Intel E1G44ET2BLK PCI-Express 10/100/1000Mbps 4 x RJ45 network card

Four-Port Gigabit Adapter

The Intel E1G44ET2BLK is a PCI Express network card with four RJ-45 ports operating at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. It fits servers and workstations that need multiple copper links from a single slot. The low-profile bracket and 6.6 by 2.7 inch board suit standard chassis. Virtualization features such as VMDq and I/OAT reduce CPU overhead when many virtual machines share the adapter.

Replacing Single or Dual Port Cards

Moving from a one-port or two-port NIC to this quad-port model consolidates cabling and frees expansion slots. The upgrade is worthwhile when a host runs several VLANs, storage networks or backup links that would otherwise require multiple cards. It is not suited for builds that need fibre connectors or speeds beyond 1000 Mbps.

Steady Throughput Under Load

Hardware queues and direct-memory placement keep latency stable when all four ports carry traffic simultaneously. The x4 PCI Express interface supplies enough bandwidth to sustain wire-rate gigabit on every port without head-of-line blocking. The card draws modest power and adds only 0.3 lb, so thermal headroom in dense racks remains generous.