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Green PCB network card with silver RJ45 port and gold PCIe edge connector, includes low-profile bracket

HP 2.5GBase-T PCIe 3.1 Network Card I225-V / I226-V Low Profile

SKU CH-8EXR-GBCQA

Adds a single 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port over PCIe 3.1 using an Intel I225-V or I226-V controller with a low-profile bracket included

  • Supported standardsIEEE802.3
  • Drivers1 x Low profile bracket
  • Seller noticeNot applicable, 1 Year
  • Key features2.5 Gbit/s, Desktop, 1 x PCIe I225-V Single-2.5G Network Car
  • Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
  • Product weight61 g
  • 5 Gb/s wired speed for faster file transfers
  • PCIe 3.1 x1 fits any desktop slot
  • Low-profile bracket included for small-form-factor builds
  • Broad OS support from Windows 10/11 to Linux and VMware
  • Intel I226-V improves stability and lowers power use

HP 2.5GBase-T PCIe Network Card

This HP network adapter adds a single 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet port to a desktop or workstation over a PCI Express 3.1 x1 lane. It uses an Intel I225-V or I226-V controller and includes a low-profile bracket for small-form-factor cases. The card supports 2500, 1000, 100 and 10 Mb/s link speeds.

Fits standard and low-profile slots.

The x1 connector works in x1, x2, x4, x8 or x16 slots and the bundled bracket fits low-profile chassis. Buyers who need two or more 2.5 Gb/s ports from one card, or who require 10 Gb/s throughput, should look at a different adapter.

2.5 Gb/s maximum throughput over copper

The integrated MAC and PHY deliver up to 2.5 Gb/s on standard RJ45 cabling using IEEE 802.3bz. This single number decides whether the card matches your switch and cabling infrastructure.

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Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Connectivity
Supported standardsIEEE802.3
Size & build
Product dimensions14.33 in W × 12.83 in H × 9.06 in D
Product weight61 g
In the box
In the box1 x PCIe I225-V Single-2.5G Network Card, 1 x User’s Manual, 1 x Low profile bracket
More details
Drivers1 x Low profile bracket

Questions about this item

Which Intel controller version should I pick, the I225-V or the I226-V?

Both controllers deliver identical 2.5GBase-T functionality. The I225-V has been discontinued and the I226-V replaces it with improved error rates for better packet stability over longer cables, enhanced transmission accuracy and lower active power consumption.

What does the 2.5Gb/s headline speed actually deliver in a real system?

The card auto-negotiates at 2500, 1000, 100 or 10 Mb/s over standard copper cabling. Actual throughput depends on your switch, router and cable quality, but the controller supports full 2.5Gb/s line rate when the link partners and cabling meet the 2500BASE-T specification.

How does the PCIe 3.1 x1 interface limit performance?

The adapter uses a single PCIe 3.1 lane at 5 GT/s, giving roughly 4 Gb/s of usable bandwidth after encoding overhead. This exceeds the 2.5 Gb/s Ethernet line rate, so the slot does not bottleneck the network port.

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