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SMUGDESK

SMUGDESK EXPI9301CT Gigabit PCIe x1 Network Card

SKU CH-H8ZY-8S0AE

Adds a single gigabit RJ45 port via PCIe 1.1 x1 using an Intel 82574L controller with server-grade offloads and PXE boot support

  • Intel 82574L controller delivers stable Gigabit Ethernet
  • PCIe 1.1 x1 fits x1, x4, x8, x16 slots
  • TCP/IP checksum offload plus RSS cuts CPU load
  • PXE boot ROM and Wake-on-LAN enable diskless deployment
  • Full-height and low-profile brackets suit ATX and SFF cases

Intel 82574L Gigabit NIC

The SMUGDESK EXPI9301CT is a single-port Gigabit Ethernet adapter built around the Intel 82574L controller. It connects through a PCIe 1.1 x1 interface and provides one RJ45 jack that auto-negotiates 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps speeds. The card targets desktop and entry-level server users who need a reliable wired link for diskless boot, soft-router or NAS tasks.

Upgrading from onboard or failed LAN

This card replaces a faulty motherboard port or adds a second independent network interface without occupying a larger slot. The jump is worth it when you need server-grade offload such as TCP/UDP/IP checksum, RSS receive-side scaling, 9KB Jumbo Frames, 802.1Q VLAN tagging and 802.1p QoS to reduce CPU load. Native PXE boot ROM and Wake-on-LAN enable diskless workstation deployment and remote power-on.

Fits standard and slim builds

A full-height bracket and a low-profile half-height bracket are included for ATX and SFF chassis. The PCIe x1 connector works in x1, x4, x8 or x16 slots running at 2.5 GT/s. Driver support covers Windows 7, 10, 11, Windows Server, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, FreeBSD and VMware ESXi. A built-in LINK/ACT LED gives immediate visual status. Buyers who need multi-port aggregation or fibre connectivity will need a different adapter.

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Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 1,505 comparable items (median $90.99).

Specifications

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Questions about this item

What bracket heights are included for the EXPI9301CT to fit standard ATX and slim SFF cases?

The card ships with both a full-height bracket and a low-profile half-height bracket so it installs in standard ATX towers or slim small-form-factor chassis without extra parts.

Which motherboard slot types accept the PCIe 1.1 x1 interface on this Intel 82574L card?

The PCIe 1.1 x1 edge connector fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on desktop or entry-server motherboards; insert it fully until the bracket screw aligns, a step often missed on longer slots.

How far can the single RJ45 port on the EXPI9301CT reliably carry gigabit traffic over Cat5e or Cat6 cable?

The port auto-negotiates 10/100/1000 Mbps per IEEE 802.3ab and supports runs up to 100 m with Cat5e or Cat6 cabling.

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