802.3
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express
Connection types2 x RJ45
Bus interface32/64-bit PCI

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Questions about this item

What does the 1000 Megabytes Per Second transfer rate mean for the two Gigabit ports?

The 1000 MB/s rate reflects the combined wire-speed of both RJ-45 ports running at 1000 Mbps each; actual throughput depends on system load and PCIe 1.0 x1 bus limits.

How does the PCIe 1.0 x1 interface affect performance?

The card uses a single PCIe 1.0 lane, which caps total bus bandwidth below the combined dual-port wire rate, so sustained simultaneous traffic on both ports will be limited by the slot.

What slot and bracket space does the card need to install?

It requires a free PCI Express x1 slot (or larger) and a standard low-profile bracket for the dual RJ-45 connectors; the board fits 32/64-bit PCI bus systems.

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