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Compact green M.2 MKey card with single RJ45 port

SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK 10 Gigabit M.2 MKey Ethernet Network Card

SKU CH-RHAK-3YPT3

Adds a 10 Gbps RJ45 port to an M.2 NVMe MKey slot for high-speed networking

  • 10 Gbps wired throughput for fast NAS and large-file workflows
  • Fits standard M.2 MKey NVMe slots on desktops and mini PCs
  • Compact M.2 form factor saves space in small-form-factor builds
  • Works with ASUS, Gigabyte, MSI, Dell, HP and Lenovo motherboards
  • Supports Windows, Windows Server, Linux and VMware ESXi

10Gbps M.2 MKey Ethernet Adapter

This SMUGDESK network interface card adds a 10Gbps RJ45 port through an M.2 MKey slot. It targets home-lab builders, NAS users and video editors who need bandwidth beyond standard gigabit. The compact design suits small-form-factor desktops, miniPCs and embedded boards.

Suits builds with a free NVMe MKey slot

Ideal for Windows, Windows Server, Linux or VMware ESXi systems that have an unused M.2 MKey connector and want 10G wired networking without a full PCIe card. Not for machines that only offer PCIe or OCuLink expansion, nor for users who need multi-port or fibre connectivity.

M.2 MKey slot requirement

The card plugs directly into a standard M.2 NVMe MKey slot on the motherboard. Verify that your board exposes such a slot before purchase; 45 other form factors will not accept the module.

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Price $182.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What motherboard slot is required for the M.2 MKey interface?

A standard M.2 NVMe MKey slot on a desktop, miniPC or embedded motherboard is required.

Does the adapter work with an existing gigabit switch?

It will link at the highest common speed supported by both the adapter and the switch port.

How can I verify the 10Gbps link is active after installation?

Check the operating system network status or ethtool output for a 10Gbps negotiated speed.

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