STARTECH PR12GI-NETWORK-CARD 2.5GbE PCIe 2.0 x1 network card

STARTECH 2.5GbE PCIe 2.0 x1 NIC

This StarTech.com network interface card adds a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port through a PCI Express 2.0 x1 slot. It uses the Intel I225-V chipset with Intel vPro technology for remote management capabilities. The adapter supports NBASE-T (802.3bz) operation over existing Cat5e or Cat6 cabling up to 100 meters. It includes both standard and low-profile brackets for flexible installation.

Suits upgrades on Cat5e or Cat6 runs

This card suits owners of desktop PCs or servers with a free x1 PCIe 2.0 slot who want 2.5 Gbps throughput on current copper cabling. Multi-speed support at 2.5/1 Gbps and 100/10 Mbps handles mixed network environments. Builders needing more than one RJ-45 port or fibre connectivity should look at a different adapter. Systems without an available PCIe slot cannot use this card.

Single-port 2.5GBase-T over copper

The defining specification is the single 2.5GBase-T RJ-45 port driven by the Intel I225-V controller on a PCIe 2.0 x1 interface. Variable multispeed options enable integration with both new and legacy network hardware at 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps. This port count and media type decide whether the card matches the connection requirement.