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HP I226-T1 2.5GbE network card, single port, green PCB, metal bracket

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HP 9P1U8AA I226-T1 2.5GbE network card

SKU CH-ZPGR-KTGA1 MPN 9P1U8AA

Adds a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port using the Intel I226-T1 controller

  • Rated speed2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
  • 5 GbE speed boosts wired throughput with the Intel I226-T1 controller
  • Single-port design adds 2.5 Gigabit connectivity via a standard PCIe slot
  • HP 9P1U8AA validated for commercial reliability in managed IT environments
  • Compact adapter fits low-profile chassis without blocking adjacent expansion cards
  • Listed by manufacturer in February 2026 for current platform compatibility

HP I226-T1 2.5GbE Adapter

The HP 9P1U8AA adds a single 2.5Gigabit Ethernet port to a desktop or workstation through an Intel I226-T1 controller. It targets IT teams and power users who need faster wired throughput than standard gigabit without moving to ten-gigabit infrastructure.

PCIe slot and driver readiness

The card occupies one PCI Express slot and relies on OS-native or Intel-supplied drivers for Windows and Linux. It frees the onboard gigabit port for a separate network segment or failover while delivering 2.5GbE over existing Cat5e or better cabling.

Upgrade from one-gigabit onboard

Replaces a built-in 1GbE interface when file transfers, backups or virtual-machine traffic saturate that link. The jump is worth it when the switch and cabling already support 2.5GbE but ten-gigabit hardware is not budgeted.

How it compares

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Price $136.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model name9P1U8AA
Part number9P1U8AA
Performance
Rated speed2.5Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size251 × 208 × 66 mm

Questions about this item

What limits the 2.5GbE throughput under sustained use?

The single Intel I226-T1 controller caps continuous traffic at the rated 2.5 Gbit/s link speed.

How much heat or noise does the adapter produce when running all day?

The passively cooled board has no fan, so it adds only silent conductive heat inside the chassis.

What slot must the motherboard already have for this card to work?

A free PCI Express x1 or wider slot is required for the HP 9P1U8AA to install.

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