StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card

PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ® & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x1 PCIeThis single-port 2.5Gbps PCIe network card offers a versatile and low-cost way to deploy 2.5GbE network connectivity. It adds one copper Ethernet port to your server or desktop computer and provides Multi-Gigabit Ethernet access to your network at four speeds: 2.5 Gbps. 1G. 100Mbps. 10Mbps.Cost-Effective Multi-Gigabit Ethernet SolutionThe 2.5GBASE-T NIC provides additional bandwidth using your existing Ethernet infrastructure to help reduce the cost of cabling upgrades. The card enables you to connect to 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T equipment at network speeds of 10Mbps. 100Mbps. 1Gbps. 2.5Gbps over your CAT5e cabling (up to 100 m depending on the network configuration).Optimal Technology for Optimal PerformanceThe network adapter card adds one Ethernet port to your workstation through a x1 PCIe slot. It features 2.5GBASE-T technology. supporting advanced Multi-Gigabit systems. including Cisco campus switches and Aruba Networks access points. The network card also supports NBASE-T and additional features including 16K Jumbo Frames. Auto-MDIX and Wake-on-LAN (WoL).Efficient EthernetThe Realtek RTL8125 chipset. compliant with IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u supports the PCIe 2.0 interface for PC embedded applications. It provides up to a 250% increase in data rate over Gigabit Ethernet and requires no changes to existing cable infrastructure.The ST2GPEX is backed by a StarTech.com 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support.