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StarTech.com 2.5Gbps 2.5GBASE-T PCIe Network Card – 882040

  • Multi-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with four network speeds: 2.5G, 1G, 100Mbps, 10Mbps
  • Compatible with both 2.5GBASE-T and NBASE-T specifications
  • Supports 2.5Gbps network speeds on CAT5e cabling and CAT6a
  • IEEE 802.3az and IEEE802.3u compliant energy efficient Realtek™ RTL8125 chipset
  • Flexible installation with both standard and low-profile brackets included
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Product details
BrandStarTech.com
CategoryNetworking & Wi-Fi
Barcode (EAN)0065030882040
Shops compared3
Price range£38.18 – £43.48
TotalLowest total price including delivery: £38.18
On Pricuro since3 October 2026

Ports & interfaces

4
Connectivity technologyWired
Host interfacePCI Express
InterfaceEthernet
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1

Network

7
Maximum data transfer rate2500 Mbit/s
Networking standardsIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3bz, IEEE 802.3i, IEEE 802.3u
Ethernet LANYes
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Auto MDIX IEEEYes
Full duplexYes

Design

6
Component forPC
Product colourBlack
InternalYes
ChipsetRealtek RTL8125
LED indicatorsYes
CertificationCE, FCC, REACH

System requirements

2
Linux operating systems supportedYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016

Operational conditions

3
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%

Weight & dimensions

4
Width120 mm
Depth80 mm
Height20 mm
Weight138 g

Packaging data

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Low-profile bracketYes
Package width142 mm
Package depth171 mm
Package height30 mm

Technical details

1
Compliance certificatesRoHS

Logistics data

5
Harmonized System (HS) code85176990
Master (outer) case width308 mm
Master (outer) case length592 mm
Master (outer) case height362 mm
Products per master (outer) case80 pc(s)

Other features

1
Quick start guideYes

Manufacturer data: Open Icecat

Product description

PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ® & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x1 PCIe This 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 Solution The 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…

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PCI Express LAN Card | Windows ® & Linux | Realtek RTL8125| x1 PCIe

This 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 Solution

The 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 Performance

The 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 Ethernet

The 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.

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Prices range from £38.18 to £43.48. Over the last 27 days it cost £38.29 on average.

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