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Black PCIe x1 network card with single SFP port and low-profile bracket

STARTECH

STARTECH P011GINETWORKCARD network card PCI Express 2.1 x1 Intel I210-IS 1 port SFP

SKU CH-JEM5-WPRRY MPN P011GINETWORKCARD

Adds a single SFP Gigabit Ethernet port to a desktop or server via a PCI Express 2.1 x1 slot using an Intel I210-IS controller

  • Key featuresTechnical Information Chipset Manufacturer: Intel Chipset Mo
  • Product dimensionsHeight: 0.6 in Width: 2.6 in Depth: 3.4 in
  • Product weight(Approximate): 1.4 oz

Ports PCI Express 2.1 x1, 1 Port

  • PCIe 2.1 x1 host interface delivers up to 500 MB/s throughput
  • Intel I210-IS controller provides reliable Gigabit Ethernet connectivity
  • Single SFP port supports both copper and fibre media
  • Compact low-profile design fits tight chassis spaces
  • Windows and Linux driver support enables broad OS compatibility

Single-Port SFP Network Card

This StarTech.com PCIe 2.1 x1 adapter adds one gigabit Ethernet link through an SFP cage. The Intel I210-IS controller handles 1000 Mbps traffic over copper or fibre media. It fits desktop or server backplanes and supports Windows and Linux drivers. The card draws power from the slot and occupies a low-profile bracket.

Suits single-link uplinks; not for multi-port needs

Installers who need one removable transceiver for a fibre run or a copper SFP module will find the slot convenient. The x1 edge connector works in any PCIe 2.0 or newer slot without blocking larger cards. Builders who require more than one network port cannot use this adapter.

PCIe 2.1 x1 host interface

The card connects through a single-lane PCI Express 2.1 interface, limiting theoretical throughput to the lane’s 500 MB/s ceiling. This bus width is the deciding factor when matching the card to an available expansion slot. No other onboard interface is present.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameStarTech.com
Model nameP011GI-NETWORK-CARD
Size & build
Product dimensionsHeight:
0.6 in
Width:
2.6 in
Depth:
3.4 in
Product weight(Approximate):
1.4 oz
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size211 × 150 × 36 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the SFP port need any periodic cleaning or module replacement?

The SFP cage accepts standard mini-GBIC modules; cleaning the optical faces when swapping modules is the only routine upkeep the port itself requires.

What limits throughput first during a sustained 1 Gbps transfer?

The PCI Express 2.1 x1 host link caps sustained payload at roughly 500 MB/s, so the bus ceiling is reached before the 1000 Mbps Ethernet line saturates.

How much heat does the Intel I210-IS controller produce under continuous load?

The controller runs passively with no fan; its typical thermal design power is low enough that the bare PCB stays cool inside a normal chassis airflow.

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